Daily Tech Headlines – "Bluesky Announces AI App 'Attie'"
Date: March 30, 2026
Hosts: Jen Cutter (headline reader)
Summary covers core content from [01:50]–[07:40]
Episode Overview
This episode focuses on the latest essential technology headlines, including Bluesky’s unveiling of 'Attie', a new AI-powered app, and industry-shaping updates in tech, hiring, and hardware. The hosts break down key stories in under ten minutes, providing listeners a succinct yet comprehensive roundup.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Bluesky Launches AI App ‘Attie’
[01:50 – 02:30]
- At the Atmosphere Conference, Bluesky announced a new app named Attie.
- Attie allows users to log in with Bluesky or other AT Protocol credentials and generate custom feeds based on topics or interests.
- Example Feed: “Posts about folklore, mythology and traditional music, especially Celtic traditions.”
- The feeds created are, for now, contained within the Attie app.
- Future Plans: Attie will let users ‘vibe code’ their own social media apps and tools for others.
- Atmosphere Conference attendees are first beta testers; no public release date announced, but waitlist available at attie.ai.
Notable Quote
“Users can log in with their Bluesky credentials or credentials from other AT Protocol apps and ask Attie to create a feed… These new feeds will only be available within the app to start.” — Jen Cutter [01:52]
2. Recruiters Combat AI Cheating in Job Interviews
[02:30 – 03:18]
- Major companies are taking steps to stop job applicants from using AI-generated responses or avatars during interviews.
- L’Oreal VP Michael Kienle reported cases of candidates reading AI-written answers or even using AI avatars.
- The HR platform Deel found over 40% of employers have extended probation to better assess genuine skills.
- Since 2025, Chartered Certified Accountants require assessments to be taken in person.
- Some employers still use AI for filtering applications.
Notable Quote
“Other companies detected fully AI avatars used instead of the actual person in interviews.” — Jen Cutter [02:50]
3. Apple App Store Approval Delays Due to Vibe Coding Surge
[03:18 – 03:55]
- Developers report longer approval times for apps and updates in the Apple App Store, partly due to a flood of vibe-coded app submissions.
- US iOS app releases grew 54.8% year-over-year—the highest in four years (Sensor Tower).
- Developers say it can take up to six weeks for new apps to go live.
- Apple’s human review process offers expedited reviews only for critical fixes.
Notable Quote
“…the store is, quote, overloaded with people like me submitting tons of apps and that it is currently taking up to six weeks to get the app live.” — Interviewed vibe coder (via Business Insider), cited by Jen Cutter [03:45]
4. Motorola RAZR Fold FIFA Edition Pre-orders
[03:55 – 04:20]
- Motorola UK announced pre-orders open April 11 for the RAZR Fold FIFA edition.
- Features an exclusive World Cup experience and includes the Motorola Penultra.
- Priced at €1,999 (~$2,289 USD).
5. Austria Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-14s
[04:20 – 04:50]
- Austria to introduce legislation banning social media use for those under 14.
- Expected introduction: June.
- Includes age verification, platform guidelines, and media literacy measures.
- Mirrors similar youth bans in Australia, Indonesia, and planned bans in Spain, UK, Denmark.
6. Meta Tests Instagram Plus Subscription
[04:50 – 05:15]
- Meta is piloting Instagram Plus, offering new features to select users in Mexico, Philippines, and more.
- Features: multiple story audiences, enhanced insights, searchable viewer lists, “super hearts”.
- Echoes Snapchat Plus.
7. Eli Lilly’s $2.75 Billion AI Drug Deal
[05:15 – 05:45]
- Eli Lilly partners with Hong Kong’s Insilico Medicine to commercialize drugs developed by generative AI.
- Insilico has 28 AI-developed drugs, half in clinical testing.
- AI boasts faster molecule synthesis and research.
Notable Quote
“AI reduces research time and can synthesize molecules more quickly than existing traditional methods…” — Alex Zavoronkov, CEO of Insilico, via Jen Cutter [05:37]
8. Samsung Launches AI Wine Refrigerator
[05:45 – 06:20]
- Samsung’s AI wine fridge (Premium Infinite line) uses a top-mounted camera and SmartThings app to log wine bottle details—up to 101 bottles.
- Features: Three cooling zones, UV-block glass, low-vibration compressor.
- Price: 6,499,000 won (~$4,300 USD).
Memorable Quotes and Moments
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On Attie’s Potential:
“In the future, the app plans to enable Attie users to vibe code their own social media apps and create tools for others.” — Jen Cutter [02:10]
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On AI Interview Cheating:
“Some employers share AI will or may still be used to filter applications.” — Jen Cutter [03:10]
Timestamps of Key Segments
- 01:50 — Bluesky announces Attie AI app
- 02:30 — AI cheating in job interviews; companies respond
- 03:18 — Apple App Store delays due to vibe coding
- 03:55 — Motorola RAZR Fold FIFA Edition pre-orders
- 04:20 — Austria proposes social media ban for under-14s
- 04:50 — Meta tests Instagram Plus
- 05:15 — Eli Lilly’s AI drug development deal
- 05:45 — Samsung introduces AI wine refrigerator
Conclusion
This episode delivers a rapid-fire briefing of the day’s most significant advancements and controversies in tech—from Bluesky’s expansion into AI-generated feeds to industry struggles with the consequences of AI in hiring and software development. It also spotlights notable hardware launches and growing global digital regulations. For deeper discussion and full show notes, listeners are encouraged to visit DailyTechNewsShow.com.