Spotify to adopt Apple’s new video podcast tech, offering creators easier cross-platform distribution | TechCrunch
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YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and 'Auto speed' | TechCrunch
… With this new feature, listeners will be able to listen to content at a speed that addresses these changes throughout the conversation. …
Lyrie completes $2 million preseed round to build the security layer for the AI agent era
… The raise will support continued platform development, security research team expansion, and the operationalization of the Agent Trust Protocol across Lyrie’s platform and partner ecosystem. …
Substack’s new ‘Reply Rules’ feature lets creators control how people respond | TechCrunch
… Achieving this often involves difficult trade-offs, but alongside our core model — where we only earn when writers, artists, journalists, musicians, and others earn — we’ve managed to carve out a unique path relative to other platforms.” This year, Substack has rolled out several updates to its pla… …
Notion just turned its workspace into a hub for AI agents | TechCrunch
… The Developer Platform represents a shift in strategy for Notion as it becomes more of a programmable platform than just an application, setting it up to compete with other workflow automation platforms. …
Everyone is navigating AI security in real time -- even Google | TechCrunch
… Which brings us back to the platform providers themselves. …
Plex adds new social features ahead of a major price hike for its lifetime pass | TechCrunch
… Now, the company is setting its sights on competing with social networking platforms like Reddit and Letterboxd: on Wednesday, Plex unveiled several social features aimed at changing how users interact with the platform. …
DoorDash adds AI tools to speed up merchant onboarding, edit photos of dishes | TechCrunch
… The company is adding new features to its commerce platform as well, one of which lets restaurant owners spin up a website based on existing DoorDash content, such as menu items and photos. …
Bumble's paying users are slipping as it bets on an overhaul later this year | TechCrunch
… And the changes themselves sound pretty significant. …
Airbnb-backed WeRoad raises $58M to take its group travel platform to the US | TechCrunch
… The new investment reflects a bet that the next generation of travel companies may look less like booking platforms and more like social platforms designed to facilitate real-world connections. …