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14 May 2026 Vol 19
Threads is finally getting DMs on the web

Threads is finally getting DMs on the web

Nearly a year after rolling out Threads direct messaging to everyone on mobile, Meta is finally bringing the feature to…
Threads finally brings messaging to the web

Threads finally brings messaging to the web

Threads is rolling out messaging on the web, bringing one-on-one and group chats to desktop, the Meta-owned social network announced…
Airbnb co-founder taps Peter Arnell as first U.S. Chief Brand Architect

Airbnb co-founder taps Peter Arnell as first U.S. Chief Brand Architect

Airbnb billionaire co-founder Joe Gebbia is growing his team at the U.S. National Design Studio, the Trump initiative focused on…
The Download: inside the Musk v. Altman trial, and AI for democracy

The Download: inside the Musk v. Altman trial, and AI for democracy

Our reporter Michelle Kim, who also happens to be a lawyer, has been in court each day, and has broken…
OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 Instant, a new default model for ChatGPT

OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 Instant, a new default model for ChatGPT

On Monday, OpenAI released a new foundation model called GPT-5.5 Instant, which will replace GPT-5.3 Instant as the default ChatGPT…
The Italian Dubbing of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Has Stirred Up a Surprising Controversy

The Italian Dubbing of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Has Stirred Up a Surprising Controversy

One thing is certain about The Devil Wears Prada 2: The ambitious undertaking of making a sequel of a cult…
PayPal says it’s ‘becoming a technology company again.’ That means AI.

PayPal says it’s ‘becoming a technology company again.’ That means AI.

PayPal is looking towards the future, despite its falling stock and looming layoffs. In its first-quarter earnings call, CEO Enrique…
Etsy launches its app within ChatGPT as it continues its AI push

Etsy launches its app within ChatGPT as it continues its AI push

Etsy announced Tuesday the launch of its native app within ChatGPT, opening up a new way for shoppers to explore…
Hackers steal students’ data during breach at education tech giant Instructure

Hackers steal students’ data during breach at education tech giant Instructure

Education tech giant Instructure has confirmed a data breach affecting students’ private information. The hacking and extortion gang ShinyHunters claimed…
Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage

Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage

Meta will start using AI to scan photos and videos for visual clues to see if a user is under…