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Discord's virtual Orbs currency is now available for everyone to earn
Discord has begun rolling out its in-app Orbs currency to everyone.
Jack Dorsey's new app tracks your sun exposure
Sun Day is now in beta.
Perplexity's Comet AI browser is available now for $200 per month
Perplexity has launched Comet, an AI web browser that uses Perplexity as its default search engine.
HBO Max is back, HBO Max says
Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly wanted to restore the streaming service's old name before this year's Primetime Emmy nominations are revealed on July 15.
Jack Dorsey just released a Bluetooth messaging app that doesn't need the internet
Jack Dorsey just launched an app called Bitchat. This is a peer-to-peer messaging service that uses Bluetooth.
Bluesky is finally adding more ways to filter notifications
Bluesky is rolling out new notification settings for account activity and reposts.
US TikTok users may soon have to switch to a new version of the app
US TikTok users may have to download a new app to keep using the platform beyond next March.
Slack now integrates with reMarkable's e-paper tablets
You can now send your reMarkable notes and doodles straight to Slack.
Uber drivers in British Columbia, Canada have unionized
Uber drivers in British Columbia, Canada have joined a union and are now seeking the first collective deal for ride-share drivers in the country, according to Bloomberg.
Google Keep no longer supports the Apple Watch
Its iTunes listing now only shows what the note-taking app would look like for iPhones and iPads.
Tinder is mandating face checks for California residents
Tinder is requiring new users in California to undergo a face check to ensure they are who they say they are. The policy goes into effect today.
Apple details new fee structures for App Store payments in the EU
Apple has introduced new fee structures for developers using the App Store in the EU in order to meet the requirements of the bloc's Digital Markets Act.
Google tweaked its AI-powered Ask Photos feature and restarted its rollout
Google improved its AI photo search feature and is once again rolling it out to Google Photos users in the US.
Threads now has a Hidden Words setting that's separate from Instagram
Threads has updated the Hidden Words setting to make it separate from Instagram. This should make using the platform a bit easier.
US senators reintroduce bill to open Apple and Google's app stores
A bipartisan group of senators have reintroduced a bill requiring app stores to support sideloading and alternative payments systems.
AI-powered chat summaries are coming to WhatsApp
Meta is adding message summaries to WhatsApp to make it easier to catch up on long chats.
Bumble is laying off 30 percent of its workforce
Bumble is laying off 30 percent of its workforce.
The Apple Sports app now offers tennis scores, just in time for Wimbledon
Apple is aiming to make it easier for you to track your favorite teams and leagues from the app's home page.
Adobe Project Indigo is a new photo app from former Pixel camera engineers
Adobe has released a new free camera app called Project Indigo that was designed by former Pixel camera engineers and combines computational photography with experimental AI features.
Meta is finally adding passkey support for Facebook and Messenger
Meta is adding passkey support for Facebook and Messenger. This will allow users to sign in by using pre-existing mobile credentials, like a code or biometric information.

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