Anna Rose Iovine

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Associate Editor, Features at Mashable

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Gemini now autogenerates summaries for long Gmail threads

1 week ago | mashable.com | Anna Rose Iovine

Google's AI Gemini will now automatically summarize long email threads for some users, the company said in a blog post. Previously, users had to tap "Summarize this email" for Gemini to generate key points. Now, if users have smart features in Gmail, Chat, Meet, and Workspace turned on, they'll automatically appear "where a summary will be helpful," like with long threads or exchanges with several replies. For now, this feature is only available in English. Gemini's summary cards for Gmail.
Twitch to roll out vertical streaming and other updates

1 week ago | mashable.com | Anna Rose Iovine

Twitch just announced some major updates at its European conference. One is dual-format streaming and vertical viewing, so streams look better when watched on a phone. Streamers will be able to use both a horizontal and vertical layout at the same time, and the viewing will be optimized whether someone is holding their phone either way.
Microsoft gaming workers win a tentative union agreement

1 week ago | mashable.com | Anna Rose Iovine

ZeniMax QA workers won a contract after two years of negotiations. Anna Iovine Anna Iovine Associate Editor, Features Anna Iovine is the associate editor of features at Mashable. Previously, as the sex and relationships reporter, she covered topics ranging from dating apps to pelvic pain. Before Mashable, Anna was a social editor at VICE and freelanced for publications such as Slate and the Columbia Journalism Review. Follow her on Bluesky.
Tinder is testing a height preference, putting an end to short king spring

1 week ago | mashable.com | Anna Rose Iovine

Home > Life > Sex, Dating & Relationships The new feature is undoubtedly bad news for short men, who already face major hurdles in online dating. Anna Iovine Anna Iovine Associate Editor, Features Anna Iovine is the associate editor of features at Mashable. Previously, as the sex and relationships reporter, she covered topics ranging from dating apps to pelvic pain.
Tinder's new CEO wants to shed its hookup rep for Gen Z

1 week ago | mashable.com | Anna Rose Iovine

It's no secret that singles have been disenchanted with dating apps lately. Users complain that apps are copying each other with similar features and encourage bad behavior like ghosting, and they're trying to branch out into IRL activities instead (even dungeon sound baths). Tinder's upcoming CEO, Spencer Rascoff, seems well aware of these feelings.
JD Vance calls dating apps 'destructive'

2 weeks ago | mashable.com | Anna Rose Iovine

Home > Life > Sex, Dating & Relationships The VP spoke out against the apps in a recent interview. Anna Iovine Anna Iovine Associate Editor, Features Anna Iovine is the associate editor of features at Mashable. Previously, as the sex and relationships reporter, she covered topics ranging from dating apps to pelvic pain. Before Mashable, Anna was a social editor at VICE and freelanced for publications such as Slate and the Columbia Journalism Review. Follow her on Bluesky.
Majority of Gen Z would marry an AI, survey says

2 weeks ago | mashable.com | Anna Rose Iovine

People are already using AI to date (and to flirt), but what about marrying one? In an April 2025 survey of 2,000 Gen Z respondents by AI company Joi AI, eight in 10 said they'd consider marrying an AI partner. 83 percent said they could have a deep emotional bond with one. AI companions appear to be Joi AI's bread and butter. On its website, you can chat with pre-made characters or make your own.
Kansas mom sues adult sites after teen accessed content

2 weeks ago | mashable.com | Anna Rose Iovine

Home > Life > Sex, Dating & Relationships Last year, Kansas enacted its age-verification law. Now, a mother is suing after her child accessed adult content. Anna Iovine Anna Iovine Associate Editor, Features Anna Iovine is the associate editor of features at Mashable. Previously, as the sex and relationships reporter, she covered topics ranging from dating apps to pelvic pain.
Sex toy company removes 'Trump tariff surcharge' amid trade deal

3 weeks ago | me.mashable.com | Anna Rose Iovine

This week, President Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a temporary trade deal between the U.S. and China. For 90 days while negotiations continue, U.S. tariffs on China will be slashed from 145 percent to 30 percent, while China's reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods will go down from 125 to 10 percent. For many industries that rely on China to manufacture goods, this is an (interim) relief.
Sex toy company removes 'Trump tariff surcharge' amid trade deal

3 weeks ago | mashable.com | Anna Rose Iovine

Home > Life > Sex, Dating & Relationships Dame's prices are "pretty much back to normal," its CEO said. Anna Iovine Anna Iovine Associate Editor, Features Anna Iovine is the associate editor of features at Mashable. Previously, as the sex and relationships reporter, she covered topics ranging from dating apps to pelvic pain. Before Mashable, Anna was a social editor at VICE and freelanced for publications such as Slate and the Columbia Journalism Review. Follow her on Bluesky.