Cash App introduced a new peer-to-peer payment feature called “Pools” on Tuesday. This feature allows users to pool money with friends or family for shared expenses like groceries, restaurant bills, vacations, or group gifts. Initially available to select users, it…
Middle Eastern food delivery startup Calo announced on Tuesday that it has raised $39 million in a Series B extension led by Aljazira Capital. The funding round exceeded its original $25 million raise in December by more than 1.5 times.…
Google announced on Tuesday that it is adding new capabilities to AI Mode, its experimental feature that allows users to ask complex questions and follow-ups directly within Search. One of the new features, Canvas, helps users build study plans and…
Last week, the dating safety app Tea experienced a data breach, exposing 72,000 sensitive images. These included selfies, photo IDs used for account verification, as well as images from posts and messages. The personal data was reportedly shared by users…
Spotify has experimented with various voice interfaces in the past. More recently, the company introduced an AI DJ feature that recommends music tailored to user preferences and allows listeners to make personalized requests. During Spotify’s second-quarter earnings call, executives hinted…
OpenAI announced the launch of Study Mode on Tuesday, a new feature within ChatGPT designed to help students develop critical thinking skills instead of simply providing direct answers. When Study Mode is enabled, ChatGPT will ask users questions to test…
Bitchat, a messaging app created by Twitter and Block founder Jack Dorsey, is now available to download from the iOS App Store. Dorsey revealed that he coded the foundation of the app over a weekend in early July. The app…
The Boring Company, Elon Musk’s tunnel-digging venture, has partnered with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to unveil plans for a 10-mile underground loop in Nashville. The proposed system would connect downtown Nashville and the convention center to the city’s airport. According…
Orange, a French telecommunications giant and one of the largest phone providers in the world, announced on Monday that it was the victim of an unspecified cyberattack. In the announcement, the company stated that it detected a cyberattack on one…
YouTube announced on Tuesday that it is rolling out age estimation technology in the U.S. to identify teen users and provide a more age-appropriate experience. The platform will use various signals to determine a user’s possible age, regardless of the…
