June 22, 2025

OpenAI

• ChatGPT Projects gets major upgrades: voice mode, memory improvements, web integration

• ChatGPT’s Canvas tool now supports downloads

• OpenAI Custom GPTs get model flexibility—no longer restricted to GPT-4o

• Sam Altman confirms GPT-5 is coming “this summer”

• ChatGPT Pro gets “Record Mode” for meetings on macOS

Google

• Google now counts AI Mode link clicks in reports

• Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash now available for developers

• Google’s new “Search Live” lets you talk to results

Meta / Facebook / Instagram / Threads

• Facebook suggests putting post links in comments for better reach

• Threads adds spoiler tags for posts

• Instagram tests reposts in the main feed

• Facebook launches passkeys for simpler logins

TikTok

• TikTok launches new “Follow Me” education hub for businesses

YouTube / YouTube TV

• YouTube may slow down videos for ad-blocker users

• YouTube TV quietly offers $10/month discount via web

• YouTube Shorts to include Google Veo 3 for AI video editing

Netflix

• Netflix’s AI “clipbot” will auto-create viral scenes from shows

Midjourney

• Midjourney launches its first AI video model (V1)

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Holidays: 6/23/25

• Let It Go Day

• International Women in Engineering Day

• National Hydration Day

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June 5, 2025

• Integrations and Research tools now available for Claude Pro subscribers

• Meeting recording and new connectors added to ChatGPT

• Google Drive launches "Catch Me Up" AI summaries for recent file activity

• Instagram tests on-screen teleprompter in Edits app

• Instagram Edits app adds transitions and granular editing

• TikTok adds “Content Preferences” settings for more feed control

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Holidays: 6/6/25

• National Donut Day

• National Gardening Exercise Day

• National Yo-Yo Day

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June 4, 2025

• Google NotebookLM adds public link sharing for AI-generated notebooks

• ChatGPT adds lightweight memory personalization for free accounts

• TikTok unveils new AI tools for ad targeting and content optimization

• Anthropic’s Claude starts drafting blog posts with human editors

• Microsoft Bing adds AI video creation using OpenAI's Sora model

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Holidays: 6/5/25

• National Gingerbread Day

• World Environment Day

• National Moonshine Day

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October 11, 2024

• Recap of this week’s news.

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Holidays:

On Saturday

• Chess Day

• Savings Day

• Farmer’s Day

• I Love Yarn Day

And on Sunday

• English Language Day

• Train Your Brain Day

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August 14, 2024

• Threads is adding a new feature that allows you to create posts that disappear after 24 hours. Read the full article here.

• TikTok is rolling out new features to improve the direct messaging (DM) experience. Read the full article here.

• YouTube Music launched a new personal radio feature. Read here to learn more.

Holidays: 8/15/24

• Relaxation Day

• Leathercraft Day

• World Greatness Day

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August 5, 2024

• Threads now has 200 million active users. Read the full article here.

• The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against TikTok. Click here to learn more.

• The European Union's AI Act, the world's first risk-based AI regulation. Click here to learn more.

• X is no longer available on the Mac App Store. Read the full article here.

Holidays: 8/6/24

• Balloons to Heaven Day

• Farmworker Appreciation Day

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August 2, 2024

• Recap of this week’s news.

Holidays:

On Saturday:

• Disc Golf Day

• Watermelon Day

• Clean Your Floors Day

And on Sunday:

• Sisters Day

• Friendship Day

• Chocolate Chip Day

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July 24, 2024

• The European Union has notified Meta that its “pay or consent” model for Facebook and Instagram might violate consumer protection laws. Click here to learn more.

• TikTok is rolling out its voice search feature. Read the full article here.

• X introduced a new ad product called “Trend Genius.” Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 7/25/24

• Intern Day

• Carousel Day

• Culinarians Day

• Refreshment Day

• International Digital Adoption (DAP) Professionals Day

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