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At its Made on YouTube event on Tuesday, the platform introduced a fresh wave of monetization features designed to help creators earn more through brand partnerships and its growing YouTube Shopping program. Among the most notable updates is a new system that allows creators to swap out brand sponsorships in
Advertising
In a landmark move that further reshapes the streaming ad landscape, Amazon and Netflix have entered into a significant partnership that will make Netflix’s ad-supported inventory available through Amazon’s demand-side platform (DSP). The integration is set to roll out in Q4 across key international markets, including the United
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YouTube announced on Wednesday that its multi-language audio feature is officially rolling out after a two-year pilot, giving millions of creators the ability to dub their videos in different languages. The feature, which had been in testing since 2023, is designed to help creators grow their global audiences by making
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Video platform Vimeo announced Wednesday that it has agreed to be acquired by Bending Spoons, one of Europe’s largest mobile app developers, in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $1.38 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approval and customary
Design
Adobe is bringing its flagship video editing software Premiere to the iPhone, expanding its mobile creative suite to capture the booming short-form video market. The app is now listed on the App Store with a preorder link and an expected release date of September 30. Desktop Power, Mobile Flexibility Adobe
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After more than a decade of requests, Instagram has finally launched an official iPad app, giving users a proper large-screen experience instead of relying on the iPhone app or the web version. A Big-Screen Experience The new iPad app opens directly to the Reels screen, letting users scroll through short
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Fizz, the anonymous social app for college students, is moving into grocery delivery thanks to a new partnership with Gopuff, the company told TechCrunch. The integration will allow students to order everything from late-night snacks to weekly groceries directly within the Fizz app, with delivery times as fast as 15
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Instagram has begun testing a Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for Reels, the company confirmed to TechCrunch this week. The experimental feature allows users to play Reels in a small, floating window while continuing to use other apps, opening the door for true multitasking. How It Works The PiP feature was first
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
WhatsApp is rolling out a new artificial intelligence feature designed to help users refine their messages before hitting send. The Meta-owned platform announced on Wednesday that its latest tool, “Writing Help,” can rephrase, proofread, or adjust the tone of messages — making it easier to strike the right balance between professional,
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Typepad, one of the earliest hosted blogging services and a contemporary of WordPress, has announced that it will officially shut down on September 30, 2025. The company shared the news in a farewell post, calling it a “difficult decision” to discontinue the service after more than two decades online. Launched
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Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, is officially joining Amazon’s Prime Video Channels lineup as part of a wide-ranging agreement between Comcast and Amazon. The move marks Peacock’s most significant expansion into third-party distribution to date and could signal a broader shift in strategy for the platform. Beginning immediately,
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Meta is testing a new feature on Threads that makes it easier for users to share long-form content, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Thursday. The feature allows users to attach an extended block of text to a post, offering a more natural way to publish detailed thoughts without breaking