Spotify raises its subscription prices in the U.S. again
Spotify’s new price for its individual plan is $12.99 per month
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After Italy, WhatsApp excludes Brazil from rival chatbot ban
WhatsApp is allowing AI providers to continue offering their chatbots to users in Brazil, days after the country’s competition agency ordered the company to suspend its new policy that bars third-party, general-purpose chatbots from the app.
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Netflix’s first original video podcasts feature Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin
As Netflix tries to take down YouTube’s dominance in the podcast space, it’s getting new originals with Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin.
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App downloads declined again in 2025, but consumer spending soared to nearly $156B
Global app downloads were down, but consumer spending was up to nearly $156B in 2025.
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Google’s Trends Explore page gets new Gemini capabilities
The Trends Explore page for users to analyze search interest just got a major upgrade. It now uses Gemini to identify and compare relevant trends.
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Civilization VII is coming to Apple Arcade
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is headed to the Apple Arcade on February 5th, allowing you to play the strategy game across your iPhone, iPad, or Mac through the company’s $6.99 / month subscription. The game has the same premise as the original PC title, where you’re tasked with expanding your empire as historic leaders from
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Gemini’s new beta feature provides proactive responses based on your photos, emails, and more
Personal Intelligence is off by default, as users have the option to choose if and when they want to connect their Google apps to Gemini.
Google’s update for Veo 3.1 lets users create vertical videos through reference images
Google is now allowing users to create vertical videos using references image.
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India reportedly tells quick-commerce firms to drop 10-minute delivery promise
India’s labor ministry is pushing the country’s booming quick-commerce sector to prioritize the wellness and safety of its gig workers.
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Apple launches ‘Creator Studio’ bundle of apps for $12.99 per month
The bundle includes access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad, as well as Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on Mac.
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