AI agents aren’t the ‘new Google,’ says Airbnb CEO
“I think we’re still kind of feeling out the space,” CEO Brian Chesky told investors on the Q2 earnings call.
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The Browser Company launches a $20 monthly subscription for its AI-powered browser
The Browser Company has its first paid plan in form of $20 per month Dia Pro.
Google takes on ChatGPT’s Study Mode with new ‘Guided Learning’ tool in Gemini
Google is also offering students in the U.S., Japan, Indonesia, Korea, and Brazil a free one-year subscription to its AI Pro plan.
Instagram takes on Snapchat with new ‘Instagram Map’
Instagram notes that location sharing is off by default on Instagram Map, and a user’s location only updates when they open the app, meaning it doesn’t provide real-time location updates.
Tinder explores a redesign, dating ‘modes,’ and college-specific features to boost engagement
Tinder will redesign and debut college specific features, like searching for people within the college, to appeal to younger users.
Photo-sharing app Locket is banking on a new celebrity-focused feature to fuel its growth
Celebrity Lockets is a new feature where celebrities can engage with their most loyal followers on their home screens.
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Google Gemini can now create AI-generated bedtime stories
Google rolled out a new tool within its Gemini AI chatbot that lets you create an illustrated story by simply describing it. The feature, called “Storybook,” generates 10-page stories, each with a short paragraph of text that Gemini can read aloud, along with an accompanying illustration. You can customize your story by asking Gemini to […]
WhatsApp will show a ‘safety overview’ before you join unknown group chats
WhatsApp is adding another feature designed to protect you from group chat scams. Now, when someone you might not know invites you to a group chat, the app will display a new “safety overview” that appears before you can even see the messages. The overview will include information about the group, including when it was […]