May 30, 2025

• YouTube will soon let viewers use Google Lens to search what they see while watching Shorts. Learn more here.

• Perplexity’s new tool can generate spreadsheets, dashboards, and more. Learn more here.

• Anthropic CEO: AI Poised to Wipe Out 50% of Entry-Level Jobs in Next 5 Years. Learn more here.

• Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This workshop will show you how to use it with confidence—no overwhelm, just results. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 5/31/25

• World No Tobacco Day

• National Macaroon Day

• National Smile Day

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May 25, 2025

• OpenAI

  • OpenAI adds PDF export to ChatGPT — Chats can now be saved with proper formatting, clickable links, and clean layout.

  • OpenAI is developing a wearable AI device — A screenless, intuitive hardware product in partnership with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom.

  Claude by Anthropic

  • Claude 4 released — Includes Sonnet 4 (free) and Opus 4 (Pro and Max). Opus 4 outperformed GPT-4.1 in coding benchmarks. Focuses on reasoning, content creation, and tool use.

  Google and Gemini

  • Gemini now integrated across Android, Chrome, Gmail, Search, and Chromebook Plus

  • Ask Photos lets users search their photo library using natural language

  • Gemini Live introduced as a real-time assistant that sees, hears, and talks

  • Project Astra uses your phone’s camera to understand and respond to the environment

  • Gmail + Gemini brings smarter replies — Pulls context from inbox and Google Drive to personalize responses.

  • Veo and Imagen 3 announced for video and image generation

  • LearnLM unveiled as Google’s personalized AI learning assistant

  • Android XR smart glasses announced in partnership with Magic Leap and Samsung.

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  YouTube

  • YouTube TV ad spend surpasses mobile for the first time — 43% of ad spend now goes to connected TVs.

  Podcasting and Media

  • Video is making podcasts more valuable to advertisers — Video clips increase engagement and monetization.

    Instagram

  • Instagram adds voice message transcriptions and longer clip support in DMs. Learn more he.

  • Instagram quietly paying creators to drive new user signups. Learn more here.

    Threads (Meta)

  • Threads account creation to be separated from Instagram. Learn more here.

  • Threads ads now included in the Meta Marketing API. Learn more here.

  • Meta launches early access testing for AI-generated ads. Learn more here.

• Curious about NotebookLM and Gemini? I’ve got a free training today at 12 PM ET that’ll show you how to use both in a way that will save you hours every week—by turning your notes, docs, and ideas into polished content, smart summaries, and powerful workflows. ACCESS REPLAY HERE.

Holidays: 5/26/25

• National Paper Airplane Day

  National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

• World Lindy Hop Day....

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May 24, 2025

• OpenAI Developing A Wearable Device. Learn more here.

• Brands are spending the biggest chunk of their budgets on YouTube’s connected TV ads. Learn more here.

• Video is making podcasts a premium buy for advertisers. Learn more here.

• Curious about NotebookLM and Gemini? I’ve got a free training today at 12 PM ET that’ll show you how to use both in a way that will save you hours every week—by turning your notes, docs, and ideas into polished content, smart summaries, and powerful workflows. ACCESS REPLAY HERE.

Holidays: 5/25/25

• National Wine Day.

• Geek Pride Day

• National Tap Dance Day

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February 17, 2025

• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman outlined plans for GPT-4.5 (Orion) and GPT-5. Click here to learn more.

• YouTube is integrating Google’s Veo 2 AI model into its Dream Screen feature. Read the full article here.

• WhatsApp is introducing chat themes. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 2/18/25

• Pluto Day

• Thumb Appreciation Day

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February 14, 2025

• OpenAI removed ChatGPT's warning messages that flagged potential policy violations. Click here to learn more.

• Recap of this week’s news.

Holidays:

On Saturday

• World Hippo Day

• Singles Awareness Day

And on Sunday:

• Almond Day

• Innovation Day

• World Whale Day

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February 10, 2025

• Instagram is testing a new ad format to boost engagement and follower growth. Click here to learn more.

• YouTube Is Buying TikTok Ads to Lure Creators Before the US Ban. Read the full article here.

• Snapchat is adding new premium features for Snapchat+ subscribers. Click here to learn more

Holidays: 2/11/25

• Guitar Day

• Inventors' Day

• Make a Friend Day

• Safer Internet Day

• International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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February 5, 2025

• Fake ads impersonating news publishers are spreading on Instagram and Facebook in Canada. Click here to learn more.

• Australia is enforcing a strict social media ban for under-16s, blocking TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X—but not YouTube. Read the full article here.

• YouTube is expanding Community Spaces. Click here to learn more.

• Carts now open! Enroll here.

Holidays: 2/6/25

• Optimist Day

• Frozen Yogurt Day

• Pay a Compliment Day

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October 11, 2024

• Recap of this week’s news.

• Feeling isolated? In this episode, I share a powerful story about the growing issue of loneliness, especially for solopreneurs and remote workers. I offer simple ways to stay connected, both personally and professionally. If you’ve been struggling with loneliness, tune in now for practical tips to strengthen your connections! Listen at jenlehner.com/090

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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