Apple broadens App Store’s age rating system
Apple has expanded its age rating system to include 13+, 16+, and 18+ ratings, in addition to the existing ratings for younger users.
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Google is testing a vibe-coding app called Opal
Google is testing a new vibe-coding tool called Opal, available in the U.S. through Google Labs, that lets users quickly spin up web apps with just a few prompts.
X to test using Community Notes to find the posts everyone likes
X is piloting a new feature that will help to identify the platform’s best posts.
Spotify takes a swing at gaming with a mini golf game ahead of ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ release
Netflix and Spotify teamed up to launch a golf-inspired game as a way to promote “Happy Gilmore 2,” which premieres on Netflix this Friday.
Google’s new AI feature lets you virtually try on clothes
The feature is launching in the United States today, letting users try on apparel items in Google’s Shopping Graph across Search, Google Shopping and product results on Google Images.
Open source X rival Mastodon begins raising funds with new in-app donation feature
Mastodon is experimenting with a new way to raise money: in-app donation banners.
YouTube Shorts is adding an image-to-video AI tool, new AI effects
The image to video feature lets creators turn a picture from their camera roll into a a six-second video.
Google Photos adds AI features for ‘remixing’ photos in different styles, turning pics into videos
Google announced a handful of new features that will allow users to get more creative with their photo memories, including an option to turn photos into videos, and “remix” photos into different styles, like anime, comics, sketches or 3D animations.