Meta Pulled the Plug on Messenger 😬 | Austin's AI Newsletter

This week’s hottest AI moves—from apps shutting down to tools that actually save you hours.

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Austin Armstrong
October 16, 2025

Hey friends — Austin here.

If you want to stay ahead in AI without drowning in noise, this is your spot. Apps shutting down, feeds getting cleaner, music + AI collabs, and tools that actually make life easier—it’s all here. Let’s dive in.

🔥 What’s Hot in AI This Week

The AI Download: Top 5 Stories You Can’t Miss

1. Meta Kills Messenger Desktop Apps

Image Credits: Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto/Getty Images

Messenger on Mac & Windows? Gone. Time to rethink your workflow—or finally embrace the browser.



2. URL to Any — Turn Webpages Into Anything

Want that article in Markdown, PDF, or image form? URL to Any converts web content instantly—perfect for research, notes, or keeping your brain uncluttered.

3.  Pinterest Gives You AI Feed Control

Image Credits: Pinterest

Pinterest is finally letting you filter out the “AI slop.” More inspiration, less noise. Your boards just got smarter.

4. Everyday — AI That Actually Does Stuff for You

Tired of bouncing between apps? Tell Everyday what you need in plain English and watch it get done—tasks, workflows, automations—all handled.

👉 Explore Everyday

5. Spotify + AI Music Collabs

Image Credits: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto (opens in a new window)/Getty Images.

Spotify is letting artists create AI-first music products. Expect exclusive tracks, smarter releases, and a new way to jam. The future of music just got a little more… digital.

This Week’s Must-Try AI Tools

1. GoHighLevel — One Dashboard to Rule Them All

Funnels in one app, emails in another, random spreadsheets holding your business together? Nightmare. GoHighLevel runs it all—funnels, CRM, SMS, email, scheduling, automations—one clean hub.

2. Tella — Record & Design Without the Pain

Loom is fine. Tella is slick. Record your screen + camera, add animations, layouts, and built-in design touches—no editing headaches. Perfect for demos, tutorials, or creators who actually care.

👉 Try Tella

3. Bibley — Study the Bible Like a Pro

Reading the Bible? Upgrade it. Bibley delivers instant commentary, verse context, and insights tailored to how you learn.

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AI’s changing faster than ever — one week it’s shutdowns, the next it’s smarter feeds and tools that actually help you work better.


So here’s the takeaway: stay curious, experiment often, and don’t wait for perfect. The people who win in this new wave of AI? They’re the ones who keep trying things.

Stay awesome,
Austin Armstrong, CEO
Syllaby, Inc.