The EU has identified six tech giants whose market power it hopes to reduce by applying proactive, pro-competition rules on how they can operate “core platform services”. Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft are the “gatekeepers”. The Digital Markets Act has designated 22 core platform services operated by the …

Arm’s SEC IPO filing was updated this morning to propose a $47 to $51 share price. The British chip maker could be worth over $52 billion. As major hardware manufacturers have adopted its architecture, the company has had a good few years. Arm’s clients include Apple, Google, Samsung, NVIDIA, and …

Tinrocket, makers of Waterlogue and Olli, released Cinemin, a camera app that shoots animated photos and videos without AI filters. The free app’s filters are inspired by traditional animated art and films. Apply filters while capturing photos or videos to preview them live. After taking a picture, you can edit …

The Iconfactory, which made wallpaper app Wallaroo, puzzle game Frenzic, and Twitterific, released Ollie’s Arcade today. The new iOS app offers mini-games reminiscent of arcade or electric handheld games to give users a retro gaming experience. The debut lineup includes “Ollie Soars,” a Flappy Bird-like game where you fly around …

GM has found a new way to join the generative AI revolution. The automaker now handles non-emergency OnStar features with Google Cloud’s Dialogflow chatbot. GM announced the partnership Tuesday during Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai’s Google Cloud Next 23 keynote. Since 2022, GM’s OnStar in-car concierge has used Google Cloud’s conversational …

Wand.app, an AI-powered creative tool that lets artists manually customize and visualize their ideas, raised $4.2 million in seed funding led by O’Shaughnessy Ventures. Wand uses visual tools and personalization to bridge the gap between AI-powered creative tools and artists who have specific visions for their work. Wand was founded …

Netflix released a mobile game that “Love is Blind” fans will want. Netflix Stories is an upcoming interactive fiction story game that lets players explore popular Netflix movies and shows. Netflix Stories: Love is Blind, the app’s first game, simulates a social experiment where singles try to find love before …

YouTube announced today how it will handle the impact of AI technology on the music industry on its video hosting platform and its partnerships with artists, labels, and other rightsholders. The company believes AI can “enhance music’s unique creative expression,” but it must protect artists’ work. YouTube’s Music AI Incubator …

Given the global economy, the smartphone market has declined for several quarters. Despite signs of recovery, Counterpoint and Canalys reports suggest the trend is continuing. According to reports, buyers are still seeking cheaper options in the refurbished market or from companies discounting older models to clear stock. According to Counterpoint, …

Rest, heart. Do not add another social network, regardless of FOMO. Resisting the latest fad app is harder than expected. Meta (Facebook) is launching Threads, the millionth Twitter clone and Apple’s number-one app, with unusual calm. Instagram is already promoting Threads. Instagram says, “____, ____ and 1 other posted on …