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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...

Disney cracking down on password sharing

11 Aug 2023

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Disney is cracking down on password sharing; Lyft takes a page from Uber’s playbook: Ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Threads now hooks into Instagram DMs

10 Aug 2023

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Threads now hooks into Instagram DMs; Gmail app gets highly requested native translation feature; Free ad-supported TV streaming services are booming,...

Netflix launches a game controller app

09 Aug 2023

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Lyft looks to kill surge pricing; Apple Music adds a new algorithmic station to let users discover new music; Netflix launches a game controller app f...

TikTok hosts a talent show

08 Aug 2023

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Zoom's new asynchronous video tool; DoorDash expands retail delivery offerings; TikTok is hosting a talent show Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Nikola CEO Steps Down and Amazon Steps Up to the Merch Table

05 Aug 2023

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Nikola CEO steps down, replaced by chairman; Fisker reveals all-electric Alaska pickup, 3 other EV prototypes; Amazon Music teams up with Bandsintown ...

Google's latest search updates

04 Aug 2023

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TikTok competitor Triller files to go public; Pinterest touts Amazon partnership progress; Google is introducing a few new Search updates that are des...

X now lets paid users hide their checkmarks

03 Aug 2023

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Amazon now offers Fresh grocery delivery to non-Prime members in select US cities; X, formerly Twitter, now lets paid users hide their checkmarks; Tin...

YouTube experiments with AI auto-generated video summaries

02 Aug 2023

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YouTube star MrBeast sues ghost kitchen behind MrBeast Burger; Meta is reportedly preparing to release AI-powered chatbots with different personas; Yo...

Amazon's ‘fastest Prime speeds ever

01 Aug 2023

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Amazon achieved its ‘fastest Prime speeds ever; Apple confirms a Screen Time bug is causing settings not to stick; Walmart's billion dollar buyout L...

NASA Enters the Streaming World

29 Jul 2023

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NASA is launching its own streaming service later this year; Apple's App Store tightens up on user privacy with new rules for app developers; Hackers ...

Peacock lags behind competitors

28 Jul 2023

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Mastodon is launching merch to help fund its development efforts; WhatsApp now lets you record and share short video messages directly in chats; Peaco...

Mastadon gets a "For You" feed

27 Jul 2023

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Walmart+ adds travel benefits to its list of perks; Bumble launches a separate BFF app for friend friending; Mastadon gets a "For You" feed Learn more...

Threads gets a following feed

26 Jul 2023

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Meta’s Threads app is rolling out a Following feed; Google Search is making it easier to find relevant information on women’s sports; Spotify shar...

Netflix rolls out ‘My Netflix’

25 Jul 2023

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Netflix rolls out ‘My Netflix’; Instagram is launching creator subscriptions in Australia, Canada and The UK.  Learn more about your ad choices. ...

AI Leaders Go To Washington

22 Jul 2023

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Top AI companies visit the White House to make 'voluntary' safety commitments; FedNow is finally live in the US; Amazon is building a $120M facility i...

Netflix’s first live sporting event

21 Jul 2023

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Netflix’s first live sporting event arrives in November; Google is testing an AI tool that can write news articles; Amazon’s palm-scanning payment...

Apple testing a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot

20 Jul 2023

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Netflix removes its basic tier in the US and the UK; Apple testing a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot; WhatsApp launches standalone smartwatch app for Wear OS ...

Threads gets another update

19 Jul 2023

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Cameo announces more layoffs; Threads update adds translation and a flurry of minor improvements; TikTok launches its music streaming service in Austr...

Twitter tweaks its new revenue-sharing policy for creators

18 Jul 2023

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Twitter tweaks its new revenue-sharing policy for creators to expand access, increase rate limits; YouTube is testing a new ‘Stable Volume’ featur...

Twitter Pays Ad Revenue to Top Tweeters

15 Jul 2023

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Meta confirms it is blocking EU-based users from accessing Threads via VPN; Twitter starts sharing ad revenue with verified creators; Designers sue Sh...

Threads gets an update

14 Jul 2023

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Instagram’s new Threads app for iOS is out now with its first update; Amazon boasts record sales for Prime Day; Apple introduces bilingual Siri  ...

Uber Eats gets Domino's pizza

13 Jul 2023

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Domino's is coming to Uber Eats; TikTok content to be featured on 3K+ Redbox kiosks; US consumers spent $6.4 billion on the first day of Amazon’s Pr...

Meta's avatar update

12 Jul 2023

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Meta's avatar update; Google Calendar adds a pay option; eBay buys an AI company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Threads reaches 100 million users in 5 days

11 Jul 2023

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Threads reaches 100 million users in under a week; Twitch launches a discovery feed; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choi...

Robotaxi haters in San Francisco are disabling the AVs with traffic cones

08 Jul 2023

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Safe streets activists in San Francisco realized they can disable Cruise and Waymo robotaxis by placing a traffic cone on a vehicle’s hood; As Threa...

TikTok launches a music streaming service

07 Jul 2023

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TikTok launches a music streaming service in Brazil and Indonesia; Spotify is removing App Store payment option for legacy subscribers; Twitter threat...

Meta's Twitter alternative goes live

06 Jul 2023

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Meta's Twitter alternative goes live; Twitter silently removes login requirement for viewing tweets; NYC’s anti-bias law for hiring algorithms goes ...

Tweetdeck Goes Premium

05 Jul 2023

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Twitter said only verified users will be able to access TweetDeck after 30 days; Kentucky is the first state to mandate Tesla's charging plug; Rivian ...

Twitter now requires an account to view tweets

01 Jul 2023

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Silent lurkers might be forced to create a Twitter account; Fidelity deepens valuation cut for Reddit and Discord; Schools say US teachers’ retireme...

Snapchat+ reaches 4 million paid subscribers

30 Jun 2023

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Snapchat+ reaches 4 million paid subscribers since launching a year ago; You can see who viewed your TikTok profile; DoorDash will give delivery worke...

Google's new "Shop" tab

29 Jun 2023

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Google's new "Shop" tab; A slew of new features from Doordash; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

TikTok’s "Creative Challenge"

28 Jun 2023

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TikTok’s new monetization feature invites creators to make video ads for a chance to earn money; TikTok and Meta update their parental controls Lear...

Google's new gaming strategy

27 Jun 2023

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Nearly six months after Google officially shut down its cloud gaming service Stadia, it appears the company may be launching a similar product throu...