Spotify highlighted a new set of fandom features, including SongDNA and concert discovery tools. Listeners can explore writers, producers, samples, and artist connections more deeply. Why it matters: Spotify is expanding beyond listening into the fan economy.newsroom.spotify.com ↗
NASA’s Pandora space telescope has begun studying exoplanets and their host stars. The mission aims to separate stellar signals from planetary atmospheres, enabling more accurate measurements of features such as water, hydrogen and clouds.
WhatsApp has announced new account security features. Two-step verification is moving from a six-digit PIN to stronger passwords, Android users will see more context for unknown callers, and accounts can now support multiple passkeys.about.fb.com ↗
OpenAI has shared the first benchmark results for Jalapeño, its first custom inference chip. The chip delivered 1.5–1.9x more AI work per watt and 1.7–3.6x lower end-to-end latency than comparison systems. Deployment is planned by the end of the year.openai.com ↗
WhatsApp says more than 1 billion people now use passkeys. Users can sign in with a fingerprint, face recognition or device lock, and the app now also supports adding multiple passkeys to the same account.about.fb.com ↗
Reddit is testing a new experience that turns text posts into optional audio or video formats with AI narration, captions, and visuals. The original posts and comments remain unchanged, and the feature is currently limited to selected content.reddit.com ↗
Apple has unveiled the new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chip options. The new generation delivers faster CPU and GPU performance along with a more powerful Neural Engine for AI workloads.apple.com ↗