Apps

Snap launches a new way to reward AR creators, rolls out student pricing for Spectacles

Apps /

Snap announced on Thursday that it’s introducing a new “Challenge Tags” rewards program for AR developers to win cash prizes for submitting Lenses. The company also announced that it’s launching educational pricing and a student discount for Spectacles, its developer-focused AR glasses. The theme of the first Challenge Tag is humor and is open through […]

Snap launches a new way to reward AR creators, rolls out student pricing for Spectacles Read More »

Nearly 10 years later, Tumblr TV launches to all as a TikTok alternative

Apps /

In 2015, the blogging site Tumblr launched a GIF discovery feature called Tumblr TV as an experimental product. Now, with the U.S. TikTok ban leaving the fate of the short-form video app uncertain, Tumblr has decided it’s finally time to launch Tumblr TV, which has since evolved to support video, to all its users as

Nearly 10 years later, Tumblr TV launches to all as a TikTok alternative Read More »

Samsung Unpacked: Google makes Circle to Search more helpful

Apps /

At Samsung Unpacked 2025 on Wednesday, Google announced that it’s updating Circle to Search to make it easier for users to find information and get things done. The feature, which launched last year, allows people to search from anywhere on their phone by using gestures like circling, highlighting, scribbling, or tapping. Now Google is expanding

Samsung Unpacked: Google makes Circle to Search more helpful Read More »

Dewey launches a solution to save your TikTok favorites … just in case

Apps /

TikTok is back online in the U.S. for the time being, but its future remains uncertain. While many apps have been scrambling to attract TikTok users and creators, a bookmarking backup service called Dewey has launched a solution that saves your favorite TikTok videos and allows you to access them at any time — even

Dewey launches a solution to save your TikTok favorites … just in case Read More »

YouTube launches speed controls and high-quality audio tests for Premium users

Apps /

YouTube said Wednesday that it is adding new experimental features for Premium users, including high-quality audio, a faster playback speed option on mobile, and the ability to “jump ahead” on the web to skip to the more intriguing part of the video. The company routinely tests new features that users can activate from youtube.com/new. The company

YouTube launches speed controls and high-quality audio tests for Premium users Read More »

Spotify introduces educational audio courses, starting in the UK

Apps /

Spotify is expanding its streaming service to now include educational courses in addition to music, podcasts, and audiobooks. The company on Tuesday announced the launch of a new feature called courses, which will allow users to learn about topics in areas like business, tech, lifestyle, music, and more. The feature will initially be made available

Spotify introduces educational audio courses, starting in the UK Read More »