Pinksky Brings Instagram-Style Social Media to Bluesky
Pinksky has officially launched an Android version of its photo-centric social networking platform, built atop the Bluesky infrastructure. The app aims to attract former Instagram users by offering a familiar interface backed by open-source technology. Read more
Google DeepMind’s Humanoid Robots Master Soccer
Researchers at Google DeepMind have demonstrated miniature humanoid robots competing in one-on-one soccer matches. The team successfully trained these bots to master complex movement skills, including walking, kicking, and recovering independently after a fall. Read more
Google Scales Up NotebookLM Plus
Google is expanding access to NotebookLM Plus, its AI-powered research and note-taking assistant. The paid tier, which features higher usage limits and exclusive premium tools, is now available to all subscribers of the Google One AI Premium plan. Read more
Zeta Hits $2 Billion Valuation After New Funding
Zeta, a provider of core banking software for financial institutions and fintech startups, has secured $50 million from a strategic investor. This latest round brings the Bengaluru-based company to a $2 billion valuation, representing a 70% increase since 2021. Read more
Google Maps Rebrands Gulf of Mexico for U.S. Users
Following an executive order by President Trump, Google Maps has updated its interface for U.S. users to display the “Gulf of America” instead of the “Gulf of Mexico.” International users will see both names, while users based in Mexico will continue to see only the “Gulf of Mexico.” Read more
Perplexity Leverages X for Super Bowl Growth Strategy
Instead of purchasing a high-cost Super Bowl advertisement, AI search engine Perplexity utilized a social media campaign on X to drive app downloads through a $1 million giveaway. According to data from Appfigures, this tactical move boosted mobile app installs by approximately 50%. Read more
Tumblr Integrates with the Fediverse
Tumblr is transitioning to the open social web by migrating to WordPress infrastructure. Once the migration is finalized, Tumblr users will be able to federate their blogs via the ActivityPub protocol, mirroring the capabilities currently available to WordPress.com users. Read more
