Instagram rolls out First Draft feature to simplify Reels editing

Instagram is streamlining the video creation process with the introduction of “First Draft,” a new editing feature designed to automate the initial cut of Reels. The tool automatically trims selected video clips and removes awkward pauses, assembling a cohesive draft in under ten seconds. While similar automated editing capabilities already exist across various third-party apps, […]

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Replit CEO Amjad Masad to Speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Amjad Masad, CEO and co-founder of Replit, is set to headline the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco this coming October. His appearance highlights a period of explosive growth for the platform, driven by the massive surge in AI-powered software development tools. Positioned at the center of the modern coding evolution, Replit […]

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GTA VI defies leaks and sets up an exclusive Netflix premiere

Despite ongoing code leaks, security issues, and internal challenges, Grand Theft Auto VI remains an unstoppable cultural phenomenon in the video game industry. Rockstar Games continues to generate unprecedented anticipation by bypassing traditional news cycles and adopting unconventional marketing partnerships. In a major coup, the upcoming gameplay trailer for the blockbuster title will premiere exclusively […]

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Musical Spirograph: Geometric art and generative music

A new web-based application called Musical Spirograph combines the nostalgia of classic geometric drawing toys with generative music composition. The tool allows users to generate hypnotic hypotrochoids and epitrochoids directly in their browser, driven by underlying mathematical equations. As moving points trace patterns across the screen, they cross concentric rings that trigger specific musical notes. […]

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Runlayer and Rippling drop lawsuits over AI gateway dispute

Runlayer and Rippling have mutually dropped their respective lawsuits against each other without any financial settlement or exchange of legal fees. The legal battle began after Rippling tested Runlayer’s MCP gateway for over a year, only to decide to build its own competing product rather than becoming a customer. Immediately following the dismissal of the […]

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OpenAI revokes cybersecurity researchers’ access due to bug

Several cybersecurity researchers experienced unexpected access revocation from OpenAI’s Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program. The specialized initiative grants vetted professionals access to advanced AI models with relaxed safety guardrails to help them detect vulnerabilities and analyze potential threats more effectively. OpenAI quickly clarified that the disruption stemmed from a technical glitch rather than policy […]

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YouTube updates its view counting system across formats

YouTube has announced a major update to its view-counting mechanism, shifting to register a view the exact moment a video starts playing or a user joins a live broadcast. This adjustment brings the Google-owned platform in line with competitors like TikTok and Instagram, removing the ambiguity of its previous, undisclosed thresholds. The company stated that […]

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Spotify launches Playlist Notes for personal song context

Spotify has announced the rollout of “Playlist Notes,” a new feature enabling listeners to attach personal thoughts, memories, and context to tracks, podcast episodes, and audiobooks within their custom playlists. This addition builds upon the “User Notes” capability introduced last month, further bridging the gap between music sharing and personal storytelling. In addition to user-generated […]

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Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal drop DOOMED! album

Rapper Open Mike Eagle and producer Kenny Segal have teamed up for their first full-length collaborative album, titled ‘DOOMED!’. The record explores the complex and often painful reality of breakups, combining deeply personal storytelling with inventive, commanding production. Segal’s beats blend warbly piano loops, jazz textures, and grounded rhythms, providing the ideal sonic landscape for […]

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Major acquisitions reshape the electric air taxi and eVTOL industry

The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector is undergoing a major consolidation phase as key players execute strategic acquisitions to secure near-term revenue. Archer Aviation has acquired its former rival Wisk Aero, effectively ending a lengthy intellectual property dispute and granting Boeing a 16.5% stake in the combined entity. At the same time, Joby […]

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