Snapchat is rolling out its "Imagine Lens," the first open prompt image-generation AI Lens, to all users at no cost. Previously, this feature was only available to paid subscribers. With the Imagine Lens, users can generate and edit images using custom prompts. For example, users can modify their selfies by prompting the app to "Turn […]
At the recent Made on YouTube event, YouTube announced a host of new features and tools aimed at enhancing the creator experience. Key updates included improvements to YouTube Live, monetization opportunities, and advanced tools for content creation. New Studio Features YouTube introduced significant upgrades to its Studio, a platform used by creators to manage their […]
Demand for AI companion applications is on the rise, with the industry projected to generate $120 million by the end of 2025. Data from app intelligence firm Appfigures reveals that there are currently 337 active AI companion apps, with 128 launched in just the first half of 2025. These apps, distinct from general-purpose chatbots, enable […]
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On April 22, 2025, xAI revealed an exciting upgrade for its Grok chatbot called Grok Vision. This new feature enables the chatbot to "see" the world through a smartphone camera, allowing users to point their device at various objects, such as products or documents, and ask questions about what they are seeing. This functionality is […]
Amazon has launched a new feature called "Recaps" for Kindle users, aimed at helping them recall plot points and character arcs before diving into the latest book in a series. Though Amazon’s initial announcement did not mention artificial intelligence, the company confirmed to TechCrunch that the recaps are indeed generated using AI technology. Ale Iraheta, […]
Apple is reportedly working on a new version of its Health app that will feature an AI coach designed to provide users with personalized health advice. This development, first mentioned by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in 2023, is said to be advancing with expectations for a potential launch in spring or summer of 2026 alongside iOS […]
Manus, recently launched as an “agentic” AI platform, is causing a whirlwind of enthusiasm akin to that of a Taylor Swift concert. The head of product at Hugging Face hailed it as “the most impressive AI tool I’ve ever tried,” while AI policy researcher Dean Ball referred to it as the “most sophisticated computer using […]
Apple is facing challenges in updating Siri to meet the demands of generative AI technology. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company may not launch a significantly modernized version of Siri until 2027, coinciding with the release of iOS 20. However, users can expect notable updates before then. A new version of Siri, integrating features […]
Reddit is gearing up to enhance its search functionality by introducing an expanded AI-powered search experience in 2025. CEO Steve Huffman announced plans to improve the platform’s search capabilities to assist users in navigating the social network and to effectively tackle "subjective hard, and interesting questions." This upgrade will incorporate a feature called Reddit Answers, […]