3 h. ago Stripe unveils AI foundation model for payments, reveals ‘deeper partnership’ with Nvidia

Fintech giant Stripe announced Wednesday a slew of new product launches at its annual Stripe Sessions user event. The highlights include: a new AI foundation model for payments; stablecoin-powered accounts; a new Orchestration offering, and a recent migration with chip behemoth Nvidia. Stripe’s payments foundation model has been trained on tens of billions of transactions, […]

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4 h. ago Customs and Border Protection Confirms Its Use of Hacked Signal Clone TeleMessage

CBP says it has “disabled” its use of TeleMessage following reports that the app, which has not cleared the US government’s risk assessment program, was hacked.

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4 h. ago His Catholic prayer app is one of the world's most popular. What's his conclave take?

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the CEO of the Hallow app, a Catholic prayer app, about the next pope.

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7 h. ago FTC Describes Instagram as a Groomer's Paradise at Meta Antitrust Trial

Mark Zuckerberg's Instagram platform used automated algorithms that suggested children for groomers and predators to follow on the app, according to a 2019 internal company document presented by the FTC during the ongoing Meta antitrust trial. The post FTC Describes Instagram as a Groomer’s Paradise at Meta Antitrust Trial appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago Chief Bill Scott to leave SFPD, accept position in another jurisdiction

Chief Bill Scott to leave SFPD, accept position in another jurisdiction  KRON4

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11 h. ago Spotify’s latest update gives users more control over their listening experience

Spotify on Wednesday announced an update to its app designed to give users more control over their listening experience and recommendations. The refreshed experience introduces a handful of new features that will roll out gradually to Spotify users and Premium subscribers, including those to help you manage your Queue, your current listening experience, aid with […]

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23 h. ago TikTok, Facing a U.S. Ban, Tells Advertisers: We’re Here and Confident

The company’s executives tried to reassure potential advertisers about the app’s future in the United States without directly addressing a looming ban under a federal law.

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29 h. ago The Signal Clone Mike Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats

A new analysis of TM Signal's source code appears to show that the app sends users' message logs in plaintext. At least one top Trump administration official used the app.

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30 h. ago Patreon’s app can now accept web payments after U.S. App Store changes

Creator platform Patreon has rolled out an updated version of its app that now allows users to make purchases via the web, in the wake of the Apple-Epic court ruling that forced Apple to allow app developers to include links to alternative forms of payment without being subject to Apple’s commission. Previously, on version 125.4.1 […]

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31 h. ago Amazon Kindle’s iOS app adds new ‘Get Book’ button following Apple payments ruling

Thanks to a recent ruling that ordered Apple to stop charging a 27% commission on purchases through iPhone apps, Amazon’s Kindle iOS app now has a “Get book” button that makes it easier to buy titles. “We regularly make improvements to our apps to help ensure we are providing customers the most convenient experience possible,” Amazon […]

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33 h. ago Google’s new ‘Simplify’ feature for iOS uses AI to make dense text easier to understand 

Google’s iOS app is getting a new “Simplify” feature that uses AI to make complex or technical text on the web easier to understand, all without leaving a web page. Simplify features a prompt refinement approach developed by Google Research, and uses Gemini to make complicated text more digestible, without losing key details. Google says […]

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35 h. ago Agree.com raises $7.2M to take on Docusign, Bill.com with AI

Agree.com says its AI-powered e-signature platform is different from competitors because it includes invoicing and payment processing. That’s why the company might have a shot at tackling the industry goliath, Docusign.  Because the startup makes its money from transaction fees for any money movement facilitated by its platform, Agree.com has made e-signatures free to all […]

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35 h. ago San Francisco Centre Closures Continue: Another Store Exits the Centre

San Francisco Centre Closures Continue: Another Store Exits the Centre  whatnow.com

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36 h. ago Instacart launches Fizz, a new app for ordering drinks and snacks for parties

Instacart has launched a new drinks and snack delivery app called Fizz, the company announced on Tuesday. The 21+ app is built for friends and family and is designed to make it easier to stock up for a party or get-together. The host of a party can invite guests into their Fizz cart to allow […]

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44 h. ago Alaska Airlines Partners with Jumio to Streamline International Check

Alaska Airlines Partners with Jumio to Streamline International Check-Ins, Offering Passengers a Seamless, Contactless Experience Through Their Mobile App: New Updates You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

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48 h. ago Rwanda in 'Early Stages' of Talks with Trump Admin to Accept Deportees

Rwandan officials have confirmed that the East African nation is in the "early stages" of talks with the Trump administration about accepting unwanted deportees after El Salvador recently entered into a similar agreement with the United States. The post Rwanda in ‘Early Stages’ of Talks with Trump Admin to Accept Deportees appeared first on Breitbart.

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52 h. ago Signal Clone Used by Mike Waltz Pauses Service After Reports It Got Hacked

The communications app TeleMessage, which was spotted on former US national security advisor Mike Waltz's phone, has suspended “all services” as it investigates reports of at least one breach.

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52 h. ago Google accidentally reveals details about its new Android design language, Material 3 Expressive

Google will unveil a new version of its Android design language at its upcoming Google I/O developer conference, according to an event schedule posted to its website as well as an accidentally published Google blog post. The I/O session title hints at significant changes in store for Android’s design system, which will evolve from “Material […]

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54 h. ago Column | Zuckerberg’s new Meta AI app gets personal in a very creepy way

Column | Zuckerberg’s new Meta AI app gets personal in a very creepy way  The Washington Post

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56 h. ago Apple appeals decision that forced it to allow links to external payments in apps

As promised, Apple has now filed its appeal to the recent court ruling that required it to open up its App Store to external payment mechanisms. Last week, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers took the tech giant to task for defying the court’s orders in its battle with Fortnite maker Epic Games by not freely allowing […]

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