Aisha Malik
Instacart announced today that it’s launching Connected Stores, a suite of new and existing technologies that aim to help retailers create a personalized experience both online and in-store. The company has been piloting the new technologies with select retailers, and is now opening them up to stores across...
YouTube is gearing up to turn on stable monetization for Shorts, its short-form video product, according to a new report from The New York Times. YouTube plans to launch ads in YouTube Shorts with a revenue share for creators, according to audio from a YouTube all-hands meeting that...
Amazon’s live radio app Amp is launching a new creator fund that is designed to reward creators who create engaging shows and build loyal audiences. A spokesperson from Amazon told TechCrunch that Amp has allocated “millions of dollars” to pay creators through monthly rewards, but didn’t provide an...
One of the most notable changes with Apple’s iOS 16 launch is the ability for users to personalize their Lock Screen with widgets. Many app developers have worked to make their apps iOS 16-ready, and Facebook is now one of them.
This week, the Meta-owned app quietly released an...
Instagram is internally testing a tipping feature that would give creators a new way to make money on the social network. The test feature is called “Gifts” and would enable creators to earn money through Reels. The news was first reported by Business Insider.
When asked about the feature,...
Starbucks is adding a new delivery partner, as the coffee giant has entered into a partnership with DoorDash that will expand nationally in 2023, the companies confirmed to TechCrunch on Tuesday.
The two companies are testing delivery in Atlanta, starting with stores in Sacramento and Houston tomorrow. Customers who...
Headspace Health is acquiring Shine, a mental health and wellness app dedicated to providing an inclusive mental health experience for the BIPOC community, the company announced on Thursday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Headspace Health says the acquisition of the New York-based company will expand...
Instagram is gearing up to give users the ability to repost other users’ posts, the social network confirmed to TechCrunch. Although the Meta-owned company hasn’t released the repost feature publicly yet, it plans to begin testing it with select users soon.
“We’re exploring the ability to reshare posts in...
Instacart is acquiring Rosie, an e-commerce platform for local and independent retailers and wholesalers, the company announced on Wednesday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Founded in 2013, Rosie offers independent grocers branded e-commerce websites and mobile app capabilities that power order flow, fulfillment and customer...
Instacart is acquiring Eversight, an AI-powered pricing and promotions platform for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands and retailers, the company announced on Thursday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Founded in 2013, Eversight allows retailers and CPG brands to continuously test customized pricing and promotions directly...
