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Microsoft Blames Apple for Delaying Xbox Mobile Store Launch
Microsoft’s plan to launch its Xbox mobile web store in July 2024 has been quietly delayed — and now we know why.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2025
2 min read
Gemini AI App Crosses 400 Million Monthly Active Users: Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, has said that the Gemini app now has over 400 million monthly active users, and we are seeing strong growth and engagement, particularly with the 2.5 series of AI models.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2025
2 min read
Fortnite Returns to iOS App Store in the US After Nearly Five Years
Fortnite is officially back on the iOS App Store in the United States, marking a major win for Epic Games after a lengthy legal battle with Apple.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2025
1 min read
Adobe Raises Creative Cloud Prices and Adds AI Features
Adobe is increasing the price of its Creative Cloud All Apps plan for users in the US, Canada, and Mexico starting June 17.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Plans Unified GPT-5 Model with Enhanced Multimodal and Coding Capabilities
OpenAI is working on its next major foundational model, GPT-5, which aims to unify multiple capabilities under one powerful system.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2025
1 min read
Bluesky Tests “Live” Badge to Highlight Livestreams and Sports Events
Bluesky is testing a new feature that makes it easier to spot livestreams and live sports events directly from user profiles.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2025
1 min read
Spotify Now Allows Audiobook Purchases on iOS Following Apple Policy Shift
Spotify users on iPhones can now purchase audiobooks directly through the app, thanks to a recent Apple policy change stemming from the Epic Games v. Apple ruling.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2025
1 min read
Regeneron Acquires 23andMe for $256M, Vows to Preserve DNA Privacy
Biotech giant Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has acquired 23andMe for $256 million, following the DNA testing company’s bankruptcy earlier this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2025
1 min read
China Launches First Batch of AI-Powered Satellites for Space-Based Supercomputer Network
China has launched the first 12 satellites in a bold plan to build a 2,800-satellite orbital supercomputer network, according to Space News.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 19, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Launches Codex for ChatGPT to Help Developers Write Code Faster
OpenAI is now rolling out a new feature called Codex for ChatGPT, aimed at helping software developers automate their coding tasks. It’s designed to boost productivity, not replace programmers.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2025
1 min read
U.S. Pressured African Countries to Approve Elon Musk’s Starlink, Report Says
The U.S. government has been pushing African countries to approve Starlink, a satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk, quickly, according to a new report by ProPublica.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2025
1 min read
EU Charges TikTok for Violating Digital Services Act, Faces Possible Billions in Fines
The European Commission has charged TikTok with violating key provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA), potentially subjecting parent company ByteDance to a fine of up to 6% of its global turnover
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI’s ChatGPT May Soon Record and Summarize Live Meetings with New “Record” Feature
OpenAI appears to be developing a new “Record” feature for ChatGPT that could challenge Microsoft Teams' Copilot integration by enabling live meeting summaries and voice transcription.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2025
1 min read
Threads Now Lets Creators Add Up to Five Profile Links and View Link Insights
Meta is rolling out a new update to Threads that gives creators more flexibility in how they share content with followers.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2025
1 min read
Netflix to Launch AI-Powered Ads That Blend With Shows Like Stranger Things and Bridgerton
Netflix is working on a new kind of AI-powered advertisement that blends seamlessly with its original content, allowing brands to “marry” their products with shows like Stranger Things, Wednesday, or Bridgerton.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2025
1 min read
Google Chrome on Android Gets Smarter Text Zoom and Accessibility Features
Google is rolling out a major update to Chrome on Android, introducing a more refined text zoom feature that allows users to enlarge text without distorting the webpage layout.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2025
1 min read
Pinterest Apologizes After Mistakenly Deactivating User Accounts
Pinterest has issued a public apology following a wave of account deactivations that mistakenly impacted many users.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2025
1 min read
Amazon Lays Off 100 Employees From Alexa, Echo, and Zoox Teams
Amazon has laid off around 100 employees from the teams behind Alexa, Echo, and Zoox, as part of what it calls a “regular business review.”
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2025
1 min read
TikTok Will Interrupt Teens’ Feeds With Guided Meditation After 10PM
TikTok is expanding its efforts to promote healthier screen time habits among teens by introducing a default “wind-down” feature with guided meditation for users under 18.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 16, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Rolls Out New GPT-4.1 Models to ChatGPT Users
OpenAI has started rolling out its latest AI models, GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini, to ChatGPT.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 15, 2025
1 min read
