Fitbit founders launch AI platform to help families monitor their health

Luffu uses AI in the background to gather and organize family information, learn day-to-day patterns, and flag notable changes so families can stay aligned and address potential wellbeing issues.

Fitbit’s founders launch a new platform for monitoring your entire family’s health
Fitbit’s founders launch a new platform for monitoring your entire family’s health

James Park and Eric Friedman, the co-founders of Fitbit who left Google two years ago, have announced a new venture called Luffu. Described as an “intelligent family care system,” Luffu collects and logs health and medical information from connected devices, other platforms like Apple Health and Fitbit, and details shared by family members through voice […]

India’s Supreme Court to WhatsApp: ‘You cannot play with the right to privacy’

India’s top court is investigating WhatsApp’s data-sharing model, monopoly power, and user consent.

A community organizer’s guide to Signal group chats
A community organizer’s guide to Signal group chats

With ICE and CBP roaming the streets, united community action is more important than ever right now – from local mutual aid groups to school safety patrols. Known for its privacy features and end-to-end encryption, the Signal messaging app has become a popular platform for organizing these community groups. Signal can be a great tool […]

Adobe Animate is shutting down next month
Adobe Animate is shutting down next month

Adobe is pulling the plug on Adobe Animate. In a FAQ posted to Adobe’s website, the company says it will stop selling the animation software on March 1st, citing the emergence of new platforms “that better serve the needs of the users.” Users have until March 1st, 2027 (or March 1st, 2029 for enterprise customers) […]

After backlash, Adobe cancels Adobe Animate shutdown and puts app on ‘maintenance mode’

Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI.

Firefox will soon let you block all of its generative AI features

Starting with Firefox 148 arriving later this month, users will find a new AI controls section within the desktop browser settings.

Grubhub waives delivery and service fees on restaurant orders over $50

In a bold move to close the gap with rivals, Grubhub is waiving delivery and service fees on restaurant orders over $50.

TikTok says its services are restored after the outage

TikTok says it finally solved all issues related to outages caused by last week’s U.S. snowstorm.

A nice upgrade for Apple’s simplest gadget
A nice upgrade for Apple’s simplest gadget

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 114, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, send Arc Raiders tips, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about wind turbines and phishing scams and oboes, keeping organized […]