Lauren Forristal, Author at TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com Startup and Technology News Wed, 21 May 2025 17:51:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cropped-cropped-favicon-gradient.png?w=32 Lauren Forristal, Author at TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com 32 32 TED’s app launches a short-form video feature ahead of potential TikTok ban https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/21/teds-app-launches-a-short-form-video-feature-ahead-of-potential-tiktok-ban/ Wed, 21 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3010232 Shopify launches an AI-powered store builder as part of its latest update https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/21/shopify-launches-an-ai-powered-store-builder-as-part-of-its-latest-update/ Wed, 21 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3010083 Amazon Music tests an AI-powered search experience for fans to learn more about their favorite artists https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/20/amazon-music-tests-an-ai-powered-search-experience-for-fans-to-learn-more-about-their-favorite-artists/ Tue, 20 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3009131 Apple approves Spotify update so US users can buy audiobooks within the app https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/19/apple-approves-spotify-update-so-us-users-can-buy-audiobooks-within-the-app/ Mon, 19 May 2025 21:09:21 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3009024 YouTube introduces an interactive product feed for shoppable TV ads https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/14/youtube-introduces-an-interactive-product-feed-for-shoppable-tv-ads/ Wed, 14 May 2025 21:30:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3007240 YouTube viewers will start seeing ads after ‘peak’ moments in videos https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/14/youtube-viewers-will-start-seeing-ads-after-peak-moments-in-videos/ Wed, 14 May 2025 21:30:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3007322 Max to be renamed HBO Max, fixing the name change nobody wanted https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/14/max-to-be-renamed-hbo-max-fixing-the-name-change-nobody-wanted/ Wed, 14 May 2025 14:27:26 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3007088 Audible is expanding its AI-narrated audiobook library  https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/13/audible-is-expanding-its-ai-narrated-audiobook-library/ Tue, 13 May 2025 15:46:46 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3006493 Remember Moviefone? Well, it’s back. https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/09/remember-moviefone-well-its-back/ Fri, 09 May 2025 20:22:10 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3005456 Netflix debuts its generative AI-powered search tool https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/07/netflix-debuts-its-generative-ai-powered-search-tool/ Wed, 07 May 2025 12:16:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3003858 Netflix is getting into short videos with a new vertical feed for mobile https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/07/netflix-is-getting-into-short-videos-with-a-new-vertical-feed-for-mobile/ Wed, 07 May 2025 12:15:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3003771 Substack launches audio-only livestream feature https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/06/substack-launches-audio-only-livestream-feature/ Tue, 06 May 2025 20:42:01 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3003783 Spotify now shows how many times people listened to podcast episodes https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/06/spotify-now-shows-how-many-times-people-listened-to-podcast-episodes/ Tue, 06 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3003219 FTC bans hidden fees for live events and short-term rentals, effective May 12 https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/05/ftc-bans-hidden-fees-for-live-events-and-short-term-rentals-effective-may-12/ Mon, 05 May 2025 21:17:46 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3003187 A new startup called Bono aims to modernize the way people donate to charities  https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/05/a-new-startup-called-bono-aims-to-modernize-the-way-people-donate-to-charities/ Mon, 05 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3002777 Skype is shutting down today — these are the best alternatives https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/05/skype-is-shutting-down-today-these-are-the-best-alternatives/ Mon, 05 May 2025 13:31:50 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=2975060 eBay and Etsy are relatively confident despite tariff pressures https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/03/ebay-and-etsy-are-relatively-confident-despite-tariff-pressures/ Sat, 03 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3002349 Peacock trained TikTokers to make content, and now four creators are getting original series https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/01/peacock-trained-tiktokers-to-make-content-and-now-four-creators-are-getting-original-series/ Thu, 01 May 2025 20:53:52 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3002132 Instacart acquires Wynshop to provide tools for grocers and retailers https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/01/instacart-acquires-wynshop-to-provide-tools-for-grocers-and-retailers/ Thu, 01 May 2025 14:38:50 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3001889 MoviePass explores a daily fantasy platform for film buffs https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/01/moviepass-explores-a-daily-fantasy-platform-tailored-for-film-enthusiasts/ Thu, 01 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://techcrunch.com/?p=3001379