Google is developing a desktop app called Essentials, which will be pre-installed on new HP laptops and later available for other Windows PCs.
Instagram has introduced a new feature allowing users to add songs to their profiles, similar to Myspace's early 2000s feature.
Google has signed a deal with California lawmakers to pay news outlets up to $250 million over five years, allowing the tech giant to bypass a proposed state bill.
Instagram is not testing ads in its Threads app and has no immediate plans to monetize them.
Google has updated Gmail's Gemini writing tool to allow users to polish drafts of their emails.
Microsoft is set to launch a $29.99 Xbox Adaptive Joystick in early next year, designed for gamers with limited mobility.
WhatsApp is working on a feature that allows users to block messages from unknown accounts, potentially improving device performance and maintaining account security.
Apple has launched a web app for its Podcasts app, available on podcasts.apple.com.
Nvidia is introducing a new feature that allows users to link their Xbox account to its GeForce Now streaming service, allowing them to automatically sign in to supported games.
AMD has announced a major acquisition of ZT Systems, a provider of artificial intelligence computer design and infrastructure.