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Google has introduced Gemini Spark at Google I/O 2026, a 24/7 AI assistant with Gmail integration designed to manage tasks, emails, and daily workflows.
Bumble reports a decline in paying users as the dating platform prepares for a major overhaul to improve engagement and long-term growth.
Meta is developing AI tools to identify underage users by analysing facial features, height, and bone structure, raising privacy and safety concerns.
AI image-generation models are driving rapid app growth, as visual creation tools attract users faster than traditional chatbot feature upgrades.
Apple introduces a cheaper App Store subscription option, giving developers more pricing flexibility and expanding access for users.
Snapchat introduces AI-powered conversational ads, allowing brands to engage users through interactive messaging and personalised experiences.
Clarifai has reportedly deleted 3 million photos sourced from OkCupid that were used to train facial recognition AI, raising privacy and consent concerns.
Snap Inc. plans to cut 1,000 jobs, around 16% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring to improve efficiency and focus on core growth areas.
Spotify now allows users in the US and UK to purchase physical books, expanding beyond audiobooks into broader digital and retail content services.
Astropad’s Workbench redefines remote desktop by focusing on AI agents, enabling automation, smarter workflows, and next-generation computing use cases.
Google has launched an AI-powered dictation app that works offline, enabling fast, private voice typing without needing an internet connection.
Netflix is expanding into kids’ gaming with a new standalone app, aiming to offer safe, interactive entertainment beyond streaming content.
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