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Pinterest launches an experimental AI shopping app called ‘Ask Pinterest’ | TechCrunch

Pinterest on Wednesday announced a new experimental app called “Ask Pinterest” that will allow the company to explore...

Apps

Apple says goodbye to the Clips app | TechCrunch

Apple appears to be winding down support of Clips, with the company removing Clips from the App Store...

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AI

Android 17 launches with new multitasking tools as Google expands Gemini features | TechCrunch

Google on Tuesday released the final version of its Android 17 operating system, as well as its counterpart...

Apps

Threads adds new personalization and community features as it reaches 500M monthly users | TechCrunch

Nearly three years after launching as a competitor to Twitter (now X), Threads has reached 500 million monthly...

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Apps

ChatGPT’s market share slips below 50% for first time | TechCrunch

More than three and a half years after ChatGPT’s initial release, AI assistants are now used by millions...

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Apps

Sora copycats flooded Apple’s App Store, and some still remain | TechCrunch

Sora’s rapid adoption drove a number of App Store scammers to try to get in on the act....

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Apps

Meta’s new ‘AI Mode’ on Facebook pulls from public info across its platforms | TechCrunch

As Meta tries to catch up in the AI race and boost engagement with its AI bot, the...

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Government & Policy

Apple prepares to comply with Texas age assurance law, but warns of privacy risks | TechCrunch

Apple on Thursday shared how it’s making changes to comply with a Texas state law, SB 2420, which...

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Government & Policy

UK unveils sweeping social media ban for users under 16 | TechCrunch

U.K. prime minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that his government will impose a ban on social media...

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Media & Entertainment

Fox to acquire Roku in $22B deal | TechCrunch

Fox confirmed Monday that it is acquiring streaming company Roku in a stock and cash deal valued at...