Hello, SmartyPants!

From this week onwards, your favourite tech + culture hookup, Byte Size Buddy, is officially a Wednesday-only affair!

We are consolidating all the juiciest bits, the mind-blowing breakthroughs, and the side-splitting tech fails into one epic, power-packed weekly drop.

Think of it like a perfectly curated board of knowledge, served fresh mid-week to get you through that Hump Day slump.

No more guessing when your next dose of brain fuel will arrive, mark your calendars for Wednesday!

Now let’s dive into what’s buzzing this week!

“We’re Marketers Now” - EY

Hold onto your calculators, folks! Accounting giant EY (you know, the ones who usually deal with spreadsheets and audits) is officially entering the dazzling world of marketing services.

Their new "EY Studio" is here to help businesses with their brand and marketing strategies.

It’s like your super-serious uncle (me) suddenly showing up to the family BBQ wearing a Hawaiian shirt and talking about TikTok trends.

Wild!

Skittles Removes Titanium Dioxide

Remember Skittles? Those colourful little candies that promise a rainbow in every bite?

Well, they’re finally ditching titanium dioxide, that white pigment that was helping them get their vibrant hues.

For years, folks have been asking, "Why is this in my candy?" And now, Mars (Skittles' parent company) has listened.

Good riddance, random white stuff!

We're here for the fruit flavours, not the lab experiments.

📎 FoodBusinessNews

ChatGPT Plus is free in UAE!

Big news for our pals in the UAE!

Rumours are swirling that OpenAI and the UAE government might be cooking up a deal that could make ChatGPT Plus (the fancy, paid version) FREE for everyone in the Emirates.

Imagine having super-powered AI at your fingertips without dropping a single dirham.

If this happens, the UAE might just become the smartest country on the block.

The rest of us are just here, patiently waiting for our free AI future.

(WhatsApp Audio/Video crying in the corner)

📎 IndianExpress

☀️ Shopify Merchants, Get Ready!

Shopify just dropped their "Summer '25 Edition" update, and it’s packed with goodies for all the online store owners out there.

They are introducing new tools to help businesses run smoother, sell better, and probably make even more money.

It’s like Shopify got a summer makeover and is now ready to hit the beach and flex its new features.

Merchants, get ready to dive in!

📎 Shopify

AI Litus Test for Upcoming iOS Version

The tech world is holding its breath for the new iOS 19 update.

Why? Because this is where we find out if Apple is truly ready to compete in the AI big leagues.

Everyone’s been wondering if Apple has been secretly training its own AI beast, and this update is supposed to be the grand reveal.

Will it be a jaw-dropping AI masterpiece, or just a few minor tweaks?

The pressure is on, Apple! Don't let us down.

📎 MACRumours

Miami Gets New Robot Grub-Hubbers

Forget human delivery drivers – Miami is getting ready for a new squad of robot couriers to handle Uber Eats deliveries!

Imagine a cute little bot rolling up to your door with your sushi.

It’s happening, folks! While it sounds super futuristic, let’s just hope these robots are good at navigating stairs and avoiding rogue skateboards.

Welcome to the future, Miami, where your fries are delivered by a bot!

📎 Axios

This AI Art That Won't Get You Sued

Adobe's Firefly is making waves as an AI image generator that promises "safe" AI art.

What does that mean?

It means Adobe is trying to ensure that the images generated by Firefly are less likely to infringe on copyrights.

So, artists and creators, rejoice! You might finally be able to play with AI art without worrying about a legal headache.

Now, if only we could get AI to do our taxes...

📎 TechRadar

❤️‍🩹 Hinge's CMO wants Gen Z to feel Less Lonely

Hinge, the dating app, has a new Chief Marketing Officer, Jackie Jantos, and her mission is to help Gen Z feel less lonely.

In an era of endless scrolling and digital connections, it's cool to see a dating app focusing on something beyond just matching people.

Maybe some smart marketing can actually help foster genuine connections in the digital age.

“Here's hoping for more real dates and less ghosting!” said my close friend B.

📎 TechCrunch

Washington Post's AI Tool

The Washington Post is dabbling with an AI tool called Ember to help with opinion pieces.

Yes, you read that right. AI writing opinions!

While it won't be replacing human journalists anytime soon (thank goodness!), It’s a peek into how newsrooms are experimenting with AI to streamline their processes.

Just imagine if we could get AI to write all those really long comment sections... A journalist's dream!

📎 Verge

Uber’s Big Fonts for the Seniors

Uber is rolling out a new "Senior Account" feature with bigger fonts and a simpler interface.

This is a smart move by Uber to make its app more accessible for older users.

It’s about time tech companies started thinking about everyone when they design their apps.

No more squinting at tiny buttons for Grandma and Grandpa!

(I don’t have glasses or bad eyes, and I still squint)

📎 TheVerge

Samsung is Digital Dusting Inactive Accounts

If you've got an old Samsung account gathering dust, you might want to log in soon!

Samsung is implementing a new policy to delete inactive accounts.

It’s their way of doing some digital spring cleaning.

So, if you’ve got photos, notes, or secret K-Pop fan fiction stashed in an old Samsung account, make sure you don't lose it!

You've been warned!

📎 TheVerge

MEME Time

Consider your weekly dose of smart just delivered!

You've navigated the tech tides and cultural currents without sinking hours into endless scrolling.

Pat yourself on the back, grab a Kit-Kat (because you deserve it!)

Be back next Wednesday with more of the good stuff.

Stay informed, stay beautiful inside and out.

-Team Byte Size Buddy