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Meta is rolling out a new set of generative AI tools for Facebook today that aims to turn static photos and text posts into animations. The update focuses on "animating" your existing content, allowing users to add motion to profile pictures, Stories, and standard Feed posts. The most visible change is the ability to animate...

Google is widening access to its AI-powered Fitbit Coach, bringing the experience to iPhone users and expanding availability beyond the United States. In a blog post this week, Google announced that “Fitbit’s personal health coach is expanding to more people around the world.” Previously limited to eligible Fitbit Premium users in the U.S. as an...

Epic Games is pushing back against the U.K.’s latest efforts to rein in Apple and Google, arguing that newly secured commitments from both companies don’t go far enough to open up real competition in the mobile app ecosystem. In a statement shared on X, Epic didn’t mince words: “The commitments Apple and Google made to...

Uber has expanded its payment options in Canada, now allowing riders to pay for trips using WeChat Pay. The update comes through a renewed global partnership with the fintech platform Adyen, designed to make the app more accessible for international travellers and local users who prefer alternative payment methods. The integration is specifically aimed at...

Apple Arcade is getting a major injection of new content next month, headlined by the long-awaited launch of Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea. The new title arrives on March 5 and will be playable across the entire Apple ecosystem, including the Apple Vision Pro (if you’re lucky enough to afford one). Oceanhorn 3...

You may know ECOVACS for making some super capable robot vacuums, but now the company is expanding its lineup of outdoor robotics with the release of the GOAT A3000 and A2000 LiDAR PRO. These new robot lawn mowers are designed to handle more of the yard work than previous models by including a built-in trimmer...

Spotify has announced that it has hit 751 million monthly active users during its Q4 2025 earnings report.

WhatsApp is rolling out voice and video call support on the web, offering access via a browser rather than the desktop app.

Discord is overhauling its safety settings globally, moving all users to "teen-by-default" configurations starting in early March. The update aims to protect younger users by restricting sensitive content and contact from strangers unless an account is verified as belonging to an adult. To access age-restricted channels, unblur sensitive content, or speak on Stages, users must...

YouTube Music is taking another step toward locking once-free features behind a subscription. According to a new report from 9to5Google, lyrics on YouTube Music are now widely rolling out behind a Premium paywall, meaning users will need either YouTube Music Premium or a full YouTube Premium subscription to see full song lyrics. Under the new...

Apple’s AirPods lineup could be headed in a very unexpected direction. According to a new report from MacRumors, Apple’s next-generation AirPods Pro may feature tiny built-in cameras designed to help the earbuds “see around you,” opening the door to new gesture controls, spatial awareness features, and deeper integration with Apple’s broader spatial computing ambitions. The...

Come on, we knew this was coming at some point right? OpenAI has announced it is officially beginning to test advertisements within ChatGPT. The pilot program is starting with a small group of users in the United States, and while the ads are not yet appearing in Canada, they are expected to roll out to...