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Apple Wallet Introduces New Travel-focused Features in iOS 26

At WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that Apple Wallet is becoming more travel-friendly. The app will soon support digital passports, and boarding passes will include new features designed to simplify the travel experience. Digital Passports Offer Convenience, Not a Full Replacement Apple clarified that the new digital passport feature is “not a replacement for your physical […]

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How Effective are State Laws Regulating Adolescent Social Media Use?

Apps & Software, Tech / Marcílio Santos

More than half of U.S. states have passed legislation aimed at regulating adolescent social media use. However, a study published in The Milbank Quarterly highlights that these policies—such as restrictions on cell phone use in schools and laws against cyberbullying—face notable shortcomings. The research also outlines key areas for further study to support the development

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Apple Reports That iOS 18 is Now Installed on 82% of Eligible IPhones

Apps & Software, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

On Thursday, Apple announced that over 82% of supported iPhones are now using its newest mobile operating system, iOS 18 — an increase from 68% in January. iOS 18 Launch and Compatibility Details The company introduced iOS 18 last June at WWDC, and subsequently began releasing it to users in September 2024. Additionally, iOS 18

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AMD Aims to Compete With Nvidia’s AI Hardware Dominance By Acquiring Brium

Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

AMD’s recent acquisition may weaken Nvidia’s dominance in the AI hardware space. On Wednesday, chipmaker AMD announced it had acquired Brium, a stealth-mode startup focused on AI software optimization. Financial terms were not disclosed. According to a sparse blog post on Brium’s website, the company develops machine learning tools that enable AI inference—the process by

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Collibra Acquires Data Access Startup Raito

Apps & Software, Tech / Ana Manuel

Collibra, a Brussels-based data governance platform, has become the latest company to acquire a data-focused startup to broaden its capabilities in the AI era. On Thursday, Collibra announced it had acquired Raito, a fellow Brussels-based startup founded in 2021 that helps organizations control who can access internal data—whether employees or customers. The company did not

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Mistral Introduces Mistral Code, A New Vibe Coding Client

Apps & Software, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

French AI startup Mistral is launching its own “vibe coding” client called Mistral Code, aiming to compete with established players such as Windsurf, Anysphere’s Cursor, and GitHub Copilot. Mistral Code, based on the open-source project Continue, is an AI-driven coding assistant that integrates Mistral’s models, an in-IDE assistant, options for local deployment, and enterprise tools

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Uber Launches a Simplified Account For Older Adults

Apps & Software, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

Uber has introduced a new account option called Senior Accounts, designed specifically for older users. These accounts focus on a more user-friendly experience, offering features such as ride updates for family members, saved destinations, and the ability to pay using a relative’s card. Simplified Interface Designed for Easy Use and Better Accessibility According to Uber,

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Snap Rolls Out New Tools To Support The Creation Of Games Featuring Bitmoji Characters

Apps & Software, Tech / Jorge Paka

Snap is introducing new Lens Studio tools designed for AR creators and developers to build Bitmoji games, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. Alongside this, Snap is launching a Bitmoji Suite and releasing new game assets. With the release of Lens Studio 5.10, these assets give developers fresh options for creating interactive game Lenses. New features

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Adobe Releases Beta Version of Photoshop App for Android

Apps & Software, Tech / Marcílio Santos

Android users can now access Photoshop on their mobile devices. On Tuesday, Adobe announced the release of the beta version of its Photoshop app for Android, arriving four months after the iPhone version debuted. The app includes many of the same editing tools found on the desktop version—such as layering and masking—adapted for mobile screens.

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Google’s SynthID Detects AI Content—But What Is AI ‘Watermarking’ and Does It Work?

Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Jorge Paka

Last month, Google announced SynthID Detector, a tool that can identify AI-generated text, images, videos, and audio. There are some limitations. Currently, the tool is only accessible to “early testers” via a waitlist. Also, SynthID mainly works with content generated by Google AI services like Gemini (text), Veo (video), Imagen (images), or Lyria (audio). It

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