Category: Apps

Reddit Eyes Search Engine Crown with AI Push

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Reddit is intensifying its ambition to become a primary search engine by unifying its traditional search with Reddit Answers, an AI-powered Q&A tool now serving 6 million users across a dozen countries. CEO Steve Huffman announced that a newly prominent search box and global rollout of Reddit Answers are core to this plan, leveraging Reddit’s vast community-generated knowledge. With over 70 million weekly search users, the company’s Q2 revenue soared 78% to $500 million, driven mainly by ads and new AI-powered marketing tools that let brands tap into real-time community trends and sentiments, strengthening Reddit’s position in the search and advertising landscape

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Spotify Enforces Mandatory Age Verification in the UK

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Spotify has introduced compulsory age checks for UK users to access mature content, complying with the UK’s Online Safety Act effective July 25, 2025. The process, executed via partner Yoti, involves facial recognition or government ID verification to confirm users are over 18 before viewing 18+ music videos. Accounts failing verification within 90 days risk permanent deletion. While aimed at protecting minors, Spotify’s age verification system has sparked privacy concerns and criticism from users. Those declining verification are blocked from adult content but can still use Spotify otherwise. This move aligns with similar measures on platforms like Reddit and Discord.

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Jack Dorsey Launches Bitchat: An Anonymous Bluetooth Messaging App Without Internet or Accounts

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Jack Dorsey’s new app, Bitchat, recently launched for iOS, lets people send messages anonymously over Bluetooth without needing the internet or even creating an account. Designed for privacy and ease of use, the app gives users a random name and doesn’t collect personal data. It’s especially useful in emergencies or places where online communication is blocked. However, researchers have already raised concerns about possible security flaws, and Dorsey himself warns users not to trust its security just yet. Despite these challenges, Bitchat offers a unique way to communicate freely and privately, independent of traditional networks.

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Viral Dating App ‘Tea’ Hacked, 72,000 User Photos Leaked

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The viral dating safety app Tea just faced a serious privacy nightmare—hackers breached its system and leaked over 72,000 user images. That includes 13,000 verification selfies and photo IDs, plus 59,000 pics from posts, DMs, and comments. While the company says that emails and phone numbers weren’t exposed, users who signed up before Feb 2024 are affected. Making it worse? 4chan users reportedly shared some of the leaked content. Ironically, this all happened right after Tea topped the App Store charts. The company says it’s working with cybersecurity experts and has already fixed the issue—but the trust damage is done.

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Apple Drops iOS 26 Public Beta With Bold New Design and Smart Upgrades

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The iOS 26 public beta is here, and it’s Apple’s biggest iPhone software update in a decade. The centerpiece is “Liquid Glass,” a vibrant, animated redesign that rethinks the entire UI. iOS 26 also introduces smarter Messages, a revamped Phone app with call screening, redesigned Camera and Photos apps, Live Translation, and a new Apple Games app. Apple Intelligence adds real-time translation, visual search from screenshots, and deeper ChatGPT integration. CarPlay gets widgets and multitasking boosts, while Music adds AutoMix transitions. The update is bold, playful—and not without controversy. Apple’s aiming to set the tone for iOS’s next decade.

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YouTube’s $9.8B Ad Win Shows It’s Still the King of Streaming Ads

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YouTube just pulled off a solid quarter, earning $9.8B in ad revenue—proof that it’s still the go-to spot for video ads, especially on TV screens. Honestly, it’s wild how YouTube now takes the biggest share of TV viewership, beating traditional channels. Meanwhile, Netflix and others are trying to play catch-up, but YouTube’s head start gives it an edge. Even with all the noise in the streaming space, YouTube feels like the one platform that’s figured out ads without annoying people too much. Alphabet overall did well too, hitting $96.4B in revenue. Streaming wars? YouTube’s clearly still leading.

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Gupshup Raises $60M to Push Conversational AI Across Emerging Markets

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Conversational AI startup Gupshup just bagged $60 million in fresh funding—mix of equity and debt—from Globespan Capital and EvolutionX. This cash boost will power its expansion across India, the Middle East, LATAM, and Africa. Honestly, it feels like Gupshup’s timing is spot on—AI agents are no longer “cool tech,” they’re becoming essential. With products like AI chat agents, campaign copilots, and WhatsApp integrations, Gupshup’s pushing hard to lead the next wave of customer engagement. Despite past valuation dips, this move signals confidence in its growth playbook. Big bets are on AI messaging, and Gupshup wants a big slice.

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Paytm Turns Profitable with Strong Q1 Boost from AI and Merchant Growth

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Paytm surprised many by clocking a ₹122.5 crore profit in Q1, a sharp rebound from its hefty ₹838.9 crore loss during the same time last year. Backed by strong merchant growth and trimmed employee costs, the company clocked ₹1,917 crore in revenue and ₹72 crore in EBITDA. What’s really driving this? Smart use of AI, disciplined spending, and deeper monetisation through device subscriptions. Financial services doubled too, hinting Paytm’s lending game is maturing. It’s early days, but this feels like more than just a lucky quarter — the full-stack strategy might finally be clicking.

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Blinkit Bets on Owning Inventory for Better Margins

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Blinkit, Eternal’s quick commerce arm, is shifting from a marketplace model to full inventory ownership. Instead of just listing sellers, Blinkit will now stock products itself—aiming for better margins, smoother operations, and more control. This bold move could improve availability and fill rates, but it also means higher working capital. With over 1,500 dark stores and aggressive expansion plans, Blinkit’s eyeing profitability. Margins improved slightly this quarter, and leadership seems confident. It’s a risky play in a cutthroat space, but owning the supply chain might just give Blinkit the edge it needs.

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Google DeepMind’s Gemini AI Wins Gold at IMO 2025

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In a major AI milestone, Google DeepMind’s Gemini Deep Think model achieved gold medal performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2025, solving 5 out of 6 problems — scoring 35/42 points. Unlike last year’s models, Gemini worked entirely in natural language, solving problems within the same 4.5-hour limit as human participants. This shows how close AI is getting to elite human reasoning. With advanced reasoning tools like “parallel thinking,” Gemini is now seen as a breakthrough in mathematical AI.

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