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QuillBot Black Friday Deals 2025 (Save 40%)
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QuillBot is offering a flat $40% discount on its annual Premium subscription. This brings the price down from $50.07 per year to $29.97 per year. The offer is available for a limited time and will only last till December 7th.
Suno AI Music Black Friday Deals 2025 (Save 40%)
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Suno, the AI music creation platform, is offering its paid plans for up to 40% during this Black Friday sale. Users can grab the annual Pro or Premier plans at 40%, while the monthly plans go for 20% off. This offer is only available from 24th November to 1st December, so hurry up!
What is Agentic AI and Why Everyone’s Talking About It
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Agentic AI refers to AI systems that can carry out tasks for you. It can set goals, plan actions, and execute tasks autonomously. Unlike AI chatbots that generate text, images or videos, Agentic AI can decide what to do next, take action, and adapt itself based on outcomes. Agentic AI is the next evolution of Generative AI, which brings agency to AI models.
Apple Music Announces Artist of the Year Along with “Best of 2025” Playlist
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Apple has announced Tyler, The Creator as the Artist of the Year 2025. Users can find his discography in the Artist of the Year playlist from the New tab in Apple Music. The streaming service has also released a variety of 'Best of 2025' playlists.
Android’s Quick Share Now Works with AirDrop and Apple Isn’t Happy About It
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Google has announced an update for Quick Share, offering compatibility with Apple's AirDrop. This will allow Pixel 10 series device owners for now to seamlessly share and receive files from Apple devices via AirDrop. However, this seems to be an entirely Google effort as Apple has not come out and made any announcement on the same.
Snapchat’s New ‘Topic Chats’ Bring Clubhouse-Like Public Discussions
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Snapchat has announced a new Topic Chats feature that lets users join public conversations around any popular subject. It will cluster Snaps and Spotlight videos related to a topic, giving users a visual perspective. The feature is rolling out first in New Zealand, Canada and the US and users can join any topic by tapping the "Join the conversation" button.
How to Use AI Like a Pro: A Beginner’s Guide to Get You Started
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Want to learn how to use AI but don't know where to begin or what you can do with it? Well, here's a beginner's guide to help you get started with AI. You can generate text with AI chatbots, improve your existing writing, get summary, and more. You can also generate images and videos with AI. And if you are a developer, you can use AI to find bug fixes and build new features.
Apple Reportedly Delays iPhone Air 2 After Disappointing Sales
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Apple has reportedly pushed back plans to release a sequel to the iPhone Air after poor sales figures. Production of the iPhone Air has already been halted just two months after its launch. This does not bode well for the upcoming foldable iPhone which is another experimental iPhone set to launch next year.
Paramount Plus Raises Subscription Prices for the Third Time in a Row
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Paramount Plus is increasing the price of its ad-supported and ad-free tiers again. The ad-supported Essential plan will go for $8.99 per month, and the ad-free plan will cost $13.99. The new pricing will be effective starting January 15th, 2026.
Apple is Developing Some Interesting Satellite Features for iPhones
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Apple is working on expanding its satellite capabilities for iPhones. The company is working to add satellite support for Apple Maps, enable image sharing via Messages, and make satellite connectivity natural to use. Apple could also open up its satellite API for third-party apps at some point.
Apple Releases iOS 26.2 Public Beta 1 with Lock Screen and Reminder Upgrades
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Apple is pushing out the iOS 26.2 public beta 1 update for all supported devices. The update brings a translucency slider for the lockscreen clock, urgent reminder alarms, and sleep score changes. Furthermore, it also features a redesigned News app, changes to the Podcasts and Password app as well.
Spotify Just Gave Us Weekly Wrapped; Here’s How to See Your Listening Stats
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Spotify has introduced a new Listening Stats feature that breaks down your weekly listening trends and favorite tracks. You can access it by tapping on the profile icon in the top left corner, and going to the Listening stats option. The feature is available for Spotify Premium and free users, and it is rolling out in 60 countries globally.
Apple is close to finalizing a $1 billion deal with Google to use Gemini to power the next-gen Siri. It will use a custom version of Gemini AI, which will be used temporarily until Apple develops its own powerful AI model. The new AI-powered Siri is slated to launch sometime next spring.
Apple Finally Brings a Full App Store Experience to the Web
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Apple has launched a full-fledged web version of its App Store. Users can now browse and explore all apps, even on non-Apple devices. The new design lets you browse apps by platform including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, Apple Watch and Apple TV.
Apple TV Rebrand is Now Live with New Identity and Intro Sound
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Apple has officially rebranded Apple TV+ to just Apple TV. The company also revealed a new colorful logo along with a jingle that will play before every Apple TV original movie, show or trailer. The rebranding also includes a new app icon which is rolling out in iOS 26.1 update.
Apple Releases iOS 26.1 Update for iPhones and Lets You Control Liquid Glass Transparency
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The iOS 26.1 update brings a new toggle to turn off Liquid Glass transparency effects. It also adds support for more languages for live translation, Apple Music AutoMix over AirPlay, and more. The update is rolling out for iPhone 11 and newer models.
Bluesky is testing revamped replies and a dislike button on the platform. The app will add a dislike button to help tweak content suggestions and show more relevant posts. It will also flag toxic comments and posts to reduce their visibility.
WhatsApp is Finally Coming to Apple Watch After Years of Wait
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WhatsApp has officially released a dedicated app for Apple Watch. It lets you read, reply, record, and send voice notes and react to WhatsApp messages. The app is available for WhatsApp beta testers from the TestFlight app on iOS.
Threads is adding two new features to its app: Reply approvals and new filters in Activity feed. Reply approvals let you select which replies appear below your post, while hiding the rest from public view. The Activity feed will show a new "People you follow" and "Mentions" filters to make it easy to sort through replies.
WhatsApp Now Lets You Protect Chat Backups with Passkeys
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WhatsApp is adding passkey support for end-to-end encrypted chat backups. This will make it easier to unlock your encrypted chat backups with a fingerprint, face ID, or screen lock code. To enable it, go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup > End-to-end encrypted backup > Use passkey.
Endless Summer is an app that lets you create an AI image of yourself taking a summer vacation in exotic locations. You can create three images for free. After that, pay $3.99 to generate 30 images.
Grammarly Rebrands as Superhuman, Launches New AI Writing Assistant
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Grammarly has rebranded itself to Superhuman after acquiring the email client in July. However, the Grammarly extension will continue to be known as it is. The company has also launched Superhuman Go AI assistant which will provide email feedback and suggestions.
Apple is Planning to Add OLED Displays to All iPad and MacBooks
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Apple is planning to bring OLED displays to its entire iPad and MacBook lineup. The iPad Mini will be the first device to feature this upgrade, along with a new water-resistant body. The touchscreen MacBook Pro will be the next in line, followed by iPad Air and MacBook Air.
Elon Musk Launches Grokipedia, His Own Wikipedia Alternative
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xAI has released the first version 0.1 of Grokipedia on Monday. The platform is an AI-powered encyclopedia, comprising over 885,000 articles as of writing this story. Musk calls it a completely unbiased platform, citing only the truth.
Threads Is Adding ‘Ghost Posts’ That Dissappear After 24 Hours
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Meta Threads is adding a new Ghost posts feature to archive any post after 24 hours. Users will need to turn on the Ghost toggle to share a disappearing post on the platform. Any replies to said post will not be visible to other users, and will be sent directly in the creator's DMs.
OpenAI’s Next Big Venture Is AI Generated Music
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OpenAI is reportedly working on a music generation tool to create AI music with text prompts. The company is working with some students at the Juilliard School to train the model. It is not clear when it will be available, and whether it will be a standalone service or part of ChatGPT.
Apple Might Be Adding Ads to Apple Maps Next Year
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Apple is planning to show ads in Apple Maps sometime in 2026. The company will allow businesses to pay and promote their establishment prominently on the app. This is the first step in a larger effort to show more ads in iOS.
Instagram is rolling out a new Watch History feature to check out your previously seen reels. You can find this option under Profile > Settings > Your Activity > Watch history. It lets you filter reels by newest to oldest, dates and authors.
Snapchat Makes Its ‘Imagine Lens’ AI Tool Free for Everyone
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Snapchat's paid Imagine Lens feature is now available for free to all users. It lets you create an AI-generated Snapchat lens using text prompts only. The feature was previously part of the Snapchat Lens+ subscription, but it is now free to all.
HBO Max Gets Another Price Hike Across All its Plans
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HBO Max is getting a price hike, with all its plans increasing by $1 to $2 across the board. The Basic plan with ads will start at $10.99/month, the Standard plan without ads will be $18.49/month, and the Premium plan will cost $22.99/year. The prices will take effect immediately, and existing subscribers will see raised prices at the time of renewal.
Apple Adds a Toggle to Turn On and Off Liquid Glass in iOS 26.1 Dev Beta
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Apple has added a new "Liquid Glass" option to reduce transparency effect in iOS 26.1 developer beta 4. The new option can be found within Settings > Display and Brightness > Liquid Glass. Users can switch between the Clear and Tinted option, with the latter adding opacity to the entire UI.
Spotify hasn’t announced an exact release date for Spotify Wrapped 2025 yet. However, based on past rollouts, Spotify Wrapped will most likely arrive during the first week of December. The platform has already asked artists to submit a clip for their top fans by November 14th.
Apple’s First Touchscreen MacBook Will Also Include an OLED Display, M6 Chip
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Apple's next-generation touchscreen MacBook Pro will feature some major upgrades. The display will be OLED, allowing for a hole-punch design and will feature an M6 chipset. It will have a slimmer and lighter design, along with a reinforced hinge to prevent bounce back when touching the screen.
YouTube Video Player Gets a Sleek Redesign with Liquid Glass Vibes
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YouTube is rolling out a new video player with rounded buttons and a translucent design. The platform is also launching an animated Like button, a smoother experience for the mobile app, and threaded replies in comments. All these changes are already rolling out for everyone globally starting October 13.
Apple TV+ Drops the Plus, Rebrands to Just Apple TV
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Apple is rebranding its Apple TV+ streaming service to just Apple TV. The rebrand was quietly mentioned in Apple’s announcement post about F1: The Movie coming to its streaming platform. Apple has not shared any further details on the matter and this change is not reflected anywhere else.
MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro to Get M5 Chip Upgrade This Week
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According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple could launch its M5-powered devices sometime this week. These devices include the new iPad Pro, Vision Pro headset, and a 14-inch MacBook Pro. There is no official confirmation on the launch date, but it could be Tuesday, October 14th given company's past track record.
YouTube Offers a Second Chance to Previously Banned Creators
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YouTube is giving a second chance at redemption to creators who were previously kicked off the platform with its new Second Chance pilot program. It will not reinstate old channels; instead, creators will have to start afresh, but they can choose to upload their older content, complying with current policies. This will be available for eligible creators, who will see a new option to request a new channel in YouTube Studio.
Discord has suffered a massive data breach compromising information of 70,000 users. This information includes name, Discord username, contact details, IP address, last 4 digits of credit card, passport, and purchase history. Discord has advised the impacted users to stay vigilant and not respond to suspicious calls and messages.
Apple’s Foldable Might Be Its Most Unbreakable iPhone to Date
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According to analyst Jeff Pu, Apple could use titanium + aluminum for its foldable iPhone. This comes on the heels of the success of the iPhone Air, which proved to be bend-resistant thanks to its titanium frame. However, it is unclear how both alloys will be used in the device itself.
Hollywood Calls Out OpenAI Over Sora 2 Copyright Chaos
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Hollywood studios are calling out OpenAI over Sora 2's copyright violations, asking the company to fix its opt-out policy. The Motion Picture Association (MPA) says OpenAI must take responsibility for preventing copyright infringement. In response, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company is planning to give rightsholders more control over character generation and introduce revenue sharing as well.
Spotify Now Works with ChatGPT to Find You New Music and Create Playlists
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Spotify is now integrated into ChatGPT, allowing users to create playlists and get song recommendations directly from their chats.The feature is available for both free and Spotify Premium subscribers. It is rolling out in 145 countries for Android, iOS and web versions of ChatGPT and Spotify.
Elon Musk’s Grok Imagine AI Video Generator Is Free, Convincing and Deeply Troubling
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Elon Musk's xAI has updated Grok Imagine video generator to version 0.9 and made it free for all users. The new Grok Imagine AI video tool supports audio generation and custom speech for characters. What is concerning is that the Spicy mode continues to generate deepfakes of celebrities and public figures.