Firefox launches ‘shake to summarize’ on iPhones
Firefox launches 'shake to summarize' on iPhones Firefox will soon let you shake your iPhone to get an AI-generated summary of the webpage you’re on. The feature rolls out this week, and will operate using Apple’s on-device AI model on the iPhone 15 Pro or newer once iOS 26 launches. On older iOS versions, Mozilla […]
Signal’s first paid feature adds encrypted media and message backups
Signal's first paid feature adds encrypted media and message backups Signal is launching its first paid feature: the ability to make secure, end-to-end encrypted backups of your media history older than 45 days and of your text message history for $1.99 per month. “Media requires a lot of storage, and storing and transferring large amounts […]
Kobo replaces Pocket with Instapaper on its e-readers in a free update
Kobo replaces Pocket with Instapaper on its e-readers in a free update A big draw of Kobo e-readers has always been Pocket integration. But, when Mozilla announced in late May that it was shutting down the read-it-later app in July, the Kobo community was left in a bit of a lurch. To the company’s credit, […]
Google will now let everyone use its AI-powered video editor Vids
Google will now let everyone use its AI-powered video editor Vids Google is rolling out a basic version of Vids to everyone. Until now, the AI-powered video editor has only been available to Google Workspace or AI plan subscribers, but now users can broadly access the app with templates, stock media, and a “subset of […]
Google is building a Duolingo rival into the Translate app
Google is building a Duolingo rival into the Translate app Google is putting AI-powered language learning tools into its Translate app. The new feature, rolling out now in beta, can create customized language lessons based on your skill level and your purpose for picking up a new language, such as vacationing in another country. For […]
Google will verify Android developers distributing apps outside the Play store
Google will verify Android developers distributing apps outside the Play store New verification rules will take effect in certain regions next year, before rolling out globally. Google is increasing security measures around sideloading apps by removing anonymity for Android developers who distribute outside of the Play Store. Starting in September next year, Google will require […]
Digg’s new app is basic, but a great start
Digg's new app is basic, but a great start Digg’s new app is basic, but a great start Digg is making a comeback. With the backing of people like Digg cofounder Kevin Rose and Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian, Digg has ambitions to once again be the homepage of the internet. The revival is still in […]
Hank Green’s Focus Friend swapped my screen time for bean time
Hank Green's Focus Friend swapped my screen time for bean time Hank Green’s Focus Friend swapped my screen time for bean time Earlier this week, a bean moved into my phone. Their name is Billie Bean King, and when I’m working, they work too, knitting socks and scarves. Billie’s knitted wares are more than just […]
ESPN’s streaming launch brings a TikTok-like feed and AI commentary
ESPN's streaming launch brings a TikTok-like feed and AI commentary ESPN’s streaming launch brings a TikTok-like feed and AI commentary ESPN is showing off its overhauled app ahead of the launch of its live sports streaming service. On Wednesday, ESPN detailed all of the new features coming to the ESPN app, including a TikTok-style vertical […]
Google Gemini can now read your Docs aloud
Google Gemini can now read your Docs aloud Google Docs will now let you generate an audio version of your documents using AI. In a post announcing the rollout, Google says you can customize Gemini’s AI audio output with different voices and playback speeds. This feature isn’t just for a document’s creator, as Google says […]