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Fri, April 04, 2025
YouTube Shorts takes on TikTok with new creation tools
Plus - Spotify debuts Gen AI ads, programmatic ad buying; ChatGPT users have generated over 700M images since last week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 03, 2025
Epic Games CEO calls Apple and Google ‘gangster-style’ businesses
Plus - Amazon reportedly submits last-minute bid to acquire TikTok; Patreon signs podcast partnerships with Sony and Wondery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 02, 2025
ChatGPT isn’t the only chatbot that’s gaining users
Plus - Tinder’s new AI-powered game assesses your flirting skills; OpenAI’s new image generator is now available to all users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 01, 2025
Signal sees its downloads double after scandal
Plus - Trump says TikTok deal will come before April 5 deadline; Substack is rolling out a TikTok-like video feed in its app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, March 29, 2025
Nikola founder Trevor Milton pardoned by Trump
Plus, OpenAI peels back ChatGPT’s safeguards around image creation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 28, 2025
Facebook debuts a revamped Friends tab
Plus - New Utah law makes app stores responsible for age verification; TikTok to launch TikTok Shop in France, Germany, and Italy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 27, 2025
The TikTok ban is losing support among Americans
Plus - YouTube is changing how YouTube Shorts views are counted; Amazon launches personalized shopping prompts as part of its generative AI push Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 26, 2025
Google unveils a next-gen family of AI reasoning models
Plus - Apple announces WWDC 2025 takes place in June; Apple Music is integrating with music tools to allow DJs to create mixes using its catalog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 25, 2025
23andMe faces an uncertain future — so does your genetic data
Plus - Barack Obama joins Bluesky; Apple is bringing lossless audio and low-latency audio to AirPods Max Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 21, 2025
Spotify debuts ‘Concerts Near You’
Threads adds new features to highlight topics and limit replies; Gmail’s new AI search now sorts emails by relevance instead of chronological order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 20, 2025
Nvidia acquires synthetic data startup Gretel
Plus - Elon Musk’s X reportedly bounces back to $44B valuation; Bluesky made more money selling T-shirts mocking Zuckerberg than custom domains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 19, 2025
Nvidia announces Groot N1
Plus - Google launches new healthcare-related features for Search; Intel could be in for significant changes as Lip-Bu Tan takes on CEO role Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 18, 2025
Google and Muon Space launch a new satellite to battle wildfires
Plus - Texas man faces prison for activating ‘kill switch’ on former employer’s network; Bumble heightens safety measures with new ID verification feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, March 15, 2025
iPhone and Android users will soon be able to send encrypted RCS messages to each other
Plus - Kerry Washington invests in wedding marketplace Cheersy; US lawmakers urge UK spy court to hold Apple ‘backdoor’ secret hearing in public Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 14, 2025
Spotify launches a program to publish audiobooks from independent authors
Plus - Google wants Gemini to get to know you better; Facebook now lets creators get paid for views on stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 13, 2025
Spotify says its payouts are getting better, but artists still disagree
Plus - Google DeepMind unveils new AI models for controlling robots; Snap introduces AI Video Lenses powered by its in-house generative model Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 12, 2025
Mark Cuban says AI is ‘never the answer,’ it’s a ‘tool’
Plus - TikTok's new parental controls; OpenAI launches new tools to help businesses build AI agents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 11, 2025
X goes down due to cyberattacks
Plus - Trump administration in talks with four groups about potential TikTok sale; Gmail gains an ‘Add to calendar’ button, powered by Gemini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, March 09, 2025
Japanese telco giant NTT Com says hackers accessed details of almost 18,000 organizations
Plus - US charges admins of Garantex for allegedly facilitating crypto money laundering for terrorists and hackers; Russian propaganda is reportedly influencing AI chatbot results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 07, 2025
OpenAI’s ex-policy lead criticizes the company for ‘rewriting’ its AI safety history
Plus - Spotify says it’s fixing the bug that caused Premium users to hear ads; Reddit adds new tools to help users contribute and connect across its platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 06, 2025
YouTube launches an ad-free Premium Lite subscription
Plus - Prime Video tests AI dubbing for select movies and TV series; Apple adds AI-powered app review summaries with iOS 18.4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 05, 2025
Google still limits how Gemini answers political questions
Plus - Amazon is reportedly developing its own AI ‘reasoning’ model; OpenAI launches $50M grant program to help fund academic research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 04, 2025
Anthropic raises $3.5B to fuel its AI ambitions
Plus - Google upgrades Colab with an AI agent tool; Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian joins Frank McCourt’s TikTok bid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, March 01, 2025
Microsoft hangs up on Skype
Plus, Tesla applies for ride-hail permit in California—but there's a catch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 28, 2025
TikTok revamps its desktop platform
Plus - Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez headed to space on Blue Origin mission; Instagram may spin off Reels into a separate app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 27, 2025
Amazon unveils the new and improved Alexa+
Plus - Google makes it easier to delete personal info from Search results; YouTube surpasses 1B monthly podcast viewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 26, 2025
DeepSeek reopens access to its API
Plus - DoorDash to pay delivery workers nearly $17M for using tips to cover wages; Sam Bankman-Fried’s first post from prison isn’t even good Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 25, 2025
TikTok (with Douyin) becomes first app to reach $6B in annual consumer spending
Plus - SoundCloud partners with TicketMaster to let artists list events; Google Drive users can now access and search transcripts for videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, February 22, 2025
Bybit says it was hacked and lost $1.4 billion—with a 'B'
Plus, a report says AI coding assistants aren’t a panacea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 21, 2025
OpenAI now serves 400M users every week
Plus - Instagram’s new ad format lets creators get paid for testimonials in comments; Spotify partners with ElevenLabs to expand its library of AI-narrated audiobooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 20, 2025
X in talks to raise money at a $44B valuation
Google’s ‘Career Dreamer’ uses AI to help you explore job possibilities; Instagram upgrades DMs with music-sharing, message scheduling, translation and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 19, 2025
Amazon kills Inspire
Plus - Fiverr wants gig workers to offload some of their work to AI; Facebook now only stores live videos for 30 days, will delete old broadcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 18, 2025
What to know about TikTok’s uncertain future in the US
TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of controversy in the U.S. for four years now due to concerns about user data potentially being accessed by the Chinese government. Just this past month, the app experienced a temporary outage in the U.S. that left millions of users in suspense before it was quickly restored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, February 15, 2025
How this weekend’s ‘Tesla Takeover’ protests against Elon Musk came together on Bluesky
Plus, Instagram tests a 'dislike' button for comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 14, 2025
YouTube Shorts adds Veo 2
Plus - Meta CTO says staff should quit if they don’t like Meta’s new policies; Google Gemini now brings receipts to your AI chats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 13, 2025
Apple is reportedly exploring humanoid robots
Plus - Las Vegas just got a Netflix restaurant; Meta in talks to acquire AI chip firm FuriosaAI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 12, 2025
YouTube gets an AI update
Plus - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls Musk’s bid an attempt to ‘slow us down’; Built on Bluesky, Pinksky brings its Instagram-like app to Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 11, 2025
Elon Musk-led team submits $97.4B bid for OpenAI
Plus - Apple Music adds a better-sounding Spatial Audio version of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show; TikTok wants Android users to sideload its app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, February 08, 2025
HPE begins notifying data breach victims after Russian government hack
Plus - Pinterest lists DEI attacks as possible business risk in latest filing; UK government reportedly demands Apple backdoor to access encrypted cloud data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 07, 2025
Spotify, Warner Music Group sign new deal to help deliver ‘further paid subscription tiers’
Plus - Snapchat+ subscribers can now create custom AI-generated stickers; Tinder revamps ‘Explore’ page to connect people with similar dating intentions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 06, 2025
Google launches new AI models and brings ‘thinking’ to Gemini
Plus - Workday cuts nearly 2,000 employees; Snap says TikTok uncertainty benefited its business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 05, 2025
Deepfake videos are getting shockingly good
Researchers from TikTok owner ByteDance have demoed a new AI system, OmniHuman-1, that can generate perhaps the most realistic deepfake videos to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 04, 2025
President Trump says new US sovereign wealth fund could purchase TikTok
Plus - The Beatles won a Grammy, thanks to AI; Meta says it may stop development of AI systems it deems too risky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, February 01, 2025
AI startup Perplexity sued for alleged trademark infringement
Plus - WhatsApp says it disrupted a hacking campaign targeting journalists with Paragon spyware; Apple Intelligence will support more languages starting in April Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 31, 2025
Mark Zuckerberg teases a 2025 return to ‘OG Facebook’
Plus - How DeepSeek changed Silicon Valley’s AI landscape; Amazon hikes prices for its Music Unlimited subscriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 30, 2025
A Majority of US teens have lost trust in Big Tech
American teens have lost their faith in Big Tech, according to a new report from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit offering reviews and ratings for media and technology, which more recently includes AI products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 29, 2025
Trump says Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok
Plus - Eric Schmidt says DeepSeek marks a ‘turning point’ for the global AI race; Waymo begins testing robotaxis on LA freeways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, January 25, 2025
Sam Altman’s World now wants to link AI agents to your digital identity
Plus - Flip, the TikTok Shop rival, launches a creator fund that grants up to $100M of equity; Kodiak has made its first driverless truck deliveries to customer Atlas Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 24, 2025
OpenAI launches Operator
Plus - Threads rolls out a post scheduler, ‘markup’ feature, and more; X sees a jump in consumer spending on mobile, despite decline in daily active users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 23, 2025
Scale AI is facing a third worker lawsuit in about a month
In 2015, the blogging site Tumblr launched a GIF discovery feature called Tumblr TV as an experimental product. Now, with the U.S. TikTok ban leaving the fate of the short-form video app uncertain, Tumblr has decided it’s finally time to launch Tumblr TV, which has since evolved to support video, to all its users as one of its standard features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 22, 2025
Meta lures TikTok creators with $5K bonuses
Plus - Meta is building Oakley smart glasses for athletes; Spotify’s educational audio courses could be coming to US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 21, 2025
TikTok competitors claim the top of the App Store
Plus - Meta confirms it will keep fact-checkers outside the U.S. ‘for now’; DeepSeek claims its reasoning model beats OpenAI’s o1 on certain benchmarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, January 18, 2025
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban
Plus, OpenAI is trying to extend human life, with help from a longevity startup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 17, 2025
Mark Cuban is ready to fund a TikTok alternative
Plus - Threads might let you add music to your posts in the future; TikTok ban poised to be delayed as Trump explores ways to extend deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 16, 2025
Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app
Google raises the price of Workspace plans, includes its AI features for free; LinkedIn adds free AI tools for job hunters and recruiters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 15, 2025
TikTok users’ attempted migration to Chinese app RedNote isn’t going too well
Plus, Meta cuts 5% of its workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 14, 2025
The Biden administration proposes sweeping new restrictions on exporting AI chips
Plus - eBay acquires Caramel to reduce risk and complexity of online car sales; Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are slamming Meta over its fact-checking policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, January 11, 2025
TikTok warns of looming shutdown as Supreme Court weighs sell-or-ban law
Plus, Meta eliminates its DEI programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 10, 2025
Comcast and other TV streamers are now chasing YouTube’s ad dollars
Plus - Google folds more AI teams into DeepMind to ‘accelerate the research to developer pipeline’; Google searches for deleting Facebook, Instagram explode after Meta ends fact-checking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 09, 2025
Watch Duty surpasses ChatGPT as top free app on App Store
Watch Duty surpasses ChatGPT as top free app on App Store; Mastodon CEO calls Meta’s moderation changes ‘deeply troubling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 08, 2025
Uber teams up with Nvidia to scale autonomous driving faster
Plus - Telegram reports spike in sharing user data with law enforcement; Feds investigate Tesla’s ‘Actual Smart Summon’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 07, 2025
Google is forming a new team to build AI that can simulate the physical world
Plus - Online spending grew 3% to a record $1.2T over holiday period; Samsung says its home robot will roll out this year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 03, 2025
xAI’s next-gen AI model didn’t arrive on time
Spotify’s partner program for podcast hosts is now available Telegram rolls out third-party account verification, filters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 31, 2024
Nonprofit group joins Elon Musk’s effort to block OpenAI’s for-profit transition
Plus, Apple TV+ is free this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, December 21, 2024
OpenAI just announces new o3 models
"Plus, Google is expanding Gemini’s in-depth research mode to 40 languages." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 20, 2024
Tesla is courting Texas cities to test its promised robotaxi service
Instagram teases AI tools for editing appearances, backgrounds in videos; Google releases its own ‘reasoning’ AI model Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 19, 2024
App downloads decline in 2024
Plus - OpenAI brings ChatGPT to your landline; Instagram Threads adds ‘Use Media’ feature for resharing photos and videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 18, 2024
Threads now has 100M daily active users
Plus - Grubhub to pay $25M for ‘deceptive’ practices against customers, drivers; OpenAI says it has no plans for a Sora API — yet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 17, 2024
YouTube will let creators opt in to third-party AI training
Plus - Meta updates its smart glasses with real-time AI video; Instagram now lets you schedule DMs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, December 14, 2024
OpenAI fires back against Musk
"Plus, UnitedHealth’s Optum left an AI chatbot exposed to the internet." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 13, 2024
ChatGPT now understands real-time video
Threads rolls out its own version of Bluesky’s ‘Starter Packs’; DOJ asks court to reject TikTok’s bid to temporarily block sell-or-ban law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 12, 2024
Cruise employees ‘blindsided’ by GM’s plan to end robotaxi program
Apple reportedly developing AI server chip with Broadcom; Snapchat users can now keep messages in a chat for a week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 11, 2024
Instagram rolls out ‘trial reels’
Plus - Yelp adds AI-powered review insights to restaurants; Amazon is officially in the online car sales business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 10, 2024
OpenAI’s Sora has launched
Plus - X says its new image generator will launch for all users within the week; Bluesky teases paid subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, December 07, 2024
US appeals court upholds TikTok ban
"Plus, Meta unveils a new, more efficient Llama model." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 06, 2024
OpenAI confirms new $200 monthly subscription
TikTok partners with Nielsen to track cross-media ad campaign performance; Google says its new AI models can identify emotions — and that has experts worried Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 05, 2024
Spotify users are disappointed by an underwhelming Wrapped
Plus - Threads users can now follow profiles from other fediverse servers; TikTok adds new ways for creators to raise money for charities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 04, 2024
Walmart completes $2.3B acquisition of Vizio
Walmart completes $2.3B acquisition of Vizio; Amazon announces Nova, a new family of multimodal AI models; AWS’ new service tackles AI hallucinations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 03, 2024
Daily Crunch Special: The Spotify Wrapped Copycats
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is almost here, but first let’s explore all the copycats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, November 30, 2024
Canadian news companies sue OpenAI
Plus, Meta plans to build a $10B subsea cable spanning the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 27, 2024
OpenAI’s Sora video generator appears to have leaked
Plus, the FTC finds that smart device makers failed to make clear how long their products will be supported. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 26, 2024
Prosecutors request 5-year jail sentence for Samsung chief Jay Lee
Plus, Tesla appears to be building a teleoperations team for its robotaxi service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, November 23, 2024
UK regulators hit Apple and Google, again
Plus, Revolut to launch mortgages, smart ATMs and business credit products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, November 22, 2024
DOJ: Google must sell Chrome to end monopoly
Plus - Threads adjusts its algorithm to show you more content from accounts you follow; SpaceX signs second commercial deal for Starship lunar lander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, November 21, 2024
Threads begins testing custom feeds
Plus - Messenger gets HD video calls and AI backgrounds; Amazon debuts its largest Echo Show yet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 20, 2024
Bluesky tops 20M users
Plus - Microsoft will soon let you clone your voice for Teams meetings; Google Lens can now check prices and inventory when shopping in the real world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 19, 2024
Mastodon sees a boost from the ‘X exodus’
Plus - Mistral unveils new AI models and chat features; DoorDash’s app can now import your grocery list for faster shopping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, November 16, 2024
Bluesky says 1 million people signed up for the platform in last 24 hours
Plus, Microsoft bets a carbon removal bake-off will help offset its skyrocketing AI emissions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, November 15, 2024
YouTube chases TikTok with new gifting feature
Plus: ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl launches an AI-powered dating advice app; ChatGPT can now read some of your Mac’s desktop apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, November 14, 2024
YouTube gets a new AI song remix feature
Plus - Amazon takes on Temu and Shein with discount ‘Amazon Haul’ store; Spotify will start paying video podcast hosts based on how well their videos perform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 13, 2024
TikTok launches integration with Lemon8
Plus: Sam Bankman-Fried is coming back...to the big screen; Apple reportedly shipping a security camera in 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 12, 2024
The top apps Gen Z young adults downloaded this year
Plus: X is testing a free version of AI chatbot Grok; Amazon confirms employee data stolen after hacker claims MOVEit breach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, November 09, 2024
Trump included Elon Musk on call with Zelenskyy
"Plus, the FBI says hackers are sending fraudulent police data requests to tech giants to steal people’s private information." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, November 08, 2024
TikTok’s latest music feature
Plus: Anthropic teams up with Palantir and AWS; Yelp just spent $80M on a site for car repair estimates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, November 07, 2024
OpenAI acquires Chat.com
Plus: Apple iOS 18.2 public beta arrives with new AI features; Lyft partners with May Mobility, Mobileye to bring autonomous vehicles to the app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 06, 2024
Meta extends political ad ban past Election Day
Plus: Amazon begins delivering select products via drone in Phoenix; Google Cloud to make multi-factor authentication mandatory in 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 05, 2024
Threads now has 275M monthly active users
Plus: Amazon brings generative AI-powered recaps to Prime Video; Bluesky gears up for Election Day as X goes pro-Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, November 02, 2024
Indonesia blocks Google Pixel sales
Plus, Instagram upgrades DMs with focus on creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, November 01, 2024
OpenAI launches its Google challenger, ChatGPT Search
Plus: Meta is making a robot hand that can ‘feel’ touch; Google Maps is getting new AI features powered by Gemini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 31, 2024
X makes its basic API tier more costly
Plus: Apple upgrades MacBook Pro with M4 chips; Dropbox is laying off 20% of its staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 30, 2024
LinkedIn launches its first AI agent
Plus: Threads is testing the ‘trending now’ view in Japan; Amazon brings its Rufus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 29, 2024
Instagram is lowering video quality for unpopular videos
Apple Intelligence goes live with iOS 18.1 update; Google expands AI Overviews in Search to more than 100 countries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, October 26, 2024
OpenAI says it won’t release a model called Orion this year
Plus, Apple upgrades TestFlight with redesigned invites, testing criteria, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 25, 2024
Google adds new disclosures for AI photos
Plus: Apple Vision Pro production reportedly scaled back due to disappointing demand; Anthropic’s AI can now run and write code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 24, 2024
TikTok will now show its STEM feed to adults
Plus: Amazon adds gasoline discounts for Prime members; How ChatGPT integration works for Apple Intelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 23, 2024
OpenAI hires its first chief economist
LinkedIn confirms the ‘follower purge’ was just a bug that’s now resolved; Spotify now lets you create custom cover art for your playlists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 22, 2024
X rolls out its real-time search tool
Plus: A creative, AI-powered messaging app for Gen Z, is blowing up prelaunch; xAI launches an API Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, October 19, 2024
Bluesky surges into the top 5
Plus, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software is under investigation by a federal safety regulator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 18, 2024
Meta lays off employees across multiple teams
Plus: Apple Music’s latest feature lets artists create dedicated playlists for concerts and tours; Apple says support for redeeming rewards with more partners is coming to Apple Pay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 17, 2024
Airbnb's new Co-Host feature
Plus: Amazon Kindle finally gets color; Google will now help you find the cheapest flights available for your trip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 16, 2024
X still struggles to grow subscription revenue
Plus: Threads will start showing others when you’re online by default; X rival Mastodon has started selling toys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 15, 2024
Billionaire Robinhood co-founder launches a space-based solar power startup
It’s been the stuff of science fiction for decades: to provide gigawatts of cheap, clean power anywhere on Earth, day or night, using satellites that collect and transmit solar energy directly on orbit. Aetherflux, a new startup emerging from stealth Wednesday, says it is developing a novel design for space-based solar to unlock this energy source for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, October 12, 2024
Instagram blames some moderation issues on human reviewers
"Plus, Anthony Levandowski buys Elon Musk’s vision for the future" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 11, 2024
Tesla reveals 20 Cybercabs at We, Robot event
Plus: LinkedIn says 10M people have signed up as freelancers on its Services Marketplace; Someone claims to have used AI to apply to 2,843 jobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 10, 2024
X changes creator payouts
Plus: Amazon makes shopping for groceries online less confusing; Zoom’s custom AI avatar tool may come with risks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 09, 2024
Pop culture prevails over news and politics on TikTok
Fourteen AGs sue TikTok, claiming that it harms children’s mental health; Code in Meta’s Threads app references a communities feature, similar to Elon Musk’s X; On TikTok, pop culture prevails over news and politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 08, 2024
Emma Watson invests in a reproductive health company
Emma Watson invests in a reproductive health company; Tesla’s head of vehicle programs jumps to Waymo ahead of robotaxi reveal; US judge orders Google to open up Google Play to rivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, October 05, 2024
Even the 'godmother of AI' has no idea what AGI is
Plus, Facebook launches a Gen Z-focused redesign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 04, 2024
OpenAI launches new ‘Canvas’ ChatGPT interface
Plus: YouTube takes on TikTok with longer Shorts, templates, trends, and more; Tesla’s Cybertruck racks up fifth recall in under a year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 03, 2024
OpenAI valued at $157B
Plus: Facebook says it paid content creators $2B this year; Toyota pours another $500M into electric air taxi startup Joby Aviation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 02, 2024
OpenAI’s DevDay brings Realtime API to app developers
Plus: Threads users can now see who follows them from other fediverse servers; Pinterest rolls out genAI tools for product imagery to advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 01, 2024
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 grounded after third anomaly in three months
Plus: Snapchat’s new Footsteps feature tracks your location history; Cruise gets $1.5 million penalty for keeping pedestrian crash details from safety regulator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, September 28, 2024
Amazon dodges antitrust scrutiny in UK over Anthropic investment
Plus, the US government charges three Iranian hackers with Trump campaign hack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 27, 2024
How Google’s NotebookLM enhances AI note-taking
Plus - Starlink hits 4 million subscribers; BMW says we need both battery and hydrogen EVs for a zero-emissions future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, September 26, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta AI has nearly 500 million users
Amazon employees beg management to reverse 5-day RTO mandate; Audible experiments with new AI features for tailored audiobook recommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 25, 2024
OpenAI rolls out Advanced Voice Mode
Plus - Spotify’s AI playlist feature rolls out to the US and more markets; ByteDance is shutting down TikTok Music globally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, September 24, 2024
What’s illegal under California’s 9 (and counting) new AI laws
California Governor Gavin Newsom is currently considering 38 AI-related bills, including the highly contentious SB 1047, which the state’s legislature sent to his desk for final approval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, September 21, 2024
Microsoft taps Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power AI
Plus, Tumblr reports ~350% user growth following X’s ban in Brazil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 20, 2024
Apple Intelligence is now live in public beta
Plus: Apple, Google wallets now support California driver’s licenses; Amazon releases a video generator, but only for ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, September 19, 2024
YouTube launches Communities
Plus: Amazon adds PayPal as a payment option to Buy with Prime; How Apple is making iPhone 16 more repairable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 18, 2024
Snap’s new AI feature
Plus: Instagram tightens restrictions on teen use, putting parents in control; Patreon launches features to automate away creators’ administrative workload and help them make more money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, September 17, 2024
ByteDance’s Lemon8 surges
Amazon mandates full 5-day return to office; iOS 18 is out: Here’s what’s new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, September 14, 2024
Meta reignites plans to train AI using UK users’ public Facebook and Instagram posts
Plus, Waymo robotaxis to become available on Uber in Austin, Atlanta in early 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 13, 2024
OpenAI unveils o1
Plus - X is working on a new way for people to block DMs; Apple AirPods Pro granted FDA approval to serve as hearing aids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, September 12, 2024
OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise at $150B valuation
YouTube Shorts’ collaborative Add Yours sticker is now available to all users; Google’s AI note-taking app NotebookLM can now explain complex topics to you out loud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 11, 2024
The real power of Apple Intelligence will show up in third-party apps
Plus - Bumble to leverage AI to help users with profile creation and conversations; Threads is not working on its own DM system yet, but it might make it easier to send Instagram messages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, September 10, 2024
What is Apple Intelligence?
Audible recruits voice actors to train audiobook-generating AI; AI-powered visual search comes to the iPhone; What is Apple Intelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, September 07, 2024
Telegram quietly updates website to allow abuse reports following founder’s arrest
Plus, Salesforce acquires data management firm Own for $1.9B in cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 06, 2024
US charges five Russian military hackers with targeting Ukraine’s government
Plus, Microsoft gives deepfake porn victims a tool to scrub images from Bing search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, September 05, 2024
X Gets a new TV App
Plus: Tinder update targets college students as dating apps struggle; YouTube debuts new parental controls aimed at teens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 04, 2024
Instagram adds a comments feature
Plus: Android 15 will be available on supported Pixel devices in the coming weeks; X now lets you edit DMs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, September 03, 2024
What’s next for California’s AI disaster bill?
What’s next for California’s AI disaster bill? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, August 31, 2024
Google is working on AI that can hear signs of sickness
Plus, Apple and Nvidia could be OpenAI’s next big investors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 30, 2024
X caught blocking links to NPR
Plus: Spotify points finger at Apple over an unwelcome change to volume control technology; Gmail users on Android can now chat with Gemini about their emails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 29, 2024
OpenAI reportedly in talks to close a $100B+ funding round
Plus: Snapchat releases new teen safety resources for educators; Apple reportedly cuts 100 jobs working on Books and other services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 28, 2024
Meta and Instagram spotted developing a new social music-sharing feature
Plus: Lyft follows in Uber’s footsteps with a rider verification program; X is testing a video conferencing tool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 27, 2024
Durov's arrest boosts Telegram app downloads
Plus: Apple iPhone 16 event set for September 9th with ‘Glowtime’ invite; Elon Musk unexpectedly offers support for California’s AI bill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, August 24, 2024
NASA will decide today if astronauts will ride Boeing or SpaceX home
Plus, get in on the ground floor with Tesla’s humanoid by pretending to be one for pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 23, 2024
Instagram lets you relive the Myspace days
Cruise recalls robotaxi fleet to resolve federal safety probe; Meta lets you cross-post from Instagram and Facebook to Threads; Relive the Myspace days by adding a favorite song to your Instagram profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 22, 2024
Anthropic’s Claude surpasses $1M in mobile app revenue
Ring’s new battery doorbell has head-to-toe video; Apple is bringing audio sharing to Beats; Anthropic’s Claude surpasses $1M in mobile app revenue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 21, 2024
YouTube takes on TikTok Shop
Waymo is now giving 100,000 robotaxi rides a week; OpenAI signs deal to train on Condé Nast content, surface stories in ChatGPT; YouTube takes on TikTok Shop with expanded Shopify partnership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 20, 2024
Could Trump’s AI-generated Taylor Swift endorsement be illegal
GM cuts 1,000 software jobs as it prioritizes quality and AI; Amazon considers moving Amazon Pay into a standalone app in India; Could Trump’s AI-generated Taylor Swift endorsement be illegal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, August 17, 2024
California weakens bill to prevent AI disasters before final vote, and more AI news from the week
Plus, Google is bringing AI overviews to India, Brazil, Japan, UK, Indonesia and Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 16, 2024
Threads gains multiple drafts, audience insights and more
Meta axed CrowdTangle, a tool for tracking disinformation; Apple, Google wallets will soon support California driver’s licenses; Threads gains multiple drafts, audience insights and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 15, 2024
xAI releases Grok-2
Apple finally allows Spotify to show pricing info to EU users on iOS; xAI releases Grok-2; A few AI features you might’ve missed at Made by Google 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 14, 2024
Gemini Live launches
Threads may offer its own take on Fleets; The Tesla Diner might actually be happening; Gemini Live launches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 13, 2024
TikTok comes for messaging apps with the addition of group chats
Plus - Apple says Patreon must switch to its billing system or risk removal from App Store; Meta, Universal Music Group address AI music in new licensing agreement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, August 10, 2024
UK may seek stronger power to regulate tech platforms
Plus, Substack now lets anyone publish posts, even if they don’t have a newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 09, 2024
TikTok partners with Warner Bros.
OpenAI finds that GPT-4o does some truly bizarre stuff sometimes; Amazon is fumbling in India; TikTok partners with Warner Bros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 08, 2024
ChatGPT mobile app's revenue saw biggest spike yet
Facebook creators have a new way to avoid ‘jail’; Lyft to ‘open up a can of whoop ass’ on surge pricing; ChatGPT’s mobile app revenue saw its biggest spike yet following GPT-4o launch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 07, 2024
X is getting closer to launching its payment service
X is getting closer to launching its payment service; Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat gets an AI makeover; Amazon Music’s new AI feature lets you browse podcast episodes by topic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 06, 2024
OpenAI taking a ‘deliberate approach’ to releasing tools that can detect writing from ChatGPT
Apple’s new Safari feature removes distracting items from websites; YouTuber files class action suit over OpenAI’s scrape of creators’ transcripts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, August 03, 2024
Terraform Labs co-founder and crypto fugitive Do Kwon set for extradition
Plus, cloud infrastructure revenue approached $80 billion this quarter and Intel to lay off 15,000 employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 02, 2024
Twitter disappears from Mac App Store
Plus, Boeing bleeds another $125M on Starliner program and Microsoft now lists OpenAI as a competitor in AI and search Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 01, 2024
Over 100 VCs pledge support for Kamala Harris
Bumble and Hinge allowed stalkers to pinpoint users’ locations down to 2 meters, researchers say; Over 100 VCs pledge support for Kamala Harris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, July 31, 2024
Wiz walks away from Google’s $23B offer
OpenAI releases ChatGPT’s hyper-realistic voice to some paying users; Spotify expands lyrics access for free users; It really took some serious nerve for Wiz to walk away from Google’s $23B offer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, July 30, 2024
Making AI models ‘forget’ undesirable data hurts their performance
How to opt out of facial recognition at airports (if you’re American); Apple reaches its first contract agreement with a US retail union; Making AI models ‘forget’ undesirable data hurts their performance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, July 27, 2024
SpaceX cleared to resume Falcon 9 launches
Plus, Apple cuts iPhone price in India amid China slowdown and here’s how to disable X (Twitter) from using your data to train its Grok AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, July 26, 2024
OpenAI unveils SearchGPT
Uber, Lyft, DoorDash can continue to classify drivers as contractors in California; With Google in its sights, OpenAI unveils SearchGPT; Google makes its Gemini chatbot faster and more widely available Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, July 25, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg imagines content creator AI clones
Apple Maps launches on the web to challenge Google Maps; TikTok Lite exposes users to harmful content, say Mozilla researchers; Mark Zuckerberg imagines content creator AI clones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, July 24, 2024
Spotify in ‘early days’ of hi-fi audio plans
Meta AI gets new ‘Imagine me’ selfie feature; Spotify CEO says company is in ‘early days’ of hi-fi audio plans; Adobe releases new Firefly AI tools for Illustrator and Photoshop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, July 23, 2024
What Kamala Harris has said about AI, tech regulation and more
Plus - The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, July 20, 2024
How about that Crowdstrike outage?
A faulty software update issued by security giant CrowdStrike has resulted in a massive overnight outage that’s affected Windows computers around the world, disrupting businesses, airports, train stations, banks, broadcasters and the healthcare sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, July 19, 2024
OpenAI unveils GPT-4o mini
Plus - Ford’s EV plans are in flux once again as it invests $3B into its biggest trucks; Apple Vision Pro debuts immersive content featuring NBA players, The Weeknd and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, July 18, 2024
US buyers spent $7.2B on the first day of Amazon Prime Day
Spotify adds a Spanish-speaking AI DJ, ‘Livi’; Tinder’s AI Photo Selector automatically picks the best photos for your dating profile; US buyers spent $7.2B on the first day of Amazon’s Prime Day sales event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, July 17, 2024
Fisker cleared to sell North American EVs for $46.25 million
Plus - WhatsApp introduces ‘Favorites’ for quick access to contacts; Uber just added a way to search for rides in other cities— here’s how to use it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, July 16, 2024
YouTube Music is testing an AI-generated radio feature
YouTube Music is testing an AI-generated radio feature; Elon Musk confirms Tesla ‘robotaxi’ event delayed due to design change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, July 13, 2024
AT&T says criminals stole phone records of ‘nearly all’ customers
Plus, more bad news for Elon Musk after X user’s legal challenge to shadowban prevails and SpaceX Falcon 9 suffers rare failure on orbit during Starlink deployment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, July 12, 2024
X is building a ‘dislike’ button
WhatsApp Business is changing its rates for messages; YouTube tempts creators with a half dozen new features for Shorts; X is building a ‘dislike’ button Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, July 11, 2024
Spotify is no longer just a streaming app, it’s a social network
Vimeo joins YouTube and TikTok in launching new AI content labels; Instagram vows to focus on short-form content; Spotify is no longer just a streaming app, it’s a social network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, July 10, 2024
Spotify adds comments to podcasts
Whataburger app becomes unlikely power outage map after Houston hurricane; Bumble users can now report profiles that use AI-generated photos; Spotify adds comments to podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, July 09, 2024
Valuations of startups have quietly rebounded to all-time highs
Amazon revives its Echo Spot with an upgraded look and improved audio; Substack rival Ghost federates its first newsletter; Valuations of startups have quietly rebounded to all-time highs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, July 06, 2024
Epic Games calls out Apple for rejecting its Games Store in the EU
Plus, Amazon faces more EU scrutiny over recommender algorithms and ads transparency and YouTube’s updated eraser tool removes copyrighted music without impacting other audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, July 04, 2024
Threads nears its one-year anniversary with more than 175M monthly active users
Amazon retires its Astro for Business security robot after only 7 months; Noplace hits Number 1 on the App Store; Threads nears its one-year anniversary with more than 175M monthly active users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, July 03, 2024
X weighs adding a downvote button to replies
Meta plans to bring generative AI to metaverse games; X weighs adding a downvote button to replies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, July 02, 2024
Robinhood adds AI tools to its investing app
Apple reportedly working to bring AI to the Vision Pro; YouTube now lets you request removal of AI-generated content that simulates your face or voice; Robinhood snaps up Pluto to add AI tools to its investing app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, June 29, 2024
Volkswagen’s Silicon Valley software hub is already stacked with Rivian talent
Plus, Hubspot says it’s investigating customer account hacks and the White House will host a conference for social media creators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 28, 2024
TikTok challenges Amazon Prime Day
Meta starts testing user-created AI chatbots on Instagram; TikTok challenges Amazon Prime Day; Amazon consolidates Amazon Clinic into the One Medical brand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 27, 2024
SpaceX scores $843M NASA contract
TikTok’s Instagram rival, Whee, has no traction; Google improves search experience in the Chrome mobile app; SpaceX scores $843M NASA contract to de-orbit ISS in 2030 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 26, 2024
Google brings its Gemini AI to Gmail
Google brings its Gemini AI to Gmail to help you write and summarize emails; Patreon introduces a gifting feature and other creator tools; Waymo dumps its waitlist and opens up its San Francisco robotaxi service to everyone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 25, 2024
Target and Shopify team up
Google is bringing Gemini access to teens using their school accounts; OpenAI buys a remote collaboration platform; Target and Shopify team up to expand Target’s third-party marketplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, June 22, 2024
Fisker faced financial distress as early as last August
Plus, Cruise clears key hurdle to getting robotaxis back on roads in California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 21, 2024
Spotify quietly lets all podcasters upload videos
YouTube confirms crackdown on VPN users accessing cheaper Premium plans ; Instagram now lets users livestream exclusively to their Close Friends list; Spotify quietly lets all podcasters upload videos, surpasses 250K shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 20, 2024
Internal SpaceX documents show the sweet stock deals offered to investors like a16z, Gigafund
TechCrunch has gotten a peek at an internal SpaceX document about such a tender offer from May 2022. Musk posted on X last month that SpaceX holds such sales for employees about every 6 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 19, 2024
Snap previews its real-time image model
Security bug allows anyone to spoof Microsoft employee emails; iOS 18 could ‘sherlock’ $400M in app revenue; Snap previews its real-time image model Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 18, 2024
YouTube is experimenting with Notes
Apple kills Pay Later feature; TikTok ads will now include AI avatars of creators and stock actors; YouTube is experimenting with Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, June 15, 2024
Former NSA head joins OpenAI board and safety committee
Tempus soars 15% on the first day of trading; Meta pauses plans to train AI using European users’ data; Former NSA head joins OpenAI board and safety committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 14, 2024
Tesla shareholders sue Musk for starting competing AI company
Plus, LinkedIn leans on AI to do the work of job hunting and Apple gives developers a way to nominate their apps for editorial consideration on the App Store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 13, 2024
Ford’s secretive, low-cost EV team is growing with talent
Waymo issues second recall after robotaxi hit telephone pole; YouTube creators can now test multiple video thumbnails; Ford’s secretive, low-cost EV team is growing with talent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 12, 2024
TikTok quietly rolls out image search capabilities in TikTok Shop
BeReal is being acquired by mobile apps and games company Voodoo; Biden administration looks to give Rocket Lab $24M to boost space-grade solar cell production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 11, 2024
What went down at Apple's WWDC 2024
Apple unveils Apple Intelligence; Apple brings ChatGPT to its apps, including Siri; Apple brings ChatGPT to its apps, including Siri; Apple debuts visionOS 2 at WWDC 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, June 08, 2024
Rivian's path to survival is now remarkably clear
Plus, Apple’s generative AI offering might not work with the standard iPhone 15 and Carta’s valuation to be cut by $6.5 billion in upcoming secondary sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 07, 2024
TikTok is testing Snapchat-like streaks
Meta adds AI-powered features to WhatsApp Business app; Google looks to AI to help save the coral reefs; TikTok is testing Snapchat-like streaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 06, 2024
Google’s new startup program focuses on bringing AI to public infrastructure
What to expect from Apple’s AI-powered iOS 18 at WWDC 2024; Cameo fumbles on Ms. Rachel fundraiser as fans receive credits instead of videos; Google’s new startup program focuses on bringing AI to public infrastructure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 05, 2024
ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity all went down at the same time
TikTok acknowledges exploit targeting high-profile accounts; Discord and TuneIn partner to bring live radio to the social platform; ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity all went down at the same time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 04, 2024
GM’s Cruise is testing robotaxis in Dallas again
People are using AI music generators to create hateful songs; You can now customize your For You feed on Threads using swipes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, June 01, 2024
Spain bans Meta from launching election features on Facebook, Instagram over privacy fears
Instagram tests 'trial reels' that don't display to a creator's followers; Hackers steal $305M from DMM Bitcoin crypto exchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 31, 2024
SpaceX Starship plans for orbit
Amazon gets FAA approval to expand US drone deliveries; Spotify offers Car Thing refunds as it faces lawsuit over bricking the streaming device; SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket could take to the skies for the fourth time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 30, 2024
Fisker cuts hundreds of workers
Google Chrome becomes a ‘picture-in-picture’ app; Pinterest expands its Creator Fund to allow founders; Fisker cuts hundreds of workers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 29, 2024
YouTube’s free games catalog rolls out to all users
Musk’s xAI raises fresh capital while Synapse’s bankruptcy could impact millions;Tumblr launches its semi-private Communities in open beta; YouTube’s free games catalog ‘Playables’ rolls out to all users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 28, 2024
What are Google’s AI Overviews good for?
EU’s ChatGPT taskforce offers first look at detangling the AI chatbot’s privacy compliance; Elon Musk’s xAI raises $6B; What are Google’s AI Overviews good for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, May 25, 2024
Layoffs hit Lucid and Foursquare
Plus: Feds add nine more incidents to Waymo robotaxi investigation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 24, 2024
Ticketmaster is at the heart of a US antitrust lawsuit against parent company Live Nation
Plus: Spotify to shut off Car Thing for good and Canva launches a proper enterprise product Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 23, 2024
Spyware found on US hotel check-in computers
Spyware found on US hotel check-in computers; FCC proposes all AI-generated content in political ads must be disclosed; Techstars CEO Maëlle Gavet is out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 22, 2024
As a US ban looms, TikTok announces a $1M program for socially driven creators
As a US ban looms, TikTok announces a $1M program for socially driven creators; Microsoft upgrades its AI app-building platforms; The 'vote Trump' spam that hit Bluesky in May came from decentralized rival Nostr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 21, 2024
Google is launching a new Android feature to drive users back into their apps
NYC-Dublin real-time video portal reopens with some fixes to prevent inappropriate behavior; ChatGPT's mobile app revenue saw its biggest spike yet following GPT-4o launch; Google is launching a new Android feature to drive users back into their installed apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, May 18, 2024
OpenAI created a team to control 'superintelligent' AI — then let it wither
OpenAI created a team to control 'superintelligent' AI — then let it wither, source says; Slack under attack over sneaky AI training policy; Microsoft dodges UK antitrust scrutiny over its Mistral AI stake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 17, 2024
TikTok tests 60-minute video uploads
Meta Threads is testing pinned columns on the web, similar to the old TweetDeck; OpenAI inks deal to train AI on Reddit data; TikTok tests 60-minute video uploads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 16, 2024
Netflix is building its own ad server
Uber has a new way to solve the concert traffic problem; Google TV to launch AI-generated movie descriptions; Netflix to take on Google and Amazon by building its own ad server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 15, 2024
Meta is shutting down Workplace
Google mentioned ‘AI’ 120+ times during its I/O keynote; Reddit introduces new tools for ‘Ask Me Anything'; Meta is shutting down Workplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 14, 2024
OpenAI debuts GPT-4o
Google’s 3D video conferencing platform is coming in 2025; OpenAI debuts GPT-4o ‘omni’ model now powering ChatGPT; Instagram expands its creator marketplace to 10 new countries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, May 11, 2024
Microsoft is launching its mobile game store in July
Microsoft is launching its mobile game store in July; Threat actor says he scraped 49M Dell customer addresses before the company found out; Bluesky now lets you personalize main Discover feed using new controls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 10, 2024
Reddit locks down its public data in new content policy
Google brings a variation on ‘Circle to Search’ to iPhone users; WhatsApp’s latest update streamlines navigation and adds a ‘darker dark mode’; Reddit locks down its public data in new content policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 09, 2024
Apple’s ‘Crush’ ad is disgusting
Match looks to Hinge as Tinder fails; Uber promises member exclusives as Uber One passes $1B run-rate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 08, 2024
Rivian loses $1.45 billion
NYT Games launches a Wordle archive with access to more than 1,000 past puzzles; Threads is testing cross-posting from Instagram globally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 07, 2024
The Kendrick-Drake feud shows how technology is changing rap battles
Opera’s AI assistant can now summarize web pages on Android; The Kendrick-Drake feud shows how technology is changing rap battles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, May 04, 2024
Fisker is in hot water. Again.
Instagram now lets you post a secret Story; NASA is expanding its Wallops Island facility; Fisker stiffed the engineering firm developing its low-cost EV and pickup truck, lawsuit claims Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, May 03, 2024
Spotify quietly moves lyrics behind a paywall
Snapchat launches new AR and ML tools for brands and advertisers; TikTok expands its premium ad slots despite potential US ban; Spotify quietly moves lyrics behind a paywall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 02, 2024
LinkedIn is the Twitter/X rival no one is talking about
Pinterest says its AI-powered collages are now more engaging than Pins; Airbnb releases group booking features as it taps into AI for customer service; LinkedIn is the Twitter/X rival no one is talking about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, May 01, 2024
Instagram is updating its algorithm
Bumble’s Opening Move feature takes the pressure off women to come up with a new message every time; Twitch’s TikTok-like discovery feed is rolling out to all users; Instagram is updating its algorithm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, April 30, 2024
Meta confirms launch of a bonus program for creators on Threads
Google lays off staff from Flutter, Dart and Python teams weeks before its developer conference; Epic Games says it will bring Fortnite to iPad; Meta confirms launch of a bonus program for creators on Threads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, April 27, 2024
Tesla Autopilot investigation closes
Shein to face EU's strictest rules for online marketplaces; Google's new 'Speaking practice' feature uses AI to help users improve their English skills; Tesla Autopilot investigation closed after feds find 13 fatal crashes related to misuse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, April 26, 2024
Zuckerberg says Threads has 150M monthly active users
Is TikTok getting banned? Not yet, but you should explore alternatives; Snap says total watch time on its TikTok competitor increased more than 125%; Mark Zuckerberg says Threads has 150M monthly active users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 25, 2024
TikTok ban signed into law by President Biden
TikTok ban signed into law by President Biden; Reddit is making it easier to navigate conversations on its mobile apps; IBM moves deeper into hybrid cloud management with $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, April 24, 2024
X is launching a TV app
Apple’s next iPad event is May 7th; Amazon launches a new grocery delivery subscription in the US; X is launching a TV app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, April 23, 2024
Tinder gets a ‘Share My Date’ feature
Amazon ends California drone deliveries; Meta opens Quest OS to third-party headset makers, taps Lenovo and Xbox as partners; Tinder gets a ‘Share My Date’ feature for users to send date plans to their curious friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, April 20, 2024
Tesla recalls the Cybertruck
Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads from China App Store following state order; Wall Street doesn’t seem too keen on a potential Salesforce-Informatica pairing; Tesla recalls the Cybertruck for faulty accelerator pedals that can get stuck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, April 19, 2024
Meta upgrades its AI chatbot
Internet users are getting younger; now the UK is weighing up if AI can help protect them; Meta upgrades its AI chatbot; Tesla still plans to build 1,800-mile charging corridor for semi trucks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 18, 2024
TikTok starts testing TikTok Notes
LinkedIn testing Premium Company Page subscription with AI-assisted content creation; Snap plans to add watermarks to images created with its AI-powered tools; TikTok starts testing its Instagram competitor TikTok Notes in Canada and Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, April 17, 2024
Amazon Music gets an AI playlist generator
Trump’s Truth Social plans to launch a live TV streaming platform; WhatsApp is adding filters to easily find messages; Amazon brings its ‘Amazon Live’ shoppable livestreams to Prime Video; Amazon Music follows Spotify with an AI playlist generator of its own, Maestro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, April 16, 2024
Investors are growing increasingly weary of AI
Meta thinks it’s a good idea for students to wear Quest headsets in class; Elon Musk plans to charge new X users to enable posting; Investors are growing increasingly weary of AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, April 13, 2024
ChatGPT just got a big upgrade
Roku says 576,000 user accounts hacked after second security incident; Security engineer jailed for 3 years for $12M crypto hacks; OpenAI makes ChatGPT 'more direct, less verbose' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, April 12, 2024
Meta will auto-blur nudity in Instagram DMs
Substack now allows podcasters to sync and distribute their episodes to Spotify; Meta will auto-blur nudity in Instagram DMs in latest teen safety step; Walmart will deploy robotic forklifts in its distribution centers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 11, 2024
Creators sign letter slamming Meta’s limit on political content
Apple News is testing a game that kind of looks like NYT Connections; Hundreds of creators sign letter slamming Meta’s limit on political content; YouTube is switching to read-only comments for kids in supervised experiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, April 10, 2024
eBay gets an AI Feature
Google launches Code Assist, its latest challenger to GitHub’s Copilot; Messenger now lets you create shared albums, send HD photos and share larger files; eBay adds an AI-powered ‘shop the look’ feature to its iOS app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, April 09, 2024
TikTok’s Instagram competitor likely to be named TikTok Notes
TikTok’s Instagram competitor likely to be named TikTok Notes; Meta’s X competitor Threads invites developers to sign up for API access, publishes docs; Uber Eats launches a TikTok-like video feed to boost discovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, April 06, 2024
Tesla reportedly drops plan to build $25,000 EV
Tesla reportedly drops plan to build $25,000 EV; Apple lays off over 600 employees in California after abandoning electric car project; Amazon quietly launches Bazaar to sell fast-fashion and lifestyle products in India Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, April 05, 2024
X is giving blue checks to influential users
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 businesses last year; X warns that you might lose followers as it does another bot sweep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 04, 2024
Facebook takes on TikTok with a vertical-first video player
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 built its own version of Google Magic Eraser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, April 03, 2024
Musicians sign letter against irresponsible AI
Musicians sign letter against irresponsible AI; Meta (again) denies that Netflix read users’ private Facebook messages; Indeed announces AI-powered work experience writer and support for multiple resumes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, April 02, 2024
Sam Altman gives up control of OpenAI Startup Fund
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 might not have the impact on Slack you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, March 30, 2024
OpenAI built a voice cloning tool, but you can't use it... yet
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 'Blend,' recommended Reels for you and a friend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, March 29, 2024
X is testing NSFW adult communities, according to screenshots
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 communities, according to screenshots; US offers $10M to help catch Change Healthcare hackers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 28, 2024
Amazon doubles down on Anthropic
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 recommendations; Amazon doubles down on Anthropic, completing its planned $4B investment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, March 27, 2024
Elon Musk says all Premium subscribers on X will gain access to AI chatbot Grok this week
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; Robinhood’s new credit card goes after Apple Card Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, March 26, 2024
Spotify tests video courses
Fisker trading suspended by NYSE; A judge just killed Elon Musk’s lawsuit against an anti-hate research organization; Spotify tests video courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, March 23, 2024
Apple is in hot water with the DoJ
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 iPhone antitrust lawsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, March 22, 2024
Microsoft really wants to talk about Copilot
Microsoft really wants to talk about Copilot; Reddit stock closes up nearly 48% on its first day of trading; DoorDash begins piloting drone deliveries in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 21, 2024
Reddit prices IPO at $34 per share
India will fact-check online posts about government matters; NBCUniversal’s Peacock will let you watch 4 livestreams at once for 2024 Paris Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, March 20, 2024
Facebook is trying to make ‘poking’ cool again
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 ‘poking’ cool again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, March 19, 2024
Apple is exploring a partnership with Google
LinkedIn plans to add gaming to its platform; MrBeast and Prime Video announce ‘largest game show in history’; Apple is reportedly exploring a partnership with Google for Gemini-powered feature on iPhones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, March 16, 2024
SpaceX forbids employees to sell stock if it deems they've misbehaved
India drops plan to require approval for AI model launches; Apple acquires AI startup specializing in overseeing manufacturing components; Leaked SpaceX documents show company forbids employees to sell stock if it deems they've misbehaved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, March 15, 2024
Instagram putting a 'Spin' on Reels
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 you about unsafe sites; SpaceX makes significant progress with third Starship orbital test flight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 14, 2024
Creators are frustrated but energized as TikTok ban gains momentum
Creators are frustrated but energized as TikTok ban gains momentum; Spotify’s Audiobooks will get their own ‘Countdown Pages’ to tease upcoming new releases; Spotify adds music videos in some countries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, March 13, 2024
TikTok could be building an app for photos
DoorDash’s new AI-powered ‘SafeChat+’ tool automatically detects verbal abuse; Code suggests that TikTok could be building an app for photos; Google won’t let you use its Gemini AI to answer questions about an upcoming election in your country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, March 12, 2024
Elon Musk says xAI will open source Grok this week
Reddit could be a potential ‘meme stock’; Pinterest rolls out its ‘body type ranges’ tool to the US; Airbnb is banning indoor security cameras inside its listings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, March 09, 2024
Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Europe (for real this time)
Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Europe (for real this time); Russian spies keep hacking into Microsoft in 'ongoing attack,' company says; The Rivian R2 SUV racks up 68,000 reservations a day after reveal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, March 08, 2024
TikTok begs users to tell Congress not to ban it
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 users in hard-to-find locations; TikTok begs users to tell Congress not to ban it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 07, 2024
What’s next for Twitch?
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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, March 06, 2024
Target to launch its own version of Amazon Prime
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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, March 05, 2024
Airbnb has a new label to denote its top (and worst) listings
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 label to denote its top (and worst) listings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, March 02, 2024
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman
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 users; A leaky database spilled 2FA codes for the world's tech giants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, March 01, 2024
Microsoft’s Windows 11 Copilot gets smarter
Spotify’s new ‘Song Psychic’; Microsoft’s Windows 11 Copilot gets smarter with new plugins and skills; Google is making search suggestions in Chrome more helpful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 29, 2024
Tim Cook says Apple will ‘break new ground’ in GenAI this year
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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 28, 2024
Threads widens the gap with X
Apple cancels its autonomous electric car project; TikTok loses even more songs over its dispute with Universal Music Group; Threads widens the gap with X, with triple the daily downloads on iOS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, February 27, 2024
Instagram working on a ‘Friend Map’ feature
Instagram is working on a ‘Friend Map’ feature that would let you track friends’ locations; Threads adds a bookmarking feature for saving favorite posts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, February 24, 2024
r/WallStreetBets could be a risk to Reddit's IPO
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 this year; Reddit cites r/WallStreetBets as a risk factor in its IPO filing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, February 23, 2024
Almost half of adults on TikTok have never posted a video
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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 22, 2024
Google launches two new open LLMs
Google launches two new open LLMs; Waymo’s application to expand California robotaxi operations paused by regulators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 21, 2024
YouTube dominates TV streaming in U.S.
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 dominates TV streaming in U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, February 20, 2024
EU opens formal probe of TikTok
The European Union is formally investigating TikTok’s compliance with the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), the Commission has announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, February 17, 2024
Google Wants to Save You From Hold Music
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; Google tests a feature that calls businesses on your behalf and holds until an agent is available Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, February 16, 2024
No ‘GPT’ trademark for OpenAI
YouTube now lets you integrate music videos into your Shorts; TikTok launches a ‘reimagined’ app for the Apple Vision Pro; No ‘GPT’ trademark for OpenAI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 15, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg thinks Quest 3 is better than Vision Pro
Slack adds AI-fueled search and summarization to the platform; Airbnb is making progress to get rid of those hated cleaning fees; Mark Zuckerberg thinks Quest 3 is better than Vision Pro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 14, 2024
TikTok is testing an exclusive ‘Sub Space’
TikTok is testing an exclusive ‘Sub Space’; ChatGPT will now remember — and forget — things you tell it to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, February 13, 2024
A Dating App for People with Good Credit
Spotify for Podcasters adds new integration with Riverside; North American robot orders dropped 30% last year; A dating app for people with good to excellent credit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, February 10, 2024
Sports betting is coming to X with BetMGM partnership
Elon Musk’s X has forged a deal with a sports betting operator, BetMGM; Instagram and Threads will no longer ‘proactively’ recommend political content; Samsung gets FDA nod for smartwatch sleep apnea detection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, February 09, 2024
Google launches Gemini Ultra
Google launches Gemini Ultra; FCC officially declares AI-voiced robocalls illegal; Podcasters can now upload their RSS feed to YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 08, 2024
X becomes No. 1 app on U.S. App Store
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 07, 2024
Adam Neumann is trying to buy back WeWork
Adam Neumann is trying to buy back WeWork; Spotify now the No. 2 audiobook provider, behind Audible, hints at Daylist inspired-suggestions to come Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, February 06, 2024
Meta cuts off third-party access to Facebook Groups
Bumble’s new AI tool identifies and blocks scam accounts, fake profiles; Tinder’s new warnings inform users when they’re potentially being inappropriate; Meta cuts off third-party access to Facebook Groups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, February 03, 2024
Joe Rogan stays with Spotify, but expands his reach
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 platforms; EU’s AI Act passes last big hurdle on the way to adoption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, February 02, 2024
YouTube Premium and Music now have over 100 million subscribers
Amazon debuts ‘Rufus,’ an AI shopping assistant in its mobile app; Google Maps experiments with generative AI to improve discovery; Antitrust enforcers admit they’re in a race to understand how to tackle AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 01, 2024
Pew report shows TikTok’s rise/YouTube’s ubiquity
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 ubiquity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 31, 2024
Instagram Threads gains traction
Yelp launches revamped feed with AI-powered business summaries; TikTok tests a feature that would bring TikTok Shop links to more videos; Instagram Threads triples downloads in December Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, January 30, 2024
Expect big things from Apple’s iOS 18
Apple’s iOS 18 may be ‘the biggest’ software update in iPhone history; Instagram confirms test of ‘Flipside’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, January 27, 2024
NSA is buying Americans' internet browsing records without a warrant
ICO confirms data breach probe as UK councils remain downed by cyberattack; NSA is buying Americans' internet browsing records without a warrant; Deck.blue brings a TweetDeck experience to Bluesky users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, January 26, 2024
Study: Kids spent 60% more time on TikTok than YouTube last year
FTC orders AI companies to dish on investments, partnerships and meetings; PayPal to pilot new AI-powered updates, including a cash-back feature and ‘Smart Receipts’; Study shows kids spent 60% more time on TikTok than YouTube last year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 25, 2024
Google announces new AI-powered features for education
BeReal is onboarding brands and celebs; Twitch announces 60/40 revenue split in expanded Plus Program ; Google announces new AI-powered features for education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 24, 2024
Google Chrome gains AI features
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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, January 23, 2024
Disney's solution to VR’s movement problem
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 designed specifically for Apple’s Vision Pro, so far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, January 20, 2024
Japan's Mission to the Moon
Amazon confirms more layoffs, impacting its Buy with Prime unit; LoanDepot outage drags into second week after ransomware attack; Japan's SLIM mission makes historic Moon landing, but its time is running out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, January 19, 2024
Reddit plans to launch IPO
Microsoft makes its AI-powered reading tutor free; Instagram’s new ‘nighttime nudges’ aim to reduce teens’ time on the app; Reddit plans to launch IPO in March Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 18, 2024
YouTube to eliminate 100 employees
YouTube to eliminate 100 employees as layoffs at Google continue; Google introduces ‘Circle to Search, a new way to search from anywhere on Android using gestures; iPhone has overtaken Samsung for the first time ever as the best-selling smartphone in 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 17, 2024
Uber is closing alcohol delivery service Drizly
OpenAI announces team to build ‘crowdsourced’ governance ideas; Uber is closing alcohol delivery service Drizly three years after acquisition; Apple Vision Pro to launch with 150 3D movies and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, January 16, 2024
Microsoft launches a Pro plan for Copilot
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, January 13, 2024
Instagram cuts a layer of management
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 Meta meeting details; Hertz is selling its EVs because it botched the rollout for ride-share drivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, January 12, 2024
Google removing 17 ‘underutilized’ Assistant features
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 stickers; Google is removing 17 ‘underutilized’ Assistant features Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 11, 2024
Netflix Games gains traction
App economy recovered in 2023; YouTube is making it easier to find accurate information about first aid and emergency care; Netflix Games gains traction with installs up 180% year-over-year in 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 10, 2024
Alexa's AI Upgrade
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 generative AI-powered experiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, January 09, 2024
Amazon’s new health initiative
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 initiative aims to help people discover digital health benefits to manage chronic conditions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sun, January 07, 2024
5 startups we lost in 2023
From Braid to Zume, here are some of the startups that won't see 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, January 06, 2024
Logan Paul promises CryptoZoo refunds, as long as you don't sue him
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 CES with TechCrunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, January 05, 2024
TikTok aims to grow its TikTok Shop
Google outlines new methods for training robots with video and large language models; Apple Fitness+ introduces sound meditation, a workout program for golfers and more; TikTok aims to grow its TikTok Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 04, 2024
23andMe plays the blame game
Microsoft Copilot is now available on iOS and Android; 23andMe tells victims it’s their fault that their data was breached; Roku announces new lineup of high-end TVs to launch this spring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 03, 2024
Meta cuts prices for the Quest 2 headset
Meta cuts prices for the Quest 2 headset and accessories; Telegram’s latest update; MIT scientists are working on a vibrating obesity pill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, December 30, 2023
GitHub's Copilot Chat is Going Public
Goodbye mysterious military space plane, and good luck – wherever you’re going; GitHub makes Copilot Chat generally available, letting devs ask questions about code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, December 29, 2023
Xiaomi Reveals a Smartphone on Wheels
Xiaomi's first EV is the freshest take on a 'smartphone on wheels'; Amnesty confirms Apple warning: Indian journalists' iPhones infected with Pegasus spyware; India to block crypto exchanges Binance, Kraken websites Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 28, 2023
The New York Times is Suing OpenAI
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 funding for multibillion-dollar constellation; The New York Times wants OpenAI and Microsoft to pay for training data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, December 27, 2023
Apple Vision Pro tipped for late January early February release
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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, December 23, 2023
Looking back on 2023 and what’s in store for 2024
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 2023 and what’s in store for 2024. And if you’re still looking for the perfect gift in the 11th hour, we have some helpful suggestions. Happy holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, December 22, 2023
Beeper says it’s done trying to bring iMessage to Android
Beeper says it’s done trying to bring iMessage to Android; Google updates Chrome on desktop with proactive Safety Check; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 21, 2023
Tesla’s Autopilot recall fix labeled ‘insufficient’
Consumer Reports says Tesla’s Autopilot recall fix is ‘insufficient’; Electric scooter company Bird files for bankruptcy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, December 20, 2023
Microsoft Copilot gets a music creation feature
Comcast says hackers stole data of close to 36 million Xfinity customers; Salesforce acquires automated commission management platform Spiff; Microsoft Copilot gets a music creation feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, December 19, 2023
Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to 4 years for securities fraud
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 over its Family Sharing feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, December 16, 2023
Opendoor co-founder Eric Wu is stepping down to return to his startup roots
News publisher files class action antitrust suit against Google; Instagram launches customizable ‘Add Yours’ templates; Opendoor co-founder Eric Wu is stepping down from the real estate tech company, according to an SEC filing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, December 15, 2023
Instagram's GenAI powered background editing tool
Waymo launches curbside robotaxi pickup at Phoenix airport; Spotify confirms test of prompt-based AI playlists feature; Instagram introduces GenAI powered background editing tool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 14, 2023
Meta starts testing Threads integration
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 to raise $25M; Meta starts testing Threads integration with ActivityPub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, December 13, 2023
2023's most-downloaded iPhone apps in the US
Instagram finstas may turn into a new product called ‘flipside,’ Google Maps gets new updates to give users more control over their information; The most-downloaded iPhone app in the US in 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, December 12, 2023
TikTok becomes first non-game app to reach $10B in consumer spending
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 now available with the release of iOS 17.2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, December 09, 2023
Google's best Gemini demo was faked
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 $20M for first time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, December 08, 2023
Amazon piloting a new $9.99 monthly grocery subscription
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 will no longer accept Venmo as a payment option starting next month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 07, 2023
Google's AI upgrade
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 AI adds Reels support and ‘reimagine' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, December 06, 2023
Meta set to discontinue cross-messaging between Instagram and Facebook
X is now licensed for payment processing in a dozen US states; Bing’s new ‘Deep Search’ feature offers more comprehensive answers to complex search queries; Meta set to discontinue cross-messaging between Instagram and Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, December 05, 2023
Spotify cuts 17% of staff
Mastercard launches Shopping Muse, an AI-powered shopping assistant; TikTok expands its in-app Ticketmaster ticketing feature to users in 20 countries; Spotify cuts 17% jobs amid rising capital costs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, December 02, 2023
X Goes Chasing Small Business Ad Dollars
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*** yourself' comments to fleeing advertisers; Microsoft is in talks with partners about launching an Xbox mobile store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, December 01, 2023
Instagram Threads search now supports ‘all languages’
YouTube Music Recap is no Spotify Wrapped, but it’s still pretty fun; Instagram Threads search now supports ‘all languages’ in latest update; TikTok launches dedicated account tags for artists and new promotional tools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 30, 2023
Spotify Wrapped 2023 adds an AI DJ
Amazon finally releases its own AI-powered image generator; Pinterest begins testing a ‘body type ranges’ tool to make searches more inclusive; Spotify Wrapped 2023 adds an AI DJ and Blend to the annual personalized insights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, November 29, 2023
Apple Music Replay is here
YouTube launches more than 30 ‘Playables’ mini-games for Premium users; AWS brings Amazon One palm-scanning authentication to the enterprise Apple Music Replay is here, and it’s still no Spotify Wrapped Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, November 28, 2023
Google's new tool for website owners
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 in the US, $70.9B globally; Rivian launches leasing program for its all-electric R1T pickup in 14 states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 23, 2023
Sam's Back and Grok is Launching Soon
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 target CyberLink users in supply-chain attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, November 22, 2023
Google admits Spotify pays no Play Store fees
Ford downsizes EV battery factory plan; Spotify says its upcoming royalty model changes will generate $1B for artists over five years; Google admits Spotify pays no Play Store fees because of a secret deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, November 21, 2023
Microsoft hires ex-OpenAI leaders Altman and Brockman
Ukraine fires top cybersecurity officials; Advertiser exodus expected to deeply impact X ad revenue; Microsoft hires ex-OpenAI leaders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, November 18, 2023
Sam Altman ousted as OpenAI's CEO
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 CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, November 17, 2023
Meta brings us a step closer to AI-generated movies
Amazon to sell cars online, starting with Hyundai; Twitch launches Privacy Center to educate users about their personal data; Meta brings us a step closer to AI-generated movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 16, 2023
Google Maps gets more social
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 with a new feature to help you plan outings with your friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, November 15, 2023
TikTok’s new streaming feature
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 newest feature lets you save favorite songs directly to Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, November 14, 2023
X changing its algorithm to highlight smaller accounts
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 changing its algorithm to highlight smaller accounts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, November 11, 2023
Tumblr Reaches a Breaking Point
EU business crowdfunding is now bound by bloc-wide regulations; Cruise begins layoffs, starting with workers who supported driverless operations; Tumblr to run on skeleton crew as parent company Automattic absorbs staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, November 10, 2023
Amazon Fresh refreshed
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 shopping feature on Facebook & Instagram; Amazon makes online grocery available for non-Prime members, starting with Amazon Fresh; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 09, 2023
Creators have mixed feelings about TikTok’s new monetization program
SiriusXM unveils new streaming app, set to launch next month; Creators have mixed feelings about TikTok’s new monetization program; Airbnb leans on reviews to make listings more reliable as it tests review summaries using generative AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, November 08, 2023
Google's new tools help users find discounts
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 history of crashes; Google Search and Chrome are getting new tools to help users find discounts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, November 07, 2023
ChatGPT now has 100 million weekly active users
A choreographer’s lawsuit over Fortnite dance moves isn’t dead after all; YouTube to test generative AI features, including a comments summarizer and conversational tool; OpenAI’s ChatGPT now has 100 million weekly active users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, November 04, 2023
Snap Map is Giving a Firsthand Perspective from Gaza
People are turning to Snap Map for firsthand perspectives from Gaza; Apple CEO Tim Cook says AI is a fundamental technology, confirms investments in generative AI; Meta and Amazon settle UK antitrust probes over use of third-party data to benefit marketplaces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, November 03, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all seven counts
DoorDash tests warning non-tippers that their order could be slow to arrive; YouTube’s new teen safeguards limit repeated viewing of some video topics; New Facebook Stories API helps creators share directly from third-party desktop or web apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 02, 2023
Linkedin goes AI
Google launches generative AI tools for product imagery to US advertisers and merchants; LinkedIn, now at 1B users, turns on OpenAI-powered reading and writing tools; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, November 01, 2023
Google and Match Group reach settlement
So long, Twitter Circles; Google and Match Group reach settlement in app store antitrust case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, October 31, 2023
ChatGPT app revenue shows no signs of slowing, but some other AI apps top it
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; ChatGPT app revenue shows no signs of slowing, but some other AI apps top it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 28, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried says he didn’t defraud FTX customers or take their funds
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 platform, and Sam Bankman-Fried says he didn’t defraud FTX customers or take their funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, October 27, 2023
Amazon Clinic can now treat your next cold or cough
OpenAI forms team to study ‘catastrophic’ AI risks, including nuclear threats; Google Maps is getting new AI-powered search updates, an enhanced navigation interface and more; Amazon’s virtual health clinic can now treat patients for a cough, cold or flu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 26, 2023
TikTok partners with Tickets.com to sell tickets for its first live music event
Google Play’s policy update cracks down on ‘offensive’ AI apps, disruptive notifications; TikTok partners with Tickets.com to sell tickets for its first live music event; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, October 25, 2023
Robotaxi pushback grows in Los Angeles
Instagram is testing a dedicated feed for posts from Verified users; YouTube Music now lets you create custom AI-generated playlist art; Apple sends out invites for ‘Scary Fast’ event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, October 24, 2023
TikTok is testing 15-minute uploads
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 is testing 15-minute uploads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 21, 2023
Elon Musk Confirms new X Premium Tiers
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 confirms X is soon launching two new premium tiers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, October 20, 2023
Threads’ latest growth hack
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; Amazon adds social shopping features Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 19, 2023
Youtube's new(s) initiatives
Meta is bringing its Telegram-like broadcast channels to Facebook and Messenger; Amazon begins testing Agility’s Digit robot for warehouse work; YouTube is making it easier for users to access news from ‘credible’ sources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, October 18, 2023
Google is rolling out new Maps and Camera-based accessibility features
Snapchat is now allowing websites to embed content; YouTube debuts new playback controls and creator-focused features; Google is rolling out new Maps and Camera-based accessibility features Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, October 17, 2023
Netflix’s cloud gaming service begins tests in US
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 target special cultural moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 14, 2023
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Make it Official
Microsoft closes $68.7B Activision Blizzard acquisition as UK approves restructured deal; TikTok scores sizable Disney deal including a content hub and publisher partnership; SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launches NASA Psyche mission to metal asteroid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, October 13, 2023
Threads is rolling out an edit button
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 drafts; Twitch adds anti-harassment features to stop banned users from watching streams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 12, 2023
The latest on TikTok’s Effect Creator Rewards
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; TikTok’s Effect Creator Rewards fund now has lower eligibility requirements, an updated payout model and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, October 11, 2023
Google's new sustainability features
Adobe Firefly can now generate more realistic images; TikTok now supports direct posting from AI-powered Adobe apps, CapCut, Twitch and more; Google introduces new sustainability features, including a tool for people looking to buy an EV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, October 10, 2023
ChatGPT’s mobile app hits revenue record
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 with X; A former TikTok employee is building a social app for content creators to network and ‘spill the tea’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 07, 2023
Some gen AI vendors say they’ll defend customers from IP lawsuits. Others, not so much
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 face fines in South Korea for breaching in-app billing rules; AI app EPIK hits No. 1 on the App Store for its viral yearbook photo feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, October 06, 2023
Spotify’s new artist profiles
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, its live radio app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 05, 2023
What went down at Google Pixel 2023
What went down at Google Pixel 2023; Walmart experiments with generative AI tools; The latest in startup business news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, October 04, 2023
Spotify's audiobook plans
Spotify to include a selection of 150K audiobooks with its Premium subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, October 03, 2023
TikTok tests an ad-free subscription tier
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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, September 30, 2023
TikTok's Steroid Problem
On TikTok, videos promoting steroids are exploding — and targeting teens; Apple revamps iCloud.com with more features for drive, mail and notes; X (Twitter) has paid almost $20M to creators, CEO says | TechCrunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, September 29, 2023
Google is opening up its generative AI search experience to teenagers
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 a new window organizer; Google is opening up its generative AI search experience to teenagers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 28, 2023
What went down at Meta Connect 2023
What went down at Meta Connect 2023; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, September 27, 2023
Apple Podcasts adds original programming
YouTube relaxes advertiser-friendly guidelines around controversial topics; Uber is getting tighter with taxi companies; Apple Podcasts adds original programming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, September 26, 2023
OpenAI gives ChatGPT a voice
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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, September 23, 2023
Yes, you have to update your Apple devices again because spyware is bad
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 yes, you have to update your Apple devices again because spyware is bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 21, 2023
OpenAI unveils DALL-E 3, allows artists to opt out of training
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 out of training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, September 20, 2023
Amazon brings e-commerce to Prime Video
Fitbit overhauls its app with visual refresh and simplified user experience; OpenAI launches a red teaming network to make its models more robust; Amazon brings e-commerce to Prime Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, September 19, 2023
Apple’s long-awaited iOS 17 update for iPhones has arrived
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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, September 16, 2023
TikTok fined $379M in EU for failing to keep kids’ data safe
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 shares instead of iPhones, you’d now have $147,000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, September 15, 2023
TikTok and Billboard team up
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 Shuffles app has now inspired a new Pinterest feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 14, 2023
Spotify’s new Showcase tool
WhatsApp is launching its Channels feature globally; Ring’s new Pet Tag accessory helps reunite lost pets with their owners; Spotify’s new Showcase tool lets artists pay to promote their music in the Home feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, September 13, 2023
Everything you need to know about Apple Event 2023
Everything you need to know about Apple Event 2023; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, September 12, 2023
iPhone 15’s shift to USB-C has hidden potential to streamline computing
Apple is revealing the iPhone 15 at a special event; MGM Resorts blames ‘cybersecurity issue’ for ongoing outage; Instacart’s IPO price range puts it close to decacorn status Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, September 09, 2023
Musk, Starlink, and the Geopolitics of Ukraine
Musk says he limited Ukraine's Starlink to prevent attack on Russia; X, formerly Twitter, caught running unlabeled ads in users' Following feeds; Market intelligence firm Sensor Tower conducts layoffs, several execs out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, September 08, 2023
Google Chrome gets a makeover
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 marketplace sellers that can generate a product listing from a single photo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 07, 2023
OpenAI to host its first developer conference
YouTube confirms it’s testing a games offering called ‘Playables’; Tubi sees impressive growth; OpenAI will host its first developer conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, September 06, 2023
Zoom's AI Rebrand
Zoom rebrands its generative AI features; Google’s quarterly Android updates; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, September 02, 2023
X's Privacy Policy Delves into Biometrics, AI
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 popular but controversial live video chat app Chamet from the Play Store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, September 01, 2023
YouTube Music adds comments to the ‘Now Playing’ screen
YouTube Music adds comments to the ‘Now Playing’ screen; Bumble changes its policy to crack down on bots, ghosting, and doxing; Google Play Points to gain rewards for Walmart+ and Discord Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 31, 2023
Google’s Duet AI can now write your emails for you
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 emails for you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, August 30, 2023
Apple will announce the iPhone 15 on September 12th
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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, August 29, 2023
OpenAI launches a ChatGPT plan for enterprise customers
DoorDash launches AI-powered voice ordering technology for restaurants; OpenAI launches a ChatGPT plan for enterprise customers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, August 26, 2023
Tesla Shareholders Might Get Payout
Tesla investors might get payout from SEC settlement; YouTube demystifies the Shorts algorithm, views and answers other creator questions; Uber, squeezed by insurance, increases minimum age for new drivers in California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, August 25, 2023
Amazon brings new AI-driven features to Thursday Night Football
Starbucks is experimenting with ‘scanless checkout’ for drive-through users; Walmart is adding Wing drone deliveries to limited Superstores this year; Amazon brings new AI-driven features to Thursday Night Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 24, 2023
Spotify introduces new podcaster tools
Google TV adds 25 more free channels; YouTube tests a search feature where users hum to identify songs; Spotify introduces new podcaster tools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, August 23, 2023
TikTok's new ad plan
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 100 languages; TikTok now lets brands buy ads that appear in the app’s search results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, August 22, 2023
YouTube's AI compensation plan
Amazon launches a Fire TV Channels app with 400+ free ad-supported TV channels; Apple Podcasts gain new creator tools, including Subscription Analytics and Linkfire integration; YouTube is working on a plan to compensate artists and rightsholders for AI music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, August 19, 2023
Twitch will let streamers block banned users from watching streams
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 check provider Garbo ends its partnership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, August 18, 2023
Googles new Transparency Center
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 policies, reporting tools and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 17, 2023
Snapchat’s My AI goes rogue
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 business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, August 16, 2023
YouTube Music adds a short-form video feed
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment cuts costs a year after buying Redbox; YouTube Music is adding a TikTok-style ‘Samples’ short-form video feed; Google Photos adds a scrapbook-like Memories view feature aided by AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, August 15, 2023
Amazon taps generative AI to enhance product reviews
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 AI to enhance product reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, August 12, 2023
SBF Loses Bail and Elon Says the Battle is On
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 says he is actually going to fight Mark Zuckerberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, August 11, 2023
Disney cracking down on password sharing
Disney is cracking down on password sharing; Lyft takes a page from Uber’s playbook: Ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 10, 2023
Threads now hooks into Instagram DMs
Threads now hooks into Instagram DMs; Gmail app gets highly requested native translation feature; Free ad-supported TV streaming services are booming, 1 in 3 U.S. viewers tune in
Wed, August 09, 2023
Netflix launches a game controller app
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 for playing games on your TV.
Tue, August 08, 2023
TikTok hosts a talent show
Zoom's new asynchronous video tool; DoorDash expands retail delivery offerings; TikTok is hosting a talent show
Sat, August 05, 2023
Nikola CEO Steps Down and Amazon Steps Up to the Merch Table
Nikola CEO steps down, replaced by chairman; Fisker reveals all-electric Alaska pickup, 3 other EV prototypes; Amazon Music teams up with Bandsintown to let fans shop merch from popular artists
Fri, August 04, 2023
Google's latest search updates
TikTok competitor Triller files to go public; Pinterest touts Amazon partnership progress; Google is introducing a few new Search updates that are designed to help users stay in control of their personal information, privacy and online safety
Thu, August 03, 2023
X now lets paid users hide their checkmarks
Amazon now offers Fresh grocery delivery to non-Prime members in select US cities; X, formerly Twitter, now lets paid users hide their checkmarks; Tinder tests AI photo selection feature to help users build profiles
Wed, August 02, 2023
YouTube experiments with AI auto-generated video summaries
YouTube star MrBeast sues ghost kitchen behind MrBeast Burger; Meta is reportedly preparing to release AI-powered chatbots with different personas; YouTube experiments with AI auto-generated video summaries
Tue, August 01, 2023
Amazon's ‘fastest Prime speeds ever
Amazon achieved its ‘fastest Prime speeds ever; Apple confirms a Screen Time bug is causing settings not to stick; Walmart's billion dollar buyout
Sat, July 29, 2023
NASA Enters the Streaming World
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 are infecting Call of Duty players with a self-spreading malware
Fri, July 28, 2023
Peacock lags behind competitors
Mastodon is launching merch to help fund its development efforts; WhatsApp now lets you record and share short video messages directly in chats; Peacock lags behind competitors, gains just 2M subs for Q2
Thu, July 27, 2023
Mastadon gets a "For You" feed
Walmart+ adds travel benefits to its list of perks; Bumble launches a separate BFF app for friend friending; Mastadon gets a "For You" feed
Wed, July 26, 2023
Threads gets a following feed
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 shares it's second-quarter earnings
Tue, July 25, 2023
Netflix rolls out ‘My Netflix’
Netflix rolls out ‘My Netflix’; Instagram is launching creator subscriptions in Australia, Canada and The UK.
Sat, July 22, 2023
AI Leaders Go To Washington
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 in Florida for Project Kuiper satellite processing
Fri, July 21, 2023
Netflix’s first live sporting event
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 technology is coming to all 500+ Whole Foods
Thu, July 20, 2023
Apple testing a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot
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
Wed, July 19, 2023
Threads gets another update
Cameo announces more layoffs; Threads update adds translation and a flurry of minor improvements; TikTok launches its music streaming service in Australia, Mexico and Singapore
Tue, July 18, 2023
Twitter tweaks its new revenue-sharing policy for creators
Twitter tweaks its new revenue-sharing policy for creators to expand access, increase rate limits; YouTube is testing a new ‘Stable Volume’ feature across its mobile apps; Facebook puts more emphasis on video again with new discovery and editing tools
Sat, July 15, 2023
Twitter Pays Ad Revenue to Top Tweeters
Meta confirms it is blocking EU-based users from accessing Threads via VPN; Twitter starts sharing ad revenue with verified creators; Designers sue Shein over AI ripoffs of their work.
Fri, July 14, 2023
Threads gets an update
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
Thu, July 13, 2023
Uber Eats gets Domino's pizza
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 Prime Day event
Wed, July 12, 2023
Meta's avatar update
Meta's avatar update; Google Calendar adds a pay option; eBay buys an AI company
Tue, July 11, 2023
Threads reaches 100 million users in 5 days
Threads reaches 100 million users in under a week; Twitch launches a discovery feed; The latest in startup business news
Sat, July 08, 2023
Robotaxi haters in San Francisco are disabling the AVs with traffic cones
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 Threads soars, Twitter rival Bluesky hits its first million installs; OpenAI makes GPT-4 generally available
Fri, July 07, 2023
TikTok launches a music streaming service
TikTok launches a music streaming service in Brazil and Indonesia; Spotify is removing App Store payment option for legacy subscribers; Twitter threatens to sue Meta over its new Threads app
Thu, July 06, 2023
Meta's Twitter alternative goes live
Meta's Twitter alternative goes live; Twitter silently removes login requirement for viewing tweets; NYC’s anti-bias law for hiring algorithms goes into effect
Wed, July 05, 2023
Tweetdeck Goes Premium
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 delivers first electric vans to Amazon in Europe
Sat, July 01, 2023
Twitter now requires an account to view tweets
Silent lurkers might be forced to create a Twitter account; Fidelity deepens valuation cut for Reddit and Discord; Schools say US teachers’ retirement fund was breached by MOVEit hackers
Fri, June 30, 2023
Snapchat+ reaches 4 million paid subscribers
Snapchat+ reaches 4 million paid subscribers since launching a year ago; You can see who viewed your TikTok profile; DoorDash will give delivery workers the option to be paid a guaranteed hourly minimum rate
Thu, June 29, 2023
Google's new "Shop" tab
Google's new "Shop" tab; A slew of new features from Doordash; The latest in startup business news
Wed, June 28, 2023
TikTok’s "Creative Challenge"
TikTok’s new monetization feature invites creators to make video ads for a chance to earn money; TikTok and Meta update their parental controls
Tue, June 27, 2023
Google's new gaming strategy
Nearly six months after Google officially shut down its cloud gaming service Stadia, it appears the company may be launching a similar product through YouTube; Amazon wants to partner with small businesses, such as bodegas and IT shops, so that they can become delivery partners; DeepMind claims its next chatbot will rival ChatGPT
Sat, June 24, 2023
Nikola Fire Sparks Foul Play Claim
EV truck maker Nikola suspects foul play in headquarters fire; Washington could be the next state to require Tesla charging standard; Meta to pull news from Facebook and Instagram in Canada
Fri, June 23, 2023
TikTok’s COO is out
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
Thu, June 22, 2023
Patreon adds e-commerce tools
Microsoft is planning for a supercomputer; Patreon adds e-commerce tools; Bumble is testing a separate BFF app
Wed, June 21, 2023
2 Big Updates from Spotify
Spotify’s revamped desktop app; Spotify will reportedly launch hi-fi audio through a costlier premium subscription; Vimeo's AI plans
Tue, June 20, 2023
Reddit communities adopt alternative forms of protest
Hackers threaten to leak 80GB of confidential data stolen from Reddit; Reddit communities adopt alternative forms of protest; The latest in startup business news
Sat, June 17, 2023
Biden Takes on Ticket Fees
"Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, Live Nation agree to disclose fees upfront; US confirms federal agencies hit by MOVEit breach, as hackers list more victims; NASA hits up 7 space companies to take on orbital squad goals "
Fri, June 16, 2023
Twitch announces a new Partner Plus program
Twitch announced a new creator tier on Thursday that would restore a more favorable subscription revenue split to streamers who qualify, with some strings attached; Meta announced that it’s rolling out Instagram’s Channels features for broadcasting messages globally; A new Twitter alternative launches on iOS
Thu, June 15, 2023
Netflix plans to open a restaurant
Google Lens can now search for skin conditions ; Netflix plans to open a restaurant
Wed, June 14, 2023
Netflix reportedly plans first live sports event
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
Tue, June 13, 2023
Daily Crunch: Reddit Goes Down, Just As It Goes Dark
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 weight of GM and Ford deals; FTC reportedly seeks injunction to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal
Sat, June 10, 2023
Daily Crunch: Netflix password sharing crackdown... worked?
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-hack; Spotify is officially testing an offline mix
Fri, June 09, 2023
Daily Crunch: Uber's car sharing service is coming to North America
Uber's car sharing service coming to North America; Uber gears up for big sustainability drive; ChatGPT comes to iPad
Thu, June 08, 2023
Daily Crunch: TikTok expands its ‘Series’ paywall feature
Google claims that Bard is improving at math and programming; Google Cloud and Salesforce team up; TikTok expands its ‘Series’ paywall feature
Wed, June 07, 2023
Daily Crunch: Instagram working on an AI chatbot
Instagram working on an AI chatbot; Netflix announces two new mobile games; Apple's new TipKit
Tue, June 06, 2023
Daily Crunch: Layoffs at Spotify
Layoffs at Spotify; Apple commits to mental health
Sat, June 03, 2023
Daily Crunch: Another Twitter Exec Bites the Dust
Twitter’s trust and safety lead Ella Irwin resigns; Fidelity has cut Reddit valuation by 41% since 2021 investment; Scammers publish ads for hacking services on government websites
Fri, June 02, 2023
Daily Crunch: BeReal adds a messaging feature
BeReal adds a messaging feature; Meta announces over 20 new games for Quest headsets; Walmart's plan to reduce plastic
Thu, June 01, 2023
Daily Crunch: Instagram's new user control feature
Instagram's new user control feature; Instacart's in-app AI search tool; The latest in startup business news
Wed, May 31, 2023
Daily Crunch: Amazon India tests dine-in payments
Amazon discontinues celebrity voice feature; Amazon India tests dine-in payments The latest feature from instacart.
Sat, May 27, 2023
Daily Crunch: Ford Teams Up with Tesla
Ford to bring Tesla’s charging tech into its future EVs; Following successful mission, Virgin Galactic targeting June for first commercial spaceflight; Meta to limit how it uses ad data to boost Facebook Marketplace
Fri, May 26, 2023
Twitter's new API tier: Daily Crunch
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 26
Thu, May 25, 2023
Daily Crunch: Another round of layoffs for Meta
Another round of layoffs for Meta; Apple's latest iOS 17 update ; the latest in startup business news
Wed, May 24, 2023
Daily Crunch: Netflix begins its password sharing crackdown
Netflix begins its password sharing crackdown; Peloton relaunches its workout app; Spotify may use AI to make host-read podcast ads that sound like real people
Tue, May 23, 2023
Daily Crunch: TikTok sues Montana
WhatsApp's latest update; LinkedIn brings verification to job posts; TikTok sues Montana
Fri, May 19, 2023
Daily Crunch: Meta Bets Big on AI
YouTube will no longer be deleting videos from inactive accounts; Meta's big bet on AI; Google updates it's podcast search results.
Thu, May 18, 2023
Daily Crunch: Uber's family plans & NYT gets an audio app
Uber has family plans; Twitter's latest user research; New York Times gets an audio app
Wed, May 17, 2023
Google's Latest Security Push - The Daily Crunch
Google's latest security push; WNBA app rolls out TikTok-style video feed; Bumble's new Spotify feature
Tue, May 16, 2023
Daily Crunch 5/16/23
WhatsApp's new "Chat Lock" feature; Vice files for bankruptcy; TikTok adds a mental health awareness hub
Sat, May 13, 2023
Daily Crunch 5/13/23
Elon Musk appoints new Twitter CEO, NBCU’s Linda Yaccarino; Tinder will remove social handles from bios as part of its updated community guidelines; Toyota Japan exposed millions of vehicles’ location data for a decade
Fri, May 12, 2023
Daily Crunch 5/12/23
Another peleton recall; The latest updates from Pinterest; Microsoft's strategic investment
Thu, May 11, 2023
Daily Crunch 5/11/23
Google’s Magic Compose; Etsy’s latest feature; Roku expands smart home lineup
Wed, May 10, 2023
Daily Crunch 5/10/23
TikTok's hub to help brands; Amazon’s latest shopping experience; IBM gets an AI service.
Tue, May 09, 2023
Daily Crunch 5/9/23
SoundCloud debuts a fan engagement tool for artists; Shopify sells 6 River Systems to new owner; The latest in startup business news
Sat, May 06, 2023
Daily Crunch 5/6/23
Samsung surpasses Apple in smartphone shipments by 1% amid persisting market decline; Apple introduces 20 more games to Apple Arcade; Security researcher finds trove of Capita data exposed online
Fri, May 05, 2023
Daily Crunch 5/5/23
Shopify to reduce workforce by 20%, sells logistics business to Flexport for 13% equity; Microsoft doubles down on AI with new Bing features; Hugging Face and ServiceNow release a free code-generating model
Thu, May 04, 2023
Daily Crunch 5/4/23
Fortnite is now available on Fire TV; the latest enhancements from Reddit; TikTok's revamped creator fund
Wed, May 03, 2023
Daily Crunch 5/3/23
Roku touts its new ad products; Peacock launches ‘Must ShopTV’; The latest rollout from Meta
Tue, May 02, 2023
Daily Crunch 5/2/23
YouTube gives advertisers new ad formats across Shorts; Apple releases first ‘rapid’ security fixes; Amazon expands it's free TV streaming service
Sat, April 29, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/29/23
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 Discord-like channels for community chat
Fri, April 28, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/28/23
Pinterest partners with Amazon; YouTube Music officially rolls out podcasts; The latest in startup business news
Thu, April 27, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/27/23
TikTok's in-app tool test; The latest update from Snap; Meta beats revenue expectations
Wed, April 26, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/26/23
YouTube continues to see ad revenue decline; GM is killing off the Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV; OpenAI's business plan for ChatGPT
Tue, April 25, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/25/23
Apple captures nearly half of global refurbished smartphone market; Snapchat sees a spike in 1 star reviews; Google brings generative AI to cybersecurity
Sat, April 22, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/22/23
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 ‘significant’ cuts across ride-hailing company
Fri, April 21, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/21/23
Google Fi gets a rebrand; Twitter alternative Bluesky hits Android; Twitter’s legacy blue check mark era is officially over
Thu, April 20, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/20/23
Spotify's latest update; News on Netflix’s ad-supported plan; The latest in startup business news
Wed, April 19, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/19/23
Reddit to begin charging for use of its API; Netflix kisses mail-order DVDs goodbye; Marvel’s new fitness app
Tue, April 18, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/18/23
Apple launches Apple Card's savings accounts; Twitter's new downranking policy; The latest startup business news
Sat, April 15, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/15/23
Spotify is shutting down Heardle, the Wordle-like music guessing game it bought last year; Washington Uber and Lyft drivers win paid family and medical leave; Parler to be acquired by digital media company Starboard, shut down temporarily.
Fri, April 14, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/14/23
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 Twitter as Musk meddles with account labels
Thu, April 13, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/13/23
Google's new Maps features; Pinterest gets news safety tools; The latest linkedin updates
Wed, April 12, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/12/23
Google TV expands its free streaming lineup; Instagram's latest update; TikTok considers ditching its ‘Friends’ tab
Tue, April 11, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/11/23
YouTube Premium adds more perks; New snapchat lenses have arrived for Microsoft; A bug reported in Twitter circle
Sat, April 08, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/8/23
With latest hit Lemon8, ByteDance again learns from the China playbook; Twitter won’t let you retweet, like or reply to Substack links; ‘The Acolyte’ Star Wars series will debut on Disney+ in 2024
Fri, April 07, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/7/23
Apple re-invents the ipod; Messenger adds multi-player games; Lyft relaunches EV service
Thu, April 06, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/6/23
Google's new account deletion policy for Android Apps; Meta's generative AI plans; Stripe's latest numbers
Wed, April 05, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/5/23
Amazon's startup goals; TikTok's $15 million fine; Pinterest expands it's Creator Fund.
Tue, April 04, 2023
Daily Crunch 4/4/23
Spotify shutting down its live audio app; Youtube's Coachella plans; Google gets new travel features
Sat, April 01, 2023
Daily Crunch: 4/1/23
Netflix restructures its film units; Hulu debuts a new interface
Fri, March 31, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/31/23
Twitter's new API plan; Netflix's latest gaming announcement; Updates on a twitter alternative
Thu, March 30, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/30/23
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 customers make and receive calls via an Alexa-enabled device; WWDC returns to Apple Park June 5
Wed, March 29, 2023
Daily Crunch – 3/29/23
Spotify's niche mixes; Zoom gets new features; The latest in startup business news
Tue, March 28, 2023
Daily Crunch – 3/28/23
TikTok launches a platform for marketers; Another country bans TikTok from government managed devices; A Youtube Frontier bundle
Sat, March 25, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/25/23
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 next-gen EV truck at $5.6B factory in 2025
Fri, March 24, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/24/23
Doordash gets new retail partners; ChatGPT's internet upgrade; The latest in startup business news
Fri, March 24, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/24/23
Doordash gets new retail partners; ChatGPT's internet upgrade; The latest in startup business news
Thu, March 23, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/23/23
the latest launch from Microsoft; Layoffs at indeed.com; Mozilla's new startup
Thu, March 23, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/23/23
the latest launch from Microsoft; Layoffs at indeed.com; Mozilla's new startup
Wed, March 22, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/22/23
Instagram's latest ad experiment; Spotify brings audiobook to Canada; Adobe's AI product promise
Wed, March 22, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/22/23
Instagram's latest ad experiment; Spotify brings audiobook to Canada; Adobe's AI product promise
Tue, March 21, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/21/23
Duoling delves into music; Netflix gets more video games; A new verification process for Twitter Blue subscribers
Tue, March 21, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/21/23
Duoling delves into music; Netflix gets more video games; A new verification process for Twitter Blue subscribers
Sat, March 18, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/18/23
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 US; YouTube reinstates Donald Trump’s account
Sat, March 18, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/18/23
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 US; YouTube reinstates Donald Trump’s account
Fri, March 17, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/17/23
YouTube TV hikes price to $72.99; More details on Microsoft’s new Power Platform AI copilot
Fri, March 17, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/17/23
YouTube TV hikes price to $72.99; More details on Microsoft’s new Power Platform AI copilot
Thu, March 16, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/16/23
LinkedIn expands its generative AI; Sling TV's latest features; Substack introduces it's chat feature
Thu, March 16, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/16/23
LinkedIn expands its generative AI; Sling TV's latest features; Substack introduces it's chat feature
Wed, March 15, 2023
Daily Crunch – 3/15/23
The latest Microsoft layoffs; Duolingo launches new subscription tier; OpenAI releases GPT-4
Wed, March 15, 2023
Daily Crunch – 3/15/23
The latest Microsoft layoffs; Duolingo launches new subscription tier; OpenAI releases GPT-4
Tue, March 14, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/14/23
Spotify's plans for it's AI DJ feature; Meta winds down support for NFTs; TuneIn's interactive map feature
Tue, March 14, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/14/23
Spotify's plans for it's AI DJ feature; Meta winds down support for NFTs; TuneIn's interactive map feature
Sat, March 11, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/11/23
Silicon Valley Bank is being shut down by regulators; SEC charges Blackbaud for failing to disclose ‘full impact’ of ransomware attack; Telehealth startup Cerebral shared millions of patients’ data with advertisers
Sat, March 11, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/11/23
Silicon Valley Bank is being shut down by regulators; SEC charges Blackbaud for failing to disclose ‘full impact’ of ransomware attack; Telehealth startup Cerebral shared millions of patients’ data with advertisers
Fri, March 10, 2023
Daily Crunch – 3/10/23
Discord's AI update; Apple's new classical music app; Reddit shuts down reddit talk
Fri, March 10, 2023
Daily Crunch – 3/10/23
Discord's AI update; Apple's new classical music app; Reddit shuts down reddit talk
Thu, March 09, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/9/23
3 big announcements at Spotify's Stream on Event; The latest in startup business news
Thu, March 09, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/9/23
3 big announcements at Spotify's Stream on Event; The latest in startup business news
Wed, March 08, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/8/23
Facebook’s latest test; Reddit’s new TikTok inspired feature. Amazon closes 8 Amazon go stores
Wed, March 08, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/8/23
Facebook’s latest test; Reddit’s new TikTok inspired feature. Amazon closes 8 Amazon go stores
Tue, March 07, 2023
Daily Crunch - 3/7/23
SoundCloud latest app idea; Sirius XM's layoffs; FireTV's new Oscar hub
Tue, March 07, 2023
Daily Crunch - 3/7/23
SoundCloud latest app idea; Sirius XM's layoffs; FireTV's new Oscar hub
Sat, March 04, 2023
Daily Crunch 03/04/23
Secret Service and ICE conducted warrantless stingray surveillance, says watchdog; VW-backed Scout Motors to build $2B factory in South Carolina; India’s central bank slaps penalty on Amazon’s payments unit
Sat, March 04, 2023
Daily Crunch 03/04/23
Secret Service and ICE conducted warrantless stingray surveillance, says watchdog; VW-backed Scout Motors to build $2B factory in South Carolina; India’s central bank slaps penalty on Amazon’s payments unit
Fri, March 03, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/3/23
Instagram tests its age verification tools; Pinterest tests a new premium video ad format; Target will allow you to return items from your car
Fri, March 03, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/3/23
Instagram tests its age verification tools; Pinterest tests a new premium video ad format; Target will allow you to return items from your car
Thu, March 02, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/2/23
OpenAI debuts Whisper API; A new Airbnb ban; Audible launches a singing competition
Thu, March 02, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/2/23
OpenAI debuts Whisper API; A new Airbnb ban; Audible launches a singing competition
Wed, March 01, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/1/23
Google addresses it's macbook battery drain problem; Rivian's latest earnings; Bluesky hits the app store
Wed, March 01, 2023
Daily Crunch 3/1/23
Google addresses it's macbook battery drain problem; Rivian's latest earnings; Bluesky hits the app store
Tue, February 28, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/28/23
Snapchat launches an AI chatbot; The latest update from Reddit; Spotify kills it's heart button
Tue, February 28, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/28/23
Snapchat launches an AI chatbot; The latest update from Reddit; Spotify kills it's heart button
Sat, February 25, 2023
Daily Crunch 02/25/23
Warner Bros. Discovery continues to lose money despite success of ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘Hogwarts Legacy’; Poshmark lays off employees just two months after being acquired by Naver; DOJ suit could represent significant stumbling block for $20B Adobe-Figma deal
Sat, February 25, 2023
Daily Crunch 02/25/23
Warner Bros. Discovery continues to lose money despite success of ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘Hogwarts Legacy’; Poshmark lays off employees just two months after being acquired by Naver; DOJ suit could represent significant stumbling block for $20B Adobe-Figma deal
Fri, February 24, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/24/23
Google’s Canadian content block; Podcasts are coming soon to youtube music; Twitch’s new experiments hub
Fri, February 24, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/24/23
Google’s Canadian content block; Podcasts are coming soon to youtube music; Twitch’s new experiments hub
Thu, February 23, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/23/23
Spotify's new AI-powered feature, Uber's App redesign; Mercedes partners with Google Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 22, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/22/23
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, February 18, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/18/23
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 is charging riders wait time fees — but drivers aren't reaping the rewards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, February 17, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/17/23
Instagram’s new broadcast chat feature, Snapchat announces 750 million monthly active users; Paramount+ reaches 56M subs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 16, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/16/23
Snap introduces ray tracing technology; Roku soars past revenue expectations; Instacart’s latest features; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 15, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/15/23
Tubi reaches 64M monthly active users; Airbnb posts a record Q4; Meta's improved consumer-facing tool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, February 14, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/14/23
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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, February 11, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/11/23
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 LazyPay and some other lending apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, February 10, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/10/23
DoorDash introduces new safety features for riders; Lyft shares get crushed; Yahoo announces staff layoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 09, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/9/23
Netflix starts cracking down on password sharing; Google maps gets an update; Disney+ reports its first subscriber loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 08, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/8/23
Roku partners with DoorDash; Zoom's latest layoffs; Facebook rolls out new comment moderation tools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, February 07, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/7/23
Google takes on ChatGPT; Details on the Dell layoffs; Wikipedia unblocked in Pakistan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, February 04, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/4/23
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 YouTube Shorts has crossed 50 billion daily views Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, February 03, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/3/23
Is Instagram considering paid verification?; Roblox throwing a Super Bowl party; TikTok introduces a strike system for violations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 02, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/2/23
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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 01, 2023
Daily Crunch 2/1/23
Meta testing "members only worlds"; New social app from Instagram's co-founders; Spotify's expanded social ambitions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, January 31, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/31/23
Meta halts another project; Paramount+ and Showtime team; Netflix's "Kid Mystery Box" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, January 28, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/28/23
Report: Stripe tried to raise more funding at a $55B-$60B valuation; Google created an AI that can generate music from text descriptions, but won’t release it; Twitter co-founder Biz Stone joins board of audiovisual startup Chroma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, January 27, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/27/23
Walmart's new "Text to Shop" feature; TikTok expands its DM settings; Peacock tops 20M subscribers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 26, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/26/23
Tesla's big Q4 numbers, A new ad plan from Disney+; The latest App economy numbers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 25, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/25/23
Amazon launches RxPass; Youtube's new plan for college students; Instagram’s new profile photo feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, January 24, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/24/23
Spotify employee cuts; Meta expands its partnership with the NBA; Netflix teams up with Bumble; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, January 21, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/21/23
Google parent Alphabet cuts 6% of its workforce, impacting 12,000 people; Fandom lays off employees across Giant Bomb, GameSpot and Metacritic; India releases guidelines for social media influencers accepting paid promotions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, January 20, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/20/23
Instagram’s new ‘Quiet Mode’; Amazon ends charity donation program; Uber EV update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 19, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/19/23
Amazon fined by regulators; Wikipedia's first makeover in over a decade; A Youtube TV upgrade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 18, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/18/23
Netflix refreshes its iPhone app; Oversight Board presses Meta to revise nudity policy; Discord acquires a compliments-based social media app for teens; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, January 14, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/14/23
Tesla keeps slashing prices, this time by as much as 20%; Backed by Tiger Global, Mayfair emerges from stealth to offer businesses a higher yield on their cash; Google says India antitrust order poses threat to national security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, January 13, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/13/23
Layoffs at Alphabet; TikTok launches a Talent Manager Portal; HBO Max’s ad-free monthly subscription is increasing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 12, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/12/23
Twitter considers selling usernames; Microsoft launches 365 Basic; Netflix gets livestreaming rights to SAG Awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 11, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/11/23
An Xfinity Apple Airplay update; Paramount+ orders a live-action ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ series; The latest numbers from App Store developers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, January 10, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/10/23
Instagram removing the Shop tab; Apple Maps teams with a parking platform; Sling TV rolls out user profiles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, January 07, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/7/23
Doorstead closes on $21.5M to make sure you always have a tenant for your rental property; Indian fintech KreditBee nears $700 million valuation in new funding; ​​Lumus shows off AR glasses that don’t look too dorky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, January 06, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/6/23
Google launches HD maps; TikTok adds video-scrubbing thumbnails; Ring brings back the peephole cam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 05, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/5/23
Salesforce to cut workforce by 10%; Doordash introduces "package pick up"; Spotify's new time capsule feature; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 04, 2023
Daily Crunch 1/4/23
Microsoft's first official U.S. union; TikTok expanding it's audience control feature; Apple increasing battery replacement service charges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, December 30, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/30/22
Spotify's New Year's hub; A CEO changeup at Alibaba; The latest crypto news in India Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 29, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/29/22
Details on Amazon's standalone app; US House bans TikTok on lawmakers’ phones; Movano's latest smart ring news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, December 28, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/28/22
Uber and Amazon blasted for poor working conditions; An EV-plosion awaits in 2023; The latest in startup business news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, December 23, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/23/22
Twitter's stock and crypto update; A holiday tip on ad blockers from the FBI; Password manager giant hacked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 22, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/22/22
Netflix branches out into fitness content; Snapchat's new customization features; The latest from Google play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, December 21, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/21/22
An upgrade on Amazon's Fire TV; Another new TikTok feature; The latest on Twitter Blue for Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, December 20, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/20/22
Google can read your doctor’s bad handwriting; Spotify reimagines their Anchor brand; Instagram's new reel template Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, December 17, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/17/22
Twitter pulls its Spaces group audio feature after Musk run-in with banned journalists; Europe wastes no time warning Musk over ‘arbitrary suspension of journalists’; ‘Black Adam’ arrives on HBO Max following box office bust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, December 16, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/16/22
Spotify’s grand plan to monetize developers; Another new feature from instagram and the latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 15, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/15/22
Spotify loses some live shows; Tinder launches "relationship goals" and Tinder shuts down its newsletter forum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, December 14, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/14/22
TikTok's horizontal full screen mode, Instagram's text update update and two more mobile games come to Netflix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, December 13, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/13/22
Twitter to remove all legacy verifications; Meta disconnects its Connectivity division; AI art apps are cluttering the App Store’s Top Charts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, December 10, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/10/22
Instant grocery app Getir acquires its competitor Gorillas; Amid growing concerns from third-party developers, Twitter shuts down Toolbox and other projects; Tesla hopes China boss will bring secret sauce to Gigafactory Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, December 09, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/9/22
Amazon launches Inspire; Disney+'s ad plan; The latest Google Chrome updates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 08, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/8/22
WhatsApp rolling out 3D avatars; Amazon's plan to tip your delivery driver; Instagram’s new transparency tools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, December 07, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/7/22
Google Search’s new topic filters; Update on Apple's first car; Apple loosens grip on App Store pricing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, December 06, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/6/22
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Sat, December 03, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/3/22
Astra star hire Benjamin Lyon resigns, management team restructured; Google is testing end-to-end encryption for group chats in the Messages app; Florida state tax website bug exposed filers’ data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, December 02, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/2/22
Youtube launches a podcast; Google's helpful reading app; The Netflix Preview Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 01, 2022
Daily Crunch 12/1/22
Layoffs at Doordash; Bumble's new message feature; Netflix launches more mobile games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, November 30, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/30/22
The Instafest app comes to America; Snapchat's California privacy setting, and Amazon's new AI tool for kids; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, November 29, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/29/22
WhatsApp's latest feature; Another Twitter alternative gets funding; The latest in startup business news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 24, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/24/22
NASA's Thanksgiving plans; Youtube's quiz feature coming soon; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, November 23, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/23/22
Spotify expands its audiobooks; Twitter hires a hacker; The latest updates from Venmo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, November 22, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/22/22
Another Twitter alternative gains traction; Meta's teen privacy update; Amazon's Wickr Me shutting down in 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, November 19, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/19/22
New Twitter accounts will have to wait 90 days before buying a subscription; Ticketmaster faces antitrust scrutiny after Taylor Swift ticket chaos; OnlyFans partners with Spring to add shopping features Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, November 18, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/18/22
Changes coming to your facebook profile; Fiat talks car sharing and subscription services; GM's 2025 EV plan is still on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 17, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/17/22
Google play tightens up security on kids apps; Layoffs looming at Amazon; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, November 16, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/16/22
Shopping comes to youtube shorts; Netflix's new feature; Amazon's latest move into telehealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, November 15, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/15/22
Doordash rolls out new safety features; Amazon launches live sports talk content; Hulu adds more live channels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, November 12, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/12/22
FTX files for bankruptcy, CEO Sam Bankman-Fried steps down; Musk flip-flops on Twitter verification — brings back (some) ‘Official’ badges; Musk’s lawyer tells Twitter staff they won’t be liable if company violates FTC consent decree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, November 11, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/11/22
Reddit's new Community Muting feature; Amazon's new delivery drone; An update on the Waymo robotaxi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 10, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/10/22
Zoom teams up with Tesla; Youtube's big subscriber bump; Spotify's Apple watch upgrade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, November 09, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/9/22
Zoom's plan to expand; Disney+ keeps growing; Mastadon making waves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, November 08, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/8/22
An Airbnb tweak; Lyft's massive hit; The youtube shorts roll out has begun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, November 05, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/5/22
Twitter sued in class action lawsuit over mass layoffs without proper legal notice; After Stripe and Square, Venmo and PayPal are set to support Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhones; Formula 1’s Toto Wolff, accused of running his team remotely, leans into software Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, November 04, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/4/22
WhatsApps' new discussion group feature, Amazon's corporate hire freeze; Netflix's ad supported plan is here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 03, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/3/22
Instagram's NFT news; Roku braces for a bumpy 4th quarter; Gmail's new tracking package feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, November 02, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/2/22
The end of google hangouts; The latest feature from twitch; and Amazon gets a music catalog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, November 01, 2022
Daily Crunch 11/1/22
The Bed, Bath & Beyond data breach; Instagram has some explaining to do; Shopify buys a startup company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 29, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/29/22
Twitter will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange on November 8; Europe schools Elon Musk; Elon Musk will reportedly take the CEO role after exec exodus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, October 28, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/28/22
Amazon's income dip; More bad news for meta; A redesign update from youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 27, 2022
Daily Crunch – 10/27/22
Meta posts another revenue decline; Layoffs at Zillow; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, October 26, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/26/22
Amazon allows Venmo; The return of Lyft's monthly subscription program; Dr. Who's new home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, October 25, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/25/22
Bumble combats "cyberflashing"; Australia toughens its privacy laws; Apple increases U.S. subscriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 22, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/22/22
Amazon says fear of Google putting off vendors from TV hardware partnership; YouTube Premium’s family plan gets a price hike in several countries; Delhivery falls to all-time low after muted growth report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, October 21, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/21/22
Reliance launches JioBook, its maiden Android-powered laptop; India fines Google $162 million for anti-competitive practices on Android; Banyan raises $43M to grow its network of item-level purchase data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 20, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/20/22
Rivian hires former Waymo exec for new autonomy, AI role; Soccer legend Lionel Messi plans to get into tech investing via a new Silicon Valley holding company; OnlyFans CEO says adult content will still have a home on the site in 5 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, October 19, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/19/22
AI content platform Jasper raises $125M at a $1.5B valuation; Landis grabs $40M to turn renters into homeowners; Apple unveils new entry-level iPad that looks just like the iPad Pro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, October 18, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/18/22
Kanye West to acquire 'uncancelable' social media platform Parler; Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart launches metaverse shopping experience; Apple is bringing Spatial Audio to cars, starting with Mercedes-Benz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 15, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/15/22
Andreessen Horowitz backs Synonym’s bio-manufacturing facilities; Google is updating its 'Ad' tag to 'Sponsored' for mobile search; Meta’s legs update is not on the horizon yet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, October 14, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/14/22
Google’s 3D video calling booths, Project Starline, will now be tested in the real world; Uniswap Labs valued at $1.66 billion in $165 million new funding; Analytics operating system Redbird makes data more accessible to non-technical users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 13, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/13/22
After selling his last startup to Google, Jacob Bank now wants to automate mundane tasks with Relay; Microsoft brings DALL-E 2 to the masses with Designer and Image Creator; Indian edtech giant Byju’s cuts 2,500 jobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, October 12, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/12/22
Meta announces legs for avatars; Factorial adds $120M and doubles valuation to $1B to build enterprise-quality HR for SMBs; NocoDB takes on Airtable with open source no-code platform that connects to production databases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, October 11, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/11/22
Google removes The OG App from the Play Store as founders think about next steps; Hulu raises its subscription prices; Endor emerges from stealth with $25M to secure software supply chains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 08, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/8/22
Binance hit by $100 million blockchain bridge hack; Purple Elephant Ventures, Kenya’s tourism-focused startup studio, raises $1 million pre-seed funding; Amazon scales back Scout delivery robot program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, October 07, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/7/22
Google launched new hardware and tech at its Fall 2022 event; Lightdash takes on Looker with an open source BI platform built for dbt; AI-powered supply chain visibility platform Altana bags $100M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 06, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/6/22
Google picks South Africa for its first cloud region in Africa; Gourmey grabs $48 million to keep working on lab-grown foie gras; Facebook is rolling out new ways to customize what you see in your feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, October 05, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/5/22
VLC-developer VideoLAN sends legal notice to Indian ministries over ban; Meet Fizz, the social app downloaded by '95% of Stanford undergrads'; Google begins rolling out its iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, October 04, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/4/22
Hackers leak 500GB trove of data stolen during LAUSD ransomware attack; Kim Kardashian charged by SEC for pushing crypto, reaches $1.26M settlement; Amazon is launching a dedicated hub for its affordable shopping options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 01, 2022
Daily Crunch 10/1/22
Indian market regulator tightens IPO disclosure norms; YouTube TV users can now subscribe to standalone networks without a base plan; Twitter is rolling out a refreshed user interface for DMs on Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, September 30, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/30/22
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta will freeze hiring and cut costs; Amazon quietly picked up a cashierless store startup to stock its Amazon Go play in India; Instagram permanently disabled Pornhub’s account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 29, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/29/22
Apple reportedly readjusts iPhone 14 production targets after slow demand; Hacker breaches Fast Company systems to send offensive Apple News notifications; Google’s upcoming Maps feature will let you check out the ‘vibe’ of a neighborhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, September 28, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/28/22
NASA’s DART anti-asteroid satellite successfully smashes into space rock; Document onboarding startup Flatfile nabs $50M from investors, including Workday; Calendly, the $3B+ scheduling startup, acquires Prelude to drive into the recruitment sector Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, September 27, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/27/22
Apple reportedly readjusts iPhone 14 production targets after slow demand; Hacker breaches Fast Company systems to send offensive Apple News notifications; Google’s upcoming Maps feature will let you check out the ‘vibe’ of a neighborhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, September 24, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/24/22
Backed by Epic Games, distributed computing startup Hadean nabs $30M to power the metaverse; A Strava co-founder races into a lucrative market – lending against life insurance; Kenyan startup Ponea gaining momentum in driving access to medical services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, September 23, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/23/22
Google’s new Chromecast costs $30 — and it has a remote; SoftBank cuts internal valuation of $10 billion Oyo to $2.7 billion; Keith Rabois’ OpenStore bags new funding as valuation soars to $970M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 22, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/22/22
IT services group Wipro fires 300 employees moonlighting for competitors; A ‘Stripe for phone plans’: Gigs raises $20M to help any company be an MVNO; Malwarebytes lands a $100M cash injection weeks after laying off 125 employees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, September 21, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/21/22
Spotify does audio books; Peloton's rowing machine finally arrives; Amazon dabbles in synthetic fuels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, September 20, 2022
Daily Crunch – 9/20/22
TikTok’s BeReal clone is now available; BeReal considers paid features; Ford eats a billion dollars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, September 17, 2022
Daily Crunch 09/17/22
Uber investigating cybersecurity incident after hacker breaches its internal network; FTC sets its sights on ‘unfair, deceptive, and anticompetitive practices’ in gig economy; Launch House’s community reacts to misconduct and harassment allegations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, September 16, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/16/22
Adobe's big buy; Layoffs at tencent; TikTok's BeReal clone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 15, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/15/22
The latest from Youtube Shorts; Ford's EV ultimatum; TikTok's biometric data drama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, September 14, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/14/22
An update on Twitter's podcasts plans; Amazon's Kindle gets an update; A new way to make money on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, September 13, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/13/22
Someone finds a Meta Quest prototype; Robotaxis are coming to Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, September 10, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/10/22
Patreon confirms security team layoffs; Amazon is buying Cloostermans, a mechatronics specialist in Belgium, to ramp up its robotics operations; Nigerian blockchain payments startup Bitmama closes $2M pre-seed as it scales to new markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, September 09, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/9/22
Bloomingdale’s new virtual store; Google's Android upgrade; Instagram's latest repost feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 08, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/8/22
The iOS 16 release date; Instacart's latest buy; Twitter's latest feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, September 07, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/7/22
The president's $50 billion CHIPS Act plan; Samsung's data breach notice; Juul's biggest settlement yet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, September 03, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/3/22
Nvidia is the latest collateral damage in US-China tech war; Google will allow alternative payment systems for Play Store in more countries; Nigerian digital bank Kuda is the latest African startup to lay off employees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, September 02, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/2/22
Google prepares for the midterm elections; Slack's new automation feature; Live Nation's plan to clean up the concert business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 01, 2022
Daily Crunch 9/1/22
Twitter's attempt at adult content; Snap makes staff cuts; NASA orders five more transportation flights from SpaceX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, August 31, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/31/22
Instagram tests new features; GoPuff pulls out of Spain; Facebook shutting down their gaming app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, August 30, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/30/22
Details on Netflix’s ad-supported plan; Waymo's driverless robotaxi; Meta's NFT news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, August 27, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/27/22
Zuckerberg says Meta’s next VR headset will launch in October and will focus on ‘social presence’; Twilio says breach also compromised Authy two-factor app users; HBO grows its ‘Game of Thrones’ franchise, gives spin-off ‘House of the Dragon’ a second season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, August 26, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/26/22
Twitter adding podcasts it's platform; Instagram's new safety features; Google pulls more than 2,000 loan apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 25, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/25/22
Walmart+'s latest perk; Wordle makes it to the New York Times; Instacart ups their same day delivery game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, August 24, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/24/22
Instagram's latest feature, A new Metaverse ID system; TikTok's new nearby feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, August 23, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/23/22
Ebay buys a trading card company; Netflix explores cloud gaming; Apple's latest fundraising effort Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, August 20, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/20/22
DoorDash is ending its delivery partnership with Walmart; Facebook is losing its grip as a ‘Top 10’ app as BeReal and TikTok grow; Bolt founder Ryan Breslow isn’t going away Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, August 19, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/19/22
Google's new search updates; Celebrity Cameo calls coming soon; Snap's pixy drone flies off off to the sunset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 18, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/18/22
Facebook will disable new political ads; Amazon's TikTok inspired feed test; Major roadblocks in EV adoption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, August 17, 2022
Daily Crunch – 8/17/22
Meta's new Reels features for Instagram and Facebook; Shopify launches "Shopify Collabs"; Wal-mart's big delivery numbers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, August 16, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/16/22
Snapchat+ gets 1 million subscribers; Uber ends Rewards program; Porsche going solar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, August 13, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/13/22
Samsung heir receives presidential pardon in a bid to 'overcome economic crisis'; Amazon launches AWS Private 5G so companies can build their own 4G mobile networks; Google fined $40M+ for misleading location-tracking settings on Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, August 12, 2022
Daily Crunch 08/12/22
Facebook avoids a service shutdown in Europe for now; Google Meet’s new feature lets users consume YouTube and Spotify together; Farther, a wealth tech firm, banks $15M Series A as valuation hits $50M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 11, 2022
Daily Crunch 08/11/22
Spotify starts selling live music tickets to fans directly; Cloud security startup Wiz reaches $100M ARR in just 18 months; Nikola taps its president for CEO post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, August 10, 2022
Daily Crunch 08/10/22
WhatsApp has new features for security, and deleting old messages; An Armenian startup tackles phishing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, August 09, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/9/22
Even more bad news for Netflix; Groupon makes staff cuts; Lyft creates a media division Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, August 06, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/6/22
Amazon is buying iRobot for $1.7B; A troubling startup layoff trend has emerged; Get ready for an HBO Max – Discovery+ mashup app in 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, August 05, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/5/22
The latest streaming numbers for Paramount+, HBO Max and more; A CEO's frustration with Meta; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 04, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/4/22
Tik-Tok and Ticketmaster Team up; Facebook shutting down its live shopping feature; Coffee themed NFTs coming to Starbucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, August 03, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/3/22
Tough times for Tinder; Shopify's $100 million investment; More Meta staff changes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, August 02, 2022
Daily Crunch 8/2/22
Amazon launches same-day delivery from select retail stores; Use Twitter’s iOS app without signing up for an account in Twitter’s latest test; Pinterest debuts a new app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, July 30, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/30/22
The passage of the CHIPS Act could launch another US startup renaissance; YouTube’s new tool lets creators turn their own videos into Shorts; iPhone revenue up slightly for Q3, as other hardware categories lose steam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, July 29, 2022
Daily Crunch – 7/29/22
Instagram's random survey; Snap's new creator fund; Another gmail redesign rollout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 28, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/28/22
Apple hires Lamborghini executive to help steer EV program; Meta's first ever quarterly revenue decline; Twitter channels it's inner myspace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, July 27, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/27/22
Meta's headset price hike; Instagram responds to photo criticism; The third generation of Oura rings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, July 26, 2022
Daily Crunch 07/26/22
Instacart expands its EBT SNAP payments program; Google's new tablet additions; A new way to make money on facebook; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, July 23, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/23/22
Facebook parent Meta eyes investment in Indian app Better Opinions; Microsoft will block Office macros by default starting July 27; Big Tech cutting back on hiring is an opportunity for startups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, July 22, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/22/22
Amazon buys a health care provider; Instagram's "Reel" re-arrangement; Snap's Q2 earnings miss the mark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 21, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/21/22
Skullcandy partners with Amazon; Google pauses hiring plans; NASA’s mega moon rocket could see its first launch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, July 20, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/20/22
Apple agrees to pay $50M to settle lawsuit over flawed keyboards on older MacBooks; Samsung to unveil its latest foldables; Netflix has it's largest quarterly loss ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, July 19, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/19/22
GameStop diversifying its meme money; Instagram's new payment feature; ESPN+'s big price hike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, July 16, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/16/22
Dissecting Microsoft’s proposed policy to ban commercial open source apps; Medusa’s open source e-commerce tool for JavaScript developers aims to take on Shopify; The New York Times is turning Wordle into a board game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, July 15, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/15/22
Kids and teens now spend more time watching TikTok than YouTube; Uber sued by 550 women and counting; Nintendo's new acquisition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 14, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/14/22
TikTok to roll out content filters and maturity ratings; Reddit brings GIF comments to the masses; Snap eyes adding NFTs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, July 13, 2022
Daily Crunch – 7/13/22
Walmart gets all electric delivery vehicles; Spotify buys a trivia game; Google's beef with instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, July 12, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/12/22
Meta goes after fake news; TikTok targets small businesses; Twitter now lets all users ‘unmention’ themselves in tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, July 09, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/9/22
Butler shows hundreds of employees the door after raising $50M for room service delivery; White House: Tesla to expand its US Supercharger network to other EVs in late 2022; AngelList Venture wants to make cap table management cheaper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, July 08, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/8/22
Meta’s new VR headset; Twitter begins testing ‘CoTweets’; Amazon bets on influencers for Prime Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 07, 2022
Daily Crunch 7/7/22
Apple's ‘extreme sports’ Apple Watch; Volkswagen planning ‘big moves'; Amazon faces more antitrust scrutiny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, July 06, 2022
Daily Crunch 07/06/22
TikTok drops plans to expand its live e-commerce Shop; Twitter sues India's Government; Lawyers seek emergency protection for laid-off Tesla workers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, July 02, 2022
Daily Crunch 07/02/22
Open source developers urged to ditch GitHub following Copilot launch; Reddit acquires natural language processing company MeaningCloud; FTX US deal with troubled crypto lender BlockFi floats acquisition with ‘up to’ $240M purchase price Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, July 01, 2022
Daily Crunch 07/01/22
NFT giant OpenSea reports major email data breach; The Drako Motors 2,000-hp electric luxury SUV ‘feels more like a spaceship’; As the global venture capital market slows, Africa charts its own course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 30, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/30/22
Amazon’s new physical retail analytics service gives brands insights about product and ad performance; Google and the Internet Archive are the first customers to gain commercial access to Wikipedia content; Tesla lays off nearly 200 Autopilot workers, shutters San Mateo office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, June 29, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/29/22
Airbnb permanently bans parties on all listings; Spotify’s latest feature lets you imagine a supergroup consisting of your favorite artists; And And Pinterest pins down a new CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, June 28, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/28/22
Period tracker Stardust surges following Roe reversal, but its privacy claims aren’t airtight; New York-based grand jury issues subpoenas to Truth Social SPAC board members; Google starts prompting remaining Hangouts users to move to Chat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, June 25, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/25/22
Amazon launches CodeWhisperer, a GitHub Copilot-like AI pair programming tool; Zendesk drama concludes with $10.2 billion private equity acquisition; Leica’s new camera costs $20,000 and has zero megapixels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, June 24, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/24/22
Spotify's new "community" feature; Meta gets an oversight board review; Layoffs at Netflix continue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 23, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/23/22
Amazon debuts a fully autonomous warehouse robot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, June 22, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/22/22
Meta to roll out new monetization tools; Twitter's Chirp conference returns; The Obamas are coming to Audible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, June 18, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/18/22
SpaceX said to have fired employees behind company-wide letter criticizing Elon Musk; Alibaba extends logistics arm to Pakistan for e-commerce unit Daraz; Black founders are seeing a decrease in funding amid economic downturn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, June 17, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/17/22
Samsung gets on the mobile wallet train; EBay goes live; Instagram's new full screen feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 16, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/16/22
The rise of YouTube shorts; Amazon Fire TV gets an upgrade; Netflix’s real-life ‘Squid Game’ competition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, June 15, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/15/22
It’s June 14, 2022, and while we’re casually putting together the Daily Crunch newsletter, Bill Gates is chilling at the next table over at the TC Sessions: Climate event in Berkeley, California. Oh, and we just released some new tickets for our annual summer party! See you there? — Haje and Christine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, June 14, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/14/22
Doordash rolls out new app features; Amazon drones coming to California; Sony launches its new subscription service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, June 11, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/11/22
MIT researchers uncover ‘unpatchable’ flaw in Apple M1 chips; Amazon pulls out of IPL cricket streaming rights bidding; Hedge funds plan to buy more crypto amid a down market and potential regulatory clarity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, June 10, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/10/22
The Meta watch gets shelved; Apple’s lineup shift; Microsoft gets a TV app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 09, 2022
Daily Crunch – 6/9/22
Youtube TV adds surround sound; Spotify hypes the revenue potential of podcasts; Europe warns WhatsApp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, June 08, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/8/22
Peloton’s new CFO; PayPal's long awaited crypto update; Instagram’s plan to filter sensitive content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, June 07, 2022
Daily Crunch - 6/7/22
Etsy is launching a purchase protection program; Apple announces the M2; The arrest heard ’round the crypto world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, June 04, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/4/22
Elon Musk orders hiring freeze, warns of job cuts at Tesla in latest leaked email; The delivery market is coming down from its pandemic highs; You may be having a problem with the economy, but Salesforce sure isn’t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, June 03, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/3/22
Meta’s "Reels" Refesh; Ford keeps focus on electric vehicles; Twitter Communities gets an upgrade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 02, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/2/22
Amber Alerts on Instagram; Discord's voice channel gets an upgrade; The DeLorean returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, June 01, 2022
Daily Crunch 6/1/22
Apple’s iOS 16 leak; TikTok secretly creates a new feature; Supreme Court pauses controversial Texas social media law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, May 28, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/28/22
Indian fintech Jar eyes $50 million investment; Manish Maheshwari, former Twitter India head, leaves new startup; Snapchat rolls out new ‘Shared Stories’ feature to make it easier to share memories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, May 27, 2022
Daily Crunch – 5/25/22
Bumble’s plan to expand into social networking; Netflix adding four more games this month, including Exploding Kittens; Introducing Twitter Create Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, May 27, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/26/22
Apple’s latest research suggests the iOS app economy supports 2.2 million US jobs; Amazon flexes its retail muscle with a brick-and-mortar store; The NFL is looking to launch its own streaming service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, May 27, 2022
Daily Crunch 05/27/22
Twitter pays a privacy fine; Google’s antitrust issues in the UK; TikTok makes some new friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, May 24, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/24/22
SiriusXM acquires Team Coco; Snap misses it’s quarter’s revenue goals; Robots may be coming to a Walmart near you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, May 21, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/21/22
Terra creator Do Kwon faces prosecution in South Korea; Fears grow for smaller nations after ransomware attack on Costa Rica escalates; As Klarna looks to raise more capital, is it cutting its valuation enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, May 20, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/20/22
WhatsApp ramps up revenue with global launch of Cloud API and soon, a paid tier for its Business App; Netflix continues accessibility push with badges for audio and subtitle descriptions; And Twitter will hide false tweets from high-profile accounts during times of crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 19, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/19/22
YouTube’s player gains new features; TikTok gets a creator crediting tool; Apple’s online training courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, May 18, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/18/22
Netflix lays off 150 staffers; Youtube Music's new streaming plans; Candle Media goes after the Gen-Z crowd; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, May 17, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/17/22
Uber partners up to launch an autonomous delivery pilot; Sony's revamped PlayStation Plus subscription service; Twitter’s new ‘Liked by Author’ label Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, May 14, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/14/22
Elon Musk says Twitter deal ‘temporarily on hold over spam’; Indian food delivery giant Swiggy is acquiring Dineout for $200 million; Tech employees face another tough week of cross-stage layoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, May 13, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/13/22
Get cashback with the newest Alexa feature; Facebook Pay will be renamed soon; Uber shareholders get closer to passing lobbying disclosure proposal; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 12, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/12/22
Airbnb’s huge summer update; Disney+ gains 7.9M more subscribers; A law inviting Texans to sue social media companies over ‘censorship’ returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, May 11, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/11/22
Nintendo says it now has more than 100 million annual playing users; Match Group sues Google over ‘monopoly power’ in Android app payments; Twitter’s new policy highlights its efforts to combat spam and duplicative tweets; The latest in startup business news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, May 10, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/10/22
Uber shareholders to vote on lobbying disclosure proposal; Instagram to start testing NFTs with select creators this week; TikTok rolls out new ‘Friends’ tab to more users; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, May 07, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/7/22
Post-pandemic reset leads to wave of layoffs in tech; Coinbase’s NFT marketplace is off to a lackluster start; Peloton reportedly looks to sell up to a 20% stake amid struggles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, May 06, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/6/22
Facebook is shutting down its podcast service; Twitter rolls out new Spaces features; Apple, Google and Microsoft team up on passwordless logins; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 05, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/5/22
TikTok introduces its first ad product to offer a revenue share with creators; Robinhood to let users lend out their shares in its attempt to diversify revenue; Starbucks to launch NFTs this year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, May 04, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/4/22
Snap unveils a Cameo partnership and more original programming; Lyft continues its COVID recovery, investors far from impressed; Roku snags Martha Stewart for its original programming push Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, May 03, 2022
Daily Crunch 5/3/22
Biden to provide $3.1B to support domestic production of EV batteries; What the Edit Tweet feature could look like on Twitter; Apple faces charges over Apple Pay following EU antitrust complaint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, April 30, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/30/22
Elon Musk has reportedly lined up a new Twitter CEO, shared ideas for monetizing tweets; Robinhood’s sinking value is proof that 'free' can often be very costly; Airbnb commits to fully remote workplace: 'Live and work anywhere' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, April 29, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/29/22
Peacock added 4 million paid subscribers in Q1; Snapchat’s new ‘Director Mode’ will help anyone become a video creator; Pinterest addresses its first quarter earnings; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 28, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/28/22
Rogan backlash didn’t hurt Spotify’s Q1; Robinhood to lay off 9% of full-time employees; WhatsApp follows Google in giving cash-back rewards to win payments users in India Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, April 27, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/27/22
Ford teases a second electric pickup truck; YouTube expands its Super Thanks monetization tool to all eligible creators; TikTok was the top app by worldwide downloads in Q1 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, April 26, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/26/22
Twitter accepts Elon Musk’s $44B acquisition offer; GM reveals first images of the EV Chevy Corvette; Amazon Prime debuts on TikTok; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, April 23, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/23/22
Zenly doesn’t want you to miss another event; Amazon acquires India’s GlowRoad in social commerce push; Tech companies are still going public in Asia, but not enough to halt the global IPO slowdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, April 22, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/22/22
AWS expands its serverless offerings; HBO Max and HBO gained 3 million subscribers in Q1 as Netflix reports subscriber decline; Tesla aspires to mass produce robotaxis by 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 21, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/21/22
Netflix says it will eventually charge more if you share your account; Google Search now displays city-level air quality; Apple adds Ace Hardware as a new Apple Card cashback partner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, April 20, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/20/22
Audi designed a private cocoon concept car for China’s megacities; Netflix shares down more than 20% after losing 200,000 subscribers in first quarter; Lyft follows Uber’s lead and removes its mask mandate; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, April 19, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/19/22
Kittens will be exploding all over Netflix; Twitter’s in-development Edit button offers hints as to how the feature could work; Instagram rolls out product tagging feature to US users; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, April 16, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/16/22
Twitter adopts poison pill defense to block Elon Musk takeover; U.S. officials link North Korean Lazarus hackers to $625M Axie Infinity crypto theft; European startups elude global VC funding slowdown in Q1 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, April 15, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/15/22
Tinder adds a ‘Festival Mode’ for making connections ahead of concerts and events; Reddit is rolling out the ability to search comments; Peloton is increasing its subscription fees starting June 1st Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 14, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/14/22
WhatsApp permitted to extend payments service to 100 million users in India; A crypto exchange is partnering with an NFL team; TikTok is testing a private dislike button for comments; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, April 13, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/13/22
Spotify brings live audio shows to its main app; Tik Tok launching it’s own AR platform; Twitter acquires mobile engagement platform OpenBack; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, April 12, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/12/22
Over 14,000 Etsy sellers are going on strike; Meta’s Horizon Worlds is testing in-app purchases and creator bonuses; Major space companies pledge to boost diversity and publicly share hard numbers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, April 09, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/9/22
Better.com CTO steps down, agrees to voluntary separation in wake of mass layoffs; Just how much has late-stage venture capital slowed?; Didi cancels its trip in South Africa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, April 08, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/8/22
HBO Max begins rolling out an upgraded Apple TV app; Spotify’s ‘Car Thing’ entertainment system gains new features; TikTok delays opening of first European data center again; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 07, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/7/22
Intel suspends operations in Russia; Fanatics raises $1.5B at a $27B valuation; Google Play will hide and block downloads for outdated apps; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, April 06, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/6/22
Instacart is coming after users who tricked shoppers out of tips; The Peloton Guide is now available for $295; Substack wants to join the podcast monetization fray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, April 05, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/5/22
Thousands of rentable Polestar EVs to land on Hertz lots; Roku announces multiyear extension with Amazon for Prime Video and IMDb TV; Alphabet’s Wing is bringing drone delivery to Texas this week; The latest in Startup news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, April 02, 2022
Daily Crunch 4/2/22
Staten Island Amazon workers vote to unionize; Biden’s answer to high gas prices is to boost U.S. battery production; Late-stage software startups might be in the most valuation trouble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, April 01, 2022
Daily Crunch 04/01/22
Microsoft goes deeper into process mining; The strike that turned into a potential lawsuit; E3 2022 canceled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 31, 2022
Daily Crunch 3/31/22
Visa launches NFT program as it considers the digital art a new form of e-commerce; Europe lays out expanded ecodesign rules with plan for digital product passports; Spotify expands its music-matching playlist ‘Blend’ to work with up to 10 people, including select artists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, March 30, 2022
Daily Crunch 03/30/22
Sony unveils revamped PlayStation Plus; Amazon Glow connects family members one story at a time; TikTok, GIPHY partner on video creation tool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, March 29, 2022
Daily Crunch 03/29/22
Pinterest to invest an additional $1.2 million in its Creator Fund for underrepresented groups; Spotify puts its Podz acquisition to use with test of new podcast discovery feature; TikTok is testing a ‘watch history’ feature to make it easier to uncover lost videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, March 26, 2022
Daily Crunch 3/26/22
EU, US come to tentative data deal; Europe says yes to messaging interoperability as it agrees on major new regime for Big Tech; Instacart reduces its valuation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, March 25, 2022
Daily Crunch 03/25/22
App ecosystem growth continued in Q1; Coinbase pushes further into India; Instacart turns to software; The latest in Startup news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 24, 2022
Daily Crunch 03/24/22
YouTube announces ad-supported TV shows; Microsoft wants you to build your next game in the cloud; Instagram gets down with chronological feeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, March 23, 2022
Daily Crunch 03/23/22
Twitter leads call for EU lawmakers to ‘think beyond Big Tech'; New Twitch appeals portal lets users monitor and object to account bans; Microsoft improves its AI translations with Z-Code; The latest in the world of startups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, March 22, 2022
Daily Crunch 03/22/22
Is the e-commerce business slowing?; ComiXology and the digital revolution in comics; A lawsuit against Grubhub; The latest startup news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, March 19, 2022
Daily Crunch 03/19/22
Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for Friday, March 18, 2022! Another week is behind us, which means that it’s time to sit back and read the last tranche of startup and technology news. For those of you building, we just announced that Sequoia’s Jess Lee is coming to Early Stage to chat about landing your first investor, and we’ll have a bevy of VCs at our mobility-themed event that should rock, and, since we’re talking moving about, roll. – Alex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, March 18, 2022
Daily Crunch 03/18/22
Amazon has closed its $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM; Maserati plans to launch a battery-electric version for each model in its portfolio by 2025; says it will begin testing new content tools designed to give advertisers control Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 17, 2022
Daily Crunch 03/17/22
The iPad Air is more powerful than ever; Tesla has idled its Shanghai factory due to COVID-19; Meta is now adding parental supervision tools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, March 16, 2022
Daily Crunch 03/16/22
Intel is planning a huge European investment; Facebook will be paying a token fine for a General Data Protection Regulation breach; Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security is warning against the use of Kaspersky cybersecurity software Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, March 15, 2022
Daily Crunch 03/15/22
Mask unlock is finally live on iPhone; Ford is accelerating plans to sell more electric vehicles in Europe; Instagram is now blocked in Russia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, March 12, 2022
Daily Crunch 3/12/22
EU to investigate state use of spyware; YouTube is now blocking Russia state-affiliated media globally; Russia says it will block Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, March 11, 2022
Daily Crunch 3/11/22
Google adds Air Raid Alerts to Android phones in Ukraine; Google suspends Play store billing, YouTube payments in Russia; Chris Dixon, Marc Andreessen back $30M fund exclusively investing in NFT art Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 10, 2022
Daily Crunch 3/10/22
Amazon suspends Prime Video in Russia; Developer tools are not worth infinite money; Swiggy preps for huge IPO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, March 09, 2022
Daily Crunch 3/9/22
Google is acquiring security intelligence firm Mandiant for $5.4B; Instagram warns users who share Russian state media, hides following lists in Russia and Ukraine; Apple TV+ to stream weekly Major League Baseball games in its first live sports deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, March 08, 2022
Daily Crunch 3/8/22
Google says Chrome on macOS is now faster than Safari; Apple suspends Search Ads on the Russian App Store ‘until further notice;’ Uber boosts Q1 profit guidance as the world gets moving again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, March 05, 2022
Daily Crunch 3/5/22
Microsoft halts all new sales in Russia; Disney+ is getting an ad-supported subscription tier later this year; Apple Maps now displays Crimea as part of Ukraine to viewers outside of Russia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, March 04, 2022
Daily Crunch 3/4/22
Spotify shutters Russia office indefinitely in response to Ukraine invasion; Rivian CEO walks back price hike for any customers who preordered before March 1; SpaceX successfully launches 47 Starlink satellites Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 03, 2022
Daily Crunch 3/3/22
Amazon to close 68 physical retail locations, including Amazon Books and 4-star stores; Apple’s next event is March 8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, March 02, 2022
Daily Crunch 3/2/22
Alphabet’s Wing drones hit 200,000 deliveries as it announces supermarket partnership; Disney+ gains the Marvel series from Netflix and new parental controls; Instagram makes encrypted direct messaging available in Ukraine and Russia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, March 01, 2022
Daily Crunch 3/1/22
Ukrainians turn to encrypted messengers, offline maps and Twitter amid Russian invasion; Panasonic will start making Tesla’s higher-capacity EV batteries by March 2024; TikTok expands max video length to 10 minutes, up from 3 minutes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, February 26, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/26/22
Amazon Music to overtake Pandora as No. 2 US music streamer this year; UK wants to squeeze freedom of reach to take on internet trolls; Carvana acquires Adesa US auction business for $2.2B to jump-start used car sales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, February 25, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/25/22
SEC opens investigation into Elon Musk over possible insider trading; Siri gains a new gender-neutral voice option in latest iOS update; If you give Tumblr $4.99 a month, you won’t have to see ads anymore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 24, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/24/22
Mark Zuckerberg demos a tool for building virtual worlds using voice commands; USPS snubs EVs, Biden with next-gen delivery fleet deal; LinkedIn debuts its own podcast network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 23, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/23/22
To combat chip shortage, Bosch to invest $296M to produce semiconductors; Tesla gets wrist slap from EPA for violating Clean Air Act Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, February 22, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/22/22
Trump’s TRUTH Social launches at the top of the App Store, but no one can get in; Instagram quietly limits ‘daily time limit’ option Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, February 19, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/19/22
Meta axes a head of global community development after he appears on video in underage sex sting; Walmart is expanding autonomous delivery pilot with GM’s Cruise this year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, February 18, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/18/22
Super Bowl ads boosted crypto app downloads by 279%, led by Coinbase; Elon Musk accuses SEC of conducting a ‘harassment campaign’; Amazon reaches deal to continue accepting Visa payments worldwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 17, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/17/22
Spotify snaps up podcast measurement and analytics firms Podsights and Chartable; Spyware dealer who sold WhatsApp-hacking tech pleads guilty; New Waymo Via partnership gives it access to 200,000 shippers and carriers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 16, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/16/22
Grubhub expands its ‘Grubhub Goods’ convenience offering nationwide; Twitter launches beta test of anti-abuse tool ‘Safety Mode,’ adds prompts to enable it; Nextdoor revamps with new profiles, feed and more community-building features Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, February 15, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/15/22
Hackers leak names of ‘Freedom Convoy’ donors after GiveSendGo breach; India bans Garena Free Fire, 53 more China-linked apps; Tesla opens entire Supercharger network in the Netherlands to all EVs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, February 12, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/12/22
Of course, Netflix ordered a movie about the big crypto scandal; Google’s adtech targeted by publisher antitrust complaint in EU; The James Webb Space Telescope takes a selfie and a big step towards its first ‘real’ image Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, February 11, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/11/22
Astra’s first rocket launch from Florida goes awry; California agency sues Tesla for alleged racial discrimination and harassment; Disney+ outshines Netflix with 11.8M new subscribers in Q1 and strong forecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 10, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/10/22
SpaceX loses 40 Starlink satellites to a geomagnetic storm; Tumblr launches a tip jar feature to help bloggers make a buck; Apple launches its own book club, ‘Strombo’s Lit,’ in the Apple Books app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 09, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/9/22
Peloton CEO steps down as the company cuts 2,800 jobs; Amazon expands its telehealth service nationwide; American Express launches its first all-digital consumer checking account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, February 08, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/8/22
Spotify will invest $100M in content from underrepresented creators, says CEO Daniel Ek; Bumble makes its first acquisition with deal for French Gen Z dating app, Fruitz; Google sued in Europe for $2.4BN in damages over Shopping antitrust case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, February 05, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/5/22
Spotify CEO hints HiFi tier delay is related to licensing issues; Meta adds ‘personal boundaries’ to Horizon Worlds and Venues to fight harassment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, February 04, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/4/22
Facebook isn’t growing anymore; Google Workspace goes all in on shadow IT; Homeland Security establishes the Cyber Safety Review Board to learn the mistakes from past cyber incidents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 03, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/3/22
GitHub introduces sponsor-only repositories; Spotify backlash over Joe Rogan did little to boost its streaming rivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 02, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/2/22
Apple News launches its first daily local newsletter, targeting Bay Area readers; India proposes 30% tax on crypto and NFTs income; GM’s Chevy Silverado EV already has 110,000 reservations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, February 01, 2022
Daily Crunch 2/1/22
Spotify, Joe Rogan address COVID-19 content backlash; Pinterest’s AR shopping feature expands to include furniture and home décor; Sony snaps up ‘Halo’ and ‘Destiny’ creator Bungie for $3.6B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, January 29, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/29/22
Suite users migrate to free Google accounts; Latest Apple OS betas deliver Face ID with a mask and Universal Control Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, January 28, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/28/22
EV battery maker LG Energy Solution becomes South Korea’s second most valuable firm in IPO debut; Messenger upgrades its end-to-end encrypted chat experience; Disney+ is expanding to 42 more countries this summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 27, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/27/22
Spotify is removing Neil Young’s music after falling out over Joe Rogan; Apple releases iOS 15.3 with fix for ‘actively exploited’ iPhone flaw; Snap upgrades its AR Shopping features with real-time pricing, more product details Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 26, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/26/22
Neil Young plans to pull his music from Spotify over Joe Rogan COVID misinformation; Google kills off FLoC, replaces it with Topics; YouTube is considering NFTs, CEO’s letter suggests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, January 25, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/25/22
Google gets hit with a new lawsuit over ‘deceptive’ location tracking; NBCUniversal is partnering with TikTok for the Winter Olympics; Panasonic’s higher-capacity Tesla battery could enter production in 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, January 22, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/22/22
Intel eyes Ohio for a pair of chip factories amid global shortage; Europe’s top privacy regulator calls for ban on political microtargeting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, January 21, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/21/22
Peloton reportedly pauses bike and treadmill production amid slowed demand; Twitter Blue subscription users are first to gain access to a new NFT Profile Picture feature; Google reportedly planning a new AR headset for 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 20, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/20/22
Instagram launches early test of creator subscriptions in the US; Apple Podcasts introduces new ‘Listen With’ collections to help users discover shows; Netflix’s gaming service adds two more titles on iOS and Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 19, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/19/22
Apple returns to No. 1 as global smartphone shipments grapple with supply chain concerns; Ford and ADT team up to prevent theft from vehicle; Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, January 18, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/18/22
Ford signs 5-year agreement with Stripe to scale e-commerce; Amazon rows back on threat to stop accepting UK-issued Visa cards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, January 15, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/15/22
US residents can order free, at-home COVID-19 tests starting on January 19th; House committee investigating Jan. 6 subpoenas Meta, YouTube, Twitter and Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, January 14, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/14/22
Meta shuts down its experimental video speed-dating service, Sparked; Instacart doubles down on its ready-made meals; Venmo introduces new gift-wrapping feature with eight animated designs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 13, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/13/22
Canalys: Worldwide PC shipments soared in 2021 to 341 million units; Apple releases iOS 15.2.1 to patch iPhones and iPads against HomeKit flaw; Unicorn exits augur poorly as Justworks delays IPO, citing ‘market conditions’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 12, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/12/22
India to own 35.8% in Vodafone Idea after conversion of dues; European parliament found to have broken EU rules on data transfers and cookie consents; IBM looks to sustainability with acquisition of emissions data company Envizi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, January 11, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/11/22
Apple paid out around $60 billion to App Store developers in 2021; Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta features an ‘Assertive’ mode with rolling stops; Panasonic says hackers accessed personal data of job candidates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, January 08, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/8/22
Twitter Spaces continues testing podcast-like features; Apple Fitness+ introduces new ‘Collections’ feature and ‘Time to Run’ series; India hits Google with antitrust investigation over alleged abuse in news aggregation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, January 07, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/7/22
Reflections on another pandemic CES; The NYTimes is buying The Athletic; Meta has a good VR holiday cycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 06, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/6/22
Making sense of OpenSea at $13B; Android + Windows; And here’s the *other* company now worth more than $10B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 05, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/5/22
Kindle’s China future in doubt after disappearing from online shelves; Panasonic to use Redwood’s recycled materials in battery cell production at Tesla gigafactory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, January 04, 2022
Daily Crunch 1/4/22
Apple’s value touches the $3T mark; Abstra raises $2.3M for no-code apps; Twitter completes MoPub sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 30, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/30/21
Apple puts Foxconn India plant on probation after protests over food and accommodation conditions; Fiverr rolls out new Pinterest-like personalized discovery feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, December 29, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/29/21
More companies bow out of in-person CES presence; Kimberly Bryant’s suspension surfaces ongoing tensions at Black Girls Code; Religious platforms draw investor attention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, December 28, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/28/21
Remembering the startups we lost in 2021; TC’s fav things; Is accessibility awareness resulting in better accessibility? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 23, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/23/21
After Essential’s failure, OSOM plans a new privacy-first handset; A Bluetooth bug in a popular at-home COVID-19 test could falsify results; Fisher-Price’s Chatter phone has a simple but problematic Bluetooth bug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, December 22, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/22/21
Bitcoin is religion, web3 is greed; EU clears the Microsoft-Nuance deal; Via shuttles toward the public markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, December 21, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/21/21
Oracle buys Cerner in $28B deal; Inside Justworks’ IPO filing; Rec Room raises $145M at a $3.5B valuation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, December 18, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/18/21
FedEx receives its first fully-electric GM Brightdrop delivery vans; TikTok is launching delivery-only restaurants across the US in March; Backed by former Facebook and Twitter execs, Tagg launches social branding app for Gen Z Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, December 17, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/17/21
Reddit files confidentially to go public; Apple releases Swift Playgrounds 4 with support for app development on iPad; Spotify is launching Apple-like ratings for podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 16, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/16/21
Amazon to lower its cut of Alexa skill developer revenue starting in 2022; Aurora self-driving trucks are using Uber Freight to haul goods for customers; Apple quietly pulls references to its CSAM detection tech after privacy fears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, December 15, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/15/21
Apple launches its Siri-only Apple Music Voice Plan with iOS 15.2; Struggling to win subscribers, Netflix cuts prices in India; Cash App now lets users ‘gift’ stock and bitcoin using their USD balance or a debit card Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, December 14, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/14/21
China’s AI giant SenseTime postpones IPO after US blacklisting; Former Twitter India head leaving firm to start an edtech platform; Mozilla expects to generate more than $500M in revenue this year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, December 11, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/11/21
Spain moves closer to passing a startup law; Better.com CEO Vishal Garg steps back as employees detail how he ‘led by fear;’ Volvo had some R&D data stolen in security breach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, December 10, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/10/21
Tinder is partnering with Spotify to launch a new ‘Music Mode’ feature; Netflix launches a website dedicated to news about renewals, exclusive interviews and more; Europe lays out a plan to flip the odds on gig economy exploitation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 09, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/9/21
Twitter is the latest platform to test a TikTok copycat feature; Volkswagen closes three new partnerships to amp up EV production; Facebook tests a new ‘Professional’ mode for creator profiles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 09, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/8/21
Microsoft seizes control of websites used by China-backed hackers; Twitter acquires Quill, a would-be Slack rival; team will work on DMs as Quill shuts down; Meta’s Messenger boss is leaving the company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, December 07, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/7/21
DoorDash tests a full-time employment option in New York as it launches ‘ultra-fast’ delivery; Astra will launch a rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida for the first time in January; Toyota will build its first US battery plant in North Carolina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, December 04, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/4/21
China’s ride-hailing giant is delisting from the New York Stock Exchange; Facebook Messenger is testing a new ‘Split Payments’ feature in the US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, December 03, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/3/21
GM delays production of new Chevy Bolt EVs until end of January; EU warns adtech giants over ‘legal tricks’ as it moots changes to centralize privacy oversight; Apple announces the 2021 App Store Award winners and most downloaded apps of the year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 02, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/2/21
Match settles lawsuit with Tinder co-founders for $441 million; US government agencies bought Chinese surveillance tech despite federal ban; Square is changing its name to Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, December 01, 2021
Daily Crunch 12/1/21
UK’s antitrust watchdog orders Facebook to sell Giphy; Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz invest in solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy; Twitter expands safety policy, bans posting images of people without their consent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, November 30, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/30/21
Jack steps down from Twitter CEO role; Clearview AI told to stop processing UK data as ICO warns of possible fine; Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen will talk Section 230 reform with Congress this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, November 24, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/24/21
Apple files lawsuit against NSO Group over Pegasus spyware; India plans law that will prohibit ‘all private cryptocurrencies,’ with ‘certain exceptions;’ India plans law that will prohibit ‘all private cryptocurrencies,’ with ‘certain exceptions;’ Reddit is shutting down Dubsmash and integrating video tools into its own app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, November 23, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/23/21
Walmart will be the first retailer to test Twitter’s new livestream shopping platform; GM acquires 25% stake in electric boat company Pure Watercraft; Walmart will be the first retailer to test Twitter’s new livestream shopping platform; Netflix to acquire German visual effects studio behind ‘Stranger Things’ and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, November 20, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/20/21
Flytrex raises $40M to build its drone-based delivery service across suburbs in the US; Twitter is rolling out its tipping feature to Android users; Pentagon announces new cloud initiative to replace ill-fated JEDI contract Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, November 19, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/19/21
Spotify finally rolls out real-time lyrics to global users; Apple reportedly aims to debut a fully self-driving car in 2025; Amazon officially launches its more natural ‘Conversation Mode’ option on Echo Show 10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 18, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/18/21
Beginning next year, Apple will send you parts and tools to fix your iPhone and Mac at home; Amazon’s ridiculously large Echo Show 15 arrives December 9; Spotify’s new Podcast Subscriptions expand to global markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 18, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/17/21
Slack wants to make it easier to build workflows with developer building blocks; Facebook accused of continuing to surveil teens for ad targeting; Pinterest launches TwoTwenty, its own in-house incubator for new projects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, November 16, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/16/21
Snapchat partners with Sony Music, announces plans for new AR music lenses; Say goodbye to disappearing tweets: Twitter no longer auto-loads new tweets on the web; Tesla is deploying Starlink satellite internet dishes at Superchargers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, November 13, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/13/21
Instagram adds TikTok-like Text-to-Speech and Voice Effects tools to Reels; Microsoft’s shift to the cloud is a lesson in corporate evolution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, November 12, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/12/21
Amazon Prime Video app introduces a new clip-sharing feature; Google reorg moves AR, VR, Starline and Area 120 into new ‘Labs’ team; Twitter no longer crops image previews on the web Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 11, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/11/21
The DOJ is suing Uber over claims its ‘wait time’ fee policy discriminates against people with disabilities; YouTube is removing the dislike count on all videos across its platform; Twitter is building a crypto team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, November 10, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/10/21
Robinhood says millions of customer names and email addresses taken in data breach; Motional and Lyft to launch driverless commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas in 2023; Twitter Blue launches in the US and New Zealand with expanded feature set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, November 09, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/9/21
YouTube to expand test that reopens mobile app directly in its TikTok rival, Shorts; Apple says App Store won’t close to developers over holidays, as in previous years; Investor consortium to acquire McAfee for $14B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, November 06, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/6/21
New antitrust suit from Phhhoto alleges Facebook copied and killed the competition; US government offers $10M bounty for DarkSide ransomware hackers; Twitter is rolling out a feature to make it easier to search a user’s tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, November 05, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/5/21
Google Play to support alternative billing systems in South Korea, following new law; Cruise launches driverless robotaxi service in San Francisco; Kyndryl officially launches as IBM spins out $19B infrastructure services biz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 04, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/4/21
DoorDash rolls out SafeDash, an in-app security toolkit for delivery people on the platform; Square’s Cash App opens up to teens ages 13 to 17 with parental oversight; Instagram brings back Twitter Card preview support for posts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, November 03, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/3/21
Netflix games are coming to all members on Android, starting this week; Zoom is piloting ads for free users; Microsoft Teams gets 3D animated avatars, because metaverse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, November 02, 2021
Daily Crunch 11/2/21
Snap is working with NBCUniversal to bring more audio to its platform; Pinterest wants you to shop live; Tesla opens charging network to other car companies’ vehicles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 30, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/30/21
Cloud infrastructure market hits $180B run rate in Q3, as even chip shortages can’t slow it down; Mastodon issues 30-day ultimatum to Trump’s social network over misuse of its code; Amazon reveals 20% stake in Rivian ahead of EV maker’s IPO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, October 29, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/29/21
Facebook changes its corporate branding to Meta; TikTok is testing a new direct tipping feature with select creators; Apple’s App Privacy Report launches into beta to show you what your apps are up to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 28, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/28/21
Apple now lets you review more default apps like Phone, Messages, Photos and Safari; Self-driving company Cruise on track for early commercial operations in 2022; Google now lets people under 18 or their parents request to delete photos from search results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, October 27, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/27/21
In hearing with Snap, TikTok and YouTube, lawmakers tout new rules to protect kids online; Apple One’s Premier subscription tier is rolling out in 17 new countries on November 3; Jessica Rosenworcel becomes the first woman to chair the FCC, and Gigi Sohn is nominated for 5th spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, October 26, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/26/21
Tesla, Hertz shares rise following order for 100,000 EVs; Facebook reports revenue miss, plans to break out AR/VR top lines; Blue Origin, Boeing and others join Sierra Space to build commercial space station Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 23, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/23/21
Elon Musk says Starship should be ready for first orbital launch next month, ‘pending regulatory approval;’ Tech watchdog campaign challenges big tech for hiding behind small business; Revue now lets you subscribe to newsletters directly on your Twitter timeline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, October 22, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/22/21
Trump to launch his own social media platform, calling it TRUTH Social; Netflix employees stage a trans solidarity walkout, pose list of demands; Netflix employees stage a trans solidarity walkout, pose list of demands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 21, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/21/21
Facebook reportedly plans to change its name to focus on the metaverse; PayPal said to be exploring potential acquisition of Pinterest; Spotify partners with Shopify to add merch to artists’ profiles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, October 20, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/20/21
Snap is launching a global studio to develop branded AR experiences; Senate budget committee tells NASA to select two developers for lunar lander program The Human Landing System; BluePallet raises $5M to take its chemical industry marketplace global Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, October 19, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/19/21
Toyota earmarks $3.4 billion to boost EV battery production in the US through 2030; Amazon’s Zoox is expanding autonomous vehicle operations, testing to Seattle; Here’s everything Apple announced at its “Unleashed” event; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 16, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/16/21
Apple removes a popular Quran app in China after request from local regulators; Missouri governor threatens to prosecute local journalist for finding exposed state data; Smartphone sales down 6% as chip shortages begin to impact market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, October 15, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/15/21
Microsoft to pull LinkedIn from Chinese market; Tinder is releasing a new ‘Plus One’ feature to help users find a wedding date; WhatsApp now lets users encrypt their chat backups in the cloud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 14, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/14/21
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches 4-person crew, including William Shatner, to space; Ireland’s draft GDPR decision against Facebook branded a joke; Payments giant Stripe says its reentering the crypto market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, October 13, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/13/21
Twitter launches Spark audio creator program to boost Spaces; Coinbase is launching its own NFT platform to take on OpenSea; Memberful, a Patreon subsidiary, launches a newsletter product to challenge Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, October 12, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/12/21
Apple appeals the Epic Games ruling and asks to put ordered App Store changes on hold; Facebook’s Oversight Board will meet with the Facebook whistleblower; Reddit hires former Google Cloud exec as its first chief product officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 09, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/9/21
The mystery of Elon Musk’s missing gas; Elon Musk announces Tesla to move headquarters to Austin; Google to give security keys to ‘high risk’ users targeted by government hackers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, October 08, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/8/21
DOJ will sue federal contractors that hide cyberattacks and breaches; Microsoft acquires Ally.io, OKR startup that raised $76 million; Twitter invests in avatar startup Facemoji Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 07, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/7/21
Google confirms $1B investment into Africa, including subsea cable for faster internet; Twitch confirms hack after source code and creator payout data leaks online; GM says it will double revenue by 2030, take EV market share from Tesla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, October 06, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/6/21
Apple launches new coding guide for elementary school students; Co-streaming rolls out to all creators on Facebook Gaming; Telegram says it added 70M users during day of Facebook and WhatsApp outage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, October 05, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/5/21
Apple Watch Series 7 arrives October 15, starting at $399; Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp down; Apple makes it easier to report bad apps and scams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 02, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/2/21
Twitter ban in Nigeria to be lifted if platform sets up a local office and pays taxes, president says; Rivian’s IPO filing is now public; And that’s that, as the Zoom deal to buy Five9 is called off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, October 01, 2021
Daily Crunch 10/1/21
Facebook spins own research; New ad products from TikTok; Spotify bolsters podcasting toolkit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 30, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/30/21
Google is redesigning Search using AI technologies and new features; YouTube will now ban content with vaccine misinformation; General Motors’ new software platform Ultifi is coming to vehicles starting in 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, September 29, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/29/21
Here’s everything Amazon announced this morning, from smart thermostats to security robots; Microsoft’s Windows store is now open to third-party app stores; First drive: Rivian delivers the electric truck we’ve been waiting for; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, September 28, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/28/21
Instagram puts kids version ‘on ice’ after critical backlash; Coinbase to let you deposit part of your paycheck into your Coinbase account; TikTok reached 1 billion monthly active users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, September 25, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/25/21
China says all cryptocurrency-related transactions are illegal and must be banned; FCC showers schools across the US with $1.2B from Emergency Connectivity Fund; Amazon assembles video streaming apps to fight with Netflix and Disney in India Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, September 24, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/24/21
Europe will finally legislate for a common charger for mobiles; Google’s Android Automotive OS is coming to Honda cars in 2022; Google files writ against Indian antitrust watchdog following report leak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 23, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/23/21
FedEx to test Aurora’s self-driving trucks on Dallas-to-Houston route; AeroFarms is supplying the hops for Goose Island’s latest IPA; YouTube confirms it’s testing a feature that lets users download videos on their browser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, September 22, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/22/21
PayPal launches its ‘super app’ combining payments, savings, bill pay, crypto, shopping and more; Tumblr’s subscription product Post+ enters open beta after much scrutiny from users; Instacart shopper activist group asks customers to delete the app until demands for better conditions are met Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, September 21, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/21/21
Following SEC lawsuit threat, Coinbase cancels launch of ‘Lend’ product; Facebook warned over ‘very small’ indicator LED on smart glasses, as EU DPAs flag privacy concerns; Study finds half of Americans get news on social media, but percentage has dropped Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, September 18, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/18/21
In internal memo, Apple says it is monitoring legal challenges to Texas abortion law; Elon Musk praises Chinese automakers amidst regulatory scrutiny; Defy Partners leads $3M round into sales intelligence platform Aircover Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, September 17, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/17/21
Twitter Super Follows has generated only around $6K+ in its first two weeks; Ford boosts spending to increase production capacity of its F-150 Lightning electric truck; Lucid Air snags the longest range EV title, surpassing Tesla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 16, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/16/21
Walmart to launch autonomous delivery service with Ford and Argo AI; The FDA should regulate Instagram’s algorithm as a drug; Europe plans a Chips Act to boost semiconductor sovereignty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, September 15, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/15/21
Apple’s iPhone 13 sports better battery and improved cameras, starting at $799; LinkedIn launches a $25M fund for creators, will test Clubhouse-style audio feature in coming weeks; Spaceflight will be ferrying payloads from Orbit Fab, GeoJump to lunar orbit next year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, September 14, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/14/21
Instagram is building a ‘Favorites’ feature so you don’t miss important posts; Dutch court finds Uber drivers are employees; Apple patches a NSO zero-day flaw affecting all devices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 13, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/11/21
Apple Music is using Shazam to solve the streaming industry’s problem with DJ mixes; Google and Jio delay their India smartphone launch; Epic Games to shut down Houseparty in October, including the video chat ‘Fortnite Mode’ feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, September 10, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/10/21
Facebook debuts its Ray-Ban Stories smart sunglasses; The newest Roomba gets smarter as it vacuums; Twitter wants you to tweet to interest-based communities, not just followers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 09, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/9/21
Microsoft launches a personalized news service, Microsoft Start; Google Workspace opens up spaces for all users; Twitter is testing big ol’ full-width photos and videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, September 08, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/8/21
Volkswagen and Argo AI reveal first ID Buzz test vehicle for autonomous driving; Hulu is raising the price on its on-demand plans by $1 starting Oct. 8; Apple’s next event is September 14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, September 04, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/4/21
Instagram may not be a photo-sharing app anymore, but Glass is; Apple delays plans to roll out CSAM detection in iOS 15 after privacy backlash; Playbyte’s new app aims to become the ‘TikTok for games’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, September 03, 2021
Daily Crunch 9/3/21
FBI says Chinese authorities are hacking US-based Uyghurs; Tesla ordered to share Autopilot data with the US traffic safety agency; Point raises $46.5 million for its premium debit card Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 02, 2021
Daily Crunch - 9/2/21
Apple secures first states to support digital driver’s licenses, but privacy questions linger; Twitter is testing a new anti-abuse feature called ‘Safety Mode;’ Facebook enters the fantasy gaming market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, September 01, 2021
Daily Crunch - 9/1/21
Windows 11 launches October 5; Spotify officially launches Blend, allowing friends to match their musical tastes and make playlists together; TikTok’s new Creator Marketplace API lets influencer marketing companies tap into first-party data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, August 31, 2021
Daily Crunch - 8/31/21
Instagram will require users to provide their birthday; China restricts kids’ online gaming to three hours a week; Apple buys classical music service, Primephonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, August 28, 2021
Daily Crunch - 8/28/21
Apple will now let App Store developers talk to their customers about buying direct; Tesla wants to sell electricity in Texas; Zeal banks $13M to offer employers a ‘build your own’ payroll product infrastructure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, August 27, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/27/21
Big Tech pledges billions to bolster US cybersecurity defenses; Netflix begins testing mobile games in its Android app in Poland; Facebook will reportedly launch its own advisory group for election policy decisions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 26, 2021
Daily Crunch - 8/26/21
Canalys: US PC sales up 17% YoY for quarter, even as tablet sales stagnate;’ Headspace and Ginger are merging to form Headspace Health; OnlyFans ‘suspends’ decision to ban explicit content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, August 25, 2021
Daily Crunch - 8/25/21
Airbnb to provide free temporary housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees; Spotify’s Podcasts Subscriptions service is now open to all US creators; Waymo launches robotaxi service in San Francisco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, August 24, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/24/21
TikTok is building its own AR development platform, TikTok Effect Studio; PayPal expands the ability to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency to the UK; Givz raises $3M in seed funding to make donations a marketing tool for businesses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, August 21, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/21/21
SiriusXM launches ‘TikTok Radio,’ a music channel featuring viral hits hosted by TikTok stars; Peloton’s Android app hints at long-rumored rowing machine; Spotify to spend $1B buying its own stock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, August 20, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/20/21
OnlyFans bans explicit content; General Motors and AT&T will offer 5G connectivity in certain vehicles from model year 2024; In growing battle with TikTok, Facebook to test ‘Facebook Reels’ in the US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 19, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/19/21
T-Mobile says at least 47M current and former customers affected by hack; Apple walks back controversial Safari changes with iOS 15 beta 6 update; Mealworm farming company Beta Hatch raises $10M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, August 18, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/18/21
Hopper raises $175M at $3.5B+ valuation as travel surges and its fintech tools help offset variant concerns; Apple’s sustainability-focused Impact Accelerator invites first 15 Black- and brown-owned companies; Brazil’s Nuvemshop raises $500M at a $3.1B valuation months after last raise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, August 17, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/17/21
US safety regulator opens investigation into Tesla Autopilot following crashes with parked emergency vehicles; Tinder will soon make voluntary ID Verification available globally; Cisco beefing up app monitoring portfolio with acquisition of Epsagon for $500M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, August 14, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/14/21
Facebook is bringing end-to-end encryption to Messenger calls and Instagram DMs; Argentine fintech Ualá lands $350M at a $2.45B valuation in SoftBank, Tencent-led round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, August 13, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/13/21
Box reports earnings early to give shareholders time to review financials ahead of board vote; A new Senate bill would totally upend Apple and Google’s app store dominance; TikTok to add more privacy protections for teenaged users, limit push notifications Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 12, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/12/21
Twitter redesigns website and app with new font, less clutter and high-contrast features; E-commerce-as-a-service platform Cart.com picks up $98M to give brands scaling tools; Here’s everything Samsung announced this morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, August 11, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/11/21
Venmo to allow credit card holders to automatically buy cryptocurrency with their cash back; Amazon says it will now compensate consumers for defective products sold on its marketplace; Jerry raises $75M at a $450M valuation to build a car ownership ‘super app’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, August 10, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/10/21
Car-sharing startup Turo has filed confidentially for an IPO; Instagram tests ads in its Shop tab; SpaceX to acquire satellite connectivity startup Swarm Technologies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, August 07, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/7/21
SpaceX stacks the full Starship launch system for the first time, standing nearly 400 feet tall; Verifiable secures $17M for its API that manages healthcare provider information; ​​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, August 06, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/6/21
Apple confirms it will begin scanning iCloud Photos for child abuse images; Twitter Spaces now let you invite co-hosts; Automakers urge greater government investment to meet Biden’s EV sales target Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 05, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/5/21
Robinhood is now a stonk; Match Group to add audio and video chat, including group live video, to its dating app portfolio; Launchpad hiccups indefinitely delay Boeing’s troubled Starliner orbital test Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, August 04, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/4/21
Fleet your last Fleet — the Twitter feature vanishes today; Google Maps on iOS adds live location sharing in iMessage, home screen widget, dark mode; Nikola cuts delivery outlook for its electric semi trucks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, August 03, 2021
Daily Crunch 8/3/21
Zoom will pay $85M to settle lawsuit over 'Zoombombing,' user privacy; Why Square is shelling out $29B to snag BNPL player Afterpay; Amazon will pay you $10 for your palm print Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, July 31, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/31/21
Elon Musk calls Apple’s App Store fees ‘a de facto global tax on the Internet;’ A Tesla Megapack caught fire at the Victorian Big Battery facility in Australia; EU hits Amazon with record-breaking $887M GDPR fine over data misuse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, July 30, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/30/21
Microsoft in talks to back India’s Oyo; Amazon’s Fire TV Cube now supports Zoom calls on your TV; PayPal’s new ‘super app,’ to include messaging, is ready to launch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 29, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/29/21
Duolingo’s IPO pricing is great news for edtech startups; Walmart to sell its e-commerce technologies to other retailers; Twitter launches US e-commerce pilot that lets users shop from profiles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, July 28, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/28/21
Shopify allows merchants to sell NFTs directly through their storefronts; Google TV mobile app redesign adds new services and recommendations; Pinterest rolls out new features that let creators make money from pins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, July 27, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/27/21
Rivian raises another $2.5B, pushing its EV war chest up to $10.5B; Data-driven iteration helped China’s Genki Forest become a $6B beverage giant in 5 years; Box unwraps its answer to the $3.8B e-signature market: Box Sign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, July 24, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/24/21
GM recalls Bolt EVs once again over fire risks; Paystand banks $50M to make B2B payments cashless and with no fees; GM recalls Bolt EVs once again over fire risks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, July 23, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/23/21
A DNS outage just took down a large chunk of the internet; Rivian is planning a second US factory; Tesla, BHP ink supply deal for nickel ahead of demand surge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 22, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/22/21
Clubhouse is now out of beta and open to everyone; Argo, Ford to launch self-driving vehicles on Lyft’s ride-hailing app; Amazon aims to inject new life into Alexa with release of developer tools and features Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, July 21, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/21/21
Blue Origin’s New Shepard carries Jeff Bezos and three crew members to space and back; Facebook onboards another 31 newsletter writers on Bulletin; Facebook onboards another 31 newsletter writers on Bulletin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, July 20, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/20/21
Colombian on-demand delivery startup Rappi raises ‘over’ $500M at a $5.25B valuation; CNN+ streaming service will offer live and on-demand content in early 2022; Uber expands its grocery delivery service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, July 17, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/17/21
Intel rumored to be in talks to buy chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries for $30B; Tumblr’s parent company is buying popular podcast app Pocket Casts; India’s Delhivery bags $100 million from FedEx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, July 16, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/16/21
Xiaomi global shipments push past Apple for No. 2 spot; Blue Origin’s final passenger for its first human spaceflight will be 18-year-old Oliver Daemen; SPACs keep rolling as autonomous vehicle startup Aurora targets blank-check debut with $13B valuation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 15, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/15/21
Facebook is shook, asks for removal of FTC Chair Khan from antitrust cases against it; Amazon launches its mobile-first Kindle Vella serialized story platform; Twilio’s new tools will let anyone add live video and audio to their apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, July 14, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/14/21
Discord buys Sentropy, which makes AI software that fights online harassment; Facebook adds a ‘Payout Time Bonus’ to help retain bug bounty hunters; Apple introduces a $99 MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, July 13, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/13/21
Elon Musk defends Tesla’s $2.6B acquisition of SolarCity in Delaware court; Android 12 will let you play games before they finish downloading; Virgin Galactic and Richard Branson celebrate launch of first passengers into space Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, July 10, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/10/21
EU fines BMW, VW $1B for running emissions cartel; Startups have never had it so good; Biden’s sweeping executive order takes on Big Tech’s ‘bad mergers,’ ISPs and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, July 09, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/9/21
Beyond Meat launches plant-based chicken tenders at US restaurants; Dropbox is reimagining the workplace with Dropbox Studios; Instacart hires Facebook executive as new CEO ahead of expected IPO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 08, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/8/21
Pakistan’s growing tech ecosystem is finally taking off; Turning IRL surgery into a VR game; Former U.S. president needs money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, July 07, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/7/21
Nobody wins as DoD finally pulls the plug on controversial $10B JEDI contract; Verizon demos THOR, its new vehicle for frontline rapid humanitarian response; Twitter shares its ideas around new privacy features, including a way to hide your account from searches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, July 03, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/3/21
Chinese cybersecurity probe validates Didi’s pre-IPO warning to investors; GM is investing in a California lithium extraction project; Dutch court will hear another Facebook privacy lawsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, July 02, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/2/21
macOS Monterey’s public beta is live; Paris court fines Airbnb $9.6 million for illegal listings; Pinterest updates policy to prohibit ads promoting weight loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 01, 2021
Daily Crunch 7/1/21
Robinhood fined $70 million; Amazon betrays its fear with petition to sideline FTC Chair and antitrust hawk Lina Khan; Amazon betrays its fear with petition to sideline FTC Chair and antitrust hawk Lina Khan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, June 30, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/30/21
Duolingo filed to go public; Shopify drops its App Store commissions to 0% on developers’ first million in revenue; GitHub previews new AI tool that makes coding suggestions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, June 29, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/29/21
SpaceX aiming for first orbital test launch of Starship in July; Tech’s 5 Biggest Players Now Worth $3 Trillion; Facebook to target Nigerian learners with educational app Sabee, created by its R&D team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, June 26, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/26/21
Amazon’s cloud services giant, AWS, is getting into the encrypted messaging business; Fintual raises $15M for Latin American retail investing; Musculoskeletal medical startups race to enter personalized health tech market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, June 25, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/25/21
Instagram may soon let you post from desktop; Android apps are coming to Windows 11 through the Amazon Appstore; Google and India’s Jio Platforms announce budget Android smartphone JioPhone Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 24, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/24/21
Autonomous trucking startup Embark to go public in $5.2B SPAC deal; Ford micromobility subsidiary Spin launches first in-house-built e-scooter; Salesforce, AWS announce extended partnership with further two-way integration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, June 23, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/23/21
Amazon’s purchase of MGM must pass the scrutiny of the FTC; India orders antitrust investigation against Google over smart TV market; Brave’s nontracking search engine is now in beta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, June 22, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/22/21
Facebook officially launches Live Audio Rooms and podcasts in the US; Sneaker community startup SoleSavy raises $12.5 million Series A to build an end-to-end sneakersphere; India proposes tougher e-commerce rules to address ‘widespread cheating’ complaints Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, June 19, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/19/21
Spotify acquires Podz, a podcast discovery platform; UK’s ICO warns over ‘Big Data’ surveillance threat of live facial recognition in public; Mediflash is a freelancer marketplace for health professionals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, June 18, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/18/21
A security bug in Google’s Android app put users’ data at risk; Google’s first store is open in NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood; Instagram’s TikTok rival, Reels, rolls out ads worldwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 17, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/17/21
Facebook rolls out new tools for Group admins; Google updates online safety curriculum for kids; Facebook announced its plans to start testing ads on its Oculus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, June 16, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/16/21
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions go live worldwide; Shopify expands its one-click checkout, Shop Pay, to any merchant on Facebook or Google; Tech antitrust crusader Lina Khan is confirmed as FTC commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, June 15, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/15/21
Supreme Court revives LinkedIn case to protect user data from web scrapers; Stripe goes beyond payments with Stripe Identity to provide AI-based ID verification for transactions and much more; Redwood Materials is setting up shop near the Tesla Gigafactory as part of broader expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, June 12, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/12/21
Apple confirms hiring of Ulrich Kranz, former CEO of EV company Canoo; Volkswagen says a vendor’s security lapse exposed 3.3 million drivers’ details; Tech companies are looking at more flexible work models when offices reopen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, June 11, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/11/21
Microsoft plans to launch dedicated Xbox cloud gaming hardware; Waymo and J.B. Hunt partner to bring autonomous trucks to Texas in new pilot; Payments giant Stripe launches Stripe Tax to integrate sales tax calculations for 30+ countries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 10, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/10/21
Google announces the Firmina subsea cable between the US and Argentina; Google announces the Firmina subsea cable between the US and Argentina; Biden revokes and replaces Trump actions targeting TikTok and WeChat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, June 09, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/9/21
Apple’s RealityKit 2 allows developers to create 3D models for AR using iPhone photos; Fintech all-star Nubank raises a $750M mega round; Kafene raises $14M to offer buy now, pay later to the subprime consumer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, June 08, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/8/21
Today was the kickoff of Apple’s developer conference, WWDC, meaning that the TechCrunch crew was super busy all day and that we have an ocean of news from Cupertino for you to enjoy. But the startup market was just as busy, thankfully, with some fascinating funding rounds, acquisitions and more to parse through. Today we have something for everyone! — Alex P.S. Including all of you interested in finance. Here’s a teardown of the Babylon Health SPAC deal. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, June 05, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/5/21
Facebook will reconsider Trump’s ban in two years; Flink, the German grocery delivery startup, raises $240M after launching just 6 months ago; Facebook’s use of ad data triggers antitrust probes in UK and EU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, June 04, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/4/21
Waymo’s driverless taxi service can now be accessed on Google Maps; Twitter redesigns its mobile app to make Spaces the center tab; United Airlines agrees to purchase 15 Boom supersonic airliners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 03, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/3/21
Amazon to stop screening employees for marijuana; Facebook opens its Messenger API for Instagram to all; FlixMobility raises $650M+ at a $3B valuation to double down on buses and other transport in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, June 02, 2021
Daily Crunch 6/2/21
Twitter to begin pilot testing Fleet ads; Line launches digital banking platform in Indonesia; European insurtech startup Wefox grabs $650 million at $3 billion valuation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, May 29, 2021
Daily Crunch 5/29/21
Facebook, WhatsApp, Google and other internet giants comply with India’s IT rules; EU to review TikTok’s ToS after child safety complaints; Penfold closes $8.5M to provide a full-stack pension in an app aimed at freelancers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, May 28, 2021
Daily Crunch – 5/28/21
Twitter says its concerned with India intimidation, requests 3 more months to comply with new IT rules; EU bodies’ use of US cloud services from AWS, Microsoft being probed by bloc’s privacy chief; RevenueCat raises $40M Series B for its in-app subscription platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 27, 2021
Daily Crunch – 5/27/21
NASA’s new lunar vehicle could be built by GM and Lockheed Martin; Facebook and Instagram will now allow users to hide ‘Like’ counts on posts; Visa takes a swipe in fintech, builds new online marketplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, May 26, 2021
Daily Crunch – 5/26/21
Microsoft brings more of its Azure services to any Kubernetes cluster; JD.com, Meituan and Neolix to test autonomous deliveries on Beijing public roads; Whatnot raises $50M to let people sell Pokémon cards, Funko Pops and more via livestream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, May 25, 2021
Daily Crunch – 5/25/21
Tesla faces $163M payout to drivers in Norway following court decision; New Instagram Insights make its TikTok competitor Reels more appealing; Seed-stage accelerator Flat6Labs closes $13.2M fund for startups in Egypt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, May 22, 2021
Daily Crunch 5/22/21
Spotify brings offline listening to the Apple Watch, at last; Mio, a social commerce startup focused on smaller cities and rural areas in Vietnam, raises $1M seed; Mental health app Wysa raises $5.5M for ’emotionally intelligent’ AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, May 21, 2021
Daily Crunch 5/21/21
Google is opening a retail store in New York this summer; US Treasury calls for stricter cryptocurrency rules; Eano raises $6M for its home renovation software Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 20, 2021
Daily Crunch 5/20/21
Construction tech upstart Assignar adds a Fifth Wall with $20M Series B; Super raises $50M to cover home repairs and maintenance via a subscription model; Review: Apple’s 2021 iPad Pro is great, again, but… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, May 19, 2021
Daily Crunch 5/19/21
Everything Google announced at I/O; Extend raises $260M on a $1.6B valuation to expand its warranty and protection plan services; Explorium scores $75M Series C just 10 months after B round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, May 18, 2021
Daily Crunch 5/18/21
Monday.com is going public; Telda raises $5M for Egyptian neobanking; Ankorstore raises $102M to supply indie stores Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, May 15, 2021
Daily Crunch 5/15/21
Coding school drama; Stripe acquires Bouncer, will integrate its card authentication into the Radar fraud detection tool; Airbnb managed a roughly 2.5% gain after reporting its own earnings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, May 14, 2021
Daily Crunch 5/14/21
Google hit with $123M antitrust fine in Italy over Android Auto; Legionfarm, pairing pro gamers with amateurs, raises $6 million Series A; Elon Musk, Technoking of Tesla, orders a halt to bitcoin car payments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 13, 2021
Daily Crunch 5/13/21
Salesforce is bringing drag and drop interactive components to its low-code toolkit; Stampli raises $50 million in Series C to help companies intelligently manage invoices; Prime today, gone tomorrow: Chinese products get pulled from Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, May 12, 2021
Daily Crunch 5/12/21
YouTube announces a $100M fund to reward top YouTube Shorts creators over 2021-2022; Samsung withdraws from in-person MWC; TransUnion led blockchain fintech Spring Labs’ $30M Series B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, May 11, 2021
Daily Crunch 5/11/21
A look at Expensify ahead of its IPO; Neobank 'Fair' is launching to the public; 'Snack,' a ‘Tinder meets TikTok’ dating app is opening to Gen Z investors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, May 08, 2021
Daily Crunch 5/8/21
A mega-exit for American fintech; Walmart’s Flipkart to cover insurance for all sellers in India; 5 investors discuss the future of RPA after UiPath's IPO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, May 07, 2021
Daily Crunch 5/7/21
Freemium is the future of SaaS; Google reveals slate of Chromebook docks; Chinese EV maker Nio steps outside of China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 06, 2021
Daily Crunch 5/6/21
Peloton apologizes, agrees to treadmill recall; Emergence rounds up nearly $1 billion; A look at the modern chief marketing role Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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