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Snapchat is transforming how users store their digital memories. After nearly a decade of free storage, the platform is now capping free Memories at 5GB, pushing users toward paid storage plans. This move signals a shift in Snapchat’s monetization strategy and raises questions for longtime users who have relied on the app as a digital…

YouTube has grown into a massive economic force, adding more than $55 billion to the U.S. GDP in 2023. But for many creators, ad revenue and sponsorships are no longer enough. Unpredictable algorithms and shifting monetization rules have pushed top YouTubers to diversify their income, often turning side projects into multimillion-dollar brands. From Merch to…

A notorious ransomware gang is reportedly targeting executives at major companies, claiming to have stolen sensitive information from Oracle’s widely used E-Business Suite. Google cybercrime analysts say the attacks began around September 29, with hundreds of compromised email accounts sending extortion messages to corporate leaders. Google’s head of cybercrime analysis, Genevieve Stark, confirmed that the…

Amazon is streamlining the way Prime members shop online with a new feature that makes adding items to upcoming deliveries faster and easier. The update, rolling out across the Amazon app and website, aims to match how people actually shop throughout the week rather than in a single, planned order. Simplifying Weekly Shopping Traditionally, shoppers…

Tesla reported delivering 497,099 vehicles in the third quarter, marking a historic high for the automaker. This represents a 29% increase from Q2 and about 7% higher than the same period last year. Analysts attribute the surge primarily to buyers rushing to claim the $7,500 federal EV tax credit before it expired. Other U.S. automakers…

As international tensions and stricter Visa policies disrupt traditional study-abroad pathways, India’s Leverage Edu has emerged as a nimble solution for students seeking global education opportunities. The eight-year-old edtech startup helps students pivot from destinations like Canada to Germany, and from India to emerging markets such as Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. This agility has fueled…

Phantom has unveiled Phantom Cash, a consumer payments platform that expands its popular crypto wallet into a versatile money app. Users can now fund balances instantly via bank or card, buy and sell crypto without fees on stablecoins, make payments using Visa through Apple Pay or Google Pay, and send money to peers. The service…

France’s ballooning financial deficit is raising alarms across Europe’s economic landscape. The Banque de France (BdF) reported a staggering net loss of €7.7 billion ($8 billion) in fiscal year 2024, largely driven by high interest payments. This shortfall pushed France’s government deficit to €168 billion ($176 billion), or 5.8% of GDP, well above the EU’s…

Stripe is stepping firmly into the stablecoin economy, unveiling new tools for businesses while preparing to seek federal banking licenses in the U.S. Stripe Launches Stablecoin Issuance Platform At its annual Stripe Tour New York, the fintech giant announced more than 40 new products, with stablecoins and artificial intelligence as core themes. The standout reveal…

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, running October 27–29 in San Francisco, a spotlight will be on one of the hardest decisions early-stage founders face: when and how to hire their first key engineer. The discussion will take place on the Builders Stage, where industry leaders will challenge long-held assumptions about early technical hiring. The Panel: Founders…