Audible is testing ad-supported access to select titles for non-members

November 14, 2025

The Download: how AI really works, and phasing out animal testing

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. OpenAI’s new LLM exposes the secrets of how AI really works The news: ChatGPT maker OpenAI has built an experimental large language model that is far easier to understand than typical models. Why…

March 30, 2023

Audible is testing ad-supported access to select titles for non-members, the Amazon-owned audiobook company revealed on a help page on its website. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that the test is very limited and does not apply to paid members. The news was first reported by Marketing Brew. The move indicates that the company may […]

Audible is testing ad-supported access to select titles for non-members by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch

How I Increased Staff Retention by 5% Last Year While the Nation Hit Record-High Quitting Numbers

March 30, 2023

Here are three insights that stand out to me as the ultimate keys to retaining quality talent.

This New Type Tech Job Can Pay Up To $335,000 A Year — Even Without An Engineering Degree

March 30, 2023

Think less AI stealing your job. These roles want you to help the technology improve by chatting with the bots.

How to Create a Thriving Workplace by Leading With Authenticity

March 30, 2023

Here’s why authentic leadership is the key to building a thriving workplace.

Crypto market cap unaffected on the week amid more US lawsuits

March 30, 2023

If you thought last week was crazy with the SEC clamping down on major crypto companies like Coinbase and Tron, you should buckle up for this week’s news.

Crypto market cap unaffected on the week amid more US lawsuits by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch

I played the anime dating sim that does your taxes for you

March 30, 2023

Yes, there is an anime dating sim that does your taxes, and it actually works. Tax Heaven 3000 is a game produced by MSCHF, the venture-funded creative studio behind projects like Push Party, the Lil Nas X blood shoes, the big red Astro Boy boots and Dead Startup Toys. Basically, they just make a bunch […]

I played the anime dating sim that does your taxes for you by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

Netflix’s ad-supported plan comes to Apple TV after months of delay

March 30, 2023

When Netflix launched its ad-supported plan four months ago, there were a few devices that the plan didn’t support—Apple TV being one of them. Starting this week, the cheaper tier is available in the Netflix tvOS app. A Reddit user that goes by websgeisti noticed the update yesterday. The user noted that Netflix’s Basic with […]

Netflix’s ad-supported plan comes to Apple TV after months of delay by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

How NFT Marketplaces Will Onboard the Next Mass Wave of Users to Crypto

March 30, 2023

This article reflects on the current state of NFT marketplaces and why brands are likely to choose custom marketplace experiences to onboard their communities into crypto.

Yeah, of course, YC’s winter class is oozing with AI companies

March 30, 2023

While some startups are reinventing the wheel, most are looking to build nuanced use cases of AI. It would be weirder if they weren’t.

Yeah, of course, YC’s winter class is oozing with AI companies by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch

Asking the right dumb questions

March 30, 2023

You’ll have to forgive the truncated newsletter this week. Turns out I brought more back from Chicago than a couple of robot stress balls (the one piece of swag I will gladly accept). I was telling someone ahead of the ProMat trip that I’ve returned to 2019 travel levels this year. One bit I’d forgotten […]

Asking the right dumb questions by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch

The Download: how AI really works, and phasing out animal testing