Aisha Malik
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Cerebras stock plunges after earnings as CEO says margin outlook was misunderstood
Cerebras stock plunges after earnings as CEO says margin outlook was misunderstood | TechCrunch
In its first earnings report since going public, the AI chipmaker forecast a narrower gross margin in its core business, scaring investors.
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Instagram looks to take on streaming services with longer-form, episodic and live formats for its TV app
Instagram looks to take on streaming services with longer-form, episodic and live formats for its TV app | TechCrunch
Instagram is coming for streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video as it sets its ambitions for living room viewing.
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Threads adds new personalization and community features as it reaches 500M monthly users
Threads adds new personalization and community features as it reaches 500M monthly users | TechCrunch
The Meta-owned social platform announced a series of new features launching today, including a "Your Algo" tool that lets users control what they see in their feeds
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UK unveils sweeping social media ban for users under 16
UK unveils sweeping social media ban for users under 16 | TechCrunch
The ban would apply to a range of social media platforms, including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
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Meta’s Edits app is getting an AI assistant and a desktop version
Meta's Edits app is getting an AI assistant and a desktop version | TechCrunch
By integrating an AI assistant directly into Edits, Meta is aiming to keep creators engaged on Instagram as it continues to compete with TikTok and YouTube for creators' attention.
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These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.
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DoorDash’s new AI chatbot lets you order with prompts and photos
DoorDash's new AI chatbot lets you order with prompts and photos | TechCrunch
The new chatbot, called Ask DoorDash, allows users to search the app for what they're looking for in their own words instead of having to scroll through restaurants and stores to build a cart.
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Warner Music acquires AI attribution startup Sureel AI
Warner Music acquires AI attribution startup Sureel AI | TechCrunch
Through the acquisition, WMG aims to better track when its artists' work is used in AI-generated content or for training AI models.
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WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more
WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence, and more | TechCrunch
Apple primarily made the case for an improved experience with its longstanding Siri assistant, which like most other announcements had a hefty helping of AI.
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Apple’s Photos app is getting new AI editing features
Apple's Photos app is getting new AI editing features | TechCrunch
A new spatial "Reframe" feature will let users use AI to adjust perspectives.
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Meta rolls out a new AI creator assistant on Facebook
Meta rolls out a new AI creator assistant on Facebook | TechCrunch
Creators often have to parse through charts and dashboards to understand their performance, but with the new AI assistant, they can get quick answers to questions like "When should I post?" and "What are people saying in my comments?"
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TikTok launches TikTok Pro Events, an app for cultural moments like the FIFA World Cup
TikTok launches TikTok Pro Events, an app for cultural moments like the FIFA World Cup | TechCrunch
The app allows users to engage with other fans, explore trending videos, and access curated creator feeds.
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Google rolls out fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams
Google rolls out fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams | TechCrunch
As people increasingly refuse to answer calls from unknown numbers, scammers are shifting their tactics by spoofing trusted phone numbers and using AI deepfake technology to sound like authority figures, family members, or employers.
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Meta tests ‘Series’ for episodic Reels on Instagram and Facebook
Meta tests ‘Series’ for episodic Reels on Instagram and Facebook | TechCrunch
Meta told TechCrunch that it's considering ways to monetize the new feature, but didn't share specifics on what that could look like.
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This $300 pizza oven can easily help elevate your summer pizza nights
This $300 pizza oven can easily help elevate your summer pizza nights | TechCrunch
The Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is aimed at people who want delicious pizza nights without having to deal with things like propane or wood pellets, unlike many other pizza ovens.
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YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and ‘Auto speed’
YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and 'Auto speed' | TechCrunch
The update signals YouTube's ongoing efforts to compete with other platforms for podcast audiences.
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Oura unveils its Ring 5 with a thinner, lighter design starting at $399
Oura unveils its Ring 5 with a thinner, lighter design starting at $399 | TechCrunch
The ring is 40% smaller than its predecessor, and comes with more accurate sensing, enhanced battery life, and more.
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Meta quietly launches a new Reddit-like app called Forum
Meta quietly launches a new Reddit-like app called Forum | TechCrunch
The company describes the app as a "dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers and communities you care about."
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Maka Kids is redefining kids’ screen time with a streaming app optimized for well-being, not engagement
Maka Kids is redefining kids’ screen time with a streaming app optimized for well-being, not engagement | TechCrunch
Maka Kids is building a streaming app for children ages zero to six featuring content designed for healthy development. The startup has now raised $3 million in seed funding to scale its platform.
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Google’s new Universal Cart wants to follow you across the entire internet
Google's new Universal Cart wants to follow your entire shopping journey across the internet | TechCrunch
Most people shop across multiple devices, many retailers, and over the course of many days, which is why Google is launching Universal Cart.
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Google updates its Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Claude
Google updates its Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Claude at IO 2026 | TechCrunch
The updates signal Google’s push to turn its Gemini app into an all-purpose AI hub rather than a stand-alone chatbot.
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