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Meta is testing Pocket, a new AI-powered app that lets users create games and interactive experiences by simply typing prompts.The launch marks another step in the company's effort to make AI-powered creativity accessible to everyone.

OpenAI is reportedly considering donating 5% of its equity to a U.S. sovereign wealth fund.If approved, the plan could give the public a direct financial stake in the future growth of artificial intelligence.

Threads has introduced several new updates to its Live Chats feature, making conversations easier to manage and more accessible worldwide.The platform is also expanding access to more creators as it continues to compete with X for real-time discussions.

WhatsApp's upcoming username feature is facing criticism over fears it could increase impersonation and fraud.Experts say the feature improves privacy but could also create new opportunities for scammers if not properly protected.

Cursor has launched a new mobile app that allows developers to manage AI coding agents without needing to be at a computer.The release reflects the growing trend of developers using AI assistants to write code while they supervise the process from anywhere.

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, giving users a new way to connect without revealing their phone numbers to new contacts.The feature begins rolling out with username reservations and will become widely available later this year.

TIDAL is rolling out a new policy that will prevent fully AI-generated music from earning royalties or generating revenue on its platform.The company says the move is designed to protect human creativity while giving listeners more transparency about AI-generated content.

Instagram is testing new tools that could make it much easier for users to customize the content recommended to them across the app.The update would allow people to quickly tell Instagram what they want to see more or less of without digging through settings.

Adobe is expanding its AI capabilities by acquiring Topaz Labs, a company known for powerful image and video enhancement tools. The move is designed to give creators faster, higher-quality editing features without leaving Adobe's ecosystem.

Google has released a standalone Google Finance app for Android, offering investors a smarter way to track markets and manage their portfolios.The new app combines live financial data, AI-powered insights, and personalized investment tools, with an iPhone version coming soon.

Apple has increased prices for most of its Mac and iPad lineup as soaring memory costs linked to the AI boom continue to impact the tech industry.Although iPhone prices remain unchanged for now, the company says higher costs could eventually affect more products.

Deezer has introduced Remix Lab, a new feature that allows fans to create official remixes of songs with artist approval.Every remix is licensed, artists get paid for streams, and the platform continues to distance itself from AI-generated music.

Facebook is testing a new AI-driven companion app that helps creators understand their audience, improve content performance, and manage engagement more efficiently.The move is part of Meta's broader strategy to keep creators active on Facebook as competition from TikTok and YouTube continues to intensify.

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit that accused Spotify of allowing billions of fake streams on its platform, including alleged fraudulent plays linked to major artists like Drake.The court ruled that the plaintiff failed to provide enough evidence showing how the alleged activity directly caused financial harm.

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly backing a new Meta project focused on prediction markets and forecasting future events.The experimental app could become Meta’s answer to platforms like Polymarket as competition in the space continues to grow.