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Logan Paul promises CryptoZoo refunds, as long as you don't sue him

06 Jan 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Google Maps gets more social

16 Nov 2023

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Amazon brings its home robot to businesses; Google Photos turns to AI to organize and categorize your photos for you; Google Maps gets more social wit...

TikTok’s new streaming feature

15 Nov 2023

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Amazon strikes deal with Snap to let users buy its products from ads on Snapchat; Instagram brings Close Friends feature to the main feed; TikTok’s ...

X changing its algorithm to highlight smaller accounts

14 Nov 2023

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WhatsApp launches a new Discord-like voice chat feature for large groups; Uber takes steps to combat unfair driver deactivations; Elon Musk says X is ...

Tumblr Reaches a Breaking Point

11 Nov 2023

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EU business crowdfunding is now bound by bloc-wide regulations; Cruise begins layoffs, starting with workers who supported driverless operations; Tumb...

Amazon Fresh refreshed

10 Nov 2023

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Snap’s latest version of its AR development tool includes a ChatGPT API, boosted productivity and more; Meta and Amazon team up on new in-app shoppi...

Creators have mixed feelings about TikTok’s new monetization program

09 Nov 2023

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SiriusXM unveils new streaming app, set to launch next month; Creators have mixed feelings about TikTok’s new monetization program; Airbnb leans on ...

Google's new tools help users find discounts

08 Nov 2023

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TikTok is shutting down its Creator Fund in favor of its newer Creativity Program; Waze gets a new safety feature that warns you if a road has a histo...

ChatGPT now has 100 million weekly active users

07 Nov 2023

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A choreographer’s lawsuit over Fortnite dance moves isn’t dead after all; YouTube to test generative AI features, including a comments summarizer ...

Snap Map is Giving a Firsthand Perspective from Gaza

04 Nov 2023

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People are turning to Snap Map for firsthand perspectives from Gaza; Apple CEO Tim Cook says AI is a fundamental technology, confirms investments in g...

Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all seven counts

03 Nov 2023

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DoorDash tests warning non-tippers that their order could be slow to arrive; YouTube’s new teen safeguards limit repeated viewing of some video topi...

Linkedin goes AI

02 Nov 2023

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Google launches generative AI tools for product imagery to US advertisers and merchants; LinkedIn, now at 1B users, turns on OpenAI-powered reading an...

Google and Match Group reach settlement

01 Nov 2023

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So long, Twitter Circles; Google and Match Group reach settlement in app store antitrust case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

ChatGPT app revenue shows no signs of slowing, but some other AI apps top it

31 Oct 2023

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Mastodon takes on Twitter/X by bringing ‘lists’ to mobile; Meta to offer ad-free subscription in Europe in bid to keep tracking other users; ChatG...

Sam Bankman-Fried says he didn’t defraud FTX customers or take their funds

28 Oct 2023

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Apple fixes bug that undermined iOS privacy feature for years, a year after Musk’s takeover X says an average user spends 32 minutes a day on the pl...

Amazon Clinic can now treat your next cold or cough

27 Oct 2023

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OpenAI forms team to study ‘catastrophic’ AI risks, including nuclear threats; Google Maps is getting new AI-powered search updates, an enhanced n...

TikTok partners with Tickets.com to sell tickets for its first live music event

26 Oct 2023

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Google Play’s policy update cracks down on ‘offensive’ AI apps, disruptive notifications; TikTok partners with Tickets.com to sell tickets for i...

Robotaxi pushback grows in Los Angeles

25 Oct 2023

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Instagram is testing a dedicated feed for posts from Verified users; YouTube Music now lets you create custom AI-generated playlist art; Apple sends o...

TikTok is testing 15-minute uploads

24 Oct 2023

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Apple’s job listings suggest it plans to infuse AI in multiple products; Tinder’s app gets more social by letting friends play matchmaker; TikTok ...

Elon Musk Confirms new X Premium Tiers

21 Oct 2023

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Black founders received 0.13% of capital this Q3; Toyota hops on Tesla's EV charging standard, leaving Stellantis and VW as holdouts; Elon Musk confir...

Threads’ latest growth hack

20 Oct 2023

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Google Meet now lets you apply a skin-smoothing effect with its new portrait touch-up mode; Threads’ latest growth hack is showing posts on Facebook...

Youtube's new(s) initiatives

19 Oct 2023

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Meta is bringing its Telegram-like broadcast channels to Facebook and Messenger; Amazon begins testing Agility’s Digit robot for warehouse work; You...

Google is rolling out new Maps and Camera-based accessibility features

18 Oct 2023

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Snapchat is now allowing websites to embed content; YouTube debuts new playback controls and creator-focused features; Google is rolling out new Maps ...

Netflix’s cloud gaming service begins tests in US

17 Oct 2023

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LinkedIn confirms it will cut a further 668 jobs; Netflix’s cloud gaming service begins tests in US; YouTube gets new AI-powered ads that let brands...

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Make it Official

14 Oct 2023

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Microsoft closes $68.7B Activision Blizzard acquisition as UK approves restructured deal; TikTok scores sizable Disney deal including a content hub an...

Threads is rolling out an edit button

13 Oct 2023

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Threads is rolling out an edit button, and it’s not locked behind a paywall; Google’s AI-powered search experience can now generate images, write ...

The latest on TikTok’s Effect Creator Rewards

12 Oct 2023

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Instagram head says Threads is “not going to amplify news on the platform”; Uber Eats now lets you order from two nearby stores at the same time; ...

Google's new sustainability features

11 Oct 2023

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Adobe Firefly can now generate more realistic images; TikTok now supports direct posting from AI-powered Adobe apps, CapCut, Twitch and more; Google i...

ChatGPT’s mobile app hits revenue record

10 Oct 2023

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ChatGPT’s mobile app hits record $4.58M in revenue last month, but growth is slowing; Instagram Threads preps a Trending Topics feature in battle wi...

Some gen AI vendors say they’ll defend customers from IP lawsuits. Others, not so much

07 Oct 2023

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Only some vendors have pledged to defend customers using their generative AI tools who end up on the wrong side of copyright litigation; Google, Apple...

Spotify’s new artist profiles

06 Oct 2023

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Spotify’s new artist profiles highlight music, Stories, merch and events; Google agrees to reform its data terms; Amazon turns off the volume on Amp...

What went down at Google Pixel 2023

05 Oct 2023

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What went down at Google Pixel 2023; Walmart experiments with generative AI tools; The latest in startup business news. Learn more about your ad choic...

Spotify's audiobook plans

04 Oct 2023

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Spotify to include a selection of 150K audiobooks with its Premium subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok tests an ad-free subscription tier

03 Oct 2023

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Visa earmarks $100M to invest in generative AI companies; TikTok confirms small test of an ad-free subscription tier outside the US Learn more about y...

TikTok's Steroid Problem

30 Sep 2023

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On TikTok, videos promoting steroids are exploding — and targeting teens; Apple revamps iCloud.com with more features for drive, mail and notes; X (...

Google is opening up its generative AI search experience to teenagers

29 Sep 2023

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Reddit is removing ability to opt out of ad personalization based on your activity on the platform; ChromeOS 117 update brings Material You design and...

What went down at Meta Connect 2023

28 Sep 2023

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What went down at Meta Connect 2023; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple Podcasts adds original programming

27 Sep 2023

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YouTube relaxes advertiser-friendly guidelines around controversial topics; Uber is getting tighter with taxi companies; Apple Podcasts adds original ...

OpenAI gives ChatGPT a voice

26 Sep 2023

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Snap partners with Microsoft; OpenAI gives ChatGPT a voice; Amazon to invest up to $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic Learn more about your ad choices...

Yes, you have to update your Apple devices again because spyware is bad

23 Sep 2023

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Microsoft’s mobile keyboard app SwiftKey gains new AI-powered features, and Google’s Parisa Tabriz on how the company stays ahead of hackers, and ...

OpenAI unveils DALL-E 3, allows artists to opt out of training

21 Sep 2023

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Amazon brings generative AI to Alexa, Up next PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin is now available on Venmo, OpenAI unveils DALL-E 3, allows artists to opt ou...

Amazon brings e-commerce to Prime Video

20 Sep 2023

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Fitbit overhauls its app with visual refresh and simplified user experience; OpenAI launches a red teaming network to make its models more robust; Ama...

Apple’s long-awaited iOS 17 update for iPhones has arrived

19 Sep 2023

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Apple’s long-awaited iOS 17 update for iPhones lands today with a number of new and improved security features Learn more about your ad choices. V...

TikTok fined $379M in EU for failing to keep kids’ data safe

16 Sep 2023

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TikTok fined $379M in EU for failing to keep kids’ data safe; Former WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar joins Roblox’s board; If you’d bought Apple sha...

TikTok and Billboard team up

15 Sep 2023

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TikTok and Billboard team up to launch a top 50 song chart; Meta’s Horizon Worlds is rolling out on web and mobile; Pinterest’s Gen Z-focused Shuf...

Spotify’s new Showcase tool

14 Sep 2023

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WhatsApp is launching its Channels feature globally; Ring’s new Pet Tag accessory helps reunite lost pets with their owners; Spotify’s new Showcas...

Everything you need to know about Apple Event 2023

13 Sep 2023

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Everything you need to know about Apple Event 2023; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

iPhone 15’s shift to USB-C has hidden potential to streamline computing

12 Sep 2023

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Apple is revealing the iPhone 15 at a special event; MGM Resorts blames ‘cybersecurity issue’ for ongoing outage; Instacart’s IPO price range pu...

Musk, Starlink, and the Geopolitics of Ukraine

09 Sep 2023

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Musk says he limited Ukraine's Starlink to prevent attack on Russia; X, formerly Twitter, caught running unlabeled ads in users' Following feeds; Mark...

Google Chrome gets a makeover

08 Sep 2023

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Google Chrome gets a visual makeover; SoundCloud’s TikTok-styled discovery feed is rolling out to everyone; eBay is rolling out a new AI tool for m...

OpenAI to host its first developer conference

07 Sep 2023

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YouTube confirms it’s testing a games offering called ‘Playables’; Tubi sees impressive growth; OpenAI will host its first developer conference ...

Zoom's AI Rebrand

06 Sep 2023

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Zoom rebrands its generative AI features; Google’s quarterly Android updates; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. ...

X's Privacy Policy Delves into Biometrics, AI

02 Sep 2023

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X plans to collect users' biometric data, along with education and job history, also confirms it will use public data to train AI models; Google pulls...

YouTube Music adds comments to the ‘Now Playing’ screen

01 Sep 2023

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YouTube Music adds comments to the ‘Now Playing’ screen; Bumble changes its policy to crack down on bots, ghosting, and doxing; Google Play Points...

Google’s Duet AI can now write your emails for you

31 Aug 2023

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Instagram is internally testing the ability to create Reels up to 10 minutes long; Venmo partners with Hallmark; Google’s Duet AI can now write your...

Apple will announce the iPhone 15 on September 12th

30 Aug 2023

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Meta avatars are finally getting legs (in beta); Snapchat launches a new AI selfie feature; Apple will announce the iPhone 15 on September 12th Learn ...

OpenAI launches a ChatGPT plan for enterprise customers

29 Aug 2023

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DoorDash launches AI-powered voice ordering technology for restaurants; OpenAI launches a ChatGPT plan for enterprise customers Learn more about your ...

Tesla Shareholders Might Get Payout

26 Aug 2023

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Tesla investors might get payout from SEC settlement; YouTube demystifies the Shorts algorithm, views and answers other creator questions; Uber, squee...

Amazon brings new AI-driven features to Thursday Night Football

25 Aug 2023

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Starbucks is experimenting with ‘scanless checkout’ for drive-through users; Walmart is adding Wing drone deliveries to limited Superstores this y...

Spotify introduces new podcaster tools

24 Aug 2023

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Google TV adds 25 more free channels; YouTube tests a search feature where users hum to identify songs; Spotify introduces new podcaster tools Learn m...

TikTok's new ad plan

23 Aug 2023

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Netflix says its DVD-by-mail customers get to keep their final shipment of discs; Meta releases an AI model that can transcribe and translate close to...

YouTube's AI compensation plan

22 Aug 2023

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Amazon launches a Fire TV Channels app with 400+ free ad-supported TV channels; Apple Podcasts gain new creator tools, including Subscription Analytic...

Twitch will let streamers block banned users from watching streams

19 Aug 2023

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Twitch is about to hand streamers a way to control who can watch; Elon Musk says X’s ‘block’ feature is going away; Match Group’s background c...

Googles new Transparency Center

18 Aug 2023

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Cruise and Waymo see a surge in robotaxi app downloads; Tumblr rolls out a new web interface; Google’s new Transparency Center outlines its product ...

Snapchat’s My AI goes rogue

17 Aug 2023

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Amazon Music Unlimited is raising prices for Prime members, family plan users; Snapchat’s My AI goes rogue, posts to Stories; The latest in startup ...

YouTube Music adds a short-form video feed

16 Aug 2023

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Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment cuts costs a year after buying Redbox; YouTube Music is adding a TikTok-style ‘Samples’ short-form video f...

Amazon taps generative AI to enhance product reviews

15 Aug 2023

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Telegram rolls out its Stories feature to all users; Netflix begins testing its games on TVs and computers in Canada and U.K.; Amazon taps generative ...

SBF Loses Bail and Elon Says the Battle is On

12 Aug 2023

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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's bail revoked ahead of October trial; US cyber board to investigate Microsoft hack of government emails; Elon Musk s...