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Spotify's Disco‑Ball App Icon To Be Replaced After Backlash

The temporary icon drove users into Spotify's 20th‑anniversary experience, provoking wide confusion and criticism.

Yahoo Launches Scout, a Link-Forward AI Answer Engine in Beta

YouTube Disables SRV3 Captions as Creators Report Deletions

YouTube Expands AI Age Checks in New Wave as Adults Report Being Flagged as Minors

Google Rolls Out Play Store Age Checks That Block Mature-App Downloads

Epic Says Apple’s Streamlined iOS Install Flow Slashed Drop-Offs After EU Pressure

Imgur Blocks UK Access After Data Watchdog Signals Possible Fine

AOL to Terminate Dial-Up Service, Retire Legacy Software on September 30, 2025

Google Debuts AI-Generated News Summaries in Discover Feed