Instagram’s new ‘Your Algorithm’ tool gives you more control over the Reels you see
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/instagrams-new-your-algorithm-tool-gives-you-more-control-over-the-reels-you-see/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/instagrams-new-your-algorithm-tool-gives-you-more-control-over-the-reels-you-see/
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Instagram's new 'Your Algorithm' tool gives you more control over the Reels you see | TechCrunch
You can select which topics you want to see more or less of, and your recommendations will adapt accordingly.
Google launches sub-$5 AI Plus plan in India to compete with ChatGPT Go
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/google-launches-sub-5-ai-plus-plan-in-india-to-compete-with-chatgpt-go/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/google-launches-sub-5-ai-plus-plan-in-india-to-compete-with-chatgpt-go/
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Google launches sub-$5 AI Plus plan in India to compete with ChatGPT Go | TechCrunch
For new users in India, Google is offering an AI Plus subscription for ₹199 ($2.21) for the first six months, after which you'll have to pay ₹399 ($4.44).
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AI startup Tavus founder says users talk to its AI Santa ‘for hours’ per day
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/ai-startup-tavus-founder-says-users-talk-to-its-ai-santa-for-hours-per-day/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/ai-startup-tavus-founder-says-users-talk-to-its-ai-santa-for-hours-per-day/
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AI startup Tavus founder says users talk to its AI Santa ‘for hours’ per day | TechCrunch
Tavus has launched a new experience where you can chat with an AI Santa that asks personal questions and remembers your interests.
Figma launches new AI-powered object removal and image extension
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/figma-launches-new-ai-powered-object-removal-and-image-extension/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/figma-launches-new-ai-powered-object-removal-and-image-extension/
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Figma launches new AI-powered object removal and image extension | TechCrunch
Figma is launching a new image editing toolbar to bring all its features in one place.
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Unacademy’s founder says startup is now worth less than $500M, confirms M&A talks
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/unacademys-founder-says-startup-is-now-worth-less-than-500m-confirms-ma-talks/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/unacademys-founder-says-startup-is-now-worth-less-than-500m-confirms-ma-talks/
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Unacademy's founder says startup is now worth less than $500M, confirms M&A talks | TechCrunch
Unacademy's valuation has dropped by over 85% from its pandemic-era peak price tag of $3.5 billion, its founder said.
ChatGPT is Apple’s most downloaded app of 2025 in the US
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/chatgpt-is-apples-most-downloaded-app-of-2025-in-the-us/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/chatgpt-is-apples-most-downloaded-app-of-2025-in-the-us/
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ChatGPT is Apple's most downloaded app of 2025 in the US | TechCrunch
This is ChatGPT's first year as the No. 1 app on the U.S. App Store by downloads.
Amazon now offers same-day delivery of perishable groceries in 2,300 US cities
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/amazon-now-offers-same-day-delivery-of-perishable-groceries-in-2300-us-cities/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/amazon-now-offers-same-day-delivery-of-perishable-groceries-in-2300-us-cities/
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Amazon now offers same-day delivery of perishable groceries in 2,300 US cities | TechCrunch
The e-commerce giant says it will expand the service to additional cities in 2026.
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Amazon changes how copyright protection is applied to Kindle Direct’s self-published ebooks
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/amazon-changes-how-copyright-protection-is-applied-to-kindle-directs-self-published-ebooks/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/amazon-changes-how-copyright-protection-is-applied-to-kindle-directs-self-published-ebooks/
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Amazon changes how copyright protection is applied to Kindle Direct's self-published e-books | TechCrunch
Amazon says it will allow authors to offer their DRM-free e-books in the EPUB and PDF formats through its self-publishing platform, Kindle Direct Publishing. Starting on January 20, 2026, authors who set their titles as DRM-free will see their books made…
Google is testing AI-powered article overviews on select publications’ Google News pages
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/google-is-testing-ai-powered-article-overviews-on-select-publications-google-news-pages/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/google-is-testing-ai-powered-article-overviews-on-select-publications-google-news-pages/
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Google is testing AI-powered article overviews on select publications’ Google News pages | TechCrunch
By adding AI-powered article overviews, Google says users will get more context before they click through to read an article.
YouTube TV to launch genre-based subscription plans in 2026
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/youtube-tv-to-launch-genre-based-subscription-plans-in-2026/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/youtube-tv-to-launch-genre-based-subscription-plans-in-2026/
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YouTube TV to launch genre-based subscription plans in 2026 | TechCrunch
The new packages will give consumers more flexibility over the content that they want to pay for. YouTube notes that users will still get access to popular features like unlimited DVR, multiview, key plays, and fantasy view.
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Marco Rubio bans Calibri font at State Department for being too DEI
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/marco-rubio-bans-calibri-font-at-state-department-for-being-too-dei/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/marco-rubio-bans-calibri-font-at-state-department-for-being-too-dei/
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Marco Rubio bans Calibri font at State Department for being too DEI | TechCrunch
Calibri, which could make documents easier to read for the vision impaired, was apparently installed in 2023 by the department’s then-DEI office. Rubio’s memo has designated Times New Roman as his tenure’s official font, stating it will “restore decorum and…
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OSHA investigating new crane accident at SpaceX’s Starbase facility
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/osha-investigating-new-crane-accident-at-spacexs-starbase-facility/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/osha-investigating-new-crane-accident-at-spacexs-starbase-facility/
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Exclusive: OSHA investigating new crane accident at SpaceX's Starbase facility | TechCrunch
A subcontractor says he was crushed by a metal support, breaking his hip, knee, and tibia. He's suing SpaceX and the construction company that employed him.
Overview Energy wants to beam energy from space to existing solar farms
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/overview-energy-wants-to-beam-energy-from-space-to-existing-solar-farms/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/overview-energy-wants-to-beam-energy-from-space-to-existing-solar-farms/
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Overview Energy wants to beam energy from space to existing solar farms | TechCrunch
The stealthy startup plans to use a network of satellites to harvest sunlight and send it to Earth using infrared lasers.
Spotify tests more personalized, AI-powered ‘Prompted Playlists’
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/spotify-tests-more-personalized-ai-powered-prompted-playlists/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/spotify-tests-more-personalized-ai-powered-prompted-playlists/
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Spotify tests more personalized, AI-powered 'Prompted Playlists' | TechCrunch
The playlists can factor in world knowledge, go back to your listening history from day one, and be refreshed daily or weekly.
CEO of South Korean retail giant Coupang resigns after massive data breach
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/ceo-of-south-korean-retail-giant-coupang-resigns-after-massive-data-breach/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/ceo-of-south-korean-retail-giant-coupang-resigns-after-massive-data-breach/
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CEO of South Korean retail giant Coupang resigns after massive data breach | TechCrunch
The massive data breach at the South Korean retail giant Coupang affects more than half of the country's population.
Nvidia is reportedly testing tracking software as chip-smuggling rumors swirl
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/nvidia-is-reportedly-testing-tracking-software-as-chip-smuggling-rumors-swirl/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/nvidia-is-reportedly-testing-tracking-software-as-chip-smuggling-rumors-swirl/
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Nvidia is reportedly testing tracking software as chip-smuggling rumors swirl | TechCrunch
A new software option could make it possible to see the approximate location of some of Nvidia's AI chips.
State attorneys general warn Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, and other AI giants to fix ‘delusional’ outputs
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/state-attorneys-general-warn-microsoft-openai-google-and-other-ai-giants-to-fix-delusional-outputs/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/state-attorneys-general-warn-microsoft-openai-google-and-other-ai-giants-to-fix-delusional-outputs/
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State attorneys general warn Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, and other AI giants to fix 'delusional' outputs | TechCrunch
The letter demanded companies institute new safeguards to keep users safe from harmful psychological impacts.
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Google’s answer to the AI arms race — promote the guy behind its data center tech
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/googles-answer-to-the-ai-arms-race-promote-the-guy-behind-its-data-center-tech/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/googles-answer-to-the-ai-arms-race-promote-the-guy-behind-its-data-center-tech/
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Google's answer to the AI arms race — promote the guy behind its data center tech | TechCrunch
Amin Vahdat has been promoted to chief technologist for AI infrastructure, a newly created position reporting directly to CEO Sundar Pichai.
Baby delivered in Waymo continues proud tradition of not making it to the hospital
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/baby-delivered-in-waymo-continues-proud-tradition-of-not-making-it-to-the-hospital/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/baby-delivered-in-waymo-continues-proud-tradition-of-not-making-it-to-the-hospital/
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Baby delivered in Waymo continues proud tradition of not making it to the hospital | TechCrunch
A pregnant woman in San Francisco gave birth inside a Waymo robotaxi Monday night en route to UCSF Medical Center, marking the latest milestone in the driverless car saga that no one saw coming -- except everyone with more than six months of experience behind…
Harness hits $5.5B valuation with $240M raise to automate AI’s ‘after-code’ gap
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/11/harness-hits-5-5b-valuation-with-240m-to-automate-ais-after-code-gap/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/11/harness-hits-5-5b-valuation-with-240m-to-automate-ais-after-code-gap/
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Harness hits $5.5B valuation with $240M raise to automate AI's 'after-code' gap | TechCrunch
Goldman Sachs has led Harness's Series E round, with participation from IVP, Menlo Ventures, and Unusual Ventures.