DuckDuckGo now lets you hide AI-generated images in search results
DuckDuckGo’s new search feature comes as the internet is being flooded with AI-generated slop.
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Twitch starts testing vertical video streams
Twitch’s tests are not widespread at this point, as AppSensa’s research only found a handful of references in the app’s code that mentioned the tests would focus on just “a few streamers” for the time being.
Substack raises $100M from Chernin Group, Andreessen Horowitz, Skims CEO and more
The New York Times reports that the funding brings Substack’s valuation to $1.1 billion, almost 70% higher than its 2021 valuation of $650 million.
Zuckerberg and Meta investors reach settlement in $8B privacy case
The shareholders’ lawsuit alleges Facebook execs intentionally violated an FTC agreement by sharing user data with third-party apps without user consent.
Spotify expands audiobook access to family plan members for the first time
Spotify is expanding access to audiobooks with two new plans, one of which offers access to family members.
Slack bolsters search with AI, adds transcriptions and summaries for huddles
Slack is bolstering search on its app with AI features, adding transcription and summaries for huddles, and a way to see recaps of channels and threads.
Roblox introduces new safeguards for teens, including age estimation tech
The move comes as Roblox has come under fire in recent years over child safety concerns.
TikTok is adding features for songwriters to its app
TikTok is adding a new label to its app, allowing songwriters to highlight their profiles
TikTok lures songwriters with new promotional features
TikTok is adding a new label to its app, allowing songwriters to highlight their profiles