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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.
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Linux App for Desktop
OpenAI has launched a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app for Linux, giving Linux users access to ChatGPT, Work, and Codex from a standalone application.
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xAI Launches Grok Bot - AI Teammates With Their Own Cloud Computer That Work 24/7
Grok Bot is xAI's early beta - AI agents with their own cloud computer that sign into tools, finish jobs overnight, and coordinate in group chats.
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Bluesky Lets You Hide Reposts From Specific Users
Bluesky has added a new option that lets users hide reposts from specific accounts in their feeds while continuing to follow those users.
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Apple Pay Could Launch in India by October Without UPI
Apple Pay could launch in India by October, with Visa and Mastercard support reportedly coming first while UPI remains unavailable initially.
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xAI Launches Grok Imagine Image 2 With Precise Editing Tools and Arena's Second-Ranked Model
Grok Imagine Image 2 launches as Quality Mode on grok.com - second-ranked globally for editing and generation, with magic wand and smart resize.
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YouTube Partner Program Raises Shorts Bar to 10 Million Views and Doubles YPP Entry in 2027
YouTube Partner Program changes take effect February 1, 2027 - Shorts revenue needs 10 million views per 90 days, and YPP entry rises to 8,000 watch hours.
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Facebook Creator Studio Arrives on iPhone With Meta AI and Personalized Growth Tips
Meta launched Facebook Creator Studio, a standalone iPhone app for creators with AI comment replies and personalized growth tips. iOS 18 required.
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Venmo Is Now a Payment Option on Google Play for Apps, Games, and Subscriptions
Venmo Google Play support launched August 10. Link a Venmo account in Play Store payment settings to use it for apps, games, subscriptions, and tips.
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Claude Code Auto Mode Becomes the Default for Pro, Max, and Team Plans on August 14
Starting August 14, Claude Code auto mode runs by default for Pro, Max, and Team. Auto mode blocked 89% of dangerous commands vs 13.6% by humans in testing.
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OpenAI Pauses Astra Work Over Critical Cybersecurity Concerns
OpenAI is pausing some Astra activities while it strengthens security controls after evaluations raised concerns about the model's cybersecurity capabilities.
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WhatsApp Is Making Parental Controls Easier to Find on iPhone
WhatsApp is preparing to make parental controls easier to find on iPhone by adding a dedicated entry to its iOS settings.