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Spotify now shows how many times people listened to podcast episodes 07.05.2025 8:05

Plus - Instacart launches Fizz, a new app for ordering drinks and snacks for parties; Google debuts an updated Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI says its nonprofit will remain in control of its business operations 06.05.2025 6:31

Plus - Google is making TV and movies; YouTube is testing a discounted two-person Premium subscription tier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple isn’t announcing price increases — yet 03.05.2025 7:25

Plus, Apple changes US App Store rules to let apps link to external payment systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WhatsApp now has more than 3 billion users a month 02.05.2025 7:42

Plus - Nvidia takes aim at Anthropic’s support of chip export controls; Google is reportedly showing ads in chats with some third-party AI chatbots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why you should double-check your Ray-Ban Meta glasses privacy settings 01.05.2025 8:42

Plus - Duolingo launches 148 courses created with AI after sharing plans to replace contractors with AI; Wikipedia says it will use AI, but not to replace human volunteers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spotify adds 5M premium users 30.04.2025 5:49

Plus - Meta launches a stand-alone AI app to compete with ChatGPT; Yelp debuts AI voice agents for restaurants and service providers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT search with shopping features 29.04.2025 7:32

Plus - Google shifts Android news to a virtual event ahead of its I/O developer conference; IBM pledges to spend $150B in the US over the next few years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google's AI search numbers are growing, and that's by design 26.04.2025 7:06

Plus, the Bezos-backed Slate Auto debuts analog EV pickup truck that is decidedly anti-Tesla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthropic is launching a new program to study AI ‘model welfare’ 25.04.2025 9:08

Plus - Spotify’s AI playlist rolls out to Asia and more markets; Facebook cracks down on spammy content by cutting reach and monetization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube’s TV app is getting a redesign 24.04.2025 8:15

Plus - DOJ reportedly probes Disney-FuboTV deal over competition concerns; Google Gemini has 350M monthly users, reveals court hearing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Study finds social media is not wholly terrible for teen mental health 23.04.2025 7:37

Plus - Meta releases its CapCut rival Edits globally; Uber customers can now earn Delta SkyMiles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Airbnb will now show users the total cost of their stay right away 22.04.2025 6:52

Plus - Bluesky launches blue check verification; Instagram is using AI to find teens lying about their age and restricting their accounts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ChatGPT will now use its 'memory' to personalize web searches 19.04.2025 6:44

Plus, a TikToker sues Roblox over her Charli XCX ‘Apple’ dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Zuckerberg says TikTok slowed Meta’s growth 18.04.2025 8:14

Plus - The latest viral ChatGPT trend is doing ‘reverse location search’ from photos; Instagram’s new Blend feature creates a custom reels feed for you and your friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok begins testing Footnotes 17.04.2025 8:36

Plus - Google used AI to suspend over 39M ad accounts suspected of fraud; Kia is pitching Americans an affordable EV sedan with EV4 debut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Zuckerberg once considered deleting all your Facebook friends 16.04.2025 7:44

Plus - OpenAI is reportedly developing its own X-like social media platform; Waymo and Uber prepare to launch robotaxi service in Atlanta this summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google Classroom gives teachers an AI feature for quiz questions 15.04.2025 6:23

Plus -Blue Origin’s all-female crew, including Katy Perry, successfully launched; Nvidia says it plans to manufacture some AI chips in the US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ChatGPT became the most downloaded app globally in March 12.04.2025 7:03

Plus, ex-OpenAI staffers file amicus brief opposing the company’s for-profit transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube rolls out a free AI music-making tool 11.04.2025 7:34

Canva is getting AI image generation, interactive coding, spreadsheets, and more; WhatsApp introduces new features across chats, calls, and channels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MIT study finds that AI doesn’t, in fact, have values 10.04.2025 8:54

Plus - YouTube expands its ‘likeness’ detection technology to a handful of top creators; Samsung’s SmartThings app gets more home automation capabilities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon unveils a new AI voice model 09.04.2025 8:10

Plus - No, Stripe is not becoming a bank; Snapchat rolls out Sponsored AI Lenses for brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Analyst says Apple, Tesla have biggest exposure to Trump’s tariffs 08.04.2025 7:22

Plus - Shopify CEO tells teams to consider using AI before growing headcount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump fires head of National Security Agency and Cyber Command 05.04.2025 6:09

Plus - Automakers jump on Tesla’s brand woes with discount EV offers; OpenAI says it’ll release o3 after all, delays GPT-5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube Shorts takes on TikTok with new creation tools 04.04.2025 7:54

Plus - Spotify debuts Gen AI ads, programmatic ad buying; ChatGPT users have generated over 700M images since last week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Epic Games CEO calls Apple and Google ‘gangster-style’ businesses 03.04.2025 6:59

Plus - Amazon reportedly submits last-minute bid to acquire TikTok; Patreon signs podcast partnerships with Sony and Wondery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices