Altman’s everything app needs eyeballs
World, the project backed by Sam Altman, has launched its long-anticipated “super app,” combining end-to-end encrypted messaging on par with Signal and crypto payments similar to Venmo — all tied together through its controversial iris-scanning identity verification system. The core idea behind the project is to combat AI-generated fake identities and online impersonation by proving […]
Instagram gets an algorithm control panel
Instagram has introduced a new feature called “Your Algorithm”, a control panel for Reels that uses AI to display the topics it believes interest each user the most and allows those interests to be adjusted in real time. These interests are inferred from in-app behavior and then clearly presented so users can better understand what […]
SpaceX IPO could hit $1.5T valuation
Elon Musk could soon add another historic milestone to his career, as SpaceX is reportedly preparing for one of the largest IPOs ever. According to reports, the company is targeting a public listing in 2026, aiming to raise up to $30 billion with a potential valuation of as much as $1.5 trillion. Such a valuation […]
OpenAI, Disney lock in $1B licensing deal
Disney has announced a three-year licensing agreement with OpenAI that grants Sora users access to more than 200 characters from the Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars universes, alongside an additional $1 billion investment in OpenAI. The move represents one of the largest and most concrete integrations of traditional entertainment and generative AI to date. […]
AI ring gives ‘external memory’ for your brain
Core Devices, the company known for carrying forward the Pebble legacy, has introduced Index 01 — an AI-powered smart ring designed to act as a personal idea and reminder recorder. Priced at $75, the device allows users to capture voice thoughts and convert them into notes, reminders, or calendar entries, with no subscriptions required and […]
Anthropic brings Claude Code to Slack
Anthropic has introduced a new beta integration that allows developers to delegate coding tasks to Claude Code directly from Slack, transforming ordinary chat threads into automated development workflows. Instead of switching between multiple tools, the entire process can now begin and end within a single conversation. By tagging @Claude in Slack, a full Claude Code […]