YouTube unveils new ways for creators to earn with brand deals, YouTube Shopping program
YouTube is going to allow creators to swap out brand sponsorships in long-form videos.
Apps
Calm launches standalone iOS app for sleep support
The new Calm Sleep app is designed to help people wind down, sleep deeply, and wake up refreshed.
Apple Sports’ new iOS widget sadly doesn’t work in CarPlay
Now that iOS 26 is out I’ve been eagerly waiting to see if Apple would update its Sports app with a widget I could use in my car. The good news is that Apple Sports now has an iOS widget that can be used on your homescreen. The bad news is that you can’t use […]
Kayak co-founder takes on Calendly with new Supercal scheduling platform
The entrepreneur has launched Supercal, a free scheduling platform that’s designed to make booking meetings more efficient and simple.
Awake’s new app requires heavy sleepers to complete tasks in order to turn off the alarm
Unlike traditional alarm clocks that can be silenced with a simple tap, Awake is intended to actively engage users’ brains to ensure they fully wake up.
Apple’s iOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass design is now available to everyone
Apple’s iOS 26 update with Liquid Glass redesign is available to all eligible iPhone users starting today.
Time’s running out to volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, and we’re looking for motivated, curious, and energetic volunteers to help make it all happen.
The US and China might finally have a TikTok deal
The US and China have reached a “framework” deal to divest TikTok from its Chinese parent company, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters during trade talks in Madrid on Monday. As noted by Reuters, Bessent confirmed that “the framework is for a switch to a U.S.-controlled ownership.” He said Trump will confirm the deal with […]