Vimeo CEO Bets on Privacy and AI to Outshine YouTube

Philip Moyer, Vimeo’s CEO, is jazzed about making Vimeo the top spot for private video hosting. From teachers to big companies, he’s pushing quality and control, with AI boosting creativity. Unlike YouTube’s algorithm chaos, Vimeo’s all about empowering creators and businesses to share videos their way.

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OpenAI Launches AI Agent Operator Across Multiple Nations

OpenAI is broadening access to its AI agent, Operator, for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in countries such as Australia, Brazil, and the U.K., while excluding the EU and a few other regions. Initially launched in the U.S. in January, Operator assists with tasks like booking tickets for subscribers who pay $200 per month through a dedicated webpage, competing with companies like Google, Anthropic, and Rabbit.

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BlueSkyHunter Launches, Offering Growth and Analytics Tools for Bluesky Users

BlueSkyHunter, launched by Borut Udovic, offers a comprehensive toolset for managing Bluesky presence with analytics, scheduling, and DM automation. It features a dashboard for tracking growth, engagement, and trends. Priced at $15/month with a 14-day trial, it aims to empower creators and businesses on the platform with 31.5 million users.

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Adobe Launches AI Video Generator

Adobe launched Firefly Video Generator, enabling video creation from text or images in Adobe Premiere and a new Firefly web app. It offers customization, supports 1080p, and is commercially safe with Content Credentials for transparency. Plans include Firefly Standard ($9.99) and Pro ($29.99) monthly.

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Hotstar and JioCinema Merge to Form JioHotstar

Hotstar and JioCinema have merged into JioHotstar, combining content from Disney, Warner Bros, among others. The new platform targets over 500 million users with content in 19 languages. The merger, following Reliance and Disney’s venture, consolidates India’s streaming market, offering various subscription plans and sports rights.

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TikTok Restored on US App Stores

TikTok, CapCut, and Lemon8 are back on U.S. app stores after a ban delay. President Trump extended ByteDance’s deadline to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations, suggesting a U.S. ownership stake as an alternative. This follows legal actions and national security concerns over ByteDance’s Chinese origins.

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YouTube Enhances Premium Experience with New Audio and Playback Features

YouTube is testing new features for Premium users, including high-quality 256kbps audio, 4x playback speed on mobile, and “Jump Ahead” on the web. They’re also expanding picture-in-picture for Shorts on iOS, smart downloads for offline viewing, and AI-driven features like “Ask Music” in the U.K. and Ireland, and conversational AI for video queries.

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