Megan Harris

I cover software and apps, exploring new tools, updates, and platforms that improve productivity and everyday digital experiences.

Meta adds parental Insights for Meta AI chats, letting families track what teens ask about across Instagram and Messenger

Meta adds parental Insights for Meta AI chats, letting families track what teens ask about across Instagram and Messenger

2026-05-02

Yale seniors land $5.1 million to build an iMessage based AI social network, and it’s already spreading on campuses

Yale seniors land $5.1 million to build an iMessage based AI social network, and it’s already spreading on campuses

2026-05-02

X rolls out XChat as a stand-alone iOS app, betting big on private messaging

X rolls out XChat as a stand-alone iOS app, betting big on private messaging

2026-05-02

YouTube tests smarter livestream ads: Pauses during peak chat moments and adds ad-free thank-you perks

YouTube tests smarter livestream ads: Pauses during peak chat moments and adds ad-free thank-you perks

2026-05-01

Google One deal offers 50% off YouTube Premium for a year, but only for select $10+ subscribers

Google One deal offers 50% off YouTube Premium for a year, but only for select $10+ subscribers

2026-04-30

Vine-style app Divine goes public: Jack Dorsey-backed reboot bets on archives and an AI-free feed

Vine-style app Divine goes public: Jack Dorsey-backed reboot bets on archives and an AI-free feed

2026-04-30

YouTube adds a true Shorts off switch: Set the Shorts feed limit to zero

YouTube adds a true Shorts off switch: Set the Shorts feed limit to zero

2026-04-28

Seven apps that can break the doomscrolling loop, from daily drawing prompts to global radio

Seven apps that can break the doomscrolling loop, from daily drawing prompts to global radio

2026-04-28

India’s app economy hits new revenue highs, but the biggest winners are still global platforms

India’s app economy hits new revenue highs, but the biggest winners are still global platforms

2026-04-27

WhatsApp rolls out prepaid mobile recharges in India, testing whether UPI users will finally pay inside the chat app

2026-04-26

A global push to ban social media for kids is gaining speed, and the next moves could reshape Big Tech

A global push to ban social media for kids is gaining speed, and the next moves could reshape Big Tech

2026-04-26

Microsoft Teams Interpreter adds consecutive interpretation mode, aiming for more natural bilingual meetings

Microsoft Teams Interpreter adds consecutive interpretation mode, aiming for more natural bilingual meetings

2026-04-26

Meta adds parental Insights for Meta AI chats, letting families track what teens ask about across Instagram and Messenger

Meta adds parental Insights for Meta AI chats, letting families track what teens ask about across Instagram and Messenger

2026-05-02

X rolls out XChat as a stand-alone iOS app, betting big on private messaging

X rolls out XChat as a stand-alone iOS app, betting big on private messaging

2026-05-02

YouTube tests smarter livestream ads: Pauses during peak chat moments and adds ad-free thank-you perks

YouTube tests smarter livestream ads: Pauses during peak chat moments and adds ad-free thank-you perks

2026-05-01

Google One deal offers 50% off YouTube Premium for a year, but only for select $10+ subscribers

Google One deal offers 50% off YouTube Premium for a year, but only for select $10+ subscribers

2026-04-30

Vine-style app Divine goes public: Jack Dorsey-backed reboot bets on archives and an AI-free feed

Vine-style app Divine goes public: Jack Dorsey-backed reboot bets on archives and an AI-free feed

2026-04-30

Yale seniors land $5.1 million to build an iMessage based AI social network, and it’s already spreading on campuses

Yale seniors land $5.1 million to build an iMessage based AI social network, and it’s already spreading on campuses

2026-05-02

YouTube adds a true Shorts off switch: Set the Shorts feed limit to zero

YouTube adds a true Shorts off switch: Set the Shorts feed limit to zero

2026-04-28

Seven apps that can break the doomscrolling loop, from daily drawing prompts to global radio

Seven apps that can break the doomscrolling loop, from daily drawing prompts to global radio

2026-04-28

India’s app economy hits new revenue highs, but the biggest winners are still global platforms

India’s app economy hits new revenue highs, but the biggest winners are still global platforms

2026-04-27

WhatsApp rolls out prepaid mobile recharges in India, testing whether UPI users will finally pay inside the chat app

2026-04-26

A global push to ban social media for kids is gaining speed, and the next moves could reshape Big Tech

A global push to ban social media for kids is gaining speed, and the next moves could reshape Big Tech

2026-04-26

Microsoft Teams Interpreter adds consecutive interpretation mode, aiming for more natural bilingual meetings

Microsoft Teams Interpreter adds consecutive interpretation mode, aiming for more natural bilingual meetings

2026-04-26