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AI “Teammates”

Navin Chaddha: Why AI “Teammates” Will Disrupt $5 Trillion Service Sectors

Key Takeaways: Veteran investor Navin Chaddha, managing director of Mayfield, is placing a bold wager on the future of AI in reimagining industries like law, consulting, and accounting. At TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC event in Menlo Park, Chaddha outlined how AI “teammates”—not tools—could usher in software-level margins in sectors traditionally defined by human capital. AI as a […]

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YouTube

YouTube Create Is Coming to iPhones — But Can It Survive the CapCut-InShot War?

Key Takeaways Google Begins Hiring iOS Engineers in India Nearly two years after launching YouTube Create on Android, Google is preparing to bring its mobile video editing app to iOS. According to job listings reviewed by TechCrunch, the tech giant is actively hiring software engineers in Bengaluru to spearhead the iOS development. Originally launched in

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Meta

Meta’s Mega AI Paychecks Stir Buzz—But the Reality Isn’t So Simple

Key Takeaways: Meta is doubling down on AI hiring with eye-popping compensation packages—but not quite to the tune of a $100 million “sign-on bonus,” despite industry rumors. The tech giant has clarified that while it’s spending big to recruit top talent, especially from competitors like OpenAI, reports of massive upfront bonuses have been exaggerated. Bosworth

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TIKTOK

TikTok Just Made It Easier for Creators to Connect — But There’s a Catch

Key Takeaways: TikTok is quietly testing a new feature called “bulletin boards”, which allows creators and brands to send one-to-many messages directly to their followers. First reported by TechCrunch and spotted by Threads user Christina Garnett, this feature mirrors Instagram’s broadcast channels, offering a direct communication channel with limited interaction from followers. One-Way Messaging for

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PS5

Surprise PS5-Exclusive Horror Game Underward Stealth Released for $12.49

Key Takeaways: A new horror title has quietly made its way to the PlayStation Store, and it’s already turning heads. Underward, a cooperative horror game developed by indie studio Intense, has been stealth released as a PS5 console exclusive — with no official announcement or PlayStation marketing. Priced at just $12.49, the game is also

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