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Google Messages introduces ‘double tap to react’ feature that makes responding a lot faster

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Google Responding to text messages is about to get a lot easier for Google users. Instead of having to search for an emoji response, a new feature that’s appearing in beta version of Google Messages allows users to double tap a message they’ve received to send a quick thumbs-up reply instead. Also: The best phones … Read more

How Walmart, Delta & Starbucks are using AI to check employee messages

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Klaus Vedfelt | Digitalvision | Getty Images Cue the George Orwell reference. Depending on where you work, there’s a significant chance that artificial intelligence is analyzing your messages on Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other popular apps. Huge U.S. employers such as Walmart, Delta Air Lines, T-Mobile, Chevron and Starbucks, as well as European brands … Read more

Elon Musk Is Going to Make People Pay $8 If They Want to Call Him

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Elon Musk is still trying to make X audio and video calls happen, even though, like the infamous “fetch,” we all know it’s not going to happen. His latest tactic: Giving up his phone number and using X exclusively for calls and texts. Threads Needs These Five Missing Features to Be a Twitter Killer “In … Read more

How to report Gmail messages as spam to improve your life and make you a hero

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SEAN GLADWELL/Getty Images I’ve been using Gmail for a decade and a half. Over the years, I’ve watched the service evolve from a fairly basic email option to a much more expansive offering. At the same time, I’ve seen the continual rise of spam. We all know what spam is and nobody enjoys having to … Read more

Meta Ray-Bans Hate Your Outfit, PlayStation 5 Pro Rumors, and More Top Product News of the Week

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If you ever wanted help picking out an outfit, Meta just rolled out a beat for its Ray-Ban Smart Glasses that’ll give you fashion advice based on what’s in your closet. Meanwhile, the Apple and Beeper Mini messaging saga took a dramatic turn. Gizmodo covered all this news and more, and you can catch up with … Read more

Beeper Mini Rules, But It Doesn’t Solve Android’s Messaging Problem

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Note: As I was getting ready to publish this piece, Beeper’s servers began faltering. TechCrunch reports that Beeper Mini had lost access to Apple’s servers, though I’m still able to send text-based messages with a bit of delay. This piece covers the experience before this breaking news hit. I reached out to Beeper to ask … Read more

Discord’s mobile overhaul is a pivot to friends and messages

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Discord rolled out a long-awaited mobile redesign on Tuesday that is a noticeable departure from its desktop version, with the focus being on communicating and sharing with friends — including in group and individual direct messages. With the revamp, the Discord app will display navigation tabs as soon as you open the app, including a separate … Read more

Google Celebrates 1 Billion RCS Users with a New Feature Drop

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Google’s bet on RCS is paying off, or at least that’s what it wants us to think. After a few minor wins, including Apple quietly confirming RCS support in the next iPhone and officially surpassing 1 billion monthly active users, Google is celebrating its successes by announcing new features for Messages users on Android. “Even … Read more