GitHub CEO to step down
The move comes as GitHub is facing growing competition from companies like Google and Cursor over AI tools for programmers.
Google tests revamped Google Finance with AI upgrades, live news feed
Users will now be able to research their financial questions with AI, access advanced charting tools, and get real-time data and news.
How to use Instagram Map and protect your privacy
Following concerns about safety, Instagram head Adam Mosseri reassured users that the feature is opt-in, and noted that some people are “confused” about how the feature works.
Elon Musk says X plans to introduce ads in Grok’s responses
The move would help power X’s struggling ads business following the departure of former CEO Linda Yaccarino.
Google takes on ChatGPT’s Study Mode with new ‘Guided Learning’ tool in Gemini
Google is also offering students in the U.S., Japan, Indonesia, Korea, and Brazil a free one-year subscription to its AI Pro plan.
Instagram takes on Snapchat with new ‘Instagram Map’
Instagram notes that location sharing is off by default on Instagram Map, and a user’s location only updates when they open the app, meaning it doesn’t provide real-time location updates.
WhatsApp adds new features to protect against scams
The company announced that it took down over 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to criminal scam centers targeting people around the world.
Roku launches Howdy, a $2.99 ad-free streaming service
The service features a library of nearly 10,000 hours of content from Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise, alongside select Roku Original titles.
Amazon denies report it’s shutting down Wondery podcast studio
Despite securing big names in the business, the company is now shifting its strategy in an effort to better compete with rivals like Spotify and YouTube.
Nintendo raising original Switch console prices due to ‘market conditions’
Nintendo wouldn’t say what the “market conditions” were but likely reference President Trump’s tariffs, which are increasing costs for U.S. consumers.