TechCrunch Podcast
1) ICE becomes one of the most-blocked accounts on Bluesky
Plus Netflix is rolling out a live voting feature; Netflix revises offer to pay all cash for Warner Bros. to fend off Paramount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2) Threads edges out X in daily mobile users, new data shows
Plus - Well, there goes the metaverse!; TikTok quietly launches a microdrama app called ‘PineDrama’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3) ChatGPT users are about to get hit with targeted ads
Plus, Chinese EVs inch closer to the US as Canada slashes tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4) Netflix’s first original video podcasts feature Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin
Plus - Spotify raises its subscription prices in the US again; Wikimedia Foundation announces several new AI partnerships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5) App downloads declined again in 2025, consumer spending soared
Plus - Google’s Trends Explore page gets new Gemini capabilities; Meta to reportedly lay off 10% of Reality Labs staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6) Doctors think AI has a place in healthcare
Plus - The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7) Amazon says 97% of its devices can support Alexa+
Plus - Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s AI features like Siri; Anthropic’s new Cowork tool offers Claude Code without the code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8) X restricts Grok's image generation to paying subscribers
Plus, Meta signs deals with three nuclear companies for 6-plus GW of power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9) OpenAI to acquire the team behind executive coaching AI tool Convogo
Plus - Illinois health department exposed over 700,000 residents’ personal data for years; Disney+ is launching short-form videos this year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...Show More
10) Classroom’s new tool uses Gemini to transform lessons into podcast episodes
Plus - Spotify now lets you share what you’re streaming in real time with friends; Spotify lowers monetization threshold for video podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...Show More