TechCrunch

Plus - Samsung may incorporate Perplexity's AI tech in its phones; Salesforce buys Moonhub, a startup building AI tools for hiring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, Gemini will now automatically summarize your long emails unless you opt out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Apple's US App Store topped $400B in developer billings and sales in 2024; YouTube will soon let viewers use Google Lens to search what they see while watching Shorts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Meta wants to open more retail stores; Google Photos debuts redesigned editor with new AI tools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - WordPress has formed an AI team; WhatsApp launches long-awaited iPad app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Four VW execs found guilty in trial that transformed Europe's auto market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus: Digg founder Kevin Rose offers to buy Pocket from Mozilla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The tale of how smart toilet startup Throne landed its seed round is so full of serendipities, one could almost believe it was orchestrated by the hand of Fortuna, Roman goddess of providence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Amazon rolls out short-form AI-powered audio product summaries for select items; TED's app launches a short-form video feature ahead of potential TikTok ban Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google I/O 2025, Google's biggest developer conference of the year, takes place Tuesday and Wednesday at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View and We've been on the ground bringing you the latest updates from the event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Bluesky takes on ‘Sports Twitter' with NBA playoff feature; AI dev tools for Windows get a fresh coat of paint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, Spotify responds to backlash over public podcast play counts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - The latest Apple Maps update will bring out your bougie sidel; TikTok rolls out a new meditation feature to help you get off the app and sleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - SoundCloud backtracks on AI-related terms-of-use updates; Google tests replacing ‘I'm Feeling Lucky' with ‘AI Mode' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Airbnb expands into services and experiences, plans more social and AI features; Google is bringing Gemini to Wear OS smartwatches and Google TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Microsoft and OpenAI may be renegotiating their partnership; Apple reportedly plans to hike prices of upcoming iPhones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, a Florida bill requiring encryption backdoors for social media accounts has failed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Match to lay off 13% of staff; Amazon's newest AI tool is designed to enhance product listings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - OpenAI wants to team up with governments to grow AI infrastructure; Netflix debuts its generative AI-powered search tool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Instacart launches Fizz, a new app for ordering drinks and snacks for parties; Google debuts an updated Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Google is making TV and movies; YouTube is testing a discounted two-person Premium subscription tier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, Apple changes US App Store rules to let apps link to external payment systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Nvidia takes aim at Anthropic's support of chip export controls; Google is reportedly showing ads in chats with some third-party AI chatbots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Duolingo launches 148 courses created with AI after sharing plans to replace contractors with AI; Wikipedia says it will use AI, but not to replace human volunteers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Meta launches a stand-alone AI app to compete with ChatGPT; Yelp debuts AI voice agents for restaurants and service providers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Google shifts Android news to a virtual event ahead of its I/O developer conference; IBM pledges to spend $150B in the US over the next few years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, the Bezos-backed Slate Auto debuts analog EV pickup truck that is decidedly anti-Tesla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Spotify's AI playlist rolls out to Asia and more markets; Facebook cracks down on spammy content by cutting reach and monetization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - DOJ reportedly probes Disney-FuboTV deal over competition concerns; Google Gemini has 350M monthly users, reveals court hearing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Meta releases its CapCut rival Edits globally; Uber customers can now earn Delta SkyMiles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Bluesky launches blue check verification; Instagram is using AI to find teens lying about their age and restricting their accounts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, a TikToker sues Roblox over her Charli XCX ‘Apple' dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - The latest viral ChatGPT trend is doing ‘reverse location search' from photos; Instagram's new Blend feature creates a custom reels feed for you and your friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Google used AI to suspend over 39M ad accounts suspected of fraud; Kia is pitching Americans an affordable EV sedan with EV4 debut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - OpenAI is reportedly developing its own X-like social media platform; Waymo and Uber prepare to launch robotaxi service in Atlanta this summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus -Blue Origin's all-female crew, including Katy Perry, successfully launched; Nvidia says it plans to manufacture some AI chips in the US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, ex-OpenAI staffers file amicus brief opposing the company's for-profit transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canva is getting AI image generation, interactive coding, spreadsheets, and more; WhatsApp introduces new features across chats, calls, and channels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - YouTube expands its ‘likeness' detection technology to a handful of top creators; Samsung's SmartThings app gets more home automation capabilities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - No, Stripe is not becoming a bank; Snapchat rolls out Sponsored AI Lenses for brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Shopify CEO tells teams to consider using AI before growing headcount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Automakers jump on Tesla's brand woes with discount EV offers; OpenAI says it'll release o3 after all, delays GPT-5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices