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Jess Weatherbed

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    Uber, Wayve, and Nissan have robotaxi plans in Japan.

    The companies aim to launch a pilot program in Tokyo by late 2026, allowing Uber riders to book robotaxis based on the Nissan Leaf EV, powered by Wayve’s autonomous driving tech. In its press release, Uber said:

    “The announcement reinforces a shared ambition to scale safe, intelligent autonomous mobility globally, by combining Wayve’s AI technology, Nissan’s cutting-edge vehicles and Uber’s network, the partners aim to bring autonomous mobility to more cities.”

    Canva’s new editing tool adds layers to AI-generated designsCanva’s new editing tool adds layers to AI-generated designs
    You can soon listen to Apple Music inside of TikTok — and artists get paid for itYou can soon listen to Apple Music inside of TikTok — and artists get paid for it
    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    Microsoft teases some sort of Xbox dev kit reveal at GDC.

    These images posted to X by the official Microsoft Game Dev account actually appear to show existing dev kits for older console models like the Xbox One and Series X — but given they’re tagged as a “sneak peek” for GDC 2026, the Project Helix hardware may be revealed soon.

    <em>Is Microsoft using pictures of old Xbox dev kits to tease the upcoming Project Helix?</em>
    <em>Is Microsoft using pictures of old Xbox dev kits to tease the upcoming Project Helix?</em>
    <em>Is Microsoft using pictures of old Xbox dev kits to tease the upcoming Project Helix?</em>
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    Is Microsoft using pictures of old Xbox dev kits to tease the upcoming Project Helix?
    Image: Microsoft
    Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger get new ways to protect users from scamsFacebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger get new ways to protect users from scams
    You can now ask Photoshop’s AI assistant to edit images for youYou can now ask Photoshop’s AI assistant to edit images for you
    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    Google will let you disable Photos’ AI search.

    A new toggle is being rolled out in Google Photos that allows users to choose between “classic” and AI-powered “Ask Photos” modes when searching through the app. The AI search had a rocky launch, and now Google Photos lead Shimrit Ben-Yair says users want more control over their results.

    A side-by-side comparison of the Classic and Ask Photos search modes in Google Photos.
    Don’t like Google’s AI-powered Ask Photos search feature? Now you can switch it off and hunt for the images you want manually.
    Image: Google
    Meta’s deepfake moderation isn’t good enough, says Oversight BoardMeta’s deepfake moderation isn’t good enough, says Oversight Board
    X says you can block Grok from editing your photosX says you can block Grok from editing your photos
    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    Microsoft is bringing Claude Cowork to Copilot.

    The Cowork integration was built in close collaboration with Anthropic and aims to help Copilot perform “long-running, multi-step tasks,” according to Microsoft’s announcement. The feature is in testing and will be available to preview later this month through Microsoft’s Frontier program.

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