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Goooood morning! It’s Thursday, and here’s your roundup of all things tech. Today, I’m covering everything we know about TikTok’s Instagram clone. But first…

The headlines:

🎧 Nothing launched some new earphones with new tech and bright colors.

💰 Ramp has raised $150 million at a $7.65B valuation. 

🛍️ A third-party iOS app store called PAL has launched in Europe.

P.S. Join us on May 2nd as makers from around the world will be hosting IRL Product Hunt meetups. RSVP to one in your city and if you don't see one, apply to host one!

Hi, hi, hi. It’s time for your daily roundup of some of the coolest products you haven’t seen yet. In today’s edition I’m covering a new tool to help you read more newsletters. But first…

The headlines:

👻 Snapchat is adding watermarks to content generated with its AI tools. 

💰 Klarna, the buy now pay later app, is launching a credit card in the US.

🐦 According to Elon, X will start charging new users to post.

Hello there! AI wearables are all the rage these days, and in today’s digest, I’m covering one that wants to augment your brain with AI. But first…

The headlines: 

🎫 TikTok is giving users more ways to purchase event tickets in-app.

📹 YouTube is cracking down on third-party apps that violate its ToS.

🎧 Nothing is announcing something new this week — maybe some new ear buds?

Rise and shine! It’s Monday! You probably know what I’m covering today — it’s the voice-only social app that has everyone clamoring for an invite. But first…

The headlines: 

🛋️ IKEA has launched a new line of furniture — aimed at gamers. 

🚗 Tesla is reportedly laying off more than 10% of its staff. 

🤖 Remember the Humane AI pin? MKBHD reviewed it.

📹 Adobe is working on generative video but it won’t reveal when it will launch.

Hi, hello! First of all, a warm welcome to new subscribers — I’m so happy to have you here! Second, it’s almost the weekend; time to swap work scrolling for doom scrolling. In today’s digest, I’m covering a new social media app with some MySpace-era vibes. But first…

The headlines: 

☑️ X is removing the ability for paid users to hide their blue ticks. 

🗣️ ChatGPT got a big upgrade— expect more direct, less verbose answers.

🪦Say goodbye to Google One VPN as it joins the Google Graveyard. 

Hi, hi, hi. Welcome to Thursday. In today’s digest, I’m covering a new Vision Pro app cofounded by the Director of MIT’s Virtual Experience Lab — so you know it will be good. But first…

The headlines: 

📡 You’ll soon get your broadband from space if this company has its way.

📸 Instagram will blur nudes that are sent to minors in its latest update. 

📹 Google launched a new AI tool for video creation workflows. 

🍎 Apple has warned customers in 92 countries that they may be targeted by spyware attacks.

Happy Hump Day! In today’s digest, I’m covering a new AI music tool from some industry veterans. So if you have any Soundcloud rapper friends, forward them this email.

The headlines: 

🛜 Nutrition labels for broadband? You betcha says the FCC. 

💻 Google introduced two new Gemma variants for code completion.

🍎 Apple doubled its iPhone production in India over the past year. 

🤖 Google unveiled new AI chips that are apparently 30% better than its rivals.

ICYMI: the last total solar eclipse viewable from the US until 2044 happened yesterday. Here are some photos in case you weren’t in the line of totality, and make sure to check out this easter egg from Google. 

The headlines: 

📸 TikTok has confirmed a new Instagram competitor is coming soon.

🤖 Google has open-sourced a number of tools to support AI development. 

🕵️ Hackers stole 340,000 social security numbers from a government consulting firm.

Happy Eclipse Day if you’re in the U.S. Wondering where you can see totality from? Check out this app made in partnership with the Planetary Society, and remember: don’t look directly at it. 

Here are the headlines: 

🏢 Microsoft is opening a new AI hub based in London. 

🕹️ Apple is now allowing retro game emulators on its app store. 

📈 Is crypto back? Maybe, according to the latest VC data.

Hello, Aaron here, back from my vacation — shoutout to the Cracker Barrel founder, you have my heart. Today, I’m writing about a maker who was swamped with information and decided to solve his own problem by building a new product. But first…

Some headlines:

🔐 Disney+ is cracking down on password-sharing in June.

🐦 X warns that you might lose followers as it cracks down on bots.

💸 Alphabet (Google) is weighing acquiring Hubspot, which has a market value of $35B.