These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era

Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood marketplaces to digital pen pals and nature journals, here are the latest Ap…

HBO Max embraces vertical video with a new ‘Shorts’ feed

HBO Max, like other streaming platforms, is rethinking content discovery as large libraries are making it hard for viewers to find something to watch and as audiences become accustomed to short-form content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.

Two hotel groups moved into ChatGPT this week. Neither will let you pay there
Two hotel groups moved into ChatGPT this week. Neither will let you pay there

Two hotel groups moved into ChatGPT this week, a day apart and at opposite ends of the market. Radisson Hotel Group launched an app on Tuesday, built with Accenture, covering more than 1,000 hotels in over 100 countries. G6 Hospitality launched a plugi…

Elon Musk’s X Money app is rolling out in the U.S.

The app is currently available to X Premium and Premium+ subscribers in the U.S.

WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app

Similar to the smartphone and desktop apps, the web app will support the calling features such as screen-sharing and reactions.

Granola launches an Apple Watch app

Granola debutes an Apple Watch app for in-person notetaking

Apple sued after alleged App Store crypto scam cost users $1.8M

Apple is facing a lawsuit from three users who say they collectively lost more than $1.8 million after downloading a fraudulent crypto wallet from the App Store, challenging the company’s longstanding claims that its app review process keeps users safe…

Sam Altman deleted TikTok because he could not stop scrolling. OpenAI killed Sora for the same reason.
Sam Altman deleted TikTok because he could not stop scrolling. OpenAI killed Sora for the same reason.

Sam Altman deleted TikTok because he could not stop using it. The OpenAI CEO said on the “Relentless” podcast that he forced himself to learn the app while OpenAI was building Sora, its AI-generated video social network. “I made myself get addicted to …

Threads users can now chat with Meta AI in their DMs

Meta on Monday said it is rolling out its Meta AI chatbot within Threads’ DMs, giving users a way to chat with the AI assistant.

Snapchat now lets you share what you’re listening to in real time

Starting with Spotify, Snapchat users will be able to link their accounts, choose who can see their listening activity, and see what their friends are listening to in real time.