Snapchat+ tops 25M subscribers, driving company’s direct revenue ARR to $1B

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Apple Podcasts is getting an enhanced video experience this spring

Meta plans to add facial recognition to its smart glasses, report claims

Apple acquires all rights to Severance, will produce future seasons in-house

Threads’ new ‘Dear Algo’ AI feature lets you personalize your feed

Amazon Pharmacy to expand same-day delivery to nearly 4,500 US cities

Google expands tools to let users remove sensitive data about themselves from Search

Bluesky finally adds Drafts

Snapchat now lets you inform others when you have arrived at your destination

Discord to roll out age verification next month for full access to its platform

Here’s how Roblox’s age checks work

Spotify’s new feature lets you explore the story behind the song you’re listening to

Meta tests a standalone app for its AI-generated ‘Vibes’ videos

Fitbit founders launch AI platform to help families monitor their health

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

Instagram might soon let you remove yourself from someone’s Close Friends list

Spotify rolls out group chats

Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling

Amazon agrees to pay consumers $309M in returns policy settlement

Google now lets users jump from AI Overviews into AI Mode conversations

Samsung’s TriFold phone will cost $2,899 in the US

Pinterest to lay off 15% of staff to redirect resources to AI

Meta to test premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

Social network UpScrolled sees surge in downloads following TikTok’s US takeover

TikTok finalizes deal to create new US entity and avoid ban

Substack launches a TV app

Google’s AI Mode can now tap into your Gmail and Photos to provide tailored responses

Snapchat gives parents new insights into teens’ screen time and friends

YouTube will soon let creators make Shorts with their own AI likeness

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says tariffs are starting to drive up product prices

Grubhub parent acquires restaurant rewards startup Claim

TikTok quietly launches a microdrama app called ‘PineDrama’

YouTube relaxes monetization guidelines for some controversial topics

Gemini’s new beta feature provides proactive responses based on your photos, emails, and more

Apple launches ‘Creator Studio’ bundle of apps for $12.99 per month

Meta hires former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chair

Disney+ is launching short-form videos this year

Gmail debuts a personalized AI Inbox, AI Overviews in search, and more

WhatsApp rolls out new group chat features, including member tags

Spotify now lets you share what you’re streaming in real time with friends

Roblox now requires all users globally to complete age checks to access chat

Threads is developing in-message games

A guide to choosing the right Apple Watch

Best Apple Watch apps for boosting your productivity

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The best distraction blockers to jumpstart your focus in the new year

Pirate group Anna’s Archive says it has scraped 86 million songs from Spotify

Instacart to pay $60M to settle FTC claims it deceived consumers

YouTube will stream the Oscars — exclusively — beginning in 2029