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Apple launches Snapshot to centralize celebrity content across its services
Apple has quietly rolled out a new website called Snapshot on Apple, a curated portal that organizes celebrity-related content across its media platforms. Without much fanfare, the site now hosts a…
Meta AI app launches with voice, image tools, and deep personalization
Meta has launched a new standalone AI app, marking its latest move in a crowded field of conversational assistants. While the company’s Meta AI has already been embedded in popular…
Spotify hits 678 million users, reports record quarterly profit
Spotify has reported strong first-quarter results for 2025, marked by a rise in premium subscriptions and record profitability. Between January and March, the company added five million paying subscribers, a…
OpenAI reverses GPT-4o update after user backlash over ChatGPT behavior
OpenAI has reversed a recent update to its GPT-4o model following a wave of negative user feedback. The update, which was rolled out to power the ChatGPT service used by…
Microsoft rolls out windows Recall and new AI features for Copilot+ PCs
After a series of delays and public concerns over privacy, Microsoft has begun rolling out Windows Recall for Copilot+ PCs as part of its April 2025 update. Initially unveiled in…
Google Play Games app could be heading to the graveyard
Google appears to be preparing to sunset another standalone app, and this time the move seems both expected and logical. Clues discovered within recent code updates suggest that the Google…
DeepSeek’s R2 new AI model could challenge industry standards again
DeepSeek is reportedly preparing to launch its next-generation AI model, DeepSeek R2, a release that could once again draw global attention to the Chinese AI startup. A few months ago,…
Meta deploys facial recognition tools to combat scams in MENA region
Meta is rolling out new facial recognition tools across its platforms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as part of a broader initiative to combat online scams…
Apple releases fourth betas of iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 to developers
Apple has released the fourth betas of iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, making them available to both developers and public beta testers. The latest betas arrive just a week after…
Spotify eyes higher subscription prices and a super-premium option in 2025
Spotify users in Europe and Latin America may soon face another subscription price increase, according to recent reports. The music streaming platform is reportedly considering raising the cost of its…
ChatGPT expands search capabilities with unbiased shopping recommendations
OpenAI is preparing to expand ChatGPT’s capabilities once again, this time by stepping into the online shopping space with a feature that directly challenges Google Shopping—albeit with a notable difference.…
Nothing launches CMF Phone 2 Pro with promising specs alongside new earbuds
After a series of teasers, Nothing has officially introduced the CMF Phone 2 Pro. This marks the company's second device under its CMF sub-brand, aimed at offering affordable smartphones with…
Huawei introduces more affordable 512GB Mate XT in UAE
Huawei has expanded its Mate XT | Ultimate Design lineup in the UAE by introducing a new 512GB storage variant, offering a more accessible option for consumers interested in the…
Microsoft product manager admits macOS fits his workflow better than Windows 11
Merill Fernando, a Product Manager at Microsoft, recently sparked conversation by openly sharing his preference for macOS over Windows 11. In a post that quickly gained traction on X, Fernando…
BOOX launches Go 7, a lightweight eReader with handwriting support
BOOX is expanding its lineup of portable eReaders with the introduction of the Go 7 and the upcoming Go Color 7 (Gen II), offering a blend of lightweight design, handwriting…
Samsung Internet gets a fresh look with One UI 8 update
Samsung is preparing a notable refresh for its web browser with the upcoming One UI 8 update, which is expected to launch later this year alongside Android 16. While many…
Google’s Find My Device network gets 4x faster, prepares for ultra-wideband upgrade
Google’s Find My Device network is finally starting to close the gap with competitors, offering a notable performance boost for users tracking their lost items. According to Google, the crowdsourced…
One last ring this May: a farewell to Skype, the internet’s original dial tone
The digital ether hums with the low thrum of countless communication protocols, but a certain silence is growing louder. Microsoft's decision to sunset the classic Skype client, a move long…