X updates its terms, files countersuit to lay claim to the ‘Twitter’ trademark after newcomer’s challenge
X’s new terms of service say that no one can use the Twitter name, trademarks, logos, and more without written consent.
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Google tests an email-based productivity assistant
Google’s new email-based assistant will be available to AI Pro and Ultra plan users over the age of 18 in North America.
Instagram brings Reels to the big screen, starting with Amazon Fire TV
By bringing Reels to TVs, Instagram can better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.
Apple TV adds support for Google Cast even as Netflix ditches the feature
The tech giant’s adoption of Google Cast signals its interest in making Apple TV a more competitive streaming service at a time when the market is seeing increased consolidation.
Adobe Firefly now supports prompt-based video editing, adds more third-party models
Adobe is updating its AI video-generation app, Firefly, with a new video editor that supports precise prompt-based edits, as well as adding new third-party models for image and video generation, including Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.2 and Topaz Astra.
Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February
Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched initially about a year and a half ago, this tool aimed to help users monitor their personal information on the dark web For some users, the dark web report seemed like a valuable tool, scanning various data breach […]
Threads adds new communities, tests badges for highly engaged members
Threads, which has more than 150 million daily active users, adds more communities to its platform.
Zoom brings its AI assistant to the web with access to free users
Zoom is allowing free users to try its AI assistant in limited capacity
Facebook Messenger’s desktop app is no more
The app remains usable via the web, Facebook app, and through the mobile app for iOS and Android.