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Substack launches AI detector across platform

Substack has launched an AI-detection tool developed with Pangram to estimate how much of a post was AI-written, available for content longer than 100 words on web and iOS with Android coming later; creators can also publish a 'How I make this' note and scan drafts. The move aims to boost transparency and reader trust amid concerns about AI-generated content, though critics note Pangram readings are not perfect and the feature invites scrutiny of practices such as 'Claudefishing.'

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RoboCop Series Greenlit for Prime Video with Blumhouse

Prime Video has officially greenlit an eight-episode Robocop series from Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, with Peter Ocko as showrunner and writer, James Wan as executive producer, and Ed Neumeier also serving as an EP; the logline centers on a giant tech conglomerate pairing a robot with the consciousness of a fallen officer for police work, signaling a fresh yet respectful reimagining of the franchise. A premiere date hasn’t been announced, but multiple outlets confirm the creative team and development efforts aimed at adapting the iconic property for today’s audience.

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Meta plans Threads parental controls rollout in US

Meta is rolling out parental supervision tools for Threads via Family Center, letting parents see teen time spent, set daily limits, enforce sleep hours, and manage privacy and tagging for their teens. The expansion, prompted by regulatory scrutiny and lawsuits over teen safety, targets roughly 500 million monthly users with a US-first rollout and a global rollout by year’s end.

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Meta Horizon+ Adds Xbox Game Pass Starter

Meta is adding an Xbox Game Pass starter edition to its Horizon+ subscription, giving Quest users access to 50+ Game Pass titles and 10 hours of cloud gaming per month, with downloads to PC or Xbox and Rewards for playing. In the coming weeks, Quest Touch controllers will be able to emulate an Xbox controller, enabling play without an official gamepad.

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Light Flip to Ship April 2027 With No Camera

Light is launching the Light Flip, a minimalist flip-phone with a 2.8-inch internal display, no exterior screen, a T9 keypad, and LightOS aimed at reducing smartphone distractions while preserving essential features like calls, texts, and voice-to-text. Priced at $299 with 128GB of storage, 6GB RAM, 5G, USB-C, a 3.5mm jack, six colors, and a paid option of $39/month for a two-year plan, it targets Gen Z and millennials seeking a non-smartphone lifestyle and is slated to ship in 2027.

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Samsung Galaxy Card debuts in US

Samsung, in partnership with Barclays and Visa, is launching the Samsung Galaxy Card as its first US credit card integrated into Samsung Wallet to streamline payments and financing for Samsung devices, with no annual fee and tiered cash back including 5% on Samsung purchases plus bonuses for using Samsung Wallet and streaming services. The rollout, timed around Samsung’s Unpacked event and set to begin July 22, expands digital-wallet native cards in the US and marks Barclays’ continued foray into such partnerships.

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Google Images Launches Pinterest-Style Redesign with AI

Google Images is undergoing a Pinterest-style redesign that turns the site into a browsable, real-time gallery with personalized collections, while also adding built-in AI image generation in AI Overviews to support prompt-based creation. The updates are part of a broader 25th-anniversary overhaul that emphasizes discovery and staying within Google’s ecosystem for image inspiration.

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