Apps

Google brings Gemini-powered search history and Lens to Chrome desktop

Google Thursday said that it is introducing new Gemini-powered features for Chrome’s desktop version, including Lens for desktop, tab compare for shopping assistance, and natural language integration for search history. Years after introducing and evolving Google Lens on mobile, the feature is finally coming to desktop. Rolling out to users across the world in the

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Match Group cuts 6% of staff as it shuts down livestreaming in dating apps

Match Group announced Tuesday that it has discontinued livestreaming services in its dating apps, resulting in a 6% reduction in workforce. The news was delivered during the dating app giant’s second quarter earnings report. The move finds Match shifting its focus to other offerings, including generative AI. The decision to end livestreaming will directly impact dating

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Bending Spoons acquires file transfer service WeTransfer

Italy-based company Bending Spoons, which owns apps such as Evernote and Meetup, said Wednesday it has acquired file transfer service WeTransfer. The companies didn’t disclose the terms and valuation of the deal. WeTransfer CEO Alexandar Vassilev said that in the last decade the platform development resulted in 600,000 subscribers and 80 million monthly active users.

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Travel startup Mindtrip’s new feature lets you build an itinerary from a screenshot, YouTube or TikTok video

AI travel agent startup Mindtrip on Tuesday released a feature that lets you save places or build an itinerary from several places around the web. Mindtrip lets you insert a link like a Reddit post or a blog, and ask the AI assistant to build an itinerary based on the places mentioned. You can also

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Meta is rolling out its AI Studio in the U.S. for creators to build AI chatbots

Meta said Monday that it is rolling out its AI studio to all creators in the U.S. to let them create personalized AI-powered chatbots. The company first announced the AI Studio last year, and started testing it with select creators in June this year. Meta is making the tool available to all creators, who can

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