YouTube has launched Recap, a personalized year-end summary service based on users' music and video viewing history, globally. Previously available only on YouTube Music, Recap has expanded to cover the entire main YouTube viewing history, allowing anyone to visually review their year-end activities. The service was first launched in North America and will be rolled out to users globally this week. Recap consists of up to 12 cards. Users […]
YouTube is officially launching "YouTube Premium Lite," a video-only paid subscription plan, in Korea. The monthly fee is 8,500 won for Android and web, and 10,900 won for iOS. Considering that the existing Premium plan only offered bundled products including YouTube Music, this is the first standalone plan offered to Korean users. The price will be frozen for at least one year from the launch date. This launch follows the Fair Trade Commission's approval of its investigation into Google's alleged violations of the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act. Meanwhile, Google […]
The confirmation that personal information of 33.7 million Coupang accounts was leaked without authorization has sparked nationwide outrage. With virtually the entire user base of Korea's largest e-commerce platform having been compromised, this incident is considered a massive breach, comparable to the 2011 Nate Cyworld incident. Initially, Coupang reported that only 4,500 accounts were exposed on the 18th, but subsequent investigations have revealed a significant increase in the scale of the breach. Name, Email, Phone Number, Shipping Address, Address Book, Common Entrance […]
Google has introduced a feature for the Pixel 10 series that allows users to directly share files with iPhones. This means Android's QuickShare is now compatible with Apple's AirDrop. This is a welcome change for consumers, as file transfer between the two operating systems was previously blocked. Google implemented this feature independently, without any separate collaboration. To open AirDrop on an iPhone, iPad, or macOS device, simply switch the settings to Everyone. Pixel 10 users […]
OpenAI has introduced a new shopping research feature to ChatGPT ahead of the holiday shopping season. When a user asks for a desired product, ChatGPT scours the internet to create a personalized shopping guide. The company says the feature is available to all logged-in users on mobile and web, offering virtually unlimited access during the holiday season. Shopping research begins with an interface that automatically suggests products based on a user's questions. Users can then specify their budget or key features […]
Meta has strengthened its vision AI competitiveness by unveiling its next-generation image segmentation model, SAM3, and its single-image-based 3D reconstruction technology, SAM3D. This release is considered a technological advancement that fundamentally changes the way we understand and edit images and videos. Meta also unveiled a new experimental platform, Segment Anything Playground, allowing anyone to try out both models. SAM3 can detect and segment objects in images using text commands […]
OpenAI has introduced a group chat feature to ChatGPT. Users can now conduct simultaneous conversations with multiple people in a single space, allowing ChatGPT to participate. OpenAI says this feature expands ChatGPT beyond its role as a one-on-one assistant into a collaborative environment. This feature will be gradually rolled out to all users on all subscription plans, including Free, Go, Plus, and Pro. It was first tested in Japan, New Zealand, Korea, and Taiwan, and has received positive feedback.
Figma has unveiled the Gemini 3 Pro as a Figma Make experimental model. Each time Figma introduces a new AI model, it evaluates its accuracy in design execution, reduces iteration, and expands the scope of creative exploration. In this test, the Gemini 3 Pro excelled at exploring various layouts and styles, and demonstrated reliable performance in implementing interactions and motion. Figma Chief Design Officer Loredana Chrysan and […]
OpenAI has launched "ChatGPT for Teachers," a dedicated service for U.S. elementary, middle, and high school teachers. This service is available free of charge to verified U.S. K-12 teachers until June 2027. Teachers can use the latest model, GPT-5.1 Auto, without any messaging restrictions. ChatGPT for Teachers provides a dedicated workspace where student data can be securely handled. OpenAI states that student information entered into this service will not be used for learning purposes by default. […]
Figma has acquired AI-based media creation company Weebee and unveiled Figma Weave, a new brand that will usher in a next-generation creative ecosystem. This announcement marks a significant redesign of Figma's entire production tool set amidst the design industry's rapid shift toward AI-driven workflows. At the heart of Weave is node-based creation and editing. Connect multiple AI models, branch or combine various processes, and design desired outcomes from a single screen.
TikTok has unveiled new digital wellbeing features aimed at reducing the amount of mindless scrolling among its teen users. The platform has completely revamped its screen time management page, adding several tools aimed at fostering positive habits and a healthy user experience. These changes, developed based on teens' actual usage patterns, focus on helping them self-regulate their usage behavior rather than relying on burdensome blocking methods. Most notably, […]
Google has unveiled its next-generation AI model, Gemini 3. Gemini 3 Pro is considered the most intelligent model Google has ever developed, boasting significantly improved fact-based response capabilities. It will be integrated into the Gemini app and search AI mode from day one. Gemini 3 Pro is based on a multimodal architecture that simultaneously understands text, images, and audio to seamlessly process a single request. It reads handwritten recipes and turns them into a single cookbook […]
