X is testing a pay-per-use pricing model for its API
Two years after revamping its developer programs and pricing, X is expanding the closed beta of a pay-per-use plan for its API to more developers.
Airbnb is becoming more social by allowing users to connect with fellow travelers
Airbnb is adding social features like connections and messaging to create a social network of fellow travellers.
Yelp’s AI assistant can now scan restaurant menus to show you what dishes look like
Yelp will now let you scan a physical menu show redirect bubbles to Yelp app where you can see how those dishes look.
Spotify now lets you follow venues to get details on upcoming concerts
Venues you follow are saved in your library, and you can browse them to see event calendars, information on scheduled concerts, and announcements. Users can also filter upcoming shows at venues by genre.
WhatsApp changes its terms to bar general purpose chatbots from its platform
WhatsApp is banning general purpose chatbots from using its Business API
WhatsApp will curb the number of messages people and businesses can send without a response
WhatsApp is testing a way to limit number of messages someone can sending in a month without getting a response to limit spam
Meta previews new parental controls for its AI experiences
Meta on Friday previewed its upcoming parental control features for teens’ conversations with AI characters on its platforms. The features, which will be rolled out next year, include the ability to block certain characters and monitor conversati…
Reddit expands its AI-powered search to five new languages
Reddit announced Thursday that it is expanding its AI-powered search experience to five new languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. With this expansion, the feature is now available in countries like Brazil, France, Germany, Spain,…
How a headphone site operator built loyalty startup Lantern to solve his own problems
After struggling to retain customers at his e-commerce site Headphones.com, founder Andrew Lissimore built his own loyalty solution — and it’s now a startup called Lantern. The Shopify-native platform helps brands boost retention through customizable l…
Zepto raises $450 million at $7 billion valuation as Indian quick commerce market heats up
Indian quick commerce startup Zepto said it has raised $400 million in a funding round led by a new investor, California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), a U.S.-based pension fund. The round, which is a mix of primary and secondary invest…