In Brief Posted: 10:08 AM PDT · July 22, 2026 Google announced on Wednesday a new migration experience built directly into Android 17 that should…
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Warner Music acquires AI attribution startup Sureel AI |
Warner Music Music (WMG) announced on Wednesday that it’s acquiring AI attribution startup Sureel AI. Sureel’s patented technology creates “AI DNA” for songs and breaks…
Maka Kids is redefining kids’ screen time with a streaming app optimized for well-being, not engagement |
In a media landscape dominated by Baby Shark and Skibidi Toilet, one startup is reimagining children’s media by focusing on well-being, not watch time. Maka…
Threads finally brings messaging to the web |
11:34 AM PDT · May 5, 2026 Threads is rolling out messaging on the web, bringing one-on-one and group chats to desktop, the Meta-owned social…
Meet Shapes, the app bringing humans and AI into the same group chats |
Shapes, an app where humans and AI characters chat together in shared group conversations, is emerging from stealth with $8 million in seed funding. Think…
Snapchat brings AI-powered conversational advertising to its app |
6:57 AM PDT · April 28, 2026 Snapchat announced on Tuesday that it’s rolling out “AI Sponsored Snaps,” which will allow users to interact directly…
Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling |
You open your phone to check the time or a quick message. The next thing you know, an hour has passed and you’ve scrolled through…
Snap Map's new 'Place Loyalty' badges will show the spots you visit most often |
6:00 AM PDT · April 22, 2026 Snapchat is rolling out a new “Place Loyalty” feature that will show users when they’re among the most…