Roblox mandates facial verification for global chat access
Roblox has implemented mandatory age checks using facial verification for all users worldwide to access chat features, following lawsuits and investigations into child safety issues. The company teste...
Spotify adds real-time listening activity to Messages
Spotify announced on Wednesday new features for its Messages function, allowing users to view friends’ real-time listening activity and send Jam requests within the iOS and Android apps. The updates...
WhatsApp adds member tags and text stickers to group chats
WhatsApp announced on Wednesday it is rolling out new group chat features, including member tags, text stickers, and event reminders, to enhance functionality within groups.
Member tags enable users t...
Google Classroom turns lessons into podcasts with Gemini
Google has launched a Gemini-powered tool in Google Classroom that transforms lesson content into podcast-style audio lessons to engage podcast-listening students and promote deeper comprehension of e...
Smart Agents Replace Super Apps
Smart Agents are emerging as AI-native, goal-driven interfaces that act on behalf of consumers across many merchants and...
Media Briefing: Here’s what media execs are prioritizing in 2026
This week’s Media Briefing looks at the main business areas publishing executives have their sights set on as they head into 2026, recalibrating around AI advertising revenue opportunities, brand ma...
