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Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
X Is Down Again — Days After Musk Called For ‘Major' Improvements
Social media platform X appeared down for many users Friday afternoon, as over 30,000 reports of outages were shared with signaling the latest of multiple disruptions the Elon Musk-owned site has experienced this month as Musk has vowed to add 'major operational improvements.' The outage occurred Friday afternoon. (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images) A whopping 30,466 outage reports were made on DownDetector at 4:28 p.m. EDT. A majority of the reported problems concerned the X mobile app, while 37% of the issues were related to the platform's website. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
h2o Therapeutics Receives European MDR Certification for Its Apple Watch-Based App for Parkinson's Disease
ANKARA, TR / ACCESS Newswire / May 30, 2025 / h2o Therapeutics announced that it has received European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) Class IIa certification for Parky, a mobile app designed to monitor and manage Parkinson's Disease (PD) symptoms via Apple Watch. This follows the 510(k) clearance previously granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2022, making Parky one of the few internationally regulated mobile medical apps specifically developed for Parkinson's. Parky utilizes Apple's Movement Disorder API to track motor symptoms such as tremors and dyskinesia in real time. The data is securely shared with healthcare professionals, allowing for continuous remote symptom tracking and personalized treatment adjustments. The underlying API was validated in a 343-participant study - 225 of whom were monitored for up to six months - referencing the gold-standard MDS-UPDRS clinical scale. The findings were published in Science Translational Medicine. With EU MDR Class IIa certification, Parky is now eligible for clinical use in over 30 countries that recognize the EU MDR regulatory framework, including all EU member states and multiple non-EU jurisdictions that adopt or align with these standards. 'Receiving EU MDR certification is another transformative milestone for us,' said Yagmur Selin Gulmus, founder of h2o Therapeutics. 'This recognition confirms our ability to meet the highest global standards in digital health. We're now actively seeking strategic partnerships to support Parky's global adoption and bring its benefits to Parkinson's communities worldwide.' Parkinson's Disease, affecting more than 10 million people globally, is the fastest-growing neurological disorder. Parky bridges the gap between episodic clinical assessments and real-world patient experience, enabling data-driven, individualized care through continuous passive monitoring. h2o Therapeutics is a digital health company developing clinically validated, wearable-integrated software solutions for neurological and chronic conditions. Based in Türkiye, the company combines rigorous regulatory pathways with consumer-first design to create prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) that improve patient outcomes and support continuous, real-world care. Contact InformationBulutay Gunes Brand Manager SOURCE: h2o therapeutics press release
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
American Express Ranks No. 1 in the J.D. Power U.S. Credit Card Mobile App and Online Satisfaction Studies
NEW YORK, May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Express® App and the American Express (NYSE: AXP) website both rank number one in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Credit Card Mobile App and Online Satisfaction Studies. This is the fifth year American Express ranks as the top credit card mobile app in the study, since 2018, and marks the third time American Express ranks as both the top credit card website and mobile app since the inaugural J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Online Credit Card Satisfaction Study. The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Credit Card Mobile App and Online Satisfaction Studies measure the overall satisfaction thousands of customers have with the digital offerings of their primary credit card issuers. American Express customers who used the mobile app and website rate it highest in all four categories measured by the study, including navigation, visual appeal, speed, and information/content. "For 175 years, American Express' commitment to customer satisfaction has been the cornerstone of our brand. We strive every day to exceed the expectations of our customers at every touchpoint and in everything we do. That's why we continuously innovate to create intuitive, personalized experiences within our mobile app and Card Member website," said Howard Grosfield, Group President, U.S. Consumer Services. "This recognition was made possible by the exceptional talent across our product, design, engineering and analytics teams. Their focus on delighting our customers ensures we deliver world-class digital products that enhance the membership experience." American Express' ongoing focus on improving our customers' digital experiences ensures consistent elevation of the visual appeal, navigation and performance of our website and mobile app. Enhancements over the past year include: Seamless Activation: A simpler and more intuitive way for mobile app and website users to activate their Amex Cards. Improved Look and Feel: A refreshed design system and use of enhanced designs which optimizes the visual appeal of the website. Streamlined Navigation: Introduction of a Customer Overview experience on the website that allows users to quickly see all of their relationships with Amex, improving ease of navigation and access to critical account information. Personalization: Launch of content tailored to the customer such as notifications of unused benefits, recognition of membership anniversaries, and lounge push notifications. We have seen record digital engagement in the U.S. as we continue to enhance the American Express mobile app and website experience, with monthly active users of the mobile app and website rising 8% over the past year1. Customer satisfaction among U.S. consumers extends beyond the mobile app and website with Amex recently ranking No. 1 in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Consumer Lending Satisfaction Study2. The company also ranked #1 in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Small Business Credit Card Satisfaction Study. ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global, premium payments and lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express' brand is built on trust, security, and service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. With a hundred million merchant locations on our global network in over 200 countries and territories, we seek to provide the world's best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations. For more information about American Express, visit and 1 As of March 2025. 2 American Express received the highest score in the J.D. Power 2023-2025 U.S. Consumer Lending Satisfaction Studies, which measure customers' satisfaction with their personal loan provider. Visit for more details. Location: U.S. View source version on Contacts Aziza Johnson; O: 212-225-4886; E: Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Spotify's new podcast tab is a solid upgrade… unless you liked it the way it was
Spotify is rolling out some new podcast-focused features on its mobile app to make it easier to keep up with the shows you follow and discover new ones. One of the biggest changes is the new 'Following' feed. Spotify admits that finding the latest episodes from your followed podcasts hasn't always been easy, so this dedicated feed will now sit right inside your main Podcasts tab on the Home screen, giving you a single place to catch everything new. The new Following feed should already be live on your device. Spotify is also bringing podcast and video podcast recommendations straight to your Home feed. These suggestions will show up right below your shortcuts, making it easier to find new content to listen to – or watch – without digging through menus. Recommendations are now in your Home feed. The goal here is to cut down on the time you spend searching for fresh content and Spotify says it is going to keep experimenting with new ways to improve podcast feature coming soon is the 'In this episode' section on podcast pages. This will include links to other shows, songs, audiobooks, playlists and anything else the hosts mention during the episode. Creators can add these links themselves, so you won't have to go searching for them later. Honestly, this one sounds pretty useful – how many times have you wanted to save a song or book a host mentioned but forgot to write it down? Soon, you should also see a new 'In this episode' section on podcast pages. And Spotify is also giving podcast comments a light refresh. Based on user feedback, the company is adding threaded replies and emoji reactions. Creators will still have full control over whether comments are allowed, either for the whole show or individual episodes, through Spotify for Creators. These updates might feel minor, but I think they are clearly part of Spotify's bigger plan to stay competitive with Apple Podcasts and YouTube. YouTube, in particular, has been going all-in on podcasts lately – it even launched a weekly top podcast chart this month. And honestly, its push is working. YouTube hit 1 billion monthly active podcast users earlier this year, which is a massive number and shows just how dominant it's become in this space. Still, I'm not totally convinced that following YouTube's playbook is the best move – at least not for every Spotify fan. If Spotify is your main podcast app, the new Following feed could be a nice upgrade. But if you are like me and don't want videos popping up all over your app, you might not be thrilled with where this is going. It was nice having a podcast space that wasn't overloaded with videos everywhere.
The Verge
3 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
Spotify is adding a Following feed for podcasts
Spotify is adding some new podcast-focused features to its mobile app to make it easier to help you keep track of podcasts you follow and more easily discover new ones. If Spotify is your main podcast app, the new Following feed the company is introducing might be a welcome change. In a blog post, the company acknowledges that finding the latest episodes of podcasts you follow 'has proved to be challenging,' so the new Following feed brings 'gives you a dedicated place to catch all the latest releases from the podcasts you follow – all in one easy-to-access feed within your main Podcast feed on Home.' The company is also adding podcast recommendations right into your Home feed. 'Just below your shortcuts, you'll start seeing recommendations for podcasts and video podcasts ready to be played or saved, making exploring new shows and episodes easier and more immersive,' Spotify says. Spotify might also add a 'quick note' about why it recommended some podcasts 'to help make bold picks feel more accessible.' The app is getting some creator-focused features, too. Creators will be able to link to content they talk about in their shows that's also on Spotify with a new 'In this episode' section that will appear on episode pages. This feature is rolling out 'in the coming weeks.' Spotify is also adding threaded replies and emoji reactions to comments.
