Google Maps Gets Chatty With a New Gemini-Powered Interface
There’s a new button in Google Maps: “Ask Maps.” Google started rolling out this new generative AI feature…
Discord is delaying its global age verification rollout
Discord already runs safety systems that catch spam rings, prevent raids, and detect coordinated abuse, powered by our…
What’s so good about being the world’s most popular app?
Last summer, Bria Sullivan was getting ready to launch her app, an adorable companion called Focus Friend meant…
Inside the New York City Date Night for AI Lovers
If you’re the type of person who cares about Valentine’s Day, not having someone to spend it with…
Telegram is reportedly being slowed down and restricted in Russia
Telegram users in Russia may begin noticing service disruptions on Tuesday after Russia’s communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, reportedly moved…
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Discord announced on Monday that it’s rolling out age verification on its platform globally starting next month, when…
Donald Trump’s unhinged latest as he blames ICE victim Alex Pretti for his own death
If there was any question over whether Donald Trump was changing course and backing down in the face…
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
When TikTok users in the US opened the app today, they were greeted with a pop-up asking them…
Why Are Grok and X Still Available in App Stores?
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok is being used to flood X with thousands of sexualized images of adults…
Why weather apps give different forecasts – and which ones to trust in NZ
So all apps [end up with] slightly different data. And they use different levels of technical or sophisticated…
Alternative Social Media Apps Surge as Australia Teen Ban Starts
Alternative social media platforms have surged in popularity in Australia Wednesday, as the nation’s landmark ban for under-16s…
ICEBlock app creator sues Trump administration over free speech.
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