Meta launches dedicated Mac app for its AI chatbot
Meta introduced a Mac app that lets users share a window with its AI chatbot, which can provide suggestions
Meta announced a new desktop application for macOS that gives users direct access to its AI chatbot. The app lets users share a window with the assistant, enabling it to offer suggestions, answer queries and assist with tasks. The launch is part of Meta's broader push to deliver more business‑friendly AI tools, expanding the chatbot beyond web and mobile interfaces. Existing Meta AI features are retained, but the dedicated Mac client aims to improve workflow integration for professional users.
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Amazon makes Alexa+ free on all US Fire TV devices
Amazon has removed the subscription barrier for its AI‑powered Alexa+ assistant on Fire TV. The upgrade is applied automatically to every compatible Fire TV device sold in the United States, and users can access Alexa+ without a Prime membership. The change expands the reach of the enhanced voice assistant, allowing any Fire TV owner to use the AI features at no extra cost.
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Apple simplifies EU App Store fees with new unified terms
Apple has rolled out a revised commission structure for developers in the European Union, consolidating fees under a single set of terms. The overhaul follows recent regulatory pressure and aims to make the App Store pricing model more transparent. Epic Games dismissed the changes as "junk," while a consumer group noted that the reforms look better on paper but may still
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