Is WhatsApp down? Here's what we know.
Yes, the world’s most popular messaging app, Meta’s WhatsApp, was having serious issues on Wednesday. As of 5:18 p.m. ET, internet service status tracker Downdetector was picking up enough errors to conclude that there were “problems at Whatsapp.” WhatsApp itself acknowledged the problem in a tweet, saying it was “working quickly to resolve connectivity issues […]
No, Threads didn't rate limit like Twitter. Here's what Meta did.
It seemed like exactly the type of juicy hypocrisy that the internet lives for. On Monday, Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced that in order to tackle the spam problem on its new Twitter competitor, Threads, the company was going to introduce tighter rate limits on the platform. Sounds familiar? That’s because rate limits were one […]
Apple GPT: Tech giant reportedly working on a ChatGPT, generative AI competitor
Look out ChatGPT. Apple is reportedly working on a generative AI tool in the same vein as Open AI’s popular chatbot. Bloomberg first reported the news on Wednesday, noting that some Apple engineers have dubbed the chatbot “Apple GPT.” The report noted that the chatbot uses its own large language model (LLM) framework called “Ajax” […]
Some Google Pixel owners are reporting constant app crashes
It sounds real annoying to try and use a Google Pixel device right now. As spotted by 9to5Google, owners of Google’s flagship smartphone line are reporting constant, annoying app crashes across various apps. While I haven’t encountered this myself (I’m not a Pixel user), apparently apps will just close immediately after they’ve been opened. SEE […]
Microsoft announces Bing Chat for business with built-in privacy features
On Wednesday, Microsoft announced a business-friendly version of Bing Chat, so you can use the AI chatbot for work without risking some kind of security breach. Chatbots like Bing, ChatGPT, and Bard are powerful productivity tools for workers. They can summarize vast amounts of text, generate code, and help brainstorm new ideas. But using AI […]
Netflix removes its $10 'Basic' plan in the US
We warned you it was coming. Netflix has officially removed its $9.99 “Basic” subscription plan for users in the U.S. and UK. The U.S. and UK changes were first noticed on Wednesday morning by Cord Busters. As Mashable previously reported, the removal of its lowest-priced ad-free tier was hinted at last month when Netflix dropped […]
Google Meet is testing AI-generated backgrounds
Getting bored of all the usual Google Meet backgrounds? Soon you’ll probably be able to quickly create your own with the help of artificial intelligence. The new feature, noticed by Artem Russakovskii, rolled out as a test on Google Workspace Labs, the company’s program that lets a small number of users try new AI features […]
Everything to expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, including Galaxy Z Flip, Z Fold phones
It’s been a long few weeks since the last major tech event. Thankfully, that draught is about to end. Samsung is back with a new batch of product announcements next week. The latest Galaxy Unpacked livestream takes place at 7 a.m. ET on July 26 (an early start because it’s in South Korea), and we […]
Instagram adds templates to 'easily create' Reels
Instagram has launched new tools to help creators more easily make Reels. This includes a bunch of “templates” that can be browsed, adapted, and posted in just a few clicks. The app’s new “template browser” lets users discover pre-made video blueprints, which you can use to make a Reel with your own footage. The audio, […]
This is how you lose the Threads-Twitter war
Dear Mark Zuckerberg: Sincere congratulations on gaining 100 million users in week one of your intriguing new app, Threads! Sincere commiserations on losing half of your daily active users — including, reluctantly, me — in week two! I know, I know, like most incurably optimistic Silicon Valley founders, you’re inclined to focus on the glorious […]