Tech

OpenAI has launched a new finance feature that allows ChatGPT to connect to users’ bank accounts. The tool helps users analyze spending, manage budgets, and plan their finances in one place.

YouTube says viewers now watch over 2 billion hours of Shorts on TVs every month. The platform is redesigning the experience as short videos become a major part of big-screen viewing.

Hackers compromised an open source project and briefly impacted devices used by OpenAI employees. The company says no user data or core systems were breached, only limited internal credentials.

Spotify is adopting Apple’s HLS video technology to improve podcast streaming and quality. The change will also help creators distribute and monetize content across multiple platforms.

Instagram’s new Instants feature automatically sends photos to friends, which has led to accidental shares. Users can turn it off in settings or quickly undo a photo after sending it.

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.