Jul 11, 2025
Retter Reboot #28
YouTube Plans Crackdown on Mass-Produced AI Content
YouTube is preparing to crack down on mass-produced and repetitive videos, addressing concerns over low-quality “AI slop” flooding the platform. The move aims to protect content quality and user trust. Policy updates are expected in the coming months.
Google Veo 3 Adds Image-to-Video Generation
Google has updated Veo 3 with image-to-video generation, letting users turn still images into short videos using AI. The feature aims to help creators produce dynamic content faster. The update is now live on VideoFX.
OpenAI Reportedly Preparing to Launch AI Browser
OpenAI is reportedly set to launch its own AI-powered web browser in the coming weeks. The browser will integrate ChatGPT for search and page summaries, aiming to compete with Arc and Perplexity.
Details on features and launch timing are expected soon.
Perplexity Launches Comet, an AI-Powered Web Browser
Perplexity has launched Comet, a web browser with built-in AI for search, summaries, and contextual answers while browsing. The browser aims to deliver faster, conversational information retrieval.
Comet is available now on desktop and mobile.
Meta Invests $3.5B in Ray-Ban Maker to Boost AI Glasses
Meta has invested $3.5 billion in EssilorLuxottica, parent of Ray-Ban, to accelerate its push into AI-powered smart glasses. The funding will support design, hardware, and AR integration for next-gen wearables.
It deepens Meta’s focus on wearable AI.
Narada AI CEO: Agents Will Replace SaaS
Narada AI’s CEO says the future will shift from SaaS to AI agents that handle tasks autonomously. These agents will work across apps to complete workflows, reducing the need for traditional software subscriptions.
The transition is already starting in enterprise tools.
iOS 18 Beta 3 Dials Back Liquid Glass Effects
Apple’s iOS 18 Beta 3 reduces the intensity of its new Liquid Glass UI effects after user feedback, making animations subtler and improving performance on older devices.
The refinement continues ahead of the fall release.
Google Hit with EU Antitrust Complaint Over AI Overviews
Google faces a new EU antitrust complaint claiming its AI Overviews feature in search hurts publishers by reducing traffic. The complaint argues it favors Google’s ecosystem while harming competition.
Regulators are reviewing the case.
Microsoft and Replit Team Up to Simplify AI Coding for Businesses
Microsoft and Replit are partnering to integrate Replit’s AI coding tools with Microsoft’s ecosystem, aiming to make “vibe coding” easier for businesses. The collaboration will help teams build and deploy AI projects faster. The integration will roll out later this year.
Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion Valuation
Nvidia has reached a $4 trillion market valuation, driven by soaring demand for its AI chips. It is now one of the world’s most valuable companies, reflecting the central role of AI in tech growth.
Investors see Nvidia as key to the AI boom.
Everything Samsung Announced at Galaxy Unpacked July 2025
At its summer Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung revealed the Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE, Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The lineup focuses on foldables, health tracking, and AI-powered features.
Preorders are live with shipping later this month.
TikTok to Launch Standalone US App to Meet Government Demands
TikTok plans to launch a separate US app to address regulatory concerns and avoid a potential ban. The move aims to satisfy government demands over data security and ownership issues.
Details on timing are still pending.
