Apple Podcasts is getting an enhanced video experience this spring |

7:06 AM PST · February 17, 2026 Apple is taking on YouTube and Spotify with a new video podcast experience launching in the spring. Users…

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children |

Over the past few months, several countries have announced plans to restrict social media access for children and teens. Australia became the first to implement…

Google expands tools to let users remove sensitive data about themselves from Search |

7:54 AM PST · February 10, 2026 As part of Safer Internet Day, Google unveiled updates to its “Results about you” and non-consensual explicit image…

Here's how Roblox's age checks work |

A month after introducing mandatory facial verification for access to chats on its platform, Roblox says 45% of its daily active users have undergone age…

Spotify's new feature lets you explore the story behind the song you're listening to |

6:48 AM PST · February 6, 2026 Spotify is rolling out a new “About the Song” feature that lets users explore the stories behind the…

Fitbit founders launch AI platform to help families monitor their health |

Fitbit founders James Park and Eric Friedman have announced the launch of a new AI startup called Luffu that aims to help families proactively monitor…

Instagram might soon let you remove yourself from someone's Close Friends list |

1:14 PM PST · January 30, 2026 Instagram is developing a feature that will allow users to remove themselves from someone’s “Close Friends” list, Meta…

Grubhub parent acquires restaurant rewards startup Claim |

Grubhub parent company, Wonder, announced that it has acquired Claim, a restaurant rewards app. Founded in 2021, Claim offers cash-back rewards for local restaurants that…

TikTok quietly launches a microdrama app called 'PineDrama' |

1:11 PM PST · January 16, 2026 TikTok has quietly released a new stand-alone short drama app called PineDrama in the U.S. and Brazil. The…

YouTube relaxes monetization guidelines for some controversial topics |

7:56 AM PST · January 16, 2026 YouTube is updating its advertiser-friendly content guidelines to allow more videos on controversial issues to earn full ad…