Meta's text-based social platform Threads has officially launched a feature called Ghost Posts, which automatically disappear after 24 hours. This feature is designed for users who want to share thoughts or opinions for a limited time but don't want to leave them on their profiles for a long time. Threads has been testing Ghost Posts since April of this year and recently released them in full force with a series of updates, including messaging functionality, 10,000-character text attachments, group chats, and topic-based communities. Ghost Posts are gray […]
KT's Experience Design Center has launched the "KT AI Agent UX Guide" to enhance the completeness of AI-based services and ensure a consistent customer experience. This practical guide covers the entire AI Agent planning, design, and development process, standardizing UX flows and UI elements by type to support an efficient production environment. Beyond simple chatbots, AI Agents understand user context and flexibly expand based on service objectives.
YouTube is introducing a viewing limit timer for its short video feed, "Shorts." Users can set a daily viewing time limit, and a "take a break" pop-up will appear when the limit is reached. While it can be dismissed with a single tap, it serves as a reminder of how much time has been spent watching. This feature was first discovered in the Android app files earlier this year and has been gradually rolled out to users globally since then. […]
OpenAI has officially released its first AI-powered web browser, ChatGPT Atlas. Atlas is initially available for macOS, with Windows, iOS, and Android versions coming soon. OpenAI announced that it will open the initial version to all free users. The core of this browser is "ChatGPT's full integration with the web." Users can ask ChatGPT questions or request analysis directly from the sidebar, without having to leave the page or copy and paste text. For example, […]
Apple has introduced new settings in the fourth beta release of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1 that allow users to directly adjust the appearance of "Liquid Glass." This update responds to feedback from some users during the beta testing period last summer, who complained that the glass was too transparent, making it difficult to read. Users can now choose between two options in the settings: "Clear" and "Tinted." […]
Uber has launched a pilot program called "Digital Tasks" for drivers and delivery partners in some parts of the US, allowing them to earn money by completing small tasks within the app. These tasks, located in the Uber app's "Opportunity Center," are simple tasks that can be completed in minutes, such as recording a conversation in your own language, submitting a document, or uploading a photo of your daily life. For example, recording a conversation in your own language or […]
ByteDance has launched a full-scale attack on the global AI chatbot market. It is rapidly expanding its presence in key regions, including the UK, Mexico, and Southeast Asia, spearheaded by "Cici," the overseas version of "Doubao," which boasts over 150 million monthly users in China by 2023. Cici is a region-restricted app, not accessible in China or the US, and is securing its user base through localized marketing strategies. According to meta-advertising data, there are 400 […]
Antropic has introduced a new feature, "Skills," to Claude. Available to subscribers, this feature allows users to predefine and automate specific tasks, eliminating the need to repetitively input the same requests. Skills are folder structures containing instructions, scripts, and data files that Claude can access when needed. For example, they can automate specialized tasks like Excel analysis or creating documents that adhere to brand guidelines. […]
YouTube's video UI is undergoing a major update. This change isn't simply a redesign; it's focused on creating a more immersive and intuitive YouTube experience by visually reflecting the vibrant content and creators. The new design will be rolled out globally starting October 13th. The most noticeable change is the revamped video player. Applicable across all platforms, including mobile, web, and TV, buttons and icons have been made translucent, expanding the video experience.
Google has launched its AI learning platform, Google Skills. Google Skills is an integrated platform that brings together approximately 3,000 training courses from Google Cloud, DeepMind, Grow with Google, and Google for Education. It allows anyone, from students to executives, to easily learn and practice AI and cloud technologies, offering a next-level learning experience based on over 26 million accumulated learning records. It also features the new Gemini […]
OpenAI has expanded its low-cost subscription service, ChatGPT Go, costing less than $5 per month, to 16 Asian countries. With this expansion, the service is now available in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. ChatGPT Go offers twice the memory of its free service, improving the quality of personalized responses and enabling message transmission, image generation, and image upload.
Browser company Opera has unveiled its new AI-driven browser, Neon. Announced on September 30th (local time), Neon features the ability to create apps through AI prompts and create repeatable commands using the "Cards" feature. Opera has joined Perplexity and The Browser Company in the "agentic browser" market. Opera first announced the development of Neon in May, when it was in a private preview phase. Now, […]
