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Hardware
Google is giving its smart home lineup a major AI upgrade. On Wednesday, the company previewed its next flagship Google Home speaker, powered by Gemini AI, set to launch in spring 2026 at a price of $99. The device will come in four colors — Porcelain, Hazel, Berry, and Jade — and
Entertainment
Spotify is giving listeners more control over their music discovery. On Wednesday, the streaming giant announced a new feature that allows users to exclude specific songs from shaping their taste profile — the personalized data set that powers playlists like Discover Weekly, Blend, and the popular Spotify Wrapped experience. Fixing the
Media
Adobe’s widely used video editing software Premiere is now available on the iPhone, giving mobile creators access to professional-grade editing tools on the go. The launch follows Adobe’s earlier announcement this month, with an Android version currently in development. Mobile Editing, Professional Features The Premiere mobile app is
Media
On Tuesday, OpenAI unveiled Sora 2, its next-generation audio and video generator, alongside a new social app simply called Sora. The dual launch marks the company’s most ambitious move yet into consumer-facing media platforms, blending cutting-edge generative AI with a TikTok-style feed designed for sharing short, AI-made clips. The
Hardware
At its annual fall hardware event on Tuesday, Amazon introduced two major updates to its Kindle lineup: a redesigned Kindle Scribe and the company’s first-ever color e-reader, the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. Both devices mark a push toward blending the familiar paper-like Kindle experience with new AI-powered features. A Bigger,
Media
Meta is rolling out new features on Facebook designed to strengthen the bond between creators and their fans: fan challenges and customized top fan badges. Fan Challenges Bring Interactive Content With fan challenges, creators can prompt their followers to participate in themed activities. Fans respond by posting a reel or
Media
Instagram is redesigning its app to put short videos front and center, testing a new Reels-first interface in India and South Korea. What’s Changing in the New Design The experimental layout mirrors the design Instagram recently debuted on its first iPad app. Key changes include: * Reels-first navigation: The Reels
Media
Meta Platforms has unveiled Vibes, a new AI-powered video feed that allows users to create, share, and remix short-form, AI-generated videos. The launch marks another step in the company’s push to accelerate its artificial intelligence initiatives and diversify revenue streams. Starting Thursday, Vibes will be available on the Meta
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI is rolling out a new feature for ChatGPT called Pulse, designed to generate personalized daily reports for users while they sleep. The feature, which launches Thursday, provides five to ten tailored briefs each morning, aiming to make ChatGPT part of users’ daily routines — much like checking social media or
Media
Instagram has officially reached 3 billion monthly active users, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram Head Adam Mosseri. This milestone marks a significant leap for the platform, which last hit a major benchmark of 1 billion users back in 2018. In a video announcement, Mosseri credited the growth
Media
Spotify is giving DJs a major upgrade. The streaming giant announced Wednesday that its service now directly integrates with popular desktop DJ software including rekordbox, Serato, and djay. The new feature lets users pull their entire Spotify libraries and playlists into these programs, streamlining the process of building and performing
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WhatsApp is introducing a new translation feature that allows users to translate messages into their preferred language, the Meta-owned company announced on Tuesday. The update is designed to make cross-language communication easier across chats, groups, and Channel updates. With the new tool, users can simply long-press a message and tap