Industry
X Money Launches in the US With a Visa Debit Card, 6% APY, and No Fees on Transfers
X Money is now live for US Premium and Premium+ subscribers with a Visa debit card, no-fee P2P transfers, and 6% APY for users who link a direct deposit.
Apps
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Tech
WhatsApp Web Gets Voice and Video Calls - and a Way to Switch Devices Mid-Call
WhatsApp web calls are now live in any browser, no app install needed. Move a group call from a phone to the browser mid-conversation without hanging up. Five features ship together on July 28.
AI
You can now use Meta AI in Threads DMs
Meta AI is now available in Threads DMs worldwide, allowing users to chat privately and share posts, links, images, and videos without tagging the AI publicly.
Security
Best VPN for Gaming 2026: 5 Picks for Low Ping and DDoS Protection
Five verified gaming VPN picks for 2026: low-ping protocols, DDoS protection, console support, and pricing checked against official sources.
Industry
YouTube Bundles Peacock Premium Into Its Subscription Starting Early 2027
YouTube Peacock bundle lands early 2027, adding ad-supported Peacock Premium to YouTube Premium for US subscribers, per a joint announcement Monday.
AI
Midjourney Acquires Co-Star and Brings Its CEO on as Chief Design Officer
Midjourney Co-Star is now official: the AI image company is buying the astrology app and bringing founder Banu Guler on as its new Chief Design Officer.
Tech
Google Maps Immersive Navigation Rolls Out to Android Auto With Live Speedometer
Google Maps Immersive Navigation is reaching Android Auto on stable builds, bringing a 3D route view and live speedometer. Rollout is server-side and US-first.
Apps
What's New in iCloud in iOS 27: Photos, HomeKit Cameras, and Passwords
iOS 27 iCloud adds 4K HomeKit recording, Android Shared Album uploads, AI password fixes, and force-sync for photos. Seven changes shipping in September.
Security
Facebook Verified Launches as a Free Selfie Badge to Prove You Are a Real Person
Facebook Verified launched July 24 as a free selfie badge that confirms a real person is behind an account - available on Marketplace, Dating, and Groups.
Apps
Everything New in iOS 27: Messages, Wallet, Maps, Apple Intelligence, and More
iOS 27 is the biggest iPhone update in years: rebuilt Siri with Gemini, Apple Intelligence in Messages and Calendar, a new Wallet pass creator, smarter Maps, and 30% faster app performance.
Apps
What's New in Apple Music in iOS 27: AutoMix Upgrade, Landscape Now Playing, and Siri AI
iOS 27 Apple Music upgrades AutoMix, redesigns artist pages, adds landscape Now Playing, brings hi-res lossless to Apple TV, and adds Siri AI playback control.
Apps
What's New in Calendar in iOS 27: Type an Event, Apple Intelligence Does the Rest
iOS 27 Calendar gets natural language event creation powered by Apple Intelligence. Type a description and Calendar auto-fills the time, location, and invitees.