Hosts are threatening to leave the platform after Airbnb says that they can no longer require guests to strip beds or do other time-consuming cleaning chores.

Meta Muse users are adopting the app for shopping and personal productivity, the company said during Q3 earnings. The AI app now has over 10M users.

Foursquare raised $411 million in funding according to PitchBook data, but its equity holders saw no returns from its final acquisition.

The company says the feature is designed for situations where users might be discussing something personal or planning a surprise and want to keep those conversations private when handing their device to friends or family to show them something in another chat.

New data also shows Muse is retaining users at higher rates than its AI rivals.

Court documents show TikTok employees were frustrated with how executives responded to their concerns about risks to children.

Figma said it plans to support as many standards as possible without exposing all of its data.

Spotify's new paid memberships let podcasters offer fans exclusive perks, including ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content, while keeping 90% of the revenue.

Yelp is embedding numerous new AI features into its app that can do everything from call to check on restaurant wait times to create personalized recommendations that remember your preferences.

AI companion app Tolan has raised another $30 million after attracting more than 250,000 active users.

The company updated its guidelines with strong language around AI and user-generated content, and how app developers should include enough preventative measures to moderate objectionable or offensive content.

Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt, Amazon devices chief Panos Panay described a future where ambient AI devices work in the background, anticipating users' needs instead of waiting for commands.

The executives argued that advertising isn’t the only path to monetization, and that there are alternative models that are feasible when it comes to monetization.

Bluesky is bringing “social vibe coding” to its experimental Attie platform, allowing users to create interactive experiences like games, quizzes, and websites that can tap into the social network's audience.

The new shopping tool is available in the U.S. across Google Search and the Gemini app.

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Figma is also releasing its code layers feature in open beta.

The label will appear on the player page and include songs entirely generated by AI or partially, such as AI involved in composition and vocals.

Deezer said that the new toggle will be rolled out by the end of the year.

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