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Happy Thursday! In today’s digest I’m covering the latest update from a team that wants to make accessing and presenting data easier for everyone. But first…
The headlines:
💰 Google accidentally deleted the account of a $125B Austrailian pension fund.
🎨 Samsung hit out at Apple’s controversial iPad ad with its own version.
🔐 Android has a new theft-dection lock feature to deter thieves.
Happy Hump Day! It’s an AI-powered kind of week. Yesterday I covered OpenAI’s Spring event and today I’m covering Google IO. But first…
The headlines:
🤖 Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI and chief scientist has left the company.
💻 According to a leak, Dell is planning to build a 29-hour laptop.
🧵 Threads is booting up its own fact-checking program, similar to Twitter’s community notes.
Hello there! (General Kenobi). There is no points for guessing what today’s product highlight is about. Of course, I’m talking about yesterday’s OpenAI event. But first…
The headlines:
📅 As if the OpenAI event wasn’t exciting enough, Google IO is happening today.
🤖 Anthropic is expanding to Europe and raising more money
📹 TikTok is testing a new AI-powered search functionality.
🍎 Apple launched a new game that’s very reminiscent of Wordle.
Hi, hi, hi! Aaron here, back from admiring Spanish villas. In today’s digest, I’m covering a new AI-powered voice note app built by seasoned makers. But first…
The headlines:
📅 OpenAI is dropping something “magical” at today’s event. Any guesses?
💰 Squarespace is being acquired by Permira for $6.6 billion.
⚡ Tesla has laid off its entire Supercharger team, putting its future into question.
Happy Friday! Reminder for all you Americans: It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday, so don’t forget to call your mom. Or take it a step further — today’s highlighted products might just have something she’ll love.
Onto the news...
💩 Apple said sorry for that iPad ad.
😈 OpenAI is looking into responsible erotica.
🏷️ TikTok will start labeling AI-generated content.
🎮 Microsoft will launch its own mobile game store, competing with Apple.
🔮 NYC and Dublin installed a “portal”’ with a livestream for the cities to interact 24/7.
Hey all. Aaron is out today, perhaps putting in an offer on a Spanish country home. I'm here with the top news for you though.
🔥Apple’s iPad ad is getting roasted online.
💸Surprising everyone, FTX said most customers will get their money back.
💰Self-driving car maker Wayve raised over a billion dollars — one of the largest funding deals on record for a British startup.
Happy Hump Day! In today’s digest, I’m covering everything announced at Apple’s latest event, a new update from a beloved design tool, and more. But first…
The headlines:
🤖 OpenAI is building a ChatGPT feature that can search the web and cite sources.
🧑⚖️ TikTok plans to sue to block a US bill that would force its sale or be banned.
💰 Victims of the FTX scandal are set to receive up to $16B in compensation
Hi! It’s Tuesday. In today’s digest, I’m covering a new map-based app that helps you have a fun and safe night out. But first…
The headlines:
🍎 Apple is hosting its iPad event today — here’s what to expect.
👗 The Met Gala took place last night and with it, a lot of deepfakes.
Happy Monday! In today’s digest, I’m a covering a new AI copilot built to make non-code related tasks easier. But first…
The headlines:
🐦 Jack Dorsey has stepped down from the Bluesky board.
🍎 Apple’s next event is tomorrow — here are some predictions.
📹 YouTube has rolled out a new AI feature for jumping ahead in videos.
Hi, hello! Welcome to Friday. Today, I’m covering GitHub’s latest AI launch, but first and for the last time this week…
Here are the headlines:
🍎 Apple saw a 10% drop in iPhone sales during its earnings call.
🎵 Spotify has quietly moved its lyrics function behind a paywall.
🎪 Apple’s next event is on May 7th, here’s want to expect.
