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TikTok launches a music streaming service in Brazil and Indonesia; Spotify is removing App Store payment option for legacy subscribers; Twitter threatens to sue Meta over its new Threads app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta's Twitter alternative goes live; Twitter silently removes login requirement for viewing tweets; NYC’s anti-bias law for hiring algorithms goes into effect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitter said only verified users will be able to access TweetDeck after 30 days; Kentucky is the first state to mandate Tesla's charging plug; Rivian delivers first electric vans to Amazon in Europe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Silent lurkers might be forced to create a Twitter account; Fidelity deepens valuation cut for Reddit and Discord; Schools say US teachers’ retirement fund was breached by MOVEit hackers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Snapchat+ reaches 4 million paid subscribers since launching a year ago; You can see who viewed your TikTok profile; DoorDash will give delivery workers the option to be paid a guaranteed hourly minimum rate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google's new "Shop" tab; A slew of new features from Doordash; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok’s new monetization feature invites creators to make video ads for a chance to earn money; TikTok and Meta update their parental controls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly six months after Google officially shut down its cloud gaming service Stadia, it appears the company may be launching a similar product through YouTube; Amazon wants to partner with small businesses, such as bodegas and IT shops, so that they can become delivery partners; DeepMind claims its next chatbot will rival ChatGPT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EV truck maker Nikola suspects foul play in headquarters fire; Washington could be the next state to require Tesla charging standard; Meta to pull news from Facebook and Instagram in Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok’s COO is leaving the company; TikTok looks to challenge Amazon and Shein with new e-commerce initiative; Robinhood buys a credit card startup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft is planning for a supercomputer; Patreon adds e-commerce tools; Bumble is testing a separate BFF app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spotify’s revamped desktop app; Spotify will reportedly launch hi-fi audio through a costlier premium subscription; Vimeo's AI plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hackers threaten to leak 80GB of confidential data stolen from Reddit; Reddit communities adopt alternative forms of protest; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, Live Nation agree to disclose fees upfront; US confirms federal agencies hit by MOVEit breach, as hackers list more victims; NASA hits up 7 space companies to take on orbital squad goals" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitch announced a new creator tier on Thursday that would restore a more favorable subscription revenue split to streamers who qualify, with some strings attached; Meta announced that it’s rolling out Instagram’s Channels features for broadcasting messages globally; A new Twitter alternative launches on iOS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google Lens can now search for skin conditions; Netflix plans to open a restaurant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul McCartney used AI to make a new Beatles song; You can now share music on Instagram Notes; Netflix reportedly plans first live sports event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reddit goes down just as a site-wide protest against its unpopular new API policy kicks off; Tesla’s Supercharger network will strain under the weight of GM and Ford deals; FTC reportedly seeks injunction to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Netflix sees jump in subs as it begins to curb password sharing in US, says report; Another huge US medical data breach confirmed after Fortra mass-hack; Spotify is officially testing an offline mix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uber's car sharing service coming to North America; Uber gears up for big sustainability drive; ChatGPT comes to iPad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google claims that Bard is improving at math and programming; Google Cloud and Salesforce team up; TikTok expands its ‘Series’ paywall feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instagram working on an AI chatbot; Netflix announces two new mobile games; Apple's new TipKit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Layoffs at Spotify; Apple commits to mental health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitter’s trust and safety lead Ella Irwin resigns; Fidelity has cut Reddit valuation by 41% since 2021 investment; Scammers publish ads for hacking services on government websites Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BeReal adds a messaging feature; Meta announces over 20 new games for Quest headsets; Walmart's plan to reduce plastic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instagram's new user control feature; Instacart's in-app AI search tool; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon discontinues celebrity voice feature; Amazon India tests dine-in payments The latest feature from instacart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ford to bring Tesla’s charging tech into its future EVs; Following successful mission, Virgin Galactic targeting June for first commercial spaceflight; Meta to limit how it uses ad data to boost Facebook Marketplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitter introduces a new $5,000-per-month API tier; OpenAI’s ChatGPT app tops 500K downloads in just 6 days; YouTube Stories are shutting down June 26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another round of layoffs for Meta; Apple's latest iOS 17 update; the latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Netflix begins its password sharing crackdown; Peloton relaunches its workout app; Spotify may use AI to make host-read podcast ads that sound like real people Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WhatsApp's latest update; LinkedIn brings verification to job posts; TikTok sues Montana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube will no longer be deleting videos from inactive accounts; Meta's big bet on AI; Google updates it's podcast search results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uber has family plans; Twitter's latest user research; New York Times gets an audio app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google's latest security push; WNBA app rolls out TikTok-style video feed; Bumble's new Spotify feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WhatsApp's new "Chat Lock" feature; Vice files for bankruptcy; TikTok adds a mental health awareness hub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk appoints new Twitter CEO, NBCU’s Linda Yaccarino; Tinder will remove social handles from bios as part of its updated community guidelines; Toyota Japan exposed millions of vehicles’ location data for a decade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another peleton recall; The latest updates from Pinterest; Microsoft's strategic investment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google’s Magic Compose; Etsy’s latest feature; Roku expands smart home lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok's hub to help brands; Amazon’s latest shopping experience; IBM gets an AI service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SoundCloud debuts a fan engagement tool for artists; Shopify sells 6 River Systems to new owner; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samsung surpasses Apple in smartphone shipments by 1% amid persisting market decline; Apple introduces 20 more games to Apple Arcade; Security researcher finds trove of Capita data exposed online Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shopify to reduce workforce by 20%, sells logistics business to Flexport for 13% equity; Microsoft doubles down on AI with new Bing features; Hugging Face and ServiceNow release a free code-generating model Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fortnite is now available on Fire TV; the latest enhancements from Reddit; TikTok's revamped creator fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roku touts its new ad products; Peacock launches ‘Must ShopTV’; The latest rollout from Meta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube gives advertisers new ad formats across Shorts; Apple releases first ‘rapid’ security fixes; Amazon expands it's free TV streaming service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shares of First Republic are off 40% on reports that the government may step in; Brave Search doesn’t use Bing’s index anymore; Reddit is testing Discord-like channels for community chat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pinterest partners with Amazon; YouTube Music officially rolls out podcasts; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok's in-app tool test; The latest update from Snap; Meta beats revenue expectations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube continues to see ad revenue decline; GM is killing off the Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV; OpenAI's business plan for ChatGPT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices