Tech
Spotify Playlist Notes Let You Add Context to Songs, Podcasts, and Audiobooks
Spotify Playlist Notes launched August 17 - attach 240-character notes to songs, podcast episodes, and audiobooks in playlists you own or collaborate on.
Apps
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Tech
YouTube View Count Changes August 24 - A Play Now Registers From the First Second
YouTube view count changes August 24 - a play now registers at the first second. Old 30-second threshold survives in Analytics as "Engaged views."
How-To
Firefox iOS Ad Blocker: How to Enable It, What It Blocks, and What It Doesn't
Firefox for iOS added a built-in ad blocker in version 156, currently in progressive rollout. Off by default - here's what it blocks and how to turn it on.
Security
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 Drops With Four New Pixel Features and a Call Forwarding Security Overhaul
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 dropped August 14 with four new Pixel UI features, call forwarding fraud protection, and the cycle's first changelog.
Tech
WhatsApp Adds Pinned Message Notifications on iPhone
WhatsApp is rolling out pinned message notifications on iPhone, making it easier to notice important messages without opening a conversation first.
AI
ChatGPT Can Now Open and Edit Google Drive Files Inside the Chat
ChatGPT Google Drive integration rolled out, letting paid subscribers edit Docs and Sheets inside the chat, with edits saving to the real file.
Apps
Google Health 5.06 Lets You Hide the AI Coach From Your Today Tab
Google Health 5.06 rolled out August 14, adding a Coach setting to hide Gemini guidance from the Today tab while keeping activity and sleep summaries.
Security
Best VPN for Windows 2026: 5 Picks for Kill Switch Depth, Split Tunneling, and Speed
Five verified Windows VPN picks for 2026: kill switch depth, split tunneling, Windows-only speed upgrades, and pricing from official sources.
How-To
How to Change Your Home Address on iPhone
Learn how to change your home address on iPhone in Contacts and Apple Maps, including how to set separate home and work locations.
How-To
How to Enable RCS on iPhone to Text Android Users
Learn how to enable RCS on iPhone to text Android users with high-resolution photos, read receipts, typing indicators, and better group messaging.
AI
Claude in Chrome Lets Anthropic's AI Work Directly in Your Browser
Claude in Chrome lets Anthropic's AI work directly inside the browser, helping users research websites, complete tasks, and automate everyday workflows.
AI
Google’s Gemini App Hits 1 Billion Monthly Users
Google’s Gemini app has surpassed 1 billion monthly users, making it the company’s fastest-growing product as usage continues to expand across voice, images, and iOS.