Netflix has announced the launch of a new interactive feature: real-time voting. While the streaming service has utilized rating systems such as “thumbs up/down” for over a decade, this update marks a shift toward synchronous viewer participation during live broadcasts. Continue reading “Netflix introduces real-time voting feature for live events”
Samsung Electronics has announced a beta program for the latest version of Bixby, upgrading the assistant to operate as a conversational device agent. The update enables natural language-based device control on Galaxy devices and adds access to live information from the open web. Continue reading “Bixby gets live web search and natural language control in One UI 8.5 beta”
JioHotstar has announced a significant update to its subscription framework, set to take effect on January 28, 2026. The update introduces monthly billing options across all tiers and restructures access to international content, a move the company states is designed to increase flexibility for both mobile and large-screen viewers. Continue reading “JioHotstar launches monthly plans starting at Rs. 79”
Focusing on Indian creators, Instagram announced Reels AI translation to 5 Indian languages and new fonts last year at its exclusive ‘House of Instagram’ event in Mumbai. These two new features, announced back in November 2025, are now rolling out to everyone in the country.
YouTube has announced a series of updates designed to enhance the experience for teen users and provide parents with greater oversight. The changes focus on three primary areas: new tools for managing screen time (specifically regarding short-form content), updated standards for content quality, and a simplified account management interface. Continue reading “YouTube introduces new parental controls, content guidelines for teen viewers”
Google has released updates to Veo 3.1, enhancing its Ingredients to Video feature with improved visual consistency, native vertical video generation, and higher-resolution output options. The update applies across consumer products and developer platforms, supporting both mobile-first creation and professional video workflows. Continue reading “Google expands Veo 3.1 with native 9:16 video, improved 1080p and 4K output, and Gemini API support”
Apple today introduced Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle that consolidates the company’s professional creative software for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The suite, which includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro, also introduces new artificial intelligence features and premium content for Apple’s productivity apps. Continue reading “Apple Creator Studio Subscription Suite launched”
Google is working on multiple changes to Google Photos that could add new controls for video playback, introduce backup scheduling, and refresh parts of the app’s interface. These features were discovered through APK teardown analysis of Google Photos version 7.58, as reported by Android Authority. The features are still under development and are not yet available to users. Continue reading “Google Photos could get video playback controls, backup scheduling, and Expressive UI redesign”
Google has outlined its approach to agentic commerce, a shopping model where AI systems assist users from discovery through purchase. The strategy was presented by Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, who described the shift as a platform-level transition for retail driven by conversational AI. Continue reading “Google expands agentic commerce with UCP, AI agents, and native checkout”
YouTube is updating its search filters, introducing new options, renaming existing menus, and removing certain filters. The changes are intended to refine how users narrow search results when looking for videos across formats. Continue reading “YouTube updates search filters for better video discovery”
Google is updating Gmail with AI-powered features as part of the Gemini era, designed to help users manage emails more efficiently. Continue reading “Gmail gets Gemini-powered AI Overviews and AI Inbox”
WhatsApp has announced new updates to its group chat experience, introducing features that focus on identity clarity, message expression, and event coordination. The additions include member tags, text-based stickers, and enhanced event reminder controls, designed to work across devices regardless of platform. Continue reading “WhatsApp adds member tags, text stickers, and event reminders to group chats”
Building on top of the in-app messaging feature, Spotify is introducing two new add-ons: Listening Activity and Request to Jam, which enable users to share their listening activity and enjoy a jam session with their loved ones. Continue reading “Spotify adds listening activity and request to jam to Messages”
Telegram has released its first update of 2026, adding AI-powered summaries for channel posts and Instant View pages, along with a fully implemented Liquid Glass interface on iOS. The update focuses on productivity, content clarity, and user data privacy. Continue reading “Telegram adds AI summaries for channels and Instant View, improves Liquid Glass interface on iOS”
xAI has rolled out Grok Business and Grok Enterprise, expanding access to its Grok AI platform for organizational use. The company said the new offerings are designed to enable employees to use Grok at work with enterprise-grade security, privacy protections, and centralized administrative controls. Continue reading “xAI rolls out Grok Business and Grok Enterprise for organizational use”
