Apps

Online course platform Kajabi allows creators to build their own branded apps

Media & Entertainment /

Kajabi, the video and web hosting platform for content creators to sell online courses, announced Thursday the official launch of its no-code branded mobile app offering, letting users host their own customized native app through the App Store and Google Play. Kajabi already has a mobile app for hosting online courses, but this new product […]

Online course platform Kajabi allows creators to build their own branded apps Read More »

Snapchat launches new AR and ML tools for brands and advertisers

Apps /

At the 2024 IAB NewFronts event on Wednesday, Snapchat announced a series of new augmented reality (AR) and machine learning (ML) tools designed to help brands and advertisers reach users on the social network with interactive experiences. The company said that it’s been investing in ML and automation to make it faster and easier for

Snapchat launches new AR and ML tools for brands and advertisers Read More »

Snapchat’s ‘My AI’ chatbot can now set in-app reminders and countdowns

Social /

Snapchat is launching the ability for users to set in-app reminders with the help of its My AI chatbot, the company announced on Wednesday. The social network is also rolling out editable chats, AI-powered custom Bitmoji looks, map reactions, emoji reactions, and more. With the new AI reminders feature, Snapchat is hoping users will use

Snapchat’s ‘My AI’ chatbot can now set in-app reminders and countdowns Read More »

Substack now lets writers paywall their ‘Chat’ discussion spaces

Apps /

Substack is launching the ability for writers to paywall their entire Chat or specific threads to paid or founding members only, the company announced on Wednesday. The rollout of the new feature comes 18 months after Substack launched Chat as a way for writers to communicate directly with their loyal readers. The company believes paywalled

Substack now lets writers paywall their ‘Chat’ discussion spaces Read More »

WhatsApp now lets users plan and schedule events in Communities

Social /

WhatsApp is introducing a new way for people to organize events in Communities, the company announced on Wednesday. The feature makes it easier to plan get-togethers and events directly in WhatsApp, whether it’s setting up a PTA meeting or a birthday dinner. Anyone can create an event that others can respond to, so everyone else

WhatsApp now lets users plan and schedule events in Communities Read More »

LinkedIn is the Twitter/X rival no one is talking about

Social /

Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter in the fall of 2022, the market for Twitter alternatives has been saturated with would-be competitors ranging from smaller startups to open source apps to well-funded efforts like Threads from Instagram. But there’s one overlooked Twitter/X alternative that’s been growing right under our collective noses: LinkedIn. As of March, LinkedIn’s

LinkedIn is the Twitter/X rival no one is talking about Read More »

Instagram is updating its algorithm to surface more content from smaller, original creators

Social /

Instagram is introducing a few new changes to its ranking systems to better highlight content from smaller, original creators across the social network. The Meta-owned platform says that historically, creators with large followings and accounts that share reposted content have gotten the most reach on the platform. So now it’s seeking to give all creators

Instagram is updating its algorithm to surface more content from smaller, original creators Read More »

Twitter co-founder Biz Stone joins board of Mastodon’s new US nonprofit

Social /

Biz Stone, a Twitter co-founder, is among those who have joined the board of directors of Mastodon’s new U.S. nonprofit, Mastodon CEO Eugen Rochko announced over the weekend. Mastodon’s service, an open source, decentralized social network and rival to Elon Musk’s X, has gained increased attention following the Twitter acquisition as users sought alternatives to

Twitter co-founder Biz Stone joins board of Mastodon’s new US nonprofit Read More »

Curio raises funds for Rio, an ‘AI news anchor’ in an app

Media & Entertainment /

AI may be inching its way into the newsroom, as outlets like Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, Gizmodo, VentureBeat, CNET and others have experimented with articles written by AI. But while most respectable journalists will condemn this use case, there are a number of startups that think AI can enhance the news experience — at least on

Curio raises funds for Rio, an ‘AI news anchor’ in an app Read More »

Despite complaints, Apple hasn’t yet removed an obviously fake app pretending to be RockAuto

Security /

Apple’s App Store isn’t always as trustworthy as the company claims. The latest example comes from RockAuto, an auto parts dealer popular with home mechanics and other DIYers, which is upset that a fake app masquerading as its official app has not been removed from the App Store, despite numerous complaints to Apple. RockAuto co-founder

Despite complaints, Apple hasn’t yet removed an obviously fake app pretending to be RockAuto Read More »