Amazon enters the budget market with new ‘Haul’ storefront
In order to compete with Temu and Shein, two of the biggest online retailers, Amazon has introduced Amazon Haul, a new low-cost shopfront on its mobile app. Haul is a…
Google’s Jarvis AI leak reveals a new web-browsing assistant
Before swiftly taking it down, Google unintentionally posted an inside sneak peek of Jarvis, its future AI agent, on the Chrome Web Store. Described as 'a helpful companion that surfs…
Alexa approaches 10th anniversary, but AI upgrade delayed to 2025
As its tenth anniversary gets near, Amazon Alexa will have a difficult time competing with cutting-edge AI programs like Google Gemini and ChatGPT. It was recently reported by Bloomberg that…
Openvibe expands cross-posting to include Threads
With Elon Musk's takeover of X (formerly Twitter) sparking interest in alternatives like Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon, cross-posting apps have emerged to help users manage multiple platforms. Openvibe, one such…
Kids will soon tap-to-pay with Android—a new way to manage allowances
In 2025, Android will introduce tap-to-pay functionality for kids through Google Wallet, allowing supervised minors to make contactless payments with parental approval. Parents can link their own debit or credit…
Is Meta’s AI search engine the next big rival to Google?
With the goal of directly competing with Google, Meta is taking significant risks by developing an AI-powered search engine. By retaining users inside Meta's ecosystem, this move has the potential…
Instagram reduces video quality for less popular content
Instagram just disclosed that a video's popularity determines its quality on the platform. Videos with more views are displayed in greater quality, but videos with fewer views may eventually see…
Google Calendar’s new look: Material Design 3 and dark mode support
Google Calendar is rolling out a refreshed design on the web, incorporating Google’s Material Design 3 guidelines for a more modern, accessible look. The update introduces rounded buttons, updated color…
Midjourney to launch AI image editing tool for web users
Midjourney is preparing to release an enhanced web tool that will let users edit uploaded images using its generative AI. The new feature, launching next week, will allow users to…
Bluesky crashes as half a million users flee X over controversial block and AI policies
Bluesky, a decentralised network created by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has seen a massive user outflow after Elon Musk's controversial revisions to X's banning and AI training policies. As…