Since the feature’s launch in 2018, users haven’t been able to remove themselves from someone else’s Close Friends list.
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Bluesky’s first transparency reports tackles moderation, regulatory compliance, account takedowns and more. The number of government legal requests went up by fivefold.
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Sora’s mobile app downloads fell 45% in January, and consumer spending dropped.
OpenAI’s Sora app is struggling after its stellar launch Read More »
Spotify users can now share the podcasts, playlists, and audiobooks they’re listening to with up 10 people.
Spotify rolls out group chats Read More »
When you’re walking around and navigating with Maps, you can now ask Gemini questions like “What neighborhood am I in?” or “What are top-rated restaurants nearby?”
Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling Read More »
Patreon will force creators to move away from legacy billing methods this fall to appease Apple’s newly revived subscriptions mandate. The migration will impact 4 percent of Patreon creators who still use first-of-the-month and per creation billing models, with Apple imposing a deadline to switch to subscription billing by November 1st, 2026. On its support
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Halide also released a public preview of its up coming app Halide Mark III.
Apple hires iPhone camera app Halide’s co-founder for its design team Read More »
Last year, Deezer introduced an AI detection tool that automatically tags fully AI-generated music for listeners and removes it from algorithmic and editorial recommendations. The company announced on Thursday that it’s now making the tool available to other streaming platforms in an effort to help address the rise of AI and fraudulent streams, as well
Deezer makes it easier for rival platforms to take a stance against AI-generated music Read More »
Elon Musk says X will begin identifying “manipulated media” but doesn’t share details.
Elon Musk teases a new image-labeling system for X… we think? Read More »
