Beeper Relaunch Lets You Link Your Chat Apps Without the Cloud, but Still No iMessage
Mike Sorrentino / cnet - Beeper says that the change should improve security, since your texts would remain exclusively on your phone.
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Reddit is back online after outage
Will Shanklin / engadget - If you were having trouble viewing Reddit today, you weren't alone. Downdetector showed a spike in outages and problems at the site. Reddit acknowledged the problem on Wednesday. At 12:38PM ET, it said the situation had been resolved.Reddit told Engadget …
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Google adds AI-generated summaries to Discover
Andre Revilla / engadget - Google is bringing AI‑generated summaries to Discover, the personalized stream of articles and videos found in the Google app curated based on a user's interests. The search giant remains undeterred by the imperfect nature of AI Overviews, or what it migh…
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ICEBlock isn’t ‘completely anonymous’
Dominic Preston / theverge - The developer of ICEBlock, an iOS app for anonymously reporting sightings of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, promises that it "ensures user privacy by storing no personal data." But that claim has come under scrutiny. ICEBlock crea…
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All Rivian models are about to get native Google Maps navigation
Chris Smith / bgr - If you drive a Rivian and want to use Google Maps navigation on the car’s main infotainment system, you should know the two companies just …The post All Rivian models are about to get native Google Maps navigation appeared first on BGR.
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John Wick Hex will be delisted from all platforms on July 17
Kris Holt / engadget - John Wick Hex, a stylish and well-received game based on the John Wick movies, will soon no longer be available to purchase. In a statement on the title’s Steam page, publisher Big Fan Games says it will be delisted from all platforms on July 17.After tha…
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Grok's AI chatbot now includes companions for you to 'romance'
Sarah Fielding / engadget - Grok, xAi's chatbot most famous for going on an antisemitic spree last week, has now added the ability to perform as a synthetic companion for your enjoyment. Elon Musk announced the new feature, available to paid subscribers, which will take the form of …
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Nextdoor redesigns app with AI recommendations, local news, and real-time emergency alerts
Aisha Malik / techcrunch - Neighborhood social app Nextdoor is launching a redesigned version of its service that it’s calling the “new Nextdoor.”
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Anthropic’s Claude chatbot can now make and edit your Canva designs
Jess Weatherbed / theverge - Canva users can now create, edit, and manage their designs by describing their requirements to Anthropic’s Claude AI. The connection is the latest of several integrations that allow Claude users to access third-party tools and services, including Figma, N…
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Uber Canada Launches Senior Accounts: What You Need to Know
John Quintet / iphoneincanada - Uber Canada has launched a new feature aimed at making its app easier to use for older adults. Called Senior Accounts, the update includes larger text, fewer buttons, and simplified directions to help seniors book rides with less hassle. The move comes as…
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Discord's virtual Orbs currency is now available for everyone to earn
Igor Bonifacic / engadget - Discord has begun rolling out its in-app Orbs currency to everyone. In conjunction with the platform's Quest system, users can earn Orbs by watching ads on Discord. You can then use the currency to purchase exclusive drip for your profile, including badge…
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Now Jack Dorsey has built an app to track your vitamin D
Dominic Preston / theverge - Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has released a new app that tracks your sun exposure and vitamin D levels. It’s his second app in a week, after last weekend’s encrypted peer-to-peer messaging app Bitchat. Sun Day is available now for iOS via TestFlight, an…
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YouTube’s ‘Trending’ section is about to disappear
Jess Weatherbed / theverge - YouTube is preparing to sunset the Trending section that shows users which videos are currently going viral on the platform. The Trending page and Trending Now list will be removed within the “next couple of weeks,” according to YouTube, with the platform…
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Gmail introducing new ‘Manage Subscription’ feature
Vincent Lin / mobilesyrup - Constantly getting emails from services and websites you rarely use is annoying. This is why Google is now implementing a ‘Manage Subscription’ feature to easily remove these kinds of unwanted emails from your inbox. Google announced the wider rollout of …
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Claude now connects with Canvas, Panopto, and Wiley for educational access
Matthias Bastian / the-decoder - Anthropic is rolling out new integrations for its Claude AI chatbot, connecting it with the Canvas learning platform, Panopto, and Wiley.The article Claude now connects with Canvas, Panopto, and Wiley for educational access appeared first on THE DECODER.
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Blok raises $7.5M to build AI agents that simulate human behavior to accelerate software testing
Mike Wheatley / siliconangle - A startup called Blok Intelligence Inc. today said it has raised $7.5 million to transform the software testing process with artificial intelligence agents that simulate the behavior of human users. The money comes via a seed funding round led by MaC Vent…
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Threaded message replies are coming to WhatsApp for iPhone
Christian Zibreg / idownloadblog - Meta is currently testing threaded message replies in WhatsApp for iPhone for more structured conversations, especially in busy group chats.
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Apple reportedly developing an AI assistant for its Support app
appleinsider - The Apple Support app could soon gain a ChatGPT-style AI assistant, which could be powered by Apple Intelligenceor third-party AI, as a new report claims there's evidence of the feature in Apple code.The Apple Support app could soon gain an AI-powered ass…
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Gmail’s new subscription management is here to declutter your inbox
Ryan Whitwam / arstechnica - After coming and going for a year, Gmail's unified subscription page is rolling out.
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Microsoft Teams Rolls Out Threaded Conversations and New Productivity Tools in Public Preview
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft Teams launches a public preview with threaded conversations, multiple emoji reactions, and new productivity tools to streamline workflow and collaboration.The post Microsoft Teams Rolls Out Threaded Conversations and New Productivity Tools in Pu…
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