Software & Apps

Social media platform, Bluesky is set to create its own payment system, a process that could take at least 12 months. The company is also planning to introduce subscriptions early next year. What Happened: In an interview with Buffer on Thursday, COO Rose Wang said that Bluesky aims to align its...

On Wednesday, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, urging the rejection of TikTok’s request to delay a law that could ban the app in January. What Happened: McConnell dismissed TikTok’s First Amendment claims in his filing....

On Monday, Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that Instagram's Threads has reached a milestone of 100 million daily active users. What Happened: Taking to Threads, Zuckerberg said that Meta's Twitter rival now boasts 300 million monthly active users, an increase from 275...

On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump reportedly met with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, as the company seeks intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent a looming ban. What Happened: TikTok has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to halt a law that could ban the app by Jan...

Instagram head Adam Mosseri raised concerns about the growing challenge of distinguishing between real and AI-generated images on social media platforms. What Happened: In a series of posts on Threads on Sunday, Mosseri highlighted the need for social media platforms to provide more context to help...

U.S. lawmakers have issued a directive to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google to prepare for the removal of ByteDance-owned TikTok from their app stores by Jan. 19. What Happened: This move follows a federal appeals court ruling that requires...

On Wednesday, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) made a significant stride in bridging the gap between Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhones and Windows PCs with its latest Phone Link update. What Happened: With the new Phone Link update (version 1.24112.89.0 or higher), Windows Insiders can now share...

On Wednesday, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) rolled out iOS 18.2, and it's packed with AI-powered features that might just make your iPhone feel like it's from the future. From crafting custom emojis to pointing your camera at objects for instant information, iOS 18.2 has something for everyone — well,...

Sixteen years ago, Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Chrome was a scrappy newcomer in a browser market dominated by Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Today, it stands as the undisputed champion of web browsing, commanding over 65% of the global market share. But how did this...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify that Block Blast is developed by Hungry Studio, not Artemis Limited, as previously stated in this article. The latest rankings of the most popular free apps on Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone in the U.S. reveal a strong inclination...

On Tuesday, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook’s post about meeting “Slow Horses” star Jack Lowden drew an unexpected reaction from Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk, generating speculation among social media users. What Happened: Cook took to X and shared that he enjoyed meeting Lowden...

In a swift response to the ongoing investigation into the murder of UnitedHealthcare (NYSE:UNH) CEO Brian Thompson, social media giants have taken decisive actions against the suspect, Luigi Mangione. What Happened: On Monday, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) removed Mangione’s Facebook and...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has officially rolled out Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Watch app, allowing users to transform their watch into a digital key for their vehicle. What Happened: Tesla has expanded its ecosystem by introducing an official Apple Watch app, offering functions previously accessible...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is advising Americans to adopt encrypted messaging apps to safeguard their communications. What Happened: In a call on Tuesday, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have urged the use of encrypted messaging apps, reported NBC. Jeff...

On Wednesday, Walt Disney Co.'s (NYSE:DIS) Disney+ announced its expansion in sports content via the integration of ESPN into its platform. What Happened: Subscribers to the Disney+ bundle, which includes Hulu and ESPN+, will now be able to access all their content in one place. Standalone Disney+...