Meta is bringing Messenger back to the Facebook app
About a decade ago, Facebook (before it was Meta) made the controversial decision to extricate Messenger from the Facebook app. If you wanted to continue …
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Windows 11 will soon have file recommendations and live captions in more languages
Windows 11 might soon recommend the file it thinks you are looking for. In a blog post, Microsoft announced the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build …
Spotify is killing off Anchor and rolling it into its new Spotify for Podcasters tool
Spotify has announced that it is killing off podcasting platform Anchor, but you’re actually getting an upgrade. At the company’s Stream On event and explained …
Spotify reveals major redesign to its mobile app
Spotify has revealed the biggest change yet for its mobile app. Today, the company hosted its Stream On event. At the event, Spotify announced that …
DuckDuckGo’s DuckAssist feature gets ChatGPT-powered AI upgrade
Today, DuckDuckGo announced it’s enhancing its Private Search by adding its own Artificial Intelligence engine powered by ChatGPT. Called DuckAssist, the AI generates natural language …
Apple will let you use a different Apple ID to download beta software
With the beta cycle of iOS 16.4, we learned that Apple would no longer let anyone try the beta developer build without being enrolled in …
WhatsApp for iOS is testing a new Expiring Groups feature
WhatsApp has bet a lot on group features over the past months. The app created the Community feature, expanded the number of members in a …
iOS 16.4 beta code suggests Car Key could drop NFC support
One of the features most users would hope could be expanded faster, Car Key, was introduced in 2020 and worked as the key of your …
MacGPT and watchGPT apps bring AI to Apple’s ecosystem
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is revolutionizing how people do their jobs. BGR has highlighted several stories of the AI passing exams, creating scripts, correcting code, and more. …
Congress introduces new bill that brings nationwide TikTok ban within reach
A nationwide ban on TikTok in the United States has never been closer to reality. As reported by The Verge, Congress has introduced the RESTRICT …
Reddit’s latest update makes it more like TikTok and Instagram
Reddit is leaning into being more like TikTok and Instagram with its latest mobile app update. In a blog post, the company announced a new …
Uber announces expansion to Uber Reserve, directions to pickup, and walking ETAs
Taking an Uber is about to get a lot easier, especially if you need one at the airport. In a blog post, the company announced …
TikTok reveals Series, a new way for creators to charge for their content
Want to watch your favorite TikTokers dance? You might have to pay for that. TikTok has been rumored to be adding features allowing creators to …
Slack just introduced a ChatGPT app
Virtually every company will attempt to implement generative AI into their apps and services in the coming months. For example, on Tuesday, Salesforce partnered with …
iOS 16.4 beta 3 now available to developers, here’s what’s new
A week after seeding beta 2, Apple is releasing iOS 16.4 beta 3 to developers. Here’s what you need to know about this update. While …
Android 15 codename revealed to be ‘Vanilla Ice Cream’
After all these years, Google is still using dessert-themed codenames for new versions of Android. The tradition will continue through at least 2024, as a …
tvOS 16.3.3 fixes Siri Remote bug for latest Apple TV 4K
Today, Apple released tvOS 16.3.3 for owners of the third-generation Apple TV 4K, which was unveiled at the end of last year. This update fixes …
Microsoft Outlook for Mac is now free for all users
Microsoft announced today that Outlook is now free for all Mac owners. Previously, users would need a Microsoft 365 subscription to use the email client …
3 ChatGPT alternatives with free AI chatbots to try
Since launching last fall, ChatGPT has taken over the internet. We all want a taste of generative AI to see what it’s capable of. Unfortunately, …
Facebook Reels can now last up to 90 seconds
In an attempt to catch up with TikTok, Meta announced a series of upgrades for Facebook Reels on Friday. Most notably, Reels are now 1.5x …
A new app-specific volume mixer is coming to Windows 11
It looks like Windows is getting an easier way to manage all of those audio sources. In a blog post, the company announced that it …
How to delete your Instagram account
Instagram is an app that offers so much. You can see what your friends are doing. You can see what celebrities are up to. Shopping …
You can now tell Bing to either be more entertaining or precise when it talks to you
If you prefer an AI chatbot to go off the rails, Microsoft has a setting for you! Today, Microsoft rolled out another update to Bing …
iOS 17: Release date, features, iPhone compatibility, more
iOS 17 is Apple’s upcoming operating system for its iPhone models. After improvements on the Lock Screen, support for the Dynamic Island, and a new …
Developers can now integrate ChatGPT into their apps with an API
Get ready for ChatGPT to show up in all of the apps! In a blog post, OpenAI announced that it is launching a new API …
xrOS: Release date, features, Apple headset compatibility, more
In 2023, Apple is set to enter a new market with a mixed-reality headset. When this product is finally unveiled, it’s expected to feature xrOS. …
How to create stickers with your iPhone photos on iOS 16
One of the best features available with iOS 16 is the ability of iPhone users to lift a subject from an image and remove the …
NuraLogix Anura told me how healthy I am with just a selfie
We all know by now that miraculous technologies like running dozens of test labs on one drop of blood don’t exist just yet. With that …
Microsoft is bringing iMessage to Windows — well, kind of
If you’re one of the people who use a PC and an iPhone and have always wanted to use iMessage on your Windows machine, today …
iOS 16.4 beta 2 now available with new emojis, web push notifications, more
Almost two weeks ago, Apple finally released the first beta of iOS 16.4. Now, the company is seeding the second beta version as the testing …
