The biggest AI stories of the year (so far)

The AI industry is constantly churning out news, like major acquisitions, indie developer successes, public outcry, and existentially dangerous contract negotiations.

Spotify will let you edit your Taste Profile to control your recommendations

When you edit your Taste Profile, you’ll impact your personalized playlists like Discover Weekly, recommendations, and Wrapped.

Apple drops commission rates in China without a fuss

Apple dropped its App Store commission rates to 25% in China, and commissions on auto-renewed subscriptions down to 12%.

Peacock expands into AI-driven video, mobile-first live sports, and gaming

Peacock is betting on new AI-powered video experiences, vertical clips, and mobile games to help its growth.

Peacock’s NBA streams are going vertical
Peacock’s NBA streams are going vertical

Peacock is rolling out a native vertical video format for live sports, allowing you to watch games without turning your phone sideways. The feature will roll out to NBA games first this spring and will use an algorithm to track players and zoom in on the action. The launch of this feature comes just months […]

Truecaller now lets you hang up on scammers — on behalf of your family

Caller identity platform Truecaller recently launched a new feature that lets one person become an admin of a family group, get alerts about fraud calls received by other members, and even end a call on their behalf if they suspect a family member migh…

Channel Surfer lets you watch YouTube like it’s old-school cable TV

The web app lets you turn on YouTube and surf channels like you’re watching cable TV in the ’90s.

Substack launches a built-in recording studio

Substack creators can pre-record video conversations with up to two guests, then publish directly on the platform.

Facebook Marketplace now lets Meta AI respond to buyers’ messages

When buyers inquire about an item’s availability, sellers can use Meta AI to automatically draft replies using information from their listing, such as the description, availability, pickup location, and price.

Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating

Tinder just got a major revamp as it attempts to re-engange its user base and attract younger daters. This includes in-person events, AI enhancements, and even virtual speed dating.