YouTube announces new generative AI tools for Shorts creators
YouTube is bringing a custom version of Google’s text-to-video generative AI model, Veo 3, to Shorts, along with a new remixing tool, an ‘Edit with AI’ feature, and more.
The Download: Big Tech’s carbon removals plans, and the next wave of nuclear reactors
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Big Tech’s big bet on a controversial carbon removal tactic Microsoft, JP MorganChase, and a tech company consortium that includes Alphabet, Meta, Shopify, and Stripe have all recently struck multimillion-dollar deals to pay…
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YouTube Live gets a major update, introduces dual-format streaming, minigames, and more
YouTube announced new features for livestreaming, such as letting creators play mini-games, AI-powered highlights, and more.
YouTube Music launches new tools for artists to reward fans with exclusive merch and videos
YouTube Music users will soon be able to pre-save songs, see a countdown for album releases, get exclusive merch, and more.
YouTube to use AI to help podcasters promote themselves with clips and Shorts
YouTube teases new AI-powered tools for turning podcasts into video clips, even if they’re audio-only.
Why Setting Global Ethical Standards Builds Trust and Protects Your Business
Business ethics must go beyond compliance by adopting consistent global standards, embedding values into leadership and daily actions and treating integrity as a strategic advantage that builds lasting trust across markets.
Salesforce launches ‘Missonforce,’ a national security-focused business unit
Salesforce’s Missionforce will help modernize national defense workflows across areas including personnel, logistics and decision making.
Two Essential Tools Every Entrepreneur Needs: Adobe Acrobat Classic and Microsoft Office
Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office and a 3-year Adobe Acrobat Classic license for less than the price of one annual subscription.
This Simple Strategy Will Help Franchisees Get Customers and Scale Faster
From senior care to plumbing to schools, localized video storytelling shortens the ramp-up time to revenue and gives franchisees confidence from day one.
De-risking investment in AI agents
Automation has become a defining force in the customer experience. Between the chatbots that answer our questions and the recommendation systems that shape our choices, AI-driven tools are now embedded in nearly every interaction. But the latest wave of so-called “agentic AI”—systems that can plan, act, and adapt toward a defined goal—promises to push automation…
Calm launches standalone iOS app for sleep support
The new Calm Sleep app is designed to help people wind down, sleep deeply, and wake up refreshed.