US-based AI search startup Perplexity has launched a premium plan, "Perplexity Max," priced at $200 per month. This plan, priced 10 times higher than the existing $20 Pro plan, targets advanced users who intensively utilize generative AI tools. The key feature of Perplexity Max is its unlimited use of "Labs," a generative agent tool for creating spreadsheets, reports, web apps, presentations, and more. In addition, AI […]
Apple has unveiled new features and spaces to celebrate Apple Music's 10th anniversary. Launched on June 30, 2015, Apple Music celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and to commemorate this milestone, the company has unveiled "Replay All Time" and a dedicated artist studio in Los Angeles. "Replay All Time" is a personalized playlist that aggregates the most-listened-to songs from the time a user first started using Apple Music. The existing "Yearly Replay" feature […]
Google has launched "Doppl," an experimental mobile app that uses AI to virtually simulate clothing, in the US on iOS and Android platforms. Users can upload a single full-body photo to try on a digital avatar in various outfits, which can also be generated as a video. The app works by combining photos or screenshots of desired clothing with the user's full-body image, and the AI then generates a virtual outfit. For example, […]
Microsoft will be changing the Windows error screen, commonly known as the "Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)," to a black one starting this summer. The blue error screen, a signature Windows feature since 1985, will be replaced with the "Black Screen of Death" starting with Windows 11 version 24H2. This change is part of Microsoft's ongoing "Windows Resiliency Initiative," and comes after the CrowdStrike security update, which shut down approximately 8.5 million Windows devices worldwide in July 2024.
Google has released commemorative content celebrating the 20th anniversary of its 3D mapping service, Google Earth, highlighting key milestones and memorable moments. Since its launch in 2005, Google Earth has become a geographic information platform used by billions of people worldwide. In 2005, Google Earth received significant attention, garnering over 100 million downloads in its first week alone. That same year, Hurricane Katrina devastated the United States […]
Google has released a new interface for its Phone app, adopting Material 3 Expressive design, to a limited number of beta users. Beyond a simple visual style overhaul, this revamp focuses on improving the overall app flow and intuitive functionality. The most notable change is the reorganization of the bottom navigation bar. The existing "Favorites" tab has been removed and integrated into the new "Home" tab as a "Favorites Collection." […]
Creative Commons has announced "CC Signals," a signaling system that aims to redefine the principles of content sharing and reuse in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). This project stemmed from the concern that creators' rights and expectations were being ignored when AI collects and trains web data. The project is currently seeking public feedback, with the goal of releasing an alpha version in November. CC Signals allows content providers to express their wishes for how their data is used to train AI models.
Eleven Labs, an AI voice synthesis technology company, has expanded its powerful text-to-speech (TTS) capabilities to a mobile app. Eleven Labs officially launched its app for iOS and Android on June 24th. The newly released app allows users to create high-quality AI voice content directly from their smartphones. Bringing web-based functionality to mobile, the app allows users to quickly create voice clips on the go.
Tesla launched its robotaxi pilot service in Austin, Texas, on June 22nd (local time). This marks the first time the autonomous taxi service, which CEO Elon Musk announced in 2019, has been on the road. This pilot service is limited to invited users and features safety personnel. Tesla is currently testing its autonomous driving capabilities by deploying approximately ten 2025 Model Y vehicles in key areas of Austin. […]
Adobe has officially released "Project Indigo," its next-generation camera app for iPhone users. This app is designed to overcome the limitations of existing smartphone cameras, which rely on excessive retouching, and to capture natural, high-quality photos, similar to those taken with a DSLR. The app is currently available for free download on the Apple App Store and is compatible with iPhone 12 series and later Pro models and iPhone 14 and later standard models. It is not yet available in Korea […]
Google has introduced a new direction for AI-based search by introducing a voice-based search function called 'Search Live' to its mobile app. The function is currently available only in the United States, and users on Android and iOS who have participated in the 'AI Mode' experiment can experience it first. Search Live is a function that allows users to ask questions as if they were talking to Google and receive voice responses and continue the conversation. It is different from the existing search method […]
Meta is introducing full-fledged advertising features to WhatsApp, the world's largest messaging app. WhatsApp, which has been promoting itself as an "ad-free messenger" since its inception, has turned its back on its founder's philosophy and entered the commercialization process. There are three new features. WhatsApp emphasized that these ads will only be displayed in the updates tab, and explained that users' one-on-one messages, group chats, and calls will maintain end-to-end encryption as before. The target of the ads will be the user's country, language, […]
