Sarah Perez
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People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again
Developers are using AI to strip ads, bloatware and tracking from smart TVs, making them simpler and faster.
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Walmart welcomes AI agents while Amazon shuts them out
Walmart launches Agent Gateway to let AI assistants shop on behalf of customers, taking the opposite approach from Amazon and other retailers blocking automated purchases.
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Meta's Muse hits 10M users with shopping boom
Meta's AI agent Muse has reached over 10 million users, with a quarter of engaged shoppers spending over $200 per purchase, surprising even payment processors.
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Replit CEO: AI agents will reshape work, not replace it
Amjad Masad describes a future where AI handles routine tasks while humans focus on judgment and strategy.
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Amazon's Bee launches two AI wearables under $100
Amazon's personal AI maker Bee announces its first products since acquisition, with a wristworn device at $74.99 and a smartphone attachment at $99.99.
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SpaceXSI bundles AI tools into single subscription
SpaceX Super Intelligence combines X Premium, Grok and Cursor into tiered plans to compete in the paid AI market.
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Ben Affleck's AI expertise impresses the internet
The actor sold his AI filmmaking startup to Netflix for a reported $587 million and has gone viral demonstrating deep technical knowledge.
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Google's Gemini becomes an AI agent for business
Google is rolling out agentic AI capabilities to Gemini, starting with enterprise customers who can assign tasks rather than just ask questions.
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Shopify lets AI agents complete purchases
Shopify opens checkout to browser-based AI agents, letting them finish transactions on behalf of shoppers with authorization.
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Walkman app becomes iPhone Duo's first killer feature
An indie developer's nostalgic app that mimics a classic Walkman is generating massive interest ahead of the foldable iPhone's launch.
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Google kills Gemini Gems for skills feature
Google is shutting down Gemini's Gems custom AI assistants and converting them to skills that work across different tasks.
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Instinct hits $10B valuation in month-long funding sprint
The viral AI agent startup raised $1 billion in Series C funding just weeks after its previous round, as investors bet big on consumer AI agents that handle real-world tasks.
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Automattic CEO Rebuilds Board After Failed Ousting Attempt
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg replaces board after 33-hour failed attempt to remove him from leadership.
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Meta opens Muse early access to AI enthusiasts
Meta is inviting AI enthusiasts to test new Muse features announced at Connect 2026, including a digital avatar and Mac app expansion.
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Meta's Muse hits 3.4 million downloads
Meta's new AI app Muse has surged to 3.4 million downloads since launch, fueled by Meta Connect announcements and strong early reviews.
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Meta's Muse Charm taps into Gen Z's retro tech trend
Meta's new AI device looks like a Tamagotchi but rides a wave of young people turning tech into fashion accessories and rejecting algorithm-driven disconnection.
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Google Photos gets Clueless-style virtual closet
Google's AI-powered virtual wardrobe feature, inspired by the movie Clueless, launches globally on Android and iOS.
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Google's Gemini now calls businesses for you
Google is testing a new Gemini feature that makes phone calls to businesses on your behalf, starting with Pixel 11 subscribers in the U.S.
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Meta launches camera-free AI glasses
Meta's new Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses ditch cameras to sidestep privacy concerns that plagued earlier models.
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LinkedIn fights fake profiles with verification tools
The platform launches new features to combat impersonation and resume fraud, including peer vouching and company controls.
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YouTube lets you build feeds with AI prompts
YouTube's new custom feeds let you describe what you want to watch, and AI builds a personalized feed just for you.
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Spotify lets you edit your own recommendation algorithm
Spotify's new Taste Profile feature gives US Premium subscribers direct control over how the platform understands and recommends their music.
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YouTube adds shopping to its AI search feature
Ask YouTube now helps users compare products and make buying decisions based on creator recommendations.
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YouTube upgrades comments and fan monetization
YouTube is rolling out GIFs in comments, members-only communities, and new ways for creators to earn from their fans.
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Meta admits Muse copies OpenClaw's design
Meta's new AI assistant Muse was heavily inspired by the open source project OpenClaw, the company now confirms.
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Meta's Muse is crushing ChatGPT's mobile launch
Meta's new AI app Muse has already outpaced ChatGPT's early downloads and daily active users in comparable markets.
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Google's $899 Googlebook bets on AI to sell new laptops
Google launches a new AI-first laptop running Android, hoping Gemini's features will convince people to upgrade from Chromebooks.
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X now reveals when governments censor your posts
The platform expands its transparency tool to show users when their content has been limited due to government demands.
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Automattic names interim CFO after exec departures
WordPress parent company appoints Jeremy Klaperman as interim CFO following board upheaval and CEO Matt Mullenweg's brief ouster.
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Google's CC agent helps families organize their lives
Google is expanding its AI agent CC to help families coordinate schedules, tasks, and household management across email, calendars, and shared lists.
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Meta's Muse arrives on Mac with AI that does your work
Meta's AI assistant can now control files, messages, and calendar on your computer, joining a race to dominate consumer AI agents.
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Pinterest launches AI room redesign tool
Pinterest's new Restyle feature uses AI to let you visualize home decor changes in your own space before buying.
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Apple softens tracking screens for EU apps
After years of antitrust pressure, Apple will let European apps use friendlier consent prompts that don't scare users away from tracking.
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Roku Labs turns your TV into a testing ground
Roku is letting U.S. customers try experimental apps on their TVs to compete with Google and Amazon's smarter devices.
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X lets US users trade stocks directly from posts
Elon Musk's X platform now connects stock conversations to real trades through Cashtags and partner brokerages.
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Automattic execs signed mutual severance deals during CEO ouster
During Matt Mullenweg's 33-hour removal, two executives approved each other's $8.15 million exit packages.
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AI agents can now control your Google Home devices
Google's new Model Context Protocol server lets AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT manage your smart home through natural language.
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Meta hands WhatsApp Business setup to AI agents
Meta's new MCP server lets Claude, Cursor, or ChatGPT wire up WhatsApp Business messaging while you just describe what you want.
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Prime Video wants Gen Z's news habit
Amazon is putting short news clips inside Prime Video, chasing the audience that already gets its headlines from TikTok.
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Matt Mullenweg says he's back, and a pirate
Automattic's board voted to sideline its founder. A week later, he's CEO again and calling himself a pirate.
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Don't call it a comeback: Mullenweg says he's back
Days after Automattic's board pushed him out, Matt Mullenweg posted in Slack that he's running the company again, and nobody can confirm it.
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Amazon makes Prime Video directly shoppable
Prime Video viewers can now browse and buy products from their favorite shows directly inside the Amazon app.
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Meta's Muse AI Wants to Manage Your Life, If You Trust It
Meta introduced Muse, an autonomous AI agent that completes daily tasks, testing how much personal data consumers are willing to share.
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MapQuest Hits No. 1 After Refusing 'Lake America' Rename
MapQuest rocketed to the top of the App Store after refusing to adopt political name changes that Google and Apple accepted.
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