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Mark Wahlberg talks about using AI in film ‘the right way’

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Flock CEO defends surveillance technology

Plus - Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US; YouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms Learn more about your

Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff

Facebook is giving users more control over their algorithm; Deezer will soon let you filter out AI-generated music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.

Bumble agrees to a $1.3B acquisition deal

Spotify users on iOS 27 can now ask Siri to play music without having to say ‘on Spotify’; Meta releases its first frontier model, Muse Wonder Learn more about your ad ch

Ben Affleck is an AI nerd, and the internet is impressed

They cast the wrong lead in “Good Will Hunting,” apparently, because it’s Ben Affleck who is the secret genius, as it turns out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p

Flock cuts staff

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Google brings agentic AI to Gemini

Plus - Anthropic changes usage policy to ban model abuse and election interference; OpenAI’s revenue is reportedly $20 billion less than previously projected Learn more a

Spotify expands audiobooks to over 180 markets

Apple is reportedly partnering with LG to launch a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell; How to find out if Amazon thinks you have ‘flat buttocks’ Learn more about your a

Paramount closes historic Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance

Plus - Anthropic is giving startups a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits; Pinterest’s AI now turns beauty Pins into action plans Learn more about your ad choi

TikTok rolls out an AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout

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Shopify debuts Canvas

Plus - Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery to become Skydance Shopify debuts Canvas, a way to build online stores by chatting with AI Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

Google releases Gemini 4 Argon

Plus - Amazon introduces Kindle Click; Audible’s new features let you explore book worlds — and use AI to talk to characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca

Airbnb adds AI search and more social features

Plus - Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature; OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation Learn more about your

Meta is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses

Plus - OpenAI reportedly ditches model over safety concerns; Google is killing off Gemini’s Gems in favor of ‘skills’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic

The iPhone Duo may already have its first killer app: a virtual Walkman

Plus - Meta launches enterprise AI platform; ElevenLabs’ new v4 speech model supports more expression control and 90 languages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod

Meta is putting its muscle behind Muse

Plus - Tesla finally moves to electrify trucking after a decade of work and delays; Anthropic’s founders seek voting control ahead of IPO Learn more about your ad choice

Everything new coming to Meta’s AI agent Muse

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Big Announcements from Made on YouTube 2026

YouTube releases new AI features for creators within its Studio app; YouTube’s new ‘Short Series’ feature brings episodic viewing to Shorts; YouTube adds new creator tool

Meta’s Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch

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Google’s $899 Googlebook is a bet that you’ll buy a new laptop for Gemini

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