TikTok is testing Snapchat-like streaks
TikTok is testing streaks that are similar to Snapchat’s in order to boost engagement, including how long people stay on the app.
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The Download: AI vs quantum, and the future of reproductive rights in the US
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Why AI could eat quantum computing’s lunch Tech companies have been funneling billions of dollars into quantum computers for years. The hope is that they’ll be a game changer for fields as diverse…
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Paid Advertising on YouTube — Strategies for Acquiring Subscribers Through Ads
Advertisers can gain a highly engaged audience by leveraging YouTube advertising analytics and taking a strategic, data-driven approach.
Southwest Is Making a Major Change to Its Boarding Process
The airline is quietly offering higher fees in exchange for the ability to pre-select seats.
3 Reasons To Encourage Your Teen to Get a Summer Job or Internship
Summer is the best time for teenagers to develop and learn these three skills, which will serve them well throughout their careers.
Inside Fisker’s collapse and robotaxis come to more US cities
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Your usual host Kirsten Korosec is taking a much deserved vacation, so I’ll be walking you through this week’s transportation news. Top of mind is my colleague […]
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Revel’s latest pivot: Ditching all-employee ride-hail in favor of gig worker model
New York-based Revel has made a lot of pivots since initially launching in 2018 as a dockless e-moped sharing service. The BlackRock-backed startup briefly stepped into the e-bike subscription business. It launched and now operates a handful of electric vehicle charging stations across the five boroughs. And it started an all-Tesla, all-employee ride-hail service, in […]
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Google Play cracks down on AI apps after circulation of apps for making deepfake nudes
Google today is issuing new guidance for developers building AI apps distributed through Google Play, in hopes of cutting down on inappropriate and otherwise prohibited content. The company says apps offering AI features will have to prevent the generation of restricted content — which includes sexual content, violence, and more — and will need to […]
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FDA advisors just said no to the use of MDMA as a therapy
On Tuesday, the FDA asked a panel of experts to weigh in on whether the evidence shows that MDMA, also known as ecstasy, is a safe and efficacious treatment for PTSD. The answer was a resounding no. Just two out of 11 panel members agreed that MDMA-assisted therapy is effective. And only one panel member…
A Popular Costco Section May Disappear in January
Books are reportedly moving to a seasonal-only aisle, and the move could affect sales for the entire publishing industry.