WhatsApp gets its own Instagram Notes-like feature
WhatsApp users can now share their status with others through a new “About” feature.
Mixup is a new, Mad Libs-style app for creating AI images from photos, text and doodles
The new app lets anyone use Google’s Nano Banana in a fun new way, with fill-in-the-blank AI “recipes.”
Spotify’s latest feature lets you transfer playlists from other services
Spotify has partnered with TuneMyMusic on a new in-app feature that lets users import their playlists from other streaming services.
Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled
Spotify says the database will power its new SongDNA feature.
Bluesky announces moderation changes focused on better tracking, improved transparency
Bluesky is making moderation changes, including the addition of new reporting categories, strikes, and more clarity when communicating with users about violations.
Spotify’s new features let listeners explore the people and stories behind their favorite music
Spotify new features will showcase who’s behind your favorite songs, how music is connected, and what inspired the tunes.
Hugging Face CEO says we’re in an ‘LLM bubble,’ not an AI bubble
Hugging Face co-founder and CEO Clem Delangue says all the attention is on LLMs, but smaller, specialized models will make sense in many use cases going forward.
Poe’s AI app now supports group chats across AI models
Quora’s AI platform Poe now lets users engage in group chats with up to 200 people across AI models and bots.
Hank Green’s Focus Friend is Google Play’s app of the year
In a year that again saw AI assistants and tools climb the app store charts over and over, it’s interesting to see a timer that helps you disconnect from your tech winning Google’s highest app…
Mastodon CEO steps down as the social network restructures
Eugen Rochko is stepping down as CEO of decentralized social network Mastodon. Felix Hlatky will now become the Executive Director as the company become structured as a nonprofit government by a board.