We are excited to announce a new partnership with @observeruk.bsky.social, our first UK partner. Observer reporting can now be found in Particle story summaries, and users can read full Observer pieces natively within the Particle app. Learn more: bit.ly/47kDF85

You've been asking for an Android app, and we want your help! If you're interested in joining our Android beta (coming soon), fill out this form and share it with your friends who have Android devices. 👇 bit.ly/particle-and...

Today's news ➡️ today's clues. Particle's new AI-generated, human-edited mini crossword puzzles are based on daily headlines. Spend a few minutes playing a game and catching up on the news. Available in the app now: particle.news/crossword

You know what sucks? Spoilers! @particle.news is here to help. After the ⚠️spoiler⚠️ event in the The Last of Us this past week, and by popular demand, Particle will now warn and hide big spoilers on your feed. Update the app today, and you can finally feel safe catching up on the news.

Thank you to everyone who has downloaded Particle and made it the #1 app in the Magazines & Newspapers category on the App Store today! We've now released the app in India 🇮🇳, Canada 🇨🇦, & the UK 🇬🇧 If you haven't yet, join Particle on any iOS device: bit.ly/3YLOg7z

Drama in Washington is nothing new, but right now it's Senate Republicans versus MAGA House Republicans in a fight over the budget. Click here to see the full video with captions: youtube.com/shorts/pgX7r... And click HERE to follow the story live: apple.co/4i6vrnd

📣 The Particle app has two new features: Share Builder and History. With Share Builder, you choose which parts of a story you want your friends to see when you message or post it. History makes it easier to follow your favorite topics and keep track of what you have read or listened to on the app.

Winter storms are threatening the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic with heavy snow and ice in the coming days. Virginia and Kansas have declared states of emergency, and some areas are already experiencing power outages and flight delays.

While the future of TikTok in the U.S. remains uncertain, Elon Musk confirmed during the WELT Economic Summit that he has no interest in an acquisition. ByteDance has denied plans of a sale, but Mr. Beast and Kevin O'Leary have expressed interest. Could a forced sale be imminent? bit.ly/4hPs7xd

President Trump announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports with more tariff announcements planned for later this week – making good on trade promises from his campaign. Trump said the tariffs will help “make America rich again.” particle.news/story/trump-...

ICYMI, the Big Tech rivalry continues as Sam Altman & Elon Musk go back and forth on X over control of OpenAI. This most recent spat began after Musk submitted an unsolicited $97.4 billion bid to purchase OpenAI's nonprofit, to which Altman swiftly rejected. particle.news/story/elon-m...

🏆 The Eagles #SuperBowl win by the numbers: • 2nd Philly title • Jalen Hurts: 77% completions, 221 yds, 2 TDs, 72 rush yards • Defense: 6 sacks (the most for Patrick Mahomes) • Philly held the Chiefs to 275 yds with 0 first-half points • The Chiefs miss 3rd consecutive Super Bowl win

When does "art" cross the line? Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s latest #GRAMMYs red carpet appearance has sparked debate on whether Censori’s sheer outfit should be considered performance art or a reflection of a potential power imbalance in their marriage. What’s your take? bit.ly/3Q4fIJM

In an effort to save TikTok in the U.S., President Trump has established a Sovereign Wealth Fund and investors like @sharktanksabc.bsky.social's Kevin O'Leary still want in. The president suggests the fund could acquire a stake in TikTok to address national security concerns. bit.ly/3WPGARA

President Trump paused tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports for 30 days after the U.S. neighbors agreed to enhance border security and cooperate on drug trafficking. Mexico agreed to deploy 10k National Guard Troops and Canada committed to a $1.3 billion border security plan. bit.ly/4jN8UxS

🎧 Fresh off reports, Spotify set the record for the highest annual payment to the music industry at $10B. The streaming giant now reports its first full-year of profitability. Spotify reported €1.14B in net income with 35 million monthly active users added in Q4. particle.news/story/spotif...

The 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress shows reading scores for 4th and 8th graders in sharp decline, with 8th grade scores at their lowest since 1992. The results reignited debates on school choice, federal vs state control, and the role of standardized testing. bit.ly/4hpwBuO

Due to immigration and drug trafficking concerns, President Trump initiates tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, prompting retaliatory tariffs and warnings of a broader trade war. Economists warn tariffs may increase inflation, with higher costs up to $2,400 per household. bit.ly/3WMDwpw

As OpenAI launches its o3-mini model, Microsoft makes their o1 reasoning model free for all Copilot users through a 'Think Deeper' feature. Microsoft says the model is free, but recent increases in subscription fees are raising questions about their definition of 'free.' bit.ly/3EqdhyP

With iPhone sales down 0.8%, Apple still reports record revenue of $124.3 billion in Q1, driven by services growth and device upgrades. As DeepSeek AI makes waves in China, Apple's Chinese revenue dropped 11% due to competition and the absence of Apple Intelligence in China. bit.ly/3Cxz32Y

Are voluntary buyouts the future of layoffs in tech? As Google unveils a voluntary exit program for employees in its Platforms & Devices division, the Alphabet Workers Union calls this development a "major victory" for employees facing constant, unpredictable layoffs. particle.news/story/google...

The National Transportation Safety Board has located the flight recorders from the American Airlines jet involved in an aviation collision that killed 67 in D.C. The crash has reignited concerns about air traffic controller shortages and restricted airspace navigation in D.C. bit.ly/42BwAz1

The 'Gulf of Mexico' will soon be the ‘Gulf of America’ on Google Maps in the US. A recent executive order from President Trump mandated the change for all federal agencies. Yet, not everyone is on board. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has publicly rejected the renaming. bit.ly/4jHwcFB

Mankind makes another giant leap with the discovery of a new ‘Super-Earth’ in the habitable zone of a Sun-like star. Found by researchers at the University of Oxford, HD 20794 d is only 20 light-years from Earth. Can the planet sustain life? Aerospace engineers are hopeful → bit.ly/SuperEarthSk...

International waters heat up as President Trump still seeks to acquire Greenland. As Denmark unveils a $2 billion Arctic defense plan, the country’s Prime Minister insists that annexation is not an option. Do you see an American acquisition in Greenland's future? particle.news/story/trumps...

Mass deportations are underway across the U.S. as President Trump’s administration delivers on one of its top campaign promises. While supporters defend the president’s actions, progressive critics condemn deportations as inhumane 🧵

From one life threatening disaster to another, rainfall has brought wildfire relief to Los Angeles, but not without increased risk of flooding, mudslides, and toxic runoff 🧵

TikTok could have a new owner in as little as 30 days, according to President Trump. While tech giants place their bids to acquire the streaming platform, debates of executive overreach have many Americans divided over the future of TikTok 🧵

This week in the news, President Trump returns to The White House, California wildfires continue to rage, and historic Oscar nominations are announced 🧵

President Trump announces a $500 billion AI initiative between OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, MGX, and others. While Tech advocates support the ambitious project, AI skeptics are raising climate based environmental concerns 🧵 particle.news/story/trump-...

New signings in the MLB and NFL have sparked divided reactions within the sports community 🏟️ While many are celebrating new beginnings, others aren’t pleased with the decisions of some of professional sports’ top franchises 🧵

The news you read should empower you, not exhaust you. With a focus on accuracy, speed, and balance, we’re reimagining your daily intake of news. Particle helps you make more sense of the world––without doomscrolling. Read any good news lately? Feel free to share ⬇

Particle has been nominated for a Golden Kitty Award! Many thanks to the good folks at Product Hunt for the recognition : ) If you've been getting value from our news app, you can vote for us here: bit.ly/4jmzYUz

There's no such thing as stupid questions. Asking questions helps us all learn more, faster. That's why Particle lets you ask questions about the news you read. Ask a question about any story in your newsfeed and Particle responds in seconds. Cool, right?

As a new presidential administration settles in, the tech industry gets ready for major potential shifts 🧵

BREAKING: A historic day in the U.S. as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th U.S. President on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 🇺🇸 As a controversial figure, Trump is perceived by the media in ways that range from dark and pessimistic to enthusiastic and joyful 🧵

Sometimes, the news is heavy. Wildfires. Wars. Wealth Inequality. Even Beyoncé said, "🎵 Turn up the vinyl and the radio," because so many Americans "can't watch the news nowadays 🎵" With summarized stories, Particle makes hard news more digestible. Try it out here:

BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Over National Security Concerns The nationwide ban will take effect Sunday unless TikTok's Chinese parent company divests its U.S. assets. particle.news/story/suprem...

This is such a good read and excellent work. Interesting how the AI evaluating its own work is similar to the editorial process that news organisations follow. Tech companies with hallucinating products could learn a lot from this and editorial teams. particlenews.medium.com/3-ways-parti...

TikTok Faces Imminent U.S. Ban as Legal and Political Maneuvers Continue 🧵

They say it takes 10K hours to learn something new. We made Particle to help you learn more, faster. Our AI-powered news app lets you: Keep up with the news––not drown in it Understand any story from all sides Ask questions and dive deeper So, where do you get your news?

Generative AI is a technological marvel––but it makes mistakes. Particle detects and avoids errors from LLM outputs before they end up in your newsfeed. With accuracy as our priority, our processes decrease the probability of hallucinations showing up in the app from 1 in 100 to 1 in 10,000...

Mysterious drones, person of the year, and CEO murder spark national debate. Here is this week's roundup 🧵

Which artist was named Billboard's Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century? It's time for another round of Particle news trivia. x710ys55uva.typeform.com/to/UyY41r9h

ICC arrest warrants, Gaetz withdraws, and AI Jesus. Here's a roundup of stories from this week. 🧵

Which pop star's music video led to the investigation of a Brooklyn priest for financial misconduct? Test your knowledge of news from the past week with Particle's news trivia. x710ys55uva.typeform.com/to/JxIKgWj7

It's time for news trivia. 🎉 If you're new here, we publish a weekly news trivia game. Add your name at the end to make our leaderboard or play anonymously. Good luck! x710ys55uva.typeform.com/to/AnLP0eu7

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It should be easier to understand what’s happening, so why does keeping up with the news feel like work? Here are some of the ways Particle helps improve this experience. 🧵