Aisha Malik
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Meta brings its short-form video feed of AI slop to Europe
Meta brings its short-form video feed of AI slop to Europe | TechCrunch
Meta says that since the launch of Vibes, media generation in the Meta AI app has jumped more than tenfold.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Meta brings its short-form video feed of AI slop to Europe
Peloton recalls 833,000 bikes after reports of injuries
Peloton recalls 833,000 bikes after reports of injuries | TechCrunch
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning Peloton users to stop using the affected bikes immediately.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Peloton recalls 833,000 bikes after reports of injuries
Apple nears deal to pay Google $1B annually to power new Siri, report says
Apple nears deal to pay Google $1B annually to power new Siri, report says | TechCrunch
Apple is turning to Google's technology to help revamp Siri and power a slate of upcoming features for the voice assistant.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Apple nears deal to pay Google $1B annually to power new Siri, report says
Google’s AI Mode gets new agentic capabilities to help book event tickets and beauty appointments
Google's AI Mode gets new agentic capabilities to help book event tickets and beauty appointments | TechCrunch
For example, you can ask "find me 2 cheap tickets for the Shaboozey concert coming up. prefer standing floor tickets." AI Mode will then search across multiple websites to find real-time ticket options that meet your specific requests.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Google’s AI Mode gets new agentic capabilities to help book event tickets and beauty appointments
Motion Picture Association hits Meta with cease-and-desist over use of ‘PG-13’ label
Motion Picture Association hits Meta with cease-and-desist over use of 'PG-13' label | TechCrunch
The MPA states that its movie-rating system can't be compared to Meta's content restrictions, which it says "appear to rely heavily on artificial intelligence."
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November 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Motion Picture Association hits Meta with cease-and-desist over use of ‘PG-13’ label
Netflix in talks to license video podcasts from iHeartMedia, report says
Netflix in talks to license video podcasts from iHeartMedia, report says | TechCrunch
Netflix is looking for exclusivity, which means that video podcasts that it licenses could no longer be uploaded to YouTube.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Netflix in talks to license video podcasts from iHeartMedia, report says
WhatsApp launches long-awaited Apple Watch app
WhatsApp launches long-awaited Apple Watch app | TechCrunch
For the first time, WhatsApp users will be able to use their Apple Watch to get call notifications, read full messages, record and send voice messages, and view media content more clearly.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
WhatsApp launches long-awaited Apple Watch app
Chrome can now autofill your passport, driver’s license, and vehicle registration info
Chrome can now autofill your passport, driver's license, and vehicle registration info | TechCrunch
Google says Chrome can now also better understand complex forms and varied formatting requirements, which will improve accuracy across the web.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Chrome can now autofill your passport, driver’s license, and vehicle registration info
TikTok announces its first awards show in the US
TikTok announces its first awards show in the US | TechCrunch
TikTok is taking a more traditional approach to its awards, as it's hosting an actual awards show where winners will be revealed live at the event. The event will feature a red carpet, live performances, and a live audience of hundreds of creators.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
TikTok announces its first awards show in the US
NBA champion Tristan Thompson and World Mobile launch community-owned network Uplift
NBA champion Tristan Thompson and World Mobile launch community-owned network Uplift | TechCrunch
With Uplift, every subscription will contribute to neighborhood-level network expansion, while local hosts that are known as "AirNode operators" will earn a portion of network revenue by providing community coverage.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
NBA champion Tristan Thompson and World Mobile launch community-owned network Uplift
YouTube announces ‘voluntary exit program’ for US staff
YouTube announces 'voluntary exit program' for US staff | TechCrunch
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan told employees about the program via an internal memo on Wednesday.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:22 AM
YouTube announces ‘voluntary exit program’ for US staff
Bending Spoons to acquire AOL
Bending Spoons to acquire AOL | TechCrunch
Wednesday's news marks a new chapter for AOL, which was once one of the most recognized brands on the internet, known for its email service and "You've Got Mail" notification.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Bending Spoons to acquire AOL
Waabi unveils autonomous truck made in partnership with Volvo
Waabi unveils autonomous truck made in partnership with Volvo | TechCrunch
The move comes as Waabi announced earlier this year that it was partnering with Volvo Autonomous Solutions to build a custom purpose truck based on Volvo’s auto autonomy platform using Waabi's software stack.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Waabi unveils autonomous truck made in partnership with Volvo
Netflix CTO announces interactive real-time voting for live content
Netflix CTO announces interactive real-time voting for live content | TechCrunch
While watching live content, viewers will be able to vote to directly influence the outcome of what they're watching on their TV or mobile device.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Netflix CTO announces interactive real-time voting for live content
Venture capital is not an asset class, says Sequoia’s Roelof Botha
Venture capital is not an asset class, says Sequoia's Roelof Botha | TechCrunch
Sequoia's managing partner Roelof Botha noted that there are currently 3,000 venture firms in the United States, while there were just 1,000 when he joined Sequoia 20 years ago.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Venture capital is not an asset class, says Sequoia’s Roelof Botha
CEO of Alphabet’s X, Astro Teller, on what makes a moonshot
CEO of Alphabet's X, Astro Teller, on what makes a moonshot | TechCrunch
Teller says X has a 2% hit rate, which means that most of the things the company tries don't work out, and that's okay.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
CEO of Alphabet’s X, Astro Teller, on what makes a moonshot
Instagram’s latest feature lets you go back see your watched Reels
Instagram's latest feature lets you go back to see your watched Reels | TechCrunch
With this new feature, users can go back and find videos they might not have had the chance to save.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Instagram’s latest feature lets you go back see your watched Reels
YouTube paid out $8B to the music industry in 12 months
YouTube paid out $8B to the music industry in 12 months | TechCrunch
The milestone marks a new record for the platform, as YouTube’s annual music industry payout increased by $2 billion since 2022.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
YouTube paid out $8B to the music industry in 12 months
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao | TechCrunch
Changpeng Zhao previously pleaded guilty to enabling money laundering while running the cryptocurrency exchange, and served four months in prison last year.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
Amazon launches revamped Luna game streaming service
Amazon launches revamped Luna game-streaming service | TechCrunch
The biggest change to the service is the addition of GameNight, a growing collection of more than 25 local multiplayer games that Amazon says are "designed to bring friends family together in the living room."
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October 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Amazon launches revamped Luna game streaming service
Amazon unveils AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers
Amazon unveils AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers | TechCrunch
Amazon likely hopes that the new glasses will shave valuable time off of each delivery by providing delivery drivers with detailed directions and information about hazards directly in their line of sight.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Amazon unveils AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers
Samsung takes on Apple’s Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset
Samsung takes on Apple's Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset | TechCrunch
Galaxy XR costs $1,800, nearly half the price of the Vision Pro.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Samsung takes on Apple’s Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset
Google Fi to add AI-enhanced audio and RCS web messaging
Google Fi to add AI-enhanced audio and RCS web messaging | TechCrunch
The tech giant says calls will now use AI-enhanced audio to reduce background noise and improve voice clarity, even when speaking to someone on a landline or older device.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Google Fi to add AI-enhanced audio and RCS web messaging
HBO Max just got more expensive
HBO Max just got more expensive | TechCrunch
For new subscribers, the updated prices go into effect on Tuesday, while existing customers will see the change on their first billing cycle on or after November 20.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
HBO Max just got more expensive
X to launch marketplace for buying inactive handles
X to launch marketplace for buying inactive handles | TechCrunch
Rare handles could be priced at anywhere from $2,500 to over seven figures, X says. Examples of "Rare" handles include usernames like @Pizza, @Tom, and @One.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:09 PM
X to launch marketplace for buying inactive handles