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Category: Media
With Prompted Playlist, Spotify Wants AI to Understand the Moment, Not Just the Genre
Sitting down to write this article, I found myself thinking about the music that would put me in the right frame of mind to tell this story. My usual go-to playlist often does the job, but sometimes the moment calls for something more tailored. I know the feeling I’m chasing—but pinning it down by artist, […]
JWX Acquires AI Video Startup Aug X Labs, Folding Augie Studio Into Its Enterprise Media Stack
Aug X Labs, the creator of AI-powered video app Augie Studio, has been acquired by video technology firm JWX. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal includes the full retention of Aug X Labs’ team, with co-founders Jeremy Toeman and JT White moving into executive roles once the deal closes. In addition, because JWX […]
Adobe Brings Professional Mobile Video Editing to YouTube Shorts Creators
In September, Adobe brought Premiere to the iPhone. Now, it’s proving just how capable that mobile editor can be. This week, the company announced a new partnership with YouTube to help creators produce more polished Shorts. Through the Premiere mobile app, users can access exclusive effects, transitions, templates, and presets, and publish directly to YouTube […]
Luma Taps Adobe’s Firefly as Exclusive Third-Party Launch Partner for Ray3 Video Model
If you’re looking to try out Luma’s new Ray3 video model, there are only two places to do it, at least for the next couple of weeks: either on the Dream Machine platform or through the Adobe Firefly app. The generative AI startup has granted Adobe exclusive access to the model ahead of its broader […]
Adobe Brings Google Gemini 2.5 Flash Image to Firefly and Express
Adobe is expanding its Creative Suite with Google’s latest image-editing model. The company announced that Gemini 2.5 Flash Image is now integrated into Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express, giving creators a new way to generate visuals and bring their ideas to life. To mark the occasion, Adobe is giving Firefly and Creative Cloud subscribers unlimited […]
With ‘The Unfinished Film,’ Adobe Invites Creators to Complete the Story Using AI
Adobe is keen on showcasing the creative power of its Firefly AI. To achieve this goal, the company is launching “The Unfinished Film,” a collaborative project helmed by director Sam Finn with the premise that only the beginning of the movie has been created; the rest is up to you. Creators, filmmakers, designers, artists, and […]
Google’s NotebookLM Now Helps You Find Web Sources with ‘Discover’
Google has launched a new feature for NotebookLM, its AI-powered tool for organizing and analyzing information, that automatically curates relevant websites for you. Called “Discover Sources,” it recommends up to ten relevant sources on a specified topic, each accompanied by an annotated summary explanation. Google said this feature is rolling out today for all users, […]
Hands-On with Surf: Flipboard’s New App Makes Discovering Content in the Fediverse Easier
It’s safe to say that the social media landscape has transformed dramatically. While Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn once reigned supreme, recent industry turmoil has given rise to new entrants. As users grow increasingly wary of billionaire-owned social networks, they’re gravitating toward decentralized alternatives. Yet despite this evolution, one fundamental challenge persists: effectively discovering relevant […]
Why Flipboard Looks to the Fediverse for Its Next Big Evolution
Eight years ago, I sat down with Mike McCue to talk about Flipboard. When we spoke at the company’s Palo Alto, Calif. offices, he shared that the company had found its stride and that this would be the last startup he’d ever build. Much has changed since then, and Flipboard faces a transformative moment. After […]
Deal or No Deal, Publishers Are Pushing Back Over AI Platform’s Content Use
It’s a short week in the U.S. with the Fourth of July holiday, but that hasn’t stopped AI news from being made. For today’s issue of “The AI Economy,” I examine the relationship between AI providers and publishers. Some companies have opted to license the content. However, some tech firms have decided to pursue a […]