Meta quietly launches vibe-coded gaming app Pocket | TechCrunch
Meta has quietly launched Pocket, an experimental AI app that lets users generate and share interactive mini games using text prompts.
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Lucid Motors' CFO is out as its new CEO continues leadership shakeup | TechCrunch
The company announced a new slate of executive hires meant to help turn things around, as Gravity SUV sales are not taking off as expected.
Tesla saw a massive sales jump in the second quarter | TechCrunch
The company delivered more than 480,000 EVs globally, seemingly thanks to geographic expansion and cheaper versions of the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck.
Rivian raises EV sales forecast as Q2 production ramps up | TechCrunch
The company now expects to ship a few thousand more vehicles by the end of 2026 than it previously expected, after launching its R2 SUV last month.
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Indian payments chief thinks AI will be heavily involved in next era of digital payment growth | TechCrunch
Dilip Asbe said that newer UPI apps could be more competitive with a viable commercial model.
Instagram is testing more ways to customize ‘Your Algorithm’
Instagram users could soon see more ways to tune their content.
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Google Finance gets a dedicated app for Android | TechCrunch
Users will be able to access their watchlists, real-time market data, live financial news, and Google's AI-powered "Key Moments" feature, which explains why stocks moved.
Trump administration bars Polestar from selling its new EVs in the US
The Department of Commerce declined to give the Chinese-owned automaker a special authorization to keep selling EVs in the U.S.
Amazon ups India bet with fresh $13B AI infrastructure investment | TechCrunch
Amazon’s latest India investment comes as global tech companies race to expand AI infrastructure in the country.
NTSB launches probe into fatal Texas Tesla crash
The safety board, known for its thorough investigations, is probing the crash alongside the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Slate Auto's radically simple electric truck starts at $24,950 | TechCrunch
The Jeff Bezos-backed startup finally revealed more pricing details for its debut EV, including a $29,950 starting price for the SUV variant, and boosted the base range to 205 miles.
Mark Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market | TechCrunch
The app would be independent of Meta's other social media offerings, although sources told the NYT that those social sites could direct users to engagement with the app.
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Amazon is testing Alexa+ in India with Hindi support | TechCrunch
Amazon is planning to increase the footprint of its new conversational AI assistant Alexa+ to India and is inviting users in the country to test out a Hindi-language version.
Lucid Motors' new CEO cuts 18% of staff to 'simplify the company' | TechCrunch
The company is also eliminating a production shift at its Arizona factory to align "production plans with anticipated demand."
Amazon hopes to challenge Nvidia more directly by selling its AI chips | TechCrunch
AWS is in talks to sell its chips to other data centers. CEO Andy Jassy has said this represents a $50 billion opportunity for the company.