Seoul considers approving high-resolution map requests from Google and Apple
South Korea is nearing a decision on whether to allow Google and Apple to export high-resolution geographic map data to servers outside the country. Detailed maps using a scale of 1:5,000 show roads, buildings, and alleys in far more detail than is currently available on these platforms. However, some regulatory and security hurdles remain unresolved. […]
Discover Spotify working on ‘SongDNA’ feature to introduce you to the people behind your favorite music
Spotify has been spotted developing a ‘SongDNA’ feature that will allow users to discover music through credits (writers, collaborators, vocalists, engineers, lyricists, producers, composers, etc. who worked on a particular track or album). This feature was discovered in the app’s code by reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong, who was able to generate screenshots of how […]
Apple adds 650 megawatts of renewable energy in Europe, also deploys renewable energy in China
Apple announced Tuesday that it has signed a deal for 650 megawatts of renewable power in Europe. This includes wind and solar power projects that are currently in operation or will be in operation soon. A large portion of the electricity they produce is used to offset the energy used by Apple’s customers. The use […]
Eightfold Co-Founder Raises $35M for Viven, AI Digital Twin Startup Contacts Missed Colleagues
Employees spend much of their day communicating and coordinating projects, but this effort is often undermined by the availability of certain individuals. If a colleague with critical information is unavailable, whether on vacation or in another time zone, the rest of the team must slow down progress until that colleague responds. Ashutosh Garg and Varun […]
Apple upgrades iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, Vision Pro with new M5 chip
Apple on Wednesday announced its new M5 chip and new iPad Pros, MacBook Pros, and Vision Pros powered by the new chip. These devices are available for pre-order now, with shipping and in-store availability scheduled for October 22nd. The M5 chip allows the new device to run faster than previous devices. Apple claims this chip […]
Group chats added to Threads as Messaging rolls out to the EU
Shortly after adding direct messages this summer, Instagram Threads added support for group messaging with up to 50 people. The Meta-owned X competitor currently has more than 400 million monthly active users, and starting today, group chats will be available to users around the world. We also plan to bring the messaging experience to users […]
Within 3 days to secure your exhibition table at Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will be held at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27th to 29th, and the expo hall is filling up quickly. There are only three days left to reserve, so now is the time to reserve your exhibit table before a competitor takes over. This is your opportunity to showcase your […]
You can now send text messages to Spotify’s AI DJs
Spotify on Wednesday upgraded its AI DJ feature available to premium subscribers, adding several new features, including the ability to send requests by typing instead of just voice commands. The feature supports requests in both English and Spanish, and Spotify’s Spanish DJ, DJ Livi, now accepts music requests. The AI DJ feature was updated earlier […]
VSCO expands AI editing capabilities and supports RAW files
Video editing app VSCO adds a set of new AI image editing tools, support for high-resolution RAW files, non-destructive editing, and content-aware region detection. The AI tools will be housed in a new tab called “AI Labs,” which will also offer AI-powered object removal capabilities, similar to Google’s and Apple’s own products. You can highlight […]
Waymo plans to launch robotaxi service in London in 2026
Waymo announced Wednesday that it will launch a commercial robotaxi service in London in 2026, marking the Alphabet company’s second international expansion after Tokyo. The announcement follows weeks of speculation fueled by several London-based job postings. Waymo already has ties to the UK, where in 2019 the company acquired Latent Logic, a British startup spun […]