Snap has launched a standalone Lens Studio iOS app and web tool, the company announced on Wednesday. The new tools are designed to make it easier for anyone to create AR Lenses through text prompts and simple editing tools. With the Lens Studio app, users will be able to do things like generate their own […]
RevenueCat and Paddle team up to help app developers profit from web payments
The companies announced a new integration that allows users to make purchases from developers’ apps, whether on web or mobile devices.
Venmo introduces new debit card benefits and payment options as rival Cash App struggles
On Wednesday, Venmo debuted several new debit card benefits and expanded the ability to make payments with retailers such as TikTok Shop and Uber. The updates signal Venmo is trying to become more of a full-service fintech service, not just a peer-to-peer payments app.
ChatGPT introduces meeting recording and connectors for Google Drive, Box, and more
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is adding new features for business users, including integrations with different cloud services, meeting recording, and MCP connection support for connecting to tools for deep research. As part of the launch, ChatGPT is gaining connectors for Dropbox, Box, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Google Drive. This allows ChatGPT to look for information across users’ own […]
Elon Musk’s introduction to politics
Elon Musk spent months in government and alongside President Trump. Did his gains outweigh his losses?
Google delays rollout of its ‘Ask Photos’ AI search feature
Google is delaying the rollout of its “Ask Photos” feature for about two weeks, Google Photos product manager Jamie Aspinall wrote on X. According to Aspinall, the product isn’t up to par when it comes to latency, quality, and user experience. While some users have access to the feature now, he said that a new […]
Data breach at newspaper giant Lee Enterprises affects 40,000 people
The ransomware attack paralyzed newspaper printing and disrupted operations at media outlets across the country for weeks.
It’s layoff ‘season’ at Phil Libin’s Airtime
Airtime, the video startup from Evernote’s founder Phil Libin, has laid off dozens of employees, TechCrunch has learned, and Airtime confirmed. According to the company, 25 people were let go from the 58-person team — a change Airtime described as “bigger than usual.” While Airtime characterizes the departures as part of its typical seasonal approach […]
From $5 to financial empowerment: Why Stash co-founder Brandon Krieg is a must-see at TechCrunch All Stage 2025
Startup life is tough — funding rounds, team building, and managing finances can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. That’s exactly why TechCrunch All Stage 2025 exists: to give founders like you the tools, tactics, and real talk from those who’ve been through it and built something lasting. If there’s one session […]
3 days left: Claim your spot on the Expo floor at TechCrunch All Stage
Only a few exhibit tables remain for TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston — and with just 3 days left to book your table, time is nearly up to be part of the action. Tables are almost completely sold out, and time is extremely limited to get yours. Where opportunity meets visibility Whether […]