AI-powered apps can make money, but struggle with long-term retention, new data shows

AI can drive stronger early
monetization for apps, but sustaining value remains the challenge, RevenueCat’s latest report finds.

Google gives in to users’ complaints over AI-powered ‘Ask Photos’ search feature

The option appears on the Google Photos Search screen and lets users pick which experience they want.

YouTube expands AI deepfake detection for politicians, government officials, and journalists

YouTube’s AI deepfake detection tool is becoming available to politicians, journalists, and officials, letting them flag unauthorized likenesses for removal.

Adobe is debuting an AI assistant for Photoshop

Adobe is also adding new AI-powered image editing features to Firefly.

Google’s Gemini AI is getting a bigger role across Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Google’s Gemini AI is getting a bigger role across Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Google is embedding its Gemini AI assistant even more deeply within its Workspace apps. The changes, which are rolling out to Google Workspace and AI plan subscribers, include a new Gemini chat window inside Google Docs, a way to generate entire spreadsheets with AI, and a new Gemini-powered search feature in Drive. While Google Docs […]

Google rolls out new Gemini capabilities to Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive

The idea behind the new features is to make the apps more personal and capable to help users get things done faster, right within the platforms themselves.

Periwinkle is making self-hosted social media on Bluesky’s AT Protocol even easier

Periwinkle offers managed hosting for AT Protocol users who want social media accounts on their own domains, with backups, storage, and migration tools.

Apple’s cheap laptop looks like a winner
Apple’s cheap laptop looks like a winner

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 118, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, please take my Switch away so I can get some work done, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about moon […]

X is testing a new ad format that connects posts with products

An ad test on X promotes Musk’s Starlink beneath original content.