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AI-powered apps can make money, but struggle with long-term retention, new data shows
With the top app stores flooded with AI apps, developers may think the best bet for turning a…
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Periwinkle is making self-hosted social media on Bluesky’s AT Protocol even easier
The Berlin-based startup Periwinkle is offering a new avenue for those wanting to leave centralized social media operated…
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Claude’s consumer growth surge continues after Pentagon deal debacle
Claude’s daily active users are on the rise on mobile devices, as are its new app installs, following…
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Google settles with Epic Games, drops its Play Store commissions to 20%
Google is moving forward with a series of Play Store changes after settling a years-long legal battle with…
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TikTok won’t add end-to-end encryption to direct messages, report says
TikTok will not introduce end-to-end encryption for direct messages (DMs) on its platform, according to a new report…
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ChatGPT’s new GPT-5.3 Instant model will stop telling you to calm down
Take a breath, stop spiraling. You’re not crazy, you’re just stressed. And honestly, that’s okay. If you felt…
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X begins testing standalone X Chat app on iOS
Social network X is bringing its private messaging service, dubbed X Chat, to a standalone app. The company…
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Instagram head pressed on lengthy delay to launch teen safety features, like a nudity filter, court filing reveals
Prosecutors in a lawsuit focused on whether or not social media apps, like Instagram, are addictive and harmful,…
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Twitch is overhauling its suspensions policy
Twitch announced on Tuesday that it’s revamping its suspensions policy to shift away from its previous all-or-nothing penalty…
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YouTube beefs up its $7.99/month Lite subscription with offline downloads and background play
YouTube is expanding its more affordable, $7.99 per month Premium Lite subscription service with new features, including the…