Bluesky backlash misses the point
Not only is Bluesky more than just a Twitter/X alternative, it’s just one app in a wider social ecosystem built on open technology.
Automattic acquires relationship manager Clay to add an identity layer to online tools
by Sarah Perez
WordPress.com owner Automattic has added another communication-focused startup to its lineup: relationship-management app Clay.
At WWDC, Apple says it will use AI to tag apps to improve discoverability on the App Store
by Sarah Perez
Apple will begin using AI technology to power the discovery of apps on the App Store, the company announced at this week’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 25). In a session focused on updates to App Store Connect, its app distribution platf…
Apple executives say new AI-powered Siri wasn’t ‘demoware,’ it just wasn’t ready to ship
by Sarah Perez
Apple’s executives would not concede to being behind in the AI race.
Love it or hate it? Apple’s new ‘Liquid Glass’ design is getting mixed reviews
by Sarah Perez
Some users and designers are already panning Apple’s new user interface dubbed Liquid Glass, even though it’s a bit early. There are reasons to think it might improve — but also valid critiques.
At WWDC 2025, Apple sang developers’ praises amid AI letdowns and App Store battles
by Sarah Perez
Apple has yet to deliver on some of the key technology advances that could modernize developers’ apps for the AI era.
Still no AI-powered, ‘more personalized’ Siri from Apple at WWDC 25
by Sarah Perez
Apple announced a slew of updates at the Worldwide Developer Conference with one notable exception. It still hasn’t revealed its previously announced AI-powered Siri.
Apple brings back tabs to the Photos app in iOS 26
by Sarah Perez
Apple said Monday at the Worldwide Developers Conference it was bringing back a tabbed interface to Photos in its new OS release.
At WWDC 2025, Apple introduces an AI-powered Shortcuts app
by Sarah Perez
Users will be able to access the AI models either on device or with Private Compute to generate responses that feed into the rest of their shortcut.
Apple AirPods get new features, including studio-quality audio and a camera remote, at WWDC 2025
by Sarah Perez
Apple’s AirPods are getting a couple of new features and gestures, the Cupertino-based tech company announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday.
Apple redesigns its operatings systems with ‘Liquid Glass’
by Sarah Perez
Apple’s iPhone may not be getting a significant AI upgrade, but it is getting a fresh coat of paint. As are Apple’s other operating systems. At Monday’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 25), the company announced a refreshed user…
The Trump-Musk feud has been great for X, which jumped up the App Store charts
by Sarah Perez
The Trump-Musk feud has been great for X, which jumped up the App Store charts.
Bonfire’s new software lets users build their own social communities, free from platform control
by Sarah Perez
Bonfire’s mission is to build social software where people get to make the decisions, not big tech platform makers like Meta or Google.
Introducing Bounce, a tool to move your following between Bluesky and Mastodon
by Sarah Perez
A major development showcasing the potential for the open social web was unveiled Thursday at the online conference known as FediForum. From the makers of Bridgy Fed, a tool that connects decentralized open social networks, like Mastodon and Bluesky, t…
Apple says its App Store helped generate $1.3T in billings and sales, most without a commission
by Sarah Perez
Apple said developers generated $1.3 trillion in sales in 2024 through its App Store, of which 90% did not involve paying the company a commission.
Apple says its App Store helped generate $1.3T in billings and sales, most without a commission
by Sarah Perez
Apple said developers generated $1.3 trillion in sales in 2024 through its App Store, of which 90% did not involve paying the company a commission.
RevenueCat and Paddle team up to help app developers profit from web payments
by Sarah Perez
The companies announced a new integration that allows users to make purchases from developers’ apps, whether on web or mobile devices.
It’s layoff ‘season’ at Phil Libin’s Airtime
by Sarah Perez
Airtime, the video startup from Evernote’s founder Phil Libin, has laid off dozens of employees, TechCrunch has learned, and Airtime confirmed. According to the company, 25 people were let go from the 58-person team — a change Airtime described a…
Reddit now lets you hide content, like posts and comments, from your user profile
by Sarah Perez
Reddit on Tuesday announced a new feature that will offer its users more privacy when it comes to what’s shared on their user profiles. The company says it’s rolling out an update that will introduce a “Content and Activity” set…
Digg’s founders explain how they’re building a site for humans in the AI era
by Sarah Perez
The rebooted version of social site Digg aims to bring back the spirit of the old web.
Elon Musk says XChat is rolling out to all, but questions remain about its alleged security
by Sarah Perez
Elon Musk on Sunday announced that a new version of X’s Direct Messaging (DM) feature, XChat, was rolling out with support for features like vanishing messages, encryption, and the ability to share files, alongside its audio and video calling sup…
Yep, X was down again
by Sarah Perez
People reported that photos weren’t loading, its banking service XMoney wasn’t working, and search wasn’t returning any results, among other things.
Automattic says it will start contributing to WordPress again after pause
by Sarah Perez
WordPress.com parent company Automattic is changing direction… again. In a blog post titled “Returning to Core” published Thursday evening, Automattic announced it will unpause its contributions to the WordPress project. This is despi…
Gemini will now automatically summarize your long emails unless you opt out
by Sarah Perez
Google is putting AI to work on your inbox, whether or not it’s something you want to use.
Tinder tests letting users set a ‘height preference’
by Sarah Perez
Tinder Gold and Premium subscribers in the test group will have access to the feature, but not free users.
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