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Apple follows Google in adopting Trump’s ‘Lake America’ name | TechCrunch

Apple has followed Google’s lead and officially changed the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” on its...

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Startups

Europe got its own TBPN-style live show, and everyone’s angling for a guest spot | TechCrunch

The European answer to TBPN is here and ready to go live five days a week, starting July...

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VLC crosses 7 billion downloads | TechCrunch

In our world of expensive streaming platforms, the very free and offline VLC media player, developed by the...

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Media & Entertainment

Hollywood celebs are getting into microdrama apps | TechCrunch

Hollywood’s finest — the people accustomed to massive eight-figure checks and exotic movie sets — are now betting...

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Media & Entertainment

Netflix is letting users play games on their TV screens | TechCrunch

Starting this week, Netflix subscribers can play games on their smart TV — a feature that has been...

Startups

Noise wants to help everyday people become paid content creators | TechCrunch

Marketing platform Noise aims to connect brands with content creators at a much lower cost than hiring traditional...

Media & Entertainment

AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10 | TechCrunch

Mark your calendars: On Thursday, September 10, StrictlyVC — TechCrunch’s boutique evening series — is heading to New...

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Media & Entertainment

Spotify finally lets parents exclude kids’ music from Wrapped and recommendations | TechCrunch

At last, parents, your prayers have been answered! On Tuesday, Spotify announced that it’s finally doing something to...

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Media & Entertainment

Amazon Prime Video takes on TikTok with short-form news clips | TechCrunch

Amazon Prime Video is coming after TikTok with the addition of short-form news clips. The company said on...

Gaming

‘Pokémon Pokopia’ is a game about rehabilitating a broken world — and I love it | TechCrunch

On Friday night, my boyfriend and I sat on the couch for a refreshing evening of doing nothing...