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Spotify’s podcast exclusive days are over as Joe Rogan’s show expands to other platforms

Controversies and PR headaches weren’t enough to dissuade Spotify from re-upping its agreement with podcaster Joe Rogan, whose show over the past couple of years drove divisions among music fans and artists alike and even prompted some big names, like … Continue reading

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a16z’s Chris Dixon thinks it’s time to focus on blockchains’ use cases, not speculation

“I’m not anti-speculation, but I think it’s a question of priorities… It’s putting the cart before the horse.” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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You Can’t Buy Lab-Grown Meat Even If You Wanted To

The only two restaurants in the US to sell cultivated meat have paused sales for now, leaving the industry in a strange limbo.

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Three people indicted in $400 million FTX crypto hack conspiracy

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He’s Lost His Marriage, His Followers and His Lamborghini

Ben Armstrong, better known as BitBoy, was once the most popular cryptocurrency YouTuber in the world. Now his empire has collapsed.

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How X Is Trying to Win Over Influencers

Linda Yaccarino, the chief executive of the platform formerly known as Twitter, is relying on her TV industry ties to recruit established stars to the site.

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Apple Sees First Quarterly Revenue Increase in a Year

The iPhone maker’s share price dropped in after-hour trading even though sales and profit topped Wall Street expectations.

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EU’s AI Act passes last big hurdle on the way to adoption

The European Union’s AI Act, a risk-based plan for regulating applications of artificial intelligence, has passed what looks to be the final big hurdle standing in the way of adoption after Member State representatives today voted to confirm the final … Continue reading

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Apple’s Vision Pro is here: These are some of the most exciting indie apps and games

With thousands of pre-orders for the Vision Pro rolling in, many consumers are curious about Apple’s AR/VR headset and the apps that will arrive alongside the new device. While some are from companies you recognize — Disney+, Max, TikTok, Zoom, … Continue reading

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Apple’s Vision Pro virtual reality headset launches in U.S.

The new virtual reality headset is now available for pickup at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the online U.S. Apple Store.

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