Software & Services

Reddit tests audio and video versions ... Reddit tests audio and video versions of text posts to compete with TikTok The platform is experimenting with text-to-speech narration and video formats for posts — the same format third-party creators have been monetizing on YouTube for years. today
Discord doubles free upload limit to ... Discord doubles free upload limit to 20MB — but Telegram still laps it at 2GB Discord's free tier now allows 20MB file uploads, up from 10MB, with a smarter mobile check to boot. It's a welcome fix, but the gap with Telegram remains enormous. Aug. 14, 2026, 5:21 p.m.
Apple patents a smarter notification system ... Apple patents a smarter notification system that watches what you're doing A new Apple patent describes an AI-driven system that monitors real-time activity through the camera, touchscreen, and sensors to decide when — and whether — to interrupt you. Aug. 13, 2026, 7:25 p.m.
Claude Cowork now runs in a ... Claude Cowork now runs in a Chrome side panel — with full session sync Anthropic's latest update ends the isolation of browser-based Claude sessions, letting Max and Team subscribers pick up tasks seamlessly across devices. Aug. 13, 2026, 9:37 a.m.
Zoom had a zero-click bug that ... Zoom had a zero-click bug that let attackers hijack your device mid-call A flaw in Zoom's screen-sharing annotation tool allowed full remote takeover with no warning and no user action required — and a working exploit was built in under 24 hours using AI. Aug. 12, 2026, 9:08 a.m.
YouTube Premium Lite is rolling out ... YouTube Premium Lite is rolling out worldwide — but it still won't be fully ad-free The cheaper YouTube subscription tier is expanding to 60+ countries, but music, Shorts, and background play come with caveats. Aug. 11, 2026, 2:46 p.m.
Epic Games Wins: Aptoide Games Launches ... Epic Games Wins: Aptoide Games Launches as First Third-Party Store on Google Play in the U.S. Unfortunately, the new store is currently available only in the USA Aug. 11, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
SwitchBot's kata AI Assistant lets you ... SwitchBot's kata AI Assistant lets you control your smart home by just describing what you want The new in-app assistant uses a large language model to interpret plain-language requests, build automations, and troubleshoot devices — no menu-diving required. Aug. 10, 2026, 6:06 p.m.
Chrome for Android finally gets the ... Chrome for Android finally gets the new tab customization desktop users have had for years Version 151.0.7922.71 brings color themes, preset wallpapers, and daily background rotation to Android — iOS got there first, as usual. Aug. 1, 2026, 12:27 p.m.
WhatsApp Web now supports audio and ... WhatsApp Web now supports audio and video calls — and you can switch devices mid-call WhatsApp has added full calling to its browser app, with end-to-end encryption, screen sharing, and seamless call transfers between your phone, tablet, and desktop. July 29, 2026, 2:57 a.m.
A $9 physical key that locks ... A $9 physical key that locks your most addictive apps Autonomous Key uses a passive NFC chip to put a real-world barrier between you and your doomscrolling habit — no battery, no subscription, but also no international shipping. July 28, 2026, 1:59 p.m.
YouTube Premium is bundling Peacock starting ... YouTube Premium is bundling Peacock starting in 2027 NBCUniversal's streaming service will be included in YouTube Premium at no extra cost — a sign that big tech and legacy media are moving toward entertainment stacking. July 28, 2026, 2:06 a.m.
Google now lets you log into ... Google now lets you log into your account with a selfie video The new opt-in feature uses liveness detection to fight deepfake account takeovers — but questions remain about biometric data stored in the cloud. July 24, 2026, 11:48 a.m.
Threads gets parental supervision tools — ... Threads gets parental supervision tools — but they're US-only for now Meta is rolling out screen time limits, sleep mode controls, and content restrictions for teen accounts on Threads, starting in the US next week. July 22, 2026, 3:13 a.m.
TikTok tests opt-in deepfake detection to ... TikTok tests opt-in deepfake detection to protect creators from AI imposters The platform is trialing a voluntary AI likeness detection tool with a small group of US creators — and it's already drawing comparisons to YouTube's approach and Meta's recent misstep. July 18, 2026, 2:33 p.m.
Google renames NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook ... Google renames NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook — here's what actually changed The research tool now has 30 million users and a new name, plus a code execution feature rolling out to Pro subscribers in the coming weeks. July 17, 2026, 3:55 a.m.
Google's AI Mode can now build ... Google's AI Mode can now build playlists and grocery lists from Search Connected apps bring Canva, YouTube Music, and Instacart into Google Search — but the feature is US-only for now, leaving UK users on the sidelines. July 17, 2026, 3:22 a.m.
Starlink Direct hits 5 million users ... Starlink Direct hits 5 million users in Japan in just two months NTT Docomo's free satellite-to-phone service grew faster than anyone expected. The harder question is what happens when the bill arrives. July 16, 2026, 3:06 p.m.
Google Play pulls VK, Odnoklassniki, Mail.ru, ... Google Play pulls VK, Odnoklassniki, Mail.ru, and Max after EU sanctions Three weeks after Apple, Google removed four Russian apps from its store following EU sanctions that explicitly named FSB supervision of the Max messenger. July 16, 2026, 2:57 p.m.
Amazon Music is now preinstalled bloatware ... Amazon Music is now preinstalled bloatware on Samsung Galaxy devices Samsung is adding Amazon Music to the list of apps that ship on Galaxy phones and tablets, alongside a 3-month free trial — but auto-renewal kicks in after that. July 16, 2026, 3:35 a.m.
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