Apple halves commissions for mini app makers
Apple introduces a new program for app developers offering a reduced 15% commission on qualifying mini app transactions.
The Download: an AI agent’s hit piece, and preventing lightning
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. Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library he helps manage. Then things…
Police take down three cybercrime operations in latest round of ‘whack-a-mole’
Authorities from nine countries took down three cybercrime operations, including the Rhadamantys infostealer, which allegedly had access to the crypto wallets of more than 100,000 victims.
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How AI Is Eliminating the Outdated Organizational Structures That Cost Businesses Time and Money
AI is changing the “architecture of roles” in companies. Roles are now defined not by job title but by a set of tasks and the skills needed to complete them.
Spotify’s New AI Feature Could Transform the Way You Listen to Audiobooks
The tool makes it easier to pick up the audiobook where you left off.
The Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Is Over, But Another Deadline Is Already Looming
President Donald Trump signed a short-term funding bill late Wednesday night to reopen the government after 43 days.
The 10 companies that just launched from Betaworks latest startup camp
Early-stage venture fund Betaworks announced the latest 10 companies launching from its prestigious Camp program.
Tesla might finally bring CarPlay to its EVs
The addition of CarPlay would mark a significant change for Tesla, which has so far shunned phone mirroring in its vehicles.
Facebook Marketplace gets new collaborative and social features, Meta AI integrations
Meta is testing collaborative buying to let users invite a friend to join their chat with a seller.
Google’s NotebookLM adds ‘Deep Research’ tool, support for more file types
The service rolling out “Deep Research,” a tool that will automate and simplify complex online research.