Meta's Instagram and Facebook updates and ad campaign occurred days before TikTok's brief outage.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
Meta TikTok
Days before TikTok briefly went dark, Meta made Instagram and Facebook design tweaks, added new features, and ran ads promoting its apps as TikTok alternatives
Wired · 2025-01-22 · #26
StackBlitz offers an AI tool called Bolt (bolt.new) that creates websites from text prompts.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
StackBlitz Bolt (bolt.new) website generator
StackBlitz, which offers an AI tool to create websites using text prompts, says it's finalizing raising $83.5M at a $700M valuation, following a $22M Series A
Bloomberg · 2025-01-22 · #43
After nearly shutting down, StackBlitz pivoted from developer software to AI and launched bolt.new last October.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
StackBlitz
StackBlitz, which offers an AI tool to create websites using text prompts, says it's finalizing raising $83.5M at a $700M valuation, following a $22M Series A
Bloomberg · 2025-01-22 · #43
Google unveils new classroom and accessibility features for ChromeOS.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
Google classroom features for ChromeOS accessibility features for ChromeOS
Google unveils classroom and accessibility ChromeOS features, and rolls out a tool that lets users control their computer with their head and facial expressions
The Verge · 2025-01-22 · #32
Crypto.com launches its institutional exchange service for U.S. customers.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
Crypto.com institutional exchange service US customers
Crypto.com launches its institutional exchange service for US customers, after closing the service in June 2023 due to “limited demand”
The Block · 2025-01-22 · #45
Multiple reports indicate Meta is developing Oakley-branded smart glasses aimed at athletes and the higher-end market, with targets mentioned as early as 2025.
rumored 1 article 2025-01-22
Meta Oakley-branded smart glasses
Sources: Meta aims to debut glasses with a built-in display and Oakley-branded smart glasses for athletes in 2025, resumes work on a watch, and explores earbuds
Bloomberg · 2025-01-22 · #46
Reports claim Meta plans a high-end glasses model featuring a built-in display (and wrist control), possibly priced around $1,000.
rumored 1 article 2025-01-22
Meta high-end glasses with built-in display screen & wrist control model
Sources: Meta aims to debut glasses with a built-in display and Oakley-branded smart glasses for athletes in 2025, resumes work on a watch, and explores earbuds
Bloomberg · 2025-01-22 · #46
Meta is reportedly resuming work on a smartwatch intended to compete with the Apple Watch.
rumored 1 article 2025-01-22
Meta smartwatch
Sources: Meta aims to debut glasses with a built-in display and Oakley-branded smart glasses for athletes in 2025, resumes work on a watch, and explores earbuds
Bloomberg · 2025-01-22 · #46
Highnote offers APIs for issuing cards and accepting payments.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
Highnote APIs for issuing cards APIs for accepting payments
Highnote, which offers APIs for issuing cards and accepting payments, raised a $90M Series B led by Adams Street Partners, a source says at a $750M+ valuation
Forbes · 2025-01-22 · #44
Google rolls out a tool that lets users control their computer using head movements and facial expressions.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
Google tool to control computer with head and facial expressions
Google unveils classroom and accessibility ChromeOS features, and rolls out a tool that lets users control their computer with their head and facial expressions
The Verge · 2025-01-22 · #32
Reports say Meta is exploring earbuds with integrated cameras (nicknamed 'Camera Buds') as an AirPods competitor, though shipment is uncertain.
rumored 1 article 2025-01-22
Meta camera-equipped earbuds Camera Buds
Sources: Meta aims to debut glasses with a built-in display and Oakley-branded smart glasses for athletes in 2025, resumes work on a watch, and explores earbuds
Bloomberg · 2025-01-22 · #46
Meta's consumer AR glasses codenamed 'Artemis' are reportedly planned for a 2027 debut.
rumored 1 article 2025-01-22
Meta Artemis (consumer AR glasses)
Sources: Meta aims to debut glasses with a built-in display and Oakley-branded smart glasses for athletes in 2025, resumes work on a watch, and explores earbuds
Bloomberg · 2025-01-22 · #46
Reports indicate Orion will not be sold to consumers and may be offered to developers (potentially in 2026) instead.
rumored 1 article 2025-01-22
Meta Orion (developer AR headset)
Sources: Meta aims to debut glasses with a built-in display and Oakley-branded smart glasses for athletes in 2025, resumes work on a watch, and explores earbuds
Bloomberg · 2025-01-22 · #46
Reporting indicates Meta is working on 'Hypernova' HUD glasses possibly planned for this year that may include a 'Ceres' EMG band and carry a high price.
rumored 1 article 2025-01-22
Meta Hypernova (HUD glasses) Ceres EMG band
Sources: Meta aims to debut glasses with a built-in display and Oakley-branded smart glasses for athletes in 2025, resumes work on a watch, and explores earbuds
Bloomberg · 2025-01-22 · #46
Apple automatically enables Apple Intelligence on compatible devices when users install macOS Sequoia 15.3, iOS 18.3, or iPadOS 18.3.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
Apple macOS Sequoia 15.3 iOS 18.3 iPadOS 18.3 Apple Intelligence compatible devices
Apple says installing macOS Sequoia 15.3, iOS 18.3, or iPadOS 18.3 will turn on Apple Intelligence automatically on compatible devices; users can opt out later
MacRumors · 2025-01-22 · #47
iOS 18.3 introduces Visual Intelligence features, including plant and animal identification on iPhone 16 Series and the ability to add calendar events from posters or flyers.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
Apple iOS 18.3 Visual Intelligence iPhone 16 Series plant and animal identification event extraction from posters
Apple says installing macOS Sequoia 15.3, iOS 18.3, or iPadOS 18.3 will turn on Apple Intelligence automatically on compatible devices; users can opt out later
MacRumors · 2025-01-22 · #47
Commentators (Pedro Domingos) noted DeepSeek matched o1's capabilities at a much lower cost, which could undermine the perceived value of Stargate's commitments.
rumored 1 article 2025-01-22
Pedro Domingos commentators DeepSeek o1
A look at The Stargate Project: unanswered questions, PR wins, SoftBank only has ~$30B cash, many projects are old news, and Elon Musk trolled the announcement
Spyglass · 2025-01-22 · #2
In 2024 Cloudflare's autonomous DDoS defense systems blocked approximately 21.3 million DDoS attacks, a 53% year-over-year increase.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
Cloudflare DDoS attacks
In 2024, Cloudflare's autonomous DDoS defense systems blocked ~21.3M DDoS attacks, up 53% YoY, and 420+ DDoS attacks in Q4 2024 exceeded 1Tbps, up 1,885% QoQ
The Cloudflare Blog · 2025-01-22 · #6
Samsung launches a kid-friendly mode for the Galaxy Watch 7 that lets children call and text trusted contacts and allows parents to track kids via GPS.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 kid-friendly mode calling texting trusted contacts GPS tracking parental tracking
Samsung launches a kid-friendly mode for the Galaxy Watch 7, letting children call and text trusted contacts, and parents track kids via GPS
The Verge · 2025-01-22 · #9
OpenAI plans to release 'Operator', a new ChatGPT feature this week to automate complex tasks typically performed via a web browser.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
OpenAI Operator ChatGPT
Source: OpenAI plans to release a new ChatGPT feature called Operator this week to automate complex tasks typically done via a web browser
The Information · 2025-01-22 · #11
Truecaller rolls out real-time caller ID feature to roughly 750,000 iOS subscribers.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
Truecaller real-time caller ID iOS subscribers (~750K)
Truecaller rolls out real-time caller ID to its ~750K iOS subscribers, who account for 40% of its revenue; Truecaller has 2.6M+ paying subscribers in total
TechCrunch · 2025-01-22 · #19
YouTube adds experimental features for Premium users, including higher-quality audio (up to 256kbps for music videos) and a faster playback speed option on mobile.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
YouTube experimental features for Premium users higher audio bitrate up to 256kbps for music videos faster playback on mobile
YouTube adds experimental features for Premium users, including higher audio bitrate of up to 256kbps for music videos and faster playback on mobile
TechCrunch · 2025-01-22 · #20
Music AI is the developer of the Moises music creation platform.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
Music AI Moises
Music AI, the AI startup behind Moises music creation service, raised a $40M Series A led by monashees and Connect Ventures, a partnership between CAA and NEA
Music Business Worldwide · 2025-01-22 · #24
Meta made design tweaks to Instagram and Facebook.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
Meta Instagram Facebook
Days before TikTok briefly went dark, Meta made Instagram and Facebook design tweaks, added new features, and ran ads promoting its apps as TikTok alternatives
Wired · 2025-01-22 · #26
Meta added new features to Instagram and Facebook.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-22
Meta Instagram Facebook
Days before TikTok briefly went dark, Meta made Instagram and Facebook design tweaks, added new features, and ran ads promoting its apps as TikTok alternatives
Wired · 2025-01-22 · #26
Grindr plans six features for 2025 and has debuted two of them so far.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-21
Grindr six features planned for 2025
Grindr debuts two of six features set for 2025, including an opt-in AI chat summary, and says 10K US users are testing its AI-based “Wingman”, ahead of schedule
Bloomberg · 2025-01-21 · #22
Col Needham launched IMDb in 1990.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-21
Col Needham IMDb
Amazon's IMDb says founder Col Needham will step down as CEO and move to executive chair, and appoints COO Nikki Santoro as CEO; Needham launched IMDb in 1990
Variety · 2025-01-21 · #23
Grindr reports that 10,000 US users are testing its AI-based 'Wingman' feature ahead of schedule.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-21
Grindr Wingman (AI-based)
Grindr debuts two of six features set for 2025, including an opt-in AI chat summary, and says 10K US users are testing its AI-based “Wingman”, ahead of schedule
Bloomberg · 2025-01-21 · #22
Grindr debuts an opt-in AI chat summary as one of two features rolled out ahead of its 2025 roadmap.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-21
Grindr opt-in AI chat summary
Grindr debuts two of six features set for 2025, including an opt-in AI chat summary, and says 10K US users are testing its AI-based “Wingman”, ahead of schedule
Bloomberg · 2025-01-21 · #22
The UK government will deploy AI tools nicknamed "Humphrey" to help civil servants.
confirmed 1 article 2025-01-21
UK government Humphrey civil servants
The UK debuts digital driving licenses and veteran ID cards, launching in 2025 via the GOV.UK Wallet, and AI tools, nicknamed “Humphrey”, to help civil servants
Financial Times · 2025-01-21 · #21