Tech

Instagram is rolling out “Instants,” a feature for sharing photos that disappear after being viewed. It focuses on quick, unedited snapshots shared only with close connections.

X has rolled out a new History tab that brings together bookmarks, likes, videos, and articles. The feature is designed to make it easier for users to find and revisit content later.‍

Threads is testing a new Meta AI feature that lets users ask questions directly in posts and replies. The tool works similarly to Grok on X by giving real-time answers about trends, news, and events.

TikTok has introduced a new feature called TikTok GO that lets users book hotels and travel experiences directly in the app. The tool turns travel videos into instant booking options through partners like Expedia and Booking.com.

Spotify has introduced a new feature that reveals your full listening history, not just yearly highlights. The limited-time tool shows your first song, top artists, and most-played tracks over time.

TikTok is launching a £3.99 monthly subscription in the UK that removes ads from the app. Subscribers will also have their personal data excluded from advertising use.

End-to-end encrypted messaging is now rolling out in beta for conversations between Android and iPhone users. The update improves privacy and helps make texting between both platforms more modern and secure.

Thinking Machines Lab has introduced a new AI system designed to listen and respond simultaneously during conversations. The company says the technology reacts in just 0.40 seconds, making interactions feel closer to real human speech.

Airbnb revealed that AI generated about 60% of the new code written by its engineers during the first quarter of 2026. The company is also expanding AI tools across customer support, search, and services for property management partners.

Truecaller is laying off around 70 employees after reporting weaker sales and lower profits in early 2026. The company says falling ad revenue, changes in India’s gaming industry, and global market challenges hurt its business.

Threads users can now send and receive messages directly from the desktop web app. The update also adds group chats and new messaging tools as Meta continues building Threads into a stronger competitor to X and Bluesky.

Instagram is testing a new label that allows users to identify themselves as AI creators. The move is aimed at improving transparency as concerns continue to grow over AI-generated content, deepfakes, and misinformation spreading across social media platforms.

A new report from Appfigures shows that AI image models are now driving app growth, with tools from OpenAI, Google, and Meta leading to massive spikes in downloads and user engagement.

Netflix is evolving beyond traditional streaming. A vertical feed and AI features are in development.

Google and Gucci may be entering wearable tech. Smart glasses are reportedly set for 2027.