Aisha Malik
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ChatGPT launches group chats globally
ChatGPT launches group chats globally | TechCrunch
The company sees group chats in ChatGPT as a way for people to coordinate trips, co-write documents, settle debates, or work through research together, while ChatGPT helps search, summarize, and compare options.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
ChatGPT launches group chats globally
Android’s Quick Share now works with iPhone’s AirDrop, starting with the Pixel 10 lineup
Android's Quick Share now works with iPhone's AirDrop, starting with the Pixel 10 lineup | TechCrunch
The company says the new feature will allow users to quickly share their photos, videos, and files with without worrying about the kind of phone the other person uses.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Android’s Quick Share now works with iPhone’s AirDrop, starting with the Pixel 10 lineup
Gemini starts rolling out to Android Auto globally
Gemini starts rolling out to Android Auto globally | TechCrunch
Gemini will replace Google Assistant and give drivers the ability to make playlists, access email, and learn about a city — all through voice.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Gemini starts rolling out to Android Auto globally
Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform
Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform | TechCrunch
The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform
Google Maps adds Gemini-powered tips section, EV charger availability predictions, and more
Google Maps adds Gemini-powered tips section, EV charger availability predictions, and more | TechCrunch
Now, when users search for places in Map like restaurants, hotels, or concert venues, they'll see a new "know before you go" tips section that will surface important information about the place.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Google Maps adds Gemini-powered tips section, EV charger availability predictions, and more
TikTok now lets you choose how much AI-generated content you want to see
TikTok will let you choose how much AI-generated content you want to see | TechCrunch
With the new AI-generated content control, users who want to see less of this sort of content can dial things down, while those who enjoy it can choose to see more of it.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
TikTok now lets you choose how much AI-generated content you want to see
Snapchat rolls out ‘Topic Chats’ for public conversations
Snapchat rolls out 'Topic Chats' for public conversations | TechCrunch
The social network says the new feature will let users chat about what’s happening in the world and across various communities, from Formula 1 to the reality TV show "Below Deck."
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November 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Snapchat rolls out ‘Topic Chats’ for public conversations
Boop’s new app turns social recommendations into bookable itineraries
Boop's new app turns social recommendations into bookable itineraries | TechCrunch
Instead of getting an AI-generated travel plan, Boop aims to give users access to itineraries from real people who went on real trips.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Boop’s new app turns social recommendations into bookable itineraries
Roblox will require all users to perform age-checks to access chat from January
Roblox will require all users to perform age-checks to access chat from January | TechCrunch
Starting Tuesday, users can voluntarily undergo the age-check process to secure access to communication features.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Roblox will require all users to perform age-checks to access chat from January
Google rolls out its AI ‘Flight Deals’ tool globally, adds new travel features in Search
Google rolls out its AI 'Flight Deals' tool globally, adds new travel features in Search | TechCrunch
To get started, users need to describe where, when, and how they want to travel. Flight Deals will then use AI to display the best bargains available.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Google rolls out its AI ‘Flight Deals’ tool globally, adds new travel features in Search
Oura Ring 4 Ceramic review: a colorful glow up
Oura Ring 4 Ceramic review: A colorful glow-up | TechCrunch
If you want a pop of color and style, then the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic might be the smart ring for you.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Oura Ring 4 Ceramic review: a colorful glow up
WhatsApp to launch third-party chat integration in Europe soon
WhatsApp to launch third-party chat integration in Europe soon | TechCrunch
Users in Europe who have opted in to the third-party integration will be able to share messages, images, voice messages, videos, and files.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
WhatsApp to launch third-party chat integration in Europe soon
TikTok users can now share tracks and more from Amazon Music
TikTok users can now share tracks and more from Amazon Music | TechCrunch
With a new "Share to TikTok" button, Amazon Music users can share songs, albums, playlists, and personal listening highlights from their Insights on Amazon Music directly to TikTok.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
TikTok users can now share tracks and more from Amazon Music
Google’s NotebookLM adds ‘Deep Research’ tool, support for more file types
Google's NotebookLM adds 'Deep Research' tool, support for more file types | TechCrunch
The service is rolling out "Deep Research," a tool that will automate and simplify complex online research.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Google’s NotebookLM adds ‘Deep Research’ tool, support for more file types
Facebook Marketplace gets new collaborative and social features, Meta AI integrations
Facebook Marketplace gets new collaborative and social features, Meta AI integrations | TechCrunch
Meta is testing collaborative buying to let users invite a friend to join their chat with a seller.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Facebook Marketplace gets new collaborative and social features, Meta AI integrations
TikTok launches its own version of Instagram’s broadcast channels
TikTok launches its own version of Instagram's broadcast channels | TechCrunch
TikTok is rolling out “bulletin board,” a new one-to-many messaging feature that mirrors Instagram’s broadcast channels. The tool lets creators and brands share text, images, and videos directly with followers.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
TikTok launches its own version of Instagram’s broadcast channels
Airbnb’s testing a ‘kitchen stocking’ service that lets guests place Instacart orders before their stay
Airbnb's testing a 'kitchen stocking' service that lets guests place Instacart orders before their stay | TechCrunch
Airbnb will offer the "kitchen stocking" service during a three-month pilot program starting on January 5, according to an email sent to hosts.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Airbnb’s testing a ‘kitchen stocking’ service that lets guests place Instacart orders before their stay
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