Apple opens up its App Store to competition in Japan
Epic Games CEO says Fortnite won’t return to Japan, though, because the new rules still require high fees.
YouTube to pull music data from Billboard’s charts because it doesn’t like its ranking formula
YouTube takes its ball and goes home by pulling Billboard’s access to its music data.
Bluesky launches a privacy-focused ‘find friends’ feature without invite spam
The Bluesky contact matching feature is opt-in and your data won’t be used to spam your friends, the social network says.
Google’s vibe-coding tool Opal comes to Gemini
The company on Wednesday said it is integrating the tool, which lets you build AI-powered mini apps, inside the Gemini web app, allowing users to create their own custom apps.
X updates its terms, files countersuit to lay claim to the ‘Twitter’ trademark after newcomer’s challenge
X’s new terms of service say that no one can use the Twitter name, trademarks, logos and more without written consent.
Meta’s AI glasses can now help you hear conversations better
Conversation focus uses the AI glasses’ open-ear speakers to amplify the voice of the person you’re talking to, says Meta.
Apple TV adds support for Google Cast even as Netflix ditches the feature
The tech giant’s adoption of Google Cast signals its interest in making Apple TV a more competitive streaming service at a time when the market is seeing increased consolidation.
Creative Commons announces tentative support for AI ‘pay-to-crawl’ systems
The organization offered support for this idea of an AI marketplace, and suggested several guiding principles.
Facebook Messenger’s desktop app is no more
The app remains usable via the web, Facebook app, and through the mobile app for iOS and Android.
With iOS 26.2, Apple lets you roll back Liquid Glass again — this time on the Lock Screen
Your iPhone clock doesn’t have to be so “glassy” anymore, thanks to a new Apple software update.