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TikTok’s Instagram competitor likely to be named TikTok Notes
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok’s Instagram competitor likely to be named TikTok Notes; Meta’s X competitor Threads invites developers to sign up for API access, publishes...
Tesla reportedly drops plan to build $25,000 EV
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla reportedly drops plan to build $25,000 EV; Apple lays off over 600 employees in California after abandoning electric car project; Amazon quietly...
X is giving blue checks to influential users
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ford delays new EVs once more, showing why legacy automakers need to adopt a startup mentality; TikTok says it generated $14.7B for US small businesse...
Facebook takes on TikTok with a vertical-first video player
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook takes on TikTok with a new, vertical-first video player; WhatsApp goes down in Meta’s second big outage this year; OnePlus went ahead and b...
Musicians sign letter against irresponsible AI
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Musicians sign letter against irresponsible AI; Meta (again) denies that Netflix read users’ private Facebook messages; Indeed announces AI-powered ...
Sam Altman gives up control of OpenAI Startup Fund
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Altman gives up control of OpenAI Startup Fund; ChatGPT no longer requires an account — but there’s a catch; As Microsoft unbundles Teams, it ...
OpenAI built a voice cloning tool, but you can't use it... yet
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI built a voice cloning tool, but you can't use it... yet; Google hints that Apple is set to support RCS by this fall; Instagram is developing 'B...
X is testing NSFW adult communities, according to screenshots
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years in prison for fraud and money-laundering at FTX, ordered to pay $11B in forfeiture; X is testing NSFW adult communitie...
Amazon doubles down on Anthropic
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LinkedIn is experimenting with a TikTok-like video feed in its app; Google will let you swipe right or left on clothes to get better fashion recommend...
Elon Musk says all Premium subscribers on X will gain access to AI chatbot Grok this week
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk says all Premium subscribers on X will gain access to AI chatbot Grok this week; How to turn off Instagram’s political content filter; Rob...
Spotify tests video courses
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fisker trading suspended by NYSE; A judge just killed Elon Musk’s lawsuit against an anti-hate research organization; Spotify tests video courses Le...
Apple is in hot water with the DoJ
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Threads is adding live scores for sports games; AT&T won’t say how its customers’ data spilled online; What you need to know about Apple’s iPhon...
Microsoft really wants to talk about Copilot
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft really wants to talk about Copilot; Reddit stock closes up nearly 48% on its first day of trading; DoorDash begins piloting drone deliveries...
Reddit prices IPO at $34 per share
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
India will fact-check online posts about government matters; NBCUniversal’s Peacock will let you watch 4 livestreams at once for 2024 Paris Olympics...
Facebook is trying to make ‘poking’ cool again
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pokemon resets some users passwords after hacking attempts; Threads is rolling out trending topics to all users in the US; Facebook is trying to make ...
Apple is exploring a partnership with Google
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LinkedIn plans to add gaming to its platform; MrBeast and Prime Video announce ‘largest game show in history’; Apple is reportedly exploring a par...
SpaceX forbids employees to sell stock if it deems they've misbehaved
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
India drops plan to require approval for AI model launches; Apple acquires AI startup specializing in overseeing manufacturing components; Leaked Spac...
Instagram putting a 'Spin' on Reels
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram is working on a feature that would allow you to let others put a ‘Spin’ on your Reel; Google is changing how Chrome detects and warns yo...
Creators are frustrated but energized as TikTok ban gains momentum
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creators are frustrated but energized as TikTok ban gains momentum; Spotify’s Audiobooks will get their own ‘Countdown Pages’ to tease upcoming ...
TikTok could be building an app for photos
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DoorDash’s new AI-powered ‘SafeChat+’ tool automatically detects verbal abuse; Code suggests that TikTok could be building an app for photos; Go...
Elon Musk says xAI will open source Grok this week
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reddit could be a potential ‘meme stock’; Pinterest rolls out its ‘body type ranges’ tool to the US; Airbnb is banning indoor security cameras...
Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Europe (for real this time)
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Europe (for real this time); Russian spies keep hacking into Microsoft in 'ongoing attack,' company says; The Rivia...
TikTok begs users to tell Congress not to ban it
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Threads now lets all users save drafts and take photos within the app; Uber Eats’ new live location-sharing feature helps couriers deliver food to u...
What’s next for Twitch?
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon teams with recycling robot firm to track package waste; SpaceX eyes March 14th for next Starship test flight; What’s next for Twitch? Learn m...
Target to launch its own version of Amazon Prime
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok says its revamped creator fund has increased total creator revenue by over 250%; Target to launch its own version of Amazon Prime Learn more ab...
Airbnb has a new label to denote its top (and worst) listings
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthropic claims its new AI chatbot models beat OpenAI’s GPT-4; Instagram now lets you edit DMs up to 15 mins after sending them; Airbnb has a new l...
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over 'betrayal' of nonprofit AI mission; Spotify launches a $9.99/mo standalone audiobooks service for its free u...
Microsoft’s Windows 11 Copilot gets smarter
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spotify’s new ‘Song Psychic’; Microsoft’s Windows 11 Copilot gets smarter with new plugins and skills; Google is making search suggestions in ...
Tim Cook says Apple will ‘break new ground’ in GenAI this year
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adobe reveals a GenAI tool for music; YouTube’s Create app, a competitor to TikTok’s creative tools, expands to 13 more markets Learn more about y...
Threads widens the gap with X
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple cancels its autonomous electric car project; TikTok loses even more songs over its dispute with Universal Music Group; Threads widens the gap wi...
Instagram working on a ‘Friend Map’ feature
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram is working on a ‘Friend Map’ feature that would let you track friends’ locations; Threads adds a bookmarking feature for saving favori...
r/WallStreetBets could be a risk to Reddit's IPO
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare hacked by nation-state, as US pharmacy outages drag on; Google is sunsetting the Google Pay app in the US later th...
Almost half of adults on TikTok have never posted a video
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chrome gets a built-in AI writing tool powered by Gemini; Almost half of adults on TikTok have never posted a video Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Google launches two new open LLMs
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Google launches two new open LLMs; Waymo’s application to expand California robotaxi operations paused by regulators Learn more about your ad choice...
YouTube dominates TV streaming in U.S.
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ford cuts prices on electric Mustang as demand softens for premium EVs; YouTube rolls out new channel pages for creators on its TV app; YouTube domina...
EU opens formal probe of TikTok
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The European Union is formally investigating TikTok’s compliance with the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), the Commission has announced. Learn...
Google Wants to Save You From Hold Music
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feds open second probe into Fisker's Ocean SUV after rollaway complaints; Faraday Future in danger of losing LA headquarters for failing to pay rent; ...
No ‘GPT’ trademark for OpenAI
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube now lets you integrate music videos into your Shorts; TikTok launches a ‘reimagined’ app for the Apple Vision Pro; No ‘GPT’ trademark ...
Mark Zuckerberg thinks Quest 3 is better than Vision Pro
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slack adds AI-fueled search and summarization to the platform; Airbnb is making progress to get rid of those hated cleaning fees; Mark Zuckerberg thin...
TikTok is testing an exclusive ‘Sub Space’
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok is testing an exclusive ‘Sub Space’; ChatGPT will now remember — and forget — things you tell it to Learn more about your ad choices. V...
A Dating App for People with Good Credit
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spotify for Podcasters adds new integration with Riverside; North American robot orders dropped 30% last year; A dating app for people with good to ex...
Sports betting is coming to X with BetMGM partnership
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk’s X has forged a deal with a sports betting operator, BetMGM; Instagram and Threads will no longer ‘proactively’ recommend political c...
Google launches Gemini Ultra
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Google launches Gemini Ultra; FCC officially declares AI-voiced robocalls illegal; Podcasters can now upload their RSS feed to YouTube Learn more abou...
X becomes No. 1 app on U.S. App Store
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
X becomes No. 1 app on U.S. App Store; Bluesky gets nearly 800K new users; Threads tests the ability to save posts as it continues to compete with X L...
Adam Neumann is trying to buy back WeWork
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Neumann is trying to buy back WeWork; Spotify now the No. 2 audiobook provider, behind Audible, hints at Daylist inspired-suggestions to come Lea...
Meta cuts off third-party access to Facebook Groups
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bumble’s new AI tool identifies and blocks scam accounts, fake profiles; Tinder’s new warnings inform users when they’re potentially being inapp...
Joe Rogan stays with Spotify, but expands his reach
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SpaceX will reap the benefits of new Dragon research opportunity; Spotify's podcast exclusive days are over as Joe Rogan's show expands to other platf...
YouTube Premium and Music now have over 100 million subscribers
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon debuts ‘Rufus,’ an AI shopping assistant in its mobile app; Google Maps experiments with generative AI to improve discovery; Antitrust enfo...
Pew report shows TikTok’s rise/YouTube’s ubiquity
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shopify is rolling out an AI-powered image editor for products; Threads is working on surfacing Trends; Pew report shows TikTok’s rise/YouTube’s u...
Instagram Threads gains traction
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yelp launches revamped feed with AI-powered business summaries; TikTok tests a feature that would bring TikTok Shop links to more videos; Instagram Th...
Expect big things from Apple’s iOS 18
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple’s iOS 18 may be ‘the biggest’ software update in iPhone history; Instagram confirms test of ‘Flipside’ Learn more about your ad choice...
NSA is buying Americans' internet browsing records without a warrant
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICO confirms data breach probe as UK councils remain downed by cyberattack; NSA is buying Americans' internet browsing records without a warrant; Deck...
Study: Kids spent 60% more time on TikTok than YouTube last year
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FTC orders AI companies to dish on investments, partnerships and meetings; PayPal to pilot new AI-powered updates, including a cash-back feature and ‘...
Google announces new AI-powered features for education
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BeReal is onboarding brands and celebs; Twitch announces 60/40 revenue split in expanded Plus Program; Google announces new AI-powered features for ed...
Google Chrome gains AI features
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vroom hits the brakes on its online used car business; TikTok lays off 60 employees; Google Chrome gains AI features Learn more about your ad choices....
Disney's solution to VR’s movement problem
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Disney's solution to VR’s movement problem; X says a bug caused numerous posts to be labeled as ‘sensitive media’; Only 150+ apps have been desi...
Japan's Mission to the Moon
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon confirms more layoffs, impacting its Buy with Prime unit; LoanDepot outage drags into second week after ransomware attack; Japan's SLIM mission...
Reddit plans to launch IPO
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft makes its AI-powered reading tutor free; Instagram’s new ‘nighttime nudges’ aim to reduce teens’ time on the app; Reddit plans to la...
YouTube to eliminate 100 employees
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube to eliminate 100 employees as layoffs at Google continue; Google introduces ‘Circle to Search, a new way to search from anywhere on Android ...
Uber is closing alcohol delivery service Drizly
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI announces team to build ‘crowdsourced’ governance ideas; Uber is closing alcohol delivery service Drizly three years after acquisition; App...
Microsoft launches a Pro plan for Copilot
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft launches a Pro plan for Copilot; FedEx announces its own commerce platform for merchants; LG opens its first US EV charging factory in Texas...
Instagram cuts a layer of management
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram cuts 60 jobs, eliminating a layer of management at the company; Threads will allow you to follow Mastodon users by year-end, according to Me...
Google removing 17 ‘underutilized’ Assistant features
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snapchat now lets parents restrict their teens from using the app’s ‘My AI’ chatbot; WhatsApp is rolling out an in-app tool for making custom st...
Netflix Games gains traction
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
App economy recovered in 2023; YouTube is making it easier to find accurate information about first aid and emergency care; Netflix Games gains tracti...
Alexa's AI Upgrade
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon adds Matter casting to its smart displays and TVs; Google Maps will now give EV drivers real-time battery range info; Amazon’s Alexa gets new...
Amazon’s new health initiative
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon turns to AI to help customers find clothes that fit when shopping online; Volkswagen is bringing ChatGPT into its cars and SUVs; Amazon’s new...
5 startups we lost in 2023
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Braid to Zume, here are some of the startups that won't see 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Logan Paul promises CryptoZoo refunds, as long as you don't sue him
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lawsuit against Snap over fentanyl deaths can proceed, judge rules; Logan Paul promises CryptoZoo refunds, as long as you don't sue him; How to follow...
TikTok aims to grow its TikTok Shop
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Google outlines new methods for training robots with video and large language models; Apple Fitness+ introduces sound meditation, a workout program fo...
23andMe plays the blame game
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft Copilot is now available on iOS and Android; 23andMe tells victims it’s their fault that their data was breached; Roku announces new lineu...
Meta cuts prices for the Quest 2 headset
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meta cuts prices for the Quest 2 headset and accessories; Telegram’s latest update; MIT scientists are working on a vibrating obesity pill Learn mor...
GitHub's Copilot Chat is Going Public
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Goodbye mysterious military space plane, and good luck – wherever you’re going; GitHub makes Copilot Chat generally available, letting devs ask qu...
Xiaomi Reveals a Smartphone on Wheels
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Xiaomi's first EV is the freshest take on a 'smartphone on wheels'; Amnesty confirms Apple warning: Indian journalists' iPhones infected with Pegasus ...
The New York Times is Suing OpenAI
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apple Watch import ban paused; Series 9 and Ultra 2 will be available on Apple's site tomorrow; Terran Orbital's biggest customer is close to securing...
Apple Vision Pro tipped for late January early February release
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bluesky rolls out an in-app video and music player and a new ‘hide post’ feature; Apple Vision Pro tipped for late Jan/early Feb release Learn mor...
Looking back on 2023 and what’s in store for 2024
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Daily Crunch. You made it to Friday and to the long holiday weekend! Today we’re looking back on how the vibe in tech shifted in 202...
Beeper says it’s done trying to bring iMessage to Android
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beeper says it’s done trying to bring iMessage to Android; Google updates Chrome on desktop with proactive Safety Check; The latest in startup busin...
Tesla’s Autopilot recall fix labeled ‘insufficient’
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer Reports says Tesla’s Autopilot recall fix is ‘insufficient’; Electric scooter company Bird files for bankruptcy Learn more about your a...
Microsoft Copilot gets a music creation feature
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comcast says hackers stole data of close to 36 million Xfinity customers; Salesforce acquires automated commission management platform Spiff; Microsof...
Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to 4 years for securities fraud
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to 4 years for securities fraud; Apple has agreed to pay out $25 million to settle a class action lawsuit ove...
Opendoor co-founder Eric Wu is stepping down to return to his startup roots
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
News publisher files class action antitrust suit against Google; Instagram launches customizable ‘Add Yours’ templates; Opendoor co-founder Eric W...
Instagram's GenAI powered background editing tool
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Waymo launches curbside robotaxi pickup at Phoenix airport; Spotify confirms test of prompt-based AI playlists feature; Instagram introduces GenAI pow...
Meta starts testing Threads integration
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Google launches an easy-to-use tool for developing apps and chatbots based on its Gemini model; Circuit City, angling for a comeback of sorts, hopes t...
2023's most-downloaded iPhone apps in the US
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram finstas may turn into a new product called ‘flipside,’ Google Maps gets new updates to give users more control over their information; T...
TikTok becomes first non-game app to reach $10B in consumer spending
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok becomes first non-game app to reach $10B in consumer spending; Elon Musk says X is bringing video to Spaces soon; Apple’s new Journal app is ...
Google's best Gemini demo was faked
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Google's best Gemini demo was faked; OpenAI taps former Twitter India head to kickstart in the country; Snapchat+ keeps growing as net revenue tops $2...
Amazon piloting a new $9.99 monthly grocery subscription
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon is piloting a new $9.99 monthly grocery subscription for Prime members in three cities; YouTube now lets you pause comments on videos; Amazon w...
Google's AI upgrade
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
X now lets users broadcast community posts to all followers; Google’s AI chatbot Bard gets a big upgrade with Gemini, Google’s next-gen AI model; ...
Meta set to discontinue cross-messaging between Instagram and Facebook
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
X is now licensed for payment processing in a dozen US states; Bing’s new ‘Deep Search’ feature offers more comprehensive answers to complex sea...
Spotify cuts 17% of staff
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mastercard launches Shopping Muse, an AI-powered shopping assistant; TikTok expands its in-app Ticketmaster ticketing feature to users in 20 countries...
X Goes Chasing Small Business Ad Dollars
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon signs 3-launch deal with SpaceX for Project Kuiper satellite internet constellation; X says it will chase SMB ad dollars after Musk's 'go f*** ...
Instagram Threads search now supports ‘all languages’
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube Music Recap is no Spotify Wrapped, but it’s still pretty fun; Instagram Threads search now supports ‘all languages’ in latest update; Ti...
Spotify Wrapped 2023 adds an AI DJ
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon finally releases its own AI-powered image generator; Pinterest begins testing a ‘body type ranges’ tool to make searches more inclusive; Sp...
Apple Music Replay is here
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube launches more than 30 ‘Playables’ mini-games for Premium users; AWS brings Amazon One palm-scanning authentication to the enterprise Apple...
Google's new tool for website owners
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Google’s new tools help discussion forums and social media platforms rank higher in search results; Black Friday online buying hits a record $9.8B i...
Sam's Back and Grok is Launching Soon
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Altman to return as OpenAI CEO; Elon Musk says xAI's chatbot 'Grok' will launch to X Premium+ subscribers next week; North Korea-backed hackers ta...
Google admits Spotify pays no Play Store fees
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ford downsizes EV battery factory plan; Spotify says its upcoming royalty model changes will generate $1B for artists over five years; Google admits S...
Microsoft hires ex-OpenAI leaders Altman and Brockman
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ukraine fires top cybersecurity officials; Advertiser exodus expected to deeply impact X ad revenue; Microsoft hires ex-OpenAI leaders Learn more abou...
Sam Altman ousted as OpenAI's CEO
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apple to pause advertising on X after Musk praises antisemitic conspiracy theory; Apple to finally bring RCS to iPhones; Sam Altman ousted as OpenAI's...
Meta brings us a step closer to AI-generated movies
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon to sell cars online, starting with Hyundai; Twitch launches Privacy Center to educate users about their personal data; Meta brings us a step cl...