Reddit launches AI Search platform – Answers
Reddit has introduced Reddit Answers, a new AI-powered tool aimed at enhancing how its users find information, recommendations, and discussions across the Reddit platform. This new Search feature allows users to ask questions via a conversational interface, which then delivers curated summaries of relevant Reddit conversations, including links to related posts and communities. Users can […]
Google unveils updated AI Model – Gemini 2.0
Google has unveiled Gemini 2.0, the latest iteration of its AI models, marking a significant step in the “agentic era” of artificial intelligence. This model builds on the multimodal capabilities of its predecessor, Gemini 1.0, which organized and processed information across various formats like text, video, images, and code. Gemini 2.0 expands these capabilities with […]
Open AI release Sora AI video model platform
Sora, a groundbreaking video generation model, is now fully released, and available at Sora.com. Initially introduced earlier this year as a research preview, Sora creates realistic videos from text and serves as a foundation for AI capable of simulating and interacting with reality. The new version, Sora Turbo, significantly enhances speed and is offered as […]
Google and Spotify release AI generated Wrapped Podcast
Spotify has introduced an innovative AI feature for its popular annual Wrapped campaign: a personalised Spotify Wrapped AI Podcast that dynamically recaps your year in music. Developed in collaboration with Google’s NotebookLM, this podcast transforms your listening habits into an engaging audio narrative. The AI-generated podcast features two virtual hosts from NotebookLM who discuss your […]
Open AI and Future announce ChatGPT publishing partnership
OpenAI and Future, a global specialist media platform, have announced a strategic partnership to integrate content from Future’s extensive portfolio of over 200 media brands into ChatGPT. Future’s brands, which include Marie Claire, PC Gamer, TechRadar, Tom’s Guide, The Week, Who What Wear, and Cycling Weekly, span a wide array of topics and distribute content […]
Reddit becomes 5th most popular Social Media platform overtaking X
Reddit has overtaken X (formerly Twitter) to become the fifth most popular social media platform in the UK, according to Ofcom, the UK’s communications watchdog. In May 2023, Reddit attracted 22.9 million UK adult visitors, surpassing X’s 22.1 million. This milestone makes Reddit the fastest-growing large social media platform in the UK, with a 47% […]
Amazon and Anthropic expand their AI collaboration
Anthropic has announced an expanded partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), marked by a $4 billion investment from Amazon, bringing its total investment in Anthropic to $8 billion. This partnership designates AWS as Anthropic’s primary cloud and AI training partner, enabling advancements in AI research and development. Anthropic and AWS’s Annapurna Labs are collaborating on […]
Cision announces new AI collaboration with Google
Cision, a leader in PR and media communications software, has announced a collaboration with Google Cloud to enhance its AI-driven communication solutions. By integrating Google Cloud’s generative AI (gen AI) technologies, Cision aims to upgrade its suite of products, including PR Newswire, CisionOne, Brandwatch, and Streem. This partnership builds on the recent launch of PR […]
Google told to sell Chrome and end Search monopoly
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has proposed significant structural and operational changes to Google in an effort to dismantle its monopoly on Search services. These recommendations, submitted to a federal court in Washington, include the forced sale of Google’s Chrome browser, a five-year ban from re-entering the browser market, restrictions on paying third parties […]
Amazon challenges Shein and Temu with new ‘Amazon Haul’ platform
Amazon (U)S has introduced a new low-cost shopping service called “Amazon Haul” in the United States, in beta, directly targeting budget-conscious shoppers and competing with platforms like Temu and Shein. Available via the Amazon app or mobile website, Amazon Haul offers a broad range of affordable items across categories such as fashion, home, lifestyle, and […]
Bluesky and Threads increase in new users following US elections
Bluesky, the social media platform originally developed within Twitter and now an independent company, has gained over 1 million new users since the recent US election. Many users are reportedly migrating from X, formerly known as Twitter, in response to rising misinformation and offensive content, which has been associated with Elon Musk’s collaboration with US […]
Google begins rollout of November 2024 Core Algorithm Update
It’s that time of year when Google periodically releases its core updates, to improve its search algorithms. These core updates are broad and not targeted at specific sites, meaning most websites might not notice significant changes. However, it is always prudent to keep a close eye on your site, especially if you are a content […]