Avocado Health introduces AI-Powered text coaching for parents
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
Avocado Health announced the launch of its 24/7 SMS-based parenting support platform, designed to help parents navigate the everyday questions, worries, and moments of uncertainty that come with raising children. Built to meet families where they already are—on their phones—Avocado Health delivers instant, personalized, evidence-based guidance through simple...
The risks of iPad childhood
Monday, January 26, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
A typical 8-year-old in the UK now spends almost three hours a day online, and by age two, around 4 in 10 children already have their own tablet. At the same time, children’s enjoyment of reading is at a record low in UK surveys. The issue has gained new urgency after Australia announced a world-first ban on social media for under-16s, according to BBC.
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Veo 3 vertical video 50 percent price cut surprises developers
Monday, November 3, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Google Advances AI Video with Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast, Offering Enhanced Quality, New Formats, and Significant Price Reductions
Google has announced substantial advancements to its generative video offerings, Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast, marking a pivotal moment for developers seeking to integrate high-quality AI-driven video into their applications. These flagship models ar...
Bluesky releases dislike button as it reaches 40 million users
Monday, November 3, 2025 by Trey Abbe
The social-media service Bluesky has announced it has surpassed 40 million registered users and is introducing a new “dislike” button in beta, marking a significant step in how it will personalize user experiences and moderate content. According to the company, the new signal is intended to allow users to express what they prefer not to see and help the plat...
Kids app design shifting from limits to long-term learning
Monday, October 27, 2025 by Richard Harris
Excessive screen time among kids has been shown to have detrimental impacts. Tragically, research shows that even kids as young as nine or ten who spend more time on screens face a higher risk of developing mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
That’s why, in an attempt to hold Big Tech accountable, bipartisan legislation has been introduced in t...
Not letting AI become you: The trap so many are falling into
Friday, October 24, 2025 by Richard Harris
I’ve always loved the movie Multiplicity with Michael Keaton. The clever idea of cloning yourself to get more done, or just to kick back while another version of you handles the work - was brilliantly portrayed. In the end, though, it drives home a simple truth: when you try to create another “you,” things rarely turn out the way you expect.
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uRoutine prepares to roll out AI-Powered social productivity platform
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
uRoutine, a productivity-focused social network platform, has secured £555,000 in seed funding to support the development and rollout of its AI-assisted app. The investment, raised in approximately three weeks, came largely from angel investors connected to the founders’ earlier venture, PushFar. The new funds will be used to build product features, expand m...
Instagram releases official iPad app with optimized tablet experience
Friday, October 17, 2025 by Trey Abbe
Instagram has officially launched its dedicated iPad app, providing a more optimized and immersive experience for tablet users. Previously, Instagram on iPad relied on scaled-up versions of the iPhone app, which limited functionality and user interface efficiency. According to Meta, the company behind Instagram, the new iPad app is designed to take full advantage of lar...
OpenAI social app Sora rolls out as standalone platform with Sora 2
Friday, October 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
OpenAI has launched a new social platform called Sora, designed around AI-generated short form video. The release coincides with Sora 2, the company’s upgraded video generation model. Together, the app and the model represent a move into the social media space, where OpenAI is positioning its technology against platforms such as TikTok and Instagram Reels.
Intr...
Meta smart glasses launch with display to pursue superintelligence
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 by Richard Harris
Meta Platforms has introduced its first consumer-ready smart glasses with an integrated digital display. The launch highlights the company’s effort to merge wearable hardware with artificial intelligence, positioning glasses as a tool for everyday interaction with digital systems while balancing opportunities and challenges.
Features of the new device
The ne...
TikTok deal reportedly struck as noted in a Truth Social post
Monday, September 22, 2025 by Trey Abbe
Recent discussions between U.S. and Chinese representatives indicate progress toward resolving ownership concerns surrounding TikTok. The negotiations involve determining corporate control and governance structures that satisfy regulatory expectations while allowing the platform to operate effectively. This framework is intended to ensure that TikTok’s managemen...
Social media app SpiinPiin now available
Saturday, August 9, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
SpiinPiin is social networking with Public, Private, and Invited photo/video Albums, captioned and commented, shared publicly, or privately with friends and invitees - a first in social media. You can separate your participation in public social media from your private social media, remaining in control of what you want kept private.
SpiinPiin di...
Your AI chat isn't safe
Monday, August 4, 2025 by Austin Harris
ChatGPT users are facing unexpected privacy risks as shared conversations with the AI tool have started appearing in Google search results. The issue stems from ChatGPT’s “shared link” feature, which allows users to generate public URLs for individual conversations. While the feature was originally intended for collaboration, those shared URLs are now ...
iOS fitness app Fitify exposes 138K user private photos
Friday, July 25, 2025 by Austin Harris
Fitify’s publicly accessible Google cloud storage bucket has exposed hundreds of thousands of files. Some of the files were user-uploaded progress pictures that individuals upload to track their body changes over time. After Cybernews contacted the company, the unprotected instance was closed.
iOS fitness app Fitify exposes 138K user private photos: Key takeawa...
DOGE API key leak
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 by Austin Harris
Marko Elez, a 25-year-old employee at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), inadvertently exposed a private API key for xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence company, in a public GitHub repository over the weekend. The leak granted potential access to over 50 large language models (LLMs) developed by xAI, raising serious concerns about operat...
iOS app pre-ordering process guide
Monday, June 2, 2025 by Richard Harris
Pre-ordering apps on the iOS App Store is a powerful tool for developers looking to build excitement and gauge interest before a product's official release. Apple provides a robust system that enables developers to make their apps available for pre-order, allowing users to view the product page, learn about the features, and place a pre-order that automatically down...
Coinbase partners with Riot Games Esports
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Richard Harris
Coinbase has announced a significant expansion of its presence in the esports world through a new partnership with Riot Games. As the new exclusive cryptocurrency exchange and official blockchain technology partner for League of Legends and VALORANT Esports global events, Coinbase will collaborate closely with Riot Games to enhance the fan experience. This partnership w...
Vibe Coding: Revolution or risk
Monday, May 5, 2025 by Richard Harris
A new buzzword has entered the software development lexicon: "AI Vibe Coding." Popularized in early 2025 by AI researcher Andrej Karpathy, vibe coding refers to a coding approach where developers essentially "go with the flow" of AI code suggestions, providing only loose guidance or high-level vibes of what they want. In theory, you describe the feat...
App marketing for Indie Developers 101
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 by Richard Harris
As an indie app developer, standing out in a crowded digital marketplace can feel akin to navigating a vast, uncharted ocean. We often find ourselves grappling with the dual challenges of creating innovative apps while simultaneously trying to master the art of marketing them. Yet, despite the odds, there are strategies and tools that can help us carve out a niche and t...
Security trade-offs and Xs vulnerabilities
Friday, March 21, 2025 by Richard Harris
The latest cyberattack on X raises an important question: Was this an external attack or a result of internal instability? While hacktivist group Dark Storm has claimed responsibility for the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, it is just as crucial to examine X’s own security posture, particularly in light of the drastic staffing cuts that followed Elon ...
Alexa transforms personalized AI says GlobalData
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 by Richard Harris
Amazon's unveiling of Alexa+ has ignited significant discussion among social media influencers in the last week of February 2025. The rollout, promising enhanced personalization, context awareness, and agentic actions, has been met with both excitement and reservations. Influencers see that the enhanced Alexa+ has the potential to be a game-changer in providing ...
How video content will transform user experiences in 2025
Thursday, January 9, 2025 by Richard Harris
Andrei Trefilov, Senior Engineer at BandLab Technologies, a Singapore-based company that designs and develops intonation services, discussed how innovations in video content will change the user experience in 2025.
How video content innovations will transform user experiences in 2025. Mobile app development predictions from an iOS engineer
Each year, the arr...
NetLib Security predictions 2025
Thursday, January 2, 2025 by Richard Harris
The leading prediction for 2025 will sound familiar: Generative AI directly affects your privacy rights. In many ways, this is a twist on the typical cybersecurity problem. Rather than a hacker or a bad actor breaking in to steal your data, we are being asked to hand our keys to the companies we often trust the most: Microsoft, Apple, Dropbox, and Google!
NetLib Secu...
New social networking to combat loneliness for the holidays
Thursday, December 12, 2024 by Richard Harris
For some people, the holidays can be the loneliest time of the year. For those who feel isolated, there’s now a positive way to make more meaningful connections. TrueEQ is a new social networking site where users create and nurture more authentic relationships, and reframe how they think about themselves and their place in the world. This app could be the key to a...
Double your app engagement steal these 10 story ideas
Thursday, December 5, 2024 by Vlad Lastovsky
Let’s be honest - how many apps do you still have on your phone that you never use? It’s a common scenario. You download one, try it out, and within weeks, you uninstall it. You’re not alone - nearly 70% of users stop using an app within 30 days.
Steal these 10 story ideas to double your app engagement
What keeps users around? Engagemen...
Change my vote searches soaring up during 2024 US election
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 by Austin Harris
New Google data conducted by JeffBet reveals a 435% increase in U.S. searches for 'How to Change My Vote' on Monday, November 4th, 2024, just ahead of today's election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
'Change my vote' searches up 435% during 2024 US election
JeffBet states that once your ballot has been scanned or opened, it is impo...
Understanding gen Z expectations and user experience in technology
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 by Austin Harris
In the age of digital transformation, understanding the nuances of Generation Z's approach to technology is crucial for designers aiming to create impactful user experiences. Often characterized by their heavy reliance on social media, Gen Z’s interaction with technology extends far beyond mere scrolling and sharing. As highlighted in the insightful work, &quo...
Creating a static rss reader to combat fear of missing out
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 by Austin Harris
In an age where information overload is a common concern, the fear of missing out (FOMO) on important updates is a reality many face. A timeless solution to this problem lies in an often-overlooked technology: RSS. Karin Hendrikse, a tech expert, has demonstrated how to create a static RSS reader that can serve as a personal information hub, alleviating the anxiety of m...
Truth TV streaming service launches on web and android
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by Austin Harris
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the operator of the social media platform Truth Social, recently announced the launch of its Truth+ TV streaming service on the web.
At player.truthsocial.tv, Truth Social account holders can now access the full range of Truth+ streaming options on computers, laptops, and mobile phones. A limited version of Truth+ remai...
Truth Social TV streaming app now available for iPhones and Apple TV
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 by Austin Harris
Trump Media & Technology Group (Nasdaq: DJT) ("TMTG" or the "Company"), operator of the social media platform Truth Social, recently announced that it has successfully launched an app for iOS mobile devices and for Apple TVs to access the Truth+ streaming platform.
Now available in the Apple App Store for iOS and the App Store on Apple TV...
Best Practices education hub launched by Instagram
Friday, October 18, 2024 by Richard Harris
Instagram has announced the launch of Best Practices, a new section within the Instagram professional dashboard designed to provide creators with essential information to optimize their content, reach wider audiences, and achieve their goals. This educational hub will offer guidance across various topics, including creation, engagement, reach, monetization, and guidelin...
Connyct social media app for college students opens early access
Friday, October 4, 2024 by Austin Harris
What if social media could step beyond mere media consumption and instead create communities and bring people together? Linking online content with communities and real-world experiences, the new social app Connyct ‘connects’ real people with real passions, all powered by a proprietary platform integrating an extensive library of licensed music clips through...
AI social media management assistant Hookle
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
Hookle, the AI-powered social media assistant, has introduced a comprehensive AI-driven social media app designed to simplify and democratize marketing for micro businesses. The app manages a micro business's entire social media process, utilizing AI at every step - from easy account setup and content creation to posting and performance analysis - all in one place, ...
Telegram app grows in popularity
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 by Austin Harris
Ever since it launched in August 2013, Telegram has been an exceptionally popular social media platform and messaging app, thanks to its utility and focus on privacy.
Telegram's strong growth continued well into 2024. Finbold’s research found that, between April 10 and July 22, the platform added more than 485,000 monthly active users (MoU) every day.
Th...
AI regulations in software development
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 by Richard Harris
AI is rapidly changing the software development field, making clear regulations essential to prevent risks like data breaches and ensure ethical practices. These regulations are also key to reshaping developer roles while preserving the need for human expertise.
AI regulations in software development
The implementation of formal AI policies within companies is cri...
