Sora is now available on Android in the US, Canada, and other regions

Sora, the AI video generator from OpenAI, is now officially available for Android users in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.  Initially launched as an iOS app in September, Sora quickly rose to the top of the App Store charts, amassing over 1 million downloads in a week. With its arrival on … Read more

Facebook updates its algorithm to give users more control over which videos they see

Meta announced on Tuesday a new Facebook algorithm update that will showcase more Reels videos tailored to users’ preferences. The update includes features that offer users greater control over the videos they see, AI-powered search suggestions, and new friend bubbles.  Facebook will make it easier for users to express their disinterest in these types of … Read more

Threads is developing a tool that lets you ‘tag’ its algorithm to configure your feed

Instagram is experimenting with bringing tools to control your own algorithm to Threads, its X rival. The feature was uncovered while in development by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, who discovered the code and told TechCrunch it’s related to the algorithm configuration tools that are also coming to Instagram. When contacted, Instagram confirmed the product is … Read more

WhatsApp can now translate messages on iOS and Android

WhatsApp is rolling out the ability for users to translate messages into their preferred language, the Meta-owned company announced on Tuesday. Now, if users see a message in a different language, they can long-press and tap “Translate.” Users can then select the language they want to translate from or to, and download it for future … Read more