Happy Wednesday.
Nothing dramatic on the surface, but a lot quietly moved today. Images sped up, audio got smarter, and interfaces started talking back.
Let’s get into it.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images that’s 4× faster, with precise edits and stronger instruction following.
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Netflix partners with iHeartMedia to bring top podcasts including My Favorite Murder and The Breakfast Club to its platform.
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Meta updates its AI glasses with Conversation Focus and Spotify integration.
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It also releases SAM Audio, a unified model that isolates any sound from complex audio.
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And brings Reels to the big screen.
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DoorDash launches Zesty, an AI-powered food discovery app that curates the best local spots using data from DoorDash, Google Maps, TikTok, and more.
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Lemon Slice launches Lemon Slice-2, an interactive talking AI video model that turns a single photo into a real-time expressive avatar for voice agents.
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Google tests CC, an email-based AI productivity assistant that sends daily briefs and manages tasks across Gmail, Drive, and Calendar.
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As promised, tech and startups in under a minute.
See you tomorrow.
P.S. FBI investigates a startup founder accused of using VC funds to buy a house and pay for a Caribbean wedding. Her startup never exceeded $620 in monthly revenue (yes, $620 — not $620k) 😂