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Nikola Fire Sparks Foul Play Claim

24 Jun 2023

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EV truck maker Nikola suspects foul play in headquarters fire; Washington could be the next state to require Tesla charging standard; Meta to pull new...

TikTok’s COO is out

23 Jun 2023

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TikTok’s COO is leaving the company; TikTok looks to challenge Amazon and Shein with new e-commerce initiative; Robinhood buys a credit card startup...

Patreon adds e-commerce tools

22 Jun 2023

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Microsoft is planning for a supercomputer; Patreon adds e-commerce tools; Bumble is testing a separate BFF app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

2 Big Updates from Spotify

21 Jun 2023

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Spotify’s revamped desktop app; Spotify will reportedly launch hi-fi audio through a costlier premium subscription; Vimeo's AI plans Learn more abou...

Reddit communities adopt alternative forms of protest

20 Jun 2023

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Hackers threaten to leak 80GB of confidential data stolen from Reddit; Reddit communities adopt alternative forms of protest; The latest in startup bu...

Biden Takes on Ticket Fees

17 Jun 2023

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"Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, Live Nation agree to disclose fees upfront; US confirms federal agencies hit by MOVEit breach, as hackers list more victims; ...

Twitch announces a new Partner Plus program

16 Jun 2023

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Twitch announced a new creator tier on Thursday that would restore a more favorable subscription revenue split to streamers who qualify, with some str...

Netflix plans to open a restaurant

15 Jun 2023

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Google Lens can now search for skin conditions; Netflix plans to open a restaurant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Netflix reportedly plans first live sports event

14 Jun 2023

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Paul McCartney used AI to make a new Beatles song; You can now share music on Instagram Notes; Netflix reportedly plans first live sports event Learn ...

Daily Crunch: Reddit Goes Down, Just As It Goes Dark

13 Jun 2023

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Reddit goes down just as a site-wide protest against its unpopular new API policy kicks off; Tesla’s Supercharger network will strain under the weig...

Daily Crunch: Netflix password sharing crackdown... worked?

10 Jun 2023

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Netflix sees jump in subs as it begins to curb password sharing in US, says report; Another huge US medical data breach confirmed after Fortra mass-ha...

Daily Crunch: Uber's car sharing service is coming to North America

09 Jun 2023

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Uber's car sharing service coming to North America; Uber gears up for big sustainability drive; ChatGPT comes to iPad Learn more about your ad choices...

Daily Crunch: TikTok expands its ‘Series’ paywall feature

08 Jun 2023

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Google claims that Bard is improving at math and programming; Google Cloud and Salesforce team up; TikTok expands its ‘Series’ paywall feature Lea...

Daily Crunch: Instagram working on an AI chatbot

07 Jun 2023

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Instagram working on an AI chatbot; Netflix announces two new mobile games; Apple's new TipKit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Daily Crunch: Layoffs at Spotify

06 Jun 2023

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Layoffs at Spotify; Apple commits to mental health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daily Crunch: Another Twitter Exec Bites the Dust

03 Jun 2023

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Twitter’s trust and safety lead Ella Irwin resigns; Fidelity has cut Reddit valuation by 41% since 2021 investment; Scammers publish ads for hacking...

Daily Crunch: BeReal adds a messaging feature

02 Jun 2023

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BeReal adds a messaging feature; Meta announces over 20 new games for Quest headsets; Walmart's plan to reduce plastic Learn more about your ad choice...

Daily Crunch: Instagram's new user control feature

01 Jun 2023

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Instagram's new user control feature; Instacart's in-app AI search tool; The latest in startup business news  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Daily Crunch: Amazon India tests dine-in payments

31 May 2023

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Amazon discontinues celebrity voice feature; Amazon India tests dine-in payments The latest feature from instacart. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Daily Crunch: Ford Teams Up with Tesla

27 May 2023

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Ford to bring Tesla’s charging tech into its future EVs; Following successful mission, Virgin Galactic targeting June for first commercial spaceflig...

Twitter's new API tier: Daily Crunch

26 May 2023

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Twitter introduces a new $5,000-per-month API tier; OpenAI’s ChatGPT app tops 500K downloads in just 6 days; YouTube Stories are shutting down June ...

Daily Crunch: Another round of layoffs for Meta

25 May 2023

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Another round of layoffs for Meta; Apple's latest iOS 17 update; the latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Daily Crunch: Netflix begins its password sharing crackdown

24 May 2023

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Netflix begins its password sharing crackdown; Peloton relaunches its workout app; Spotify may use AI to make host-read podcast ads that sound like re...

Daily Crunch: TikTok sues Montana

23 May 2023

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WhatsApp's latest update; LinkedIn brings verification to job posts; TikTok sues Montana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Daily Crunch: Meta Bets Big on AI

19 May 2023

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YouTube will no longer be deleting videos from inactive accounts; Meta's big bet on AI; Google updates it's podcast search results. Learn more about y...

Daily Crunch: Uber's family plans & NYT gets an audio app

18 May 2023

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Uber has family plans; Twitter's latest user research; New York Times gets an audio app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Daily Crunch: Google's Latest Security Push

17 May 2023

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Google's latest security push; WNBA app rolls out TikTok-style video feed; Bumble's new Spotify feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Daily Crunch 5/16/23

16 May 2023

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WhatsApp's new "Chat Lock" feature; Vice files for bankruptcy; TikTok adds a mental health awareness hub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Daily Crunch 5/13/23

13 May 2023

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Elon Musk appoints new Twitter CEO, NBCU’s Linda Yaccarino; Tinder will remove social handles from bios as part of its updated community guidelines;...

Daily Crunch 5/12/23

12 May 2023

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Another peleton recall; The latest updates from Pinterest; Microsoft's strategic investment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Daily Crunch 5/11/23

11 May 2023

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Google’s Magic Compose; Etsy’s latest feature; Roku expands smart home lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daily Crunch 5/10/23

10 May 2023

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TikTok's hub to help brands; Amazon’s latest shopping experience;  IBM gets an AI service.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Daily Crunch 5/9/23

09 May 2023

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SoundCloud debuts a fan engagement tool for artists; Shopify sells 6 River Systems to new owner; The latest in startup business news Learn more about ...

Daily Crunch 5/6/23

06 May 2023

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Samsung surpasses Apple in smartphone shipments by 1% amid persisting market decline; Apple introduces 20 more games to Apple Arcade; Security researc...

Daily Crunch 5/5/23

05 May 2023

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Shopify to reduce workforce by 20%, sells logistics business to Flexport for 13% equity; Microsoft doubles down on AI with new Bing features; Hugging ...

Daily Crunch 5/4/23

04 May 2023

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Fortnite is now available on Fire TV; the latest enhancements from Reddit; TikTok's revamped creator fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Daily Crunch 5/3/23

03 May 2023

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Roku touts its new ad products; Peacock launches ‘Must ShopTV’; The latest rollout from Meta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Daily Crunch 5/2/23

02 May 2023

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YouTube gives advertisers new ad formats across Shorts; Apple releases first ‘rapid’ security fixes; Amazon expands it's free TV streaming service...

Daily Crunch 4/29/23

29 Apr 2023

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Shares of First Republic are off 40% on reports that the government may step in; Brave Search doesn’t use Bing’s index anymore; Reddit is testing ...

Daily Crunch 4/28/23

28 Apr 2023

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Pinterest partners with Amazon; YouTube Music officially rolls out podcasts; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Daily Crunch 4/27/23

27 Apr 2023

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TikTok's in-app tool test; The latest update from Snap; Meta beats revenue expectations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Daily Crunch 4/26/23

26 Apr 2023

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YouTube continues to see ad revenue decline; GM is killing off the Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV; OpenAI's business plan for ChatGPT Learn more about your a...

Daily Crunch 4/25/23

25 Apr 2023

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Apple captures nearly half of global refurbished smartphone market; Snapchat sees a spike in 1 star reviews; Google brings generative AI to cybersecur...

Daily Crunch 4/22/23

22 Apr 2023

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Twitter seemingly now requires all advertisers to have a verified checkmark; Google’s Bard AI chatbot can now generate and debug code; Lyft to make ...

Daily Crunch 4/21/23

21 Apr 2023

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Google Fi gets a rebrand; Twitter alternative Bluesky hits Android; Twitter’s legacy blue check mark era is officially over Learn more about your ad...

Daily Crunch 4/20/23

20 Apr 2023

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Spotify's latest update; News on Netflix’s ad-supported plan; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Daily Crunch 4/19/23

19 Apr 2023

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Reddit to begin charging for use of its API; Netflix kisses mail-order DVDs goodbye; Marvel’s new fitness app Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Daily Crunch 4/18/23

18 Apr 2023

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Apple launches Apple Card's savings accounts; Twitter's new downranking policy; The latest startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Daily Crunch 4/15/23

15 Apr 2023

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Spotify is shutting down Heardle, the Wordle-like music guessing game it bought last year; Washington Uber and Lyft drivers win paid family and medica...

Daily Crunch 4/14/23

14 Apr 2023

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With Bedrock, Amazon enters the generative AI race; Spotify introduces an iPhone Lock Screen widget for easy access to its app; More newsrooms bail on...

Daily Crunch 4/13/23

13 Apr 2023

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Google's new Maps features;  Pinterest gets news safety tools; The latest linkedin updates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Daily Crunch 4/12/23

12 Apr 2023

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Google TV expands its free streaming lineup; Instagram's latest update; TikTok considers ditching its ‘Friends’ tab Learn more about your ad choic...

Daily Crunch 4/11/23

11 Apr 2023

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YouTube Premium adds more perks; New snapchat lenses have arrived for Microsoft; A bug reported in Twitter circle Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Daily Crunch 4/8/23

08 Apr 2023

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With latest hit Lemon8, ByteDance again learns from the China playbook; Twitter won’t let you retweet, like or reply to Substack links; ‘The Acoly...

Daily Crunch 4/7/23

07 Apr 2023

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Apple re-invents the ipod; Messenger adds multi-player games; Lyft relaunches EV service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Daily Crunch 4/6/23

06 Apr 2023

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Google's new account deletion policy for Android Apps; Meta's generative AI plans; Stripe's latest numbers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Daily Crunch 4/5/23

05 Apr 2023

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Amazon's startup goals; TikTok's $15 million fine; Pinterest expands it's Creator Fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Daily Crunch 4/4/23

04 Apr 2023

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Spotify shutting down its live audio app; Youtube's Coachella plans; Google gets new travel features Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Daily Crunch: 4/1/23

01 Apr 2023

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Netflix restructures its film units; Hulu debuts a new interface Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daily Crunch 3/31/23

31 Mar 2023

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Twitter's new API plan; Netflix's latest gaming announcement; Updates on a twitter alternative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Daily Crunch 3/30/23

30 Mar 2023

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1,100+ notable signatories just signed an open letter asking ‘all AI labs to immediately pause for at least 6 months’; Amazon now lets T-Mobile cu...

Daily Crunch – 3/29/23

29 Mar 2023

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Spotify's niche mixes; Zoom gets new features; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Daily Crunch – 3/28/23

28 Mar 2023

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TikTok launches a platform for marketers; Another country bans TikTok from government managed devices; A Youtube Frontier bundle Learn more about your...

Daily Crunch 3/25/23

25 Mar 2023

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FTC proposes new rule to make it easier to cancel free trials and subscriptions; Twitter will kill ‘legacy’ blue checks on April 1; Ford to build ...

Daily Crunch 3/24/23

24 Mar 2023

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Doordash gets new retail partners; ChatGPT's internet upgrade; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Daily Crunch 3/23/23

23 Mar 2023

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the latest launch from Microsoft; Layoffs at indeed.com; Mozilla's new startup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daily Crunch 3/22/23

22 Mar 2023

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Instagram's latest ad experiment; Spotify brings audiobook to Canada; Adobe's AI product promise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Daily Crunch 3/21/23

21 Mar 2023

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Duoling delves into music; Netflix gets more video games; A new verification process for Twitter Blue subscribers Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Daily Crunch 3/18/23

18 Mar 2023

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SVB Financial files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection, says it has $2.2B in liquidity; Meta launches paid verification on Instagram and Facebook in the...

Daily Crunch 3/17/23

17 Mar 2023

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YouTube TV hikes price to $72.99; More details on Microsoft’s new Power Platform AI copilot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Daily Crunch 3/16/23

16 Mar 2023

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LinkedIn expands its generative AI; Sling TV's latest features; Substack introduces it's chat feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Daily Crunch – 3/15/23

15 Mar 2023

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The latest Microsoft layoffs; Duolingo launches new subscription tier; OpenAI releases GPT-4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Daily Crunch 3/14/23

14 Mar 2023

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Spotify's plans for it's AI DJ feature; Meta winds down support for NFTs; TuneIn's interactive map feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Daily Crunch 3/11/23

11 Mar 2023

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Silicon Valley Bank is being shut down by regulators; SEC charges Blackbaud for failing to disclose ‘full impact’ of ransomware attack; Telehealth...

Daily Crunch – 3/10/23

10 Mar 2023

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Discord's AI update; Apple's new classical music app; Reddit shuts down reddit talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Daily Crunch 3/9/23

09 Mar 2023

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3 big announcements at Spotify's Stream on Event; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Daily Crunch 3/8/23

08 Mar 2023

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Facebook’s latest test; Reddit’s new TikTok inspired feature. Amazon closes 8 Amazon go stores Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Daily Crunch - 3/7/23

07 Mar 2023

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SoundCloud latest app idea; Sirius XM's layoffs; FireTV's new Oscar hub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daily Crunch 03/04/23

04 Mar 2023

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Secret Service and ICE conducted warrantless stingray surveillance, says watchdog; VW-backed Scout Motors to build $2B factory in South Carolina; Indi...

Daily Crunch 3/3/23

03 Mar 2023

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Instagram tests its age verification tools; Pinterest tests a new premium video ad format; Target will allow you to return items from your car Learn m...

Daily Crunch 3/2/23

02 Mar 2023

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OpenAI debuts Whisper API; A new Airbnb ban; Audible launches a singing competition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Daily Crunch 3/1/23

01 Mar 2023

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Google addresses it's macbook battery drain problem; Rivian's latest earnings; Bluesky hits the app store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Daily Crunch 2/28/23

28 Feb 2023

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Snapchat launches an AI chatbot; The latest update from Reddit; Spotify kills it's heart button Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Daily Crunch 02/25/23

25 Feb 2023

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Warner Bros. Discovery continues to lose money despite success of ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘Hogwarts Legacy’; Poshmark lays off employees just two...

Daily Crunch 2/24/23

24 Feb 2023

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Google’s Canadian content block; Podcasts are coming soon to youtube music; Twitch’s new experiments hub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Daily Crunch 2/23/23

23 Feb 2023

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Spotify's new AI-powered feature, Uber's App redesign; Mercedes partners with Google Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Daily Crunch 2/22/23

22 Feb 2023

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Coming up: Meta Quest goes controller-less; Tumblr's iOS revenue increase; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Daily Crunch 2/18/23

18 Feb 2023

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Atlassian and Envoy briefly blame each other for data breach; FTC’s new Office of Technology will help mop up tech ‘oozing with snake oil’; Lyft...

Daily Crunch 2/17/23

17 Feb 2023

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Instagram’s new broadcast chat feature, Snapchat announces 750 million monthly active users; Paramount+ reaches 56M subs Learn more about your ad ch...

Daily Crunch 2/16/23

16 Feb 2023

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Snap introduces ray tracing technology; Roku soars past revenue expectations; Instacart’s latest features; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Daily Crunch 2/15/23

15 Feb 2023

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Tubi reaches 64M monthly active users; Airbnb posts a record Q4; Meta's improved consumer-facing tool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Daily Crunch 2/14/23

14 Feb 2023

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YouTube's new commercial music licensing resource; Meta planning for a fresh round of layoffs; Has the AI photo app trend already fizzled? Learn more ...

Daily Crunch 2/11/23

11 Feb 2023

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Amazon in talks to buy Indian video giant MX Player; Reddit says hackers accessed employee data following phishing attack; India lifts ban on PayU’s...

Daily Crunch 2/10/23

10 Feb 2023

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DoorDash introduces new safety features for riders; Lyft shares get crushed; Yahoo announces staff layoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Daily Crunch 2/9/23

09 Feb 2023

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Netflix starts cracking down on password sharing; Google maps gets an update; Disney+ reports its first subscriber loss Learn more about your ad choic...

Daily Crunch 2/8/23

08 Feb 2023

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Roku partners with DoorDash; Zoom's latest layoffs; Facebook rolls out new comment moderation tools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Daily Crunch 2/7/23

07 Feb 2023

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Google takes on ChatGPT; Details on the Dell layoffs; Wikipedia unblocked in Pakistan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Daily Crunch 2/4/23

04 Feb 2023

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Apple says it now has 935 million paid subscriptions; Grocery deliverer JOKR doubles down on Brazil as it secures $50M on $1.3B valuation; Google says...

Daily Crunch 2/3/23

03 Feb 2023

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Is Instagram considering paid verification?; Roblox throwing a Super Bowl party; TikTok introduces a strike system for violations Learn more about you...

Daily Crunch 2/2/23

02 Feb 2023

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Netflix's plan to stop account sharing; President Biden calls out Apple and Google; Microsoft plans to update Bing Learn more about your ad choices. V...