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Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope identified exoplanet PSR J2322-2650b orbiting a small, dense pulsar through spectroscopic analysis. This black widow system features the planet deformed into an oblong lemon shape by the pulsar’s proximity and gravity.
The research team collected data revealing the exoplanet’s unusual characteristics. Peter Gao of the Carnegie Earth and Planets...
Meta has paused its program to share Horizon OS, the mixed-reality operating system powering its Quest headsets, with third-party device makers as part of its metaverse initiative to expand hardware options for VR users.
The pause aims to prioritize development of first-party hardware and software to advance the VR market. A Meta spokesperson stated to TechCrunch, “We have paused the program to...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that YouTube secured exclusive streaming rights for the Oscars starting in 2029, outbidding competitors including ABC, which hosted the ceremony since 1976 except for a brief period in the early 1970s, amid declining viewership ratings.
YouTube, owned by Google, will broadcast its first Oscars ceremony as the 101st edition in 2029. The...
OpenAI announced that developers can now submit apps for review and publication within ChatGPT, extending conversations with context and actions such as ordering groceries or searching for apartments, accessible via a new app directory at chatgpt.com/apps.
Earlier this year during DevDay, OpenAI introduced the concept of apps integrated into ChatGPT. As of today, developers gain the ability to...
Serbia’s global standing in both adopting and driving critical regulation across the AI ecosystem has grown rapidly in recent years and continues to transform our dynamic economy. In 2022, Serbia became one of just 29 member states, alongside the U.S., France, Canada, and other global leaders, to join the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI).
The following year Serbia assumed the...
DoorDash launched Zesty, an AI-powered social app, in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York to help users discover local restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. Users sign in with DoorDash accounts and query an AI chatbot for personalized recommendations.
The app addresses the process of finding new places to eat by eliminating the need to read multiple reviews, examine various menus, or browse...
YouTube Gaming announced an open beta for Playables Builder, a prototype web app constructed with Gemini 3 that enables select creators to produce bite-sized games without coding skills.
In 2023, YouTube conducted tests to integrate small-scale games into its desktop and mobile platforms. These experiments laid groundwork for embedding playable content directly within the YouTube interface. The...
Instagram announced the pilot launch of IG for TV, a new experience for watching Reels on televisions starting with Amazon Fire TV devices, to compete with YouTube’s dominance in the TV space.
The expansion moves Reels viewing beyond mobile screens. Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated in October that the company planned a dedicated TV app, setting the stage for this development. IG for TV targets...
Netflix and iHeartMedia announced a partnership on Tuesday to bring 14 video podcasts exclusively to Netflix in the United States in early 2026, with expansion to additional markets afterward. The deal represents Netflix’s second major entry into podcasts after its collaboration with Spotify.
The partnership provides Netflix with a diverse slate of shows covering comedy, crime, history, sports,...
Google launched an experimental email-based productivity assistant named CC through its Google Labs program. Powered by Gemini, CC connects to Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar to deliver daily email briefs aimed at enhancing user efficiency.
CC operates by sending users a daily email titled “Your Day Ahead.” This email lists pending tasks drawn from connected accounts. It summarizes the...