Google Search as you know it is over | TechCrunch
… Instead of returning a simple list of links, Google Search will drop users into AI-powered interactive experiences at times. …
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Bumble's paying users are slipping as it bets on an overhaul later this year | TechCrunch
… This is already starting to roll out to some users and will expand over the next few months. The more noticeable changes, though, are coming later. …
YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and 'Auto speed' | TechCrunch
… Users will also get access to a new “Auto speed” feature designed to make listening more efficient by intelligently adjusting playback speed during slower speech or information-dense segments, creating a more streamlined experience without sacrificing comprehension. …
Spotify to adopt Apple’s new video podcast tech, offering creators easier cross-platform distribution | TechCrunch
… As of November 2025 , nearly half a million shows and over 390 million users have streamed a video podcast on Spotify. …
Prime Video follows Netflix and Disney by adding a TikTok-like 'Clips' feed in its app | TechCrunch
… From that clip, users can add a title to their watchlist, share it with a friend, or navigate to rent, buy, or access the title through their subscription. “Clips gives customers a whole new way to browse with short, personalized snippets tailored to their interests,” said Prime Video’s director of… …
As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026 | TechCrunch
… Its biggest selling point is its customizable user interface, which allows users to change the appearance and enable or disable features. One unique feature is that the browser window changes color to match the website being viewed. …
Spotify adds AI-powered Q&A and briefing generation features to podcasts | TechCrunch
For users, Spotify has been a place to consume podcasts made by other creators. The company wants to change that by introducing a personal podcast feature, which uses AI to generate podcasts for users based on an idea or a custom prompt. …
The Path, founded by Tony Robbins and Calm alums, hopes to offer safer AI therapy | TechCrunch
… The Path, which lets users choose from 11 virtual AI therapists and customize their preferences for directness and other details, is currently free as it gains users. …
Anthropic courts a new kind of customer: small business owners | TechCrunch
… They are available via a newly introduced toggle within Claude Cowork, the company’s task-automation platform for business users that can browse the web, manage files, and execute multistep workflows on a user’s behalf. …
Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage | TechCrunch
… These teen accounts place users into a stricter account experience with additional safeguards, such as receiving DMs only from people they follow or are already connected to, hiding harmful comments, and setting accounts to private by default. …