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Spotify debuts ‘Concerts Near You’
Mar 21, 2025
Discover how Threads is enhancing user engagement with new features that highlight topics and streamline replies. Learn about Gmail's revolutionary AI search that organizes emails by relevance instead of just chronology. Dive into Spotify's exciting new tool, 'Concerts Near You,' which curates personalized concert recommendations based on user preferences and local events. Finally, explore innovations in data management with Airbyte's new connectors and Evrock's efforts for a secure hyperscale cloud in Europe.
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- Gmail's AI update enhances email relevance by sorting based on user engagement and preferences, impacting its competitiveness against Apple's Mail app.
- Spotify's 'Concerts Near You' playlist personalizes local event discovery for users, promoting artist visibility and enriching the overall listening experience.
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Google's Enhanced Gmail Search Functionality
A new Gmail update introduces AI-driven enhancements aimed at improving email searches. The search function now considers factors such as recency, the frequency of clicks, and regular contacts to provide more relevant email results. Users have the option to toggle between viewing the most relevant emails and a chronological display to cater to different preferences. This update enhances Gmail's competitiveness against Apple’s Mail app, which has incorporated similar features, further solidifying Gmail’s position in the email market.
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