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AI - May 04, 2026 Spotify is now inside Claude, and it knows what you like

Spotify connected its personalization engine to Claude, letting Free and Premium users request playlists, podcasts, and device controls through conversation.

by Luis Rijo

Data - May 04, 2026 Google breaks ground on its first Austrian data center, 18 years later

Aerial render of Google's Kronstorf data center in Upper Austria with solar roof panels

Google has broken ground on its first data center in Kronstorf, Austria, 18 years after buying the site, with 100 jobs and a water-positive target for 2030.

by Luis Rijo

Social - May 04, 2026 AI Sponsored Snaps let brands chat directly with users

Snapchat Chat tab showing Experian AI Sponsored Snap with credit advice conversation

Snap's new AI Sponsored Snaps put brand AI agents inside Snapchat's Chat tab, letting users ask questions and get personalized answers directly from brands.

by Luis Rijo

AI - May 03, 2026 Gemini brings memories and chat import to UK users

Gemini import memory interface showing two-step prompt and paste workflow

Google launched memory personalisation and cross-app chat import tools for Gemini users in the UK on April 29, 2026, with a phased rollout over coming weeks.

by Luis Rijo

AI - May 03, 2026 Google TV brings Gemini image and video creation to the living room

Google TV screen showing a Veo-generated video of a cat skateboarding via Gemini

Google TV adds Gemini-powered image and video tools, Google Photos voice search and remixing, and a YouTube Shorts row coming to U.S. home screens this summer.

by Luis Rijo

AI - May 03, 2026 Gemini can now export files directly - what formats are supported

Gemini chat interface generating a Statistics study guide PDF from lecture notes

Gemini now exports files in 11 formats - PDF, Word, Excel, Google Docs and more - available globally to all users from April 29, 2026, without leaving the chat.

by Luis Rijo

AI - May 03, 2026 Google Photos wardrobe feature scans your closet and lets you try it on

Google Photos Try it on screen showing a virtual outfit preview on an Android phone

Google Photos is adding an AI wardrobe feature that catalogs your clothes, builds outfits, and lets you try them on virtually before getting dressed each day.

by Luis Rijo

AI - May 03, 2026 USA TODAY Co. makes more money from AI than ads in a single quarter

USA TODAY Co. AI licensing revenue overtakes display ads in Q1 2026

USA TODAY Co. Q1 2026: AI licensing with Meta and Microsoft plus digital subscriptions push adjusted EBITDA up 45% and revenue to best trend in four years.

by Luis Rijo