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TechCrunch Apr 23, 2026 at 20:03 Startups Rising Hot

Instagram tests a new ‘Instants’ app for sharing disappearing photos

The app lets users share disappearing photos with their friends that can be viewed only once and remain available for 24 hours.

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Apr 23, 2026 at 20:03 TechCrunch

Instagram tests a new ‘Instants’ app for sharing disappearing photos

The app lets users share disappearing photos with their friends that can be viewed only once and remain available for 24 hours.

Apr 23, 2026 at 15:01 Ars Technica

BMW bumps the 7 Series for 2027, adds all-new battery

The 2027 7 Series is available as an EV, with an inline-six, or an inline-six PHEV.

Apr 21, 2026 at 18:06 Ars Technica

Internal emails show how Amazon raises prices across the Internet, lawsuit says

“It’s working!“: Amazon emails with vendors show pattern of disappearing deals.

Apr 20, 2026 at 15:59 TechCrunch

WhatsApp is testing a premium subscription, but it is mainly cosmetic

WhatsApp is testing a subscription after Meta debuted a similar subscription for Instagram earlier this year.

Apr 17, 2026 at 20:16 TechCrunch

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation

Nicholas Moore hacked into three U.S. government networks using stolen credentials, and then bragged about it and posted victims' persona...

Apr 17, 2026 at 19:31 Ars Technica

Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, “I made a mistake"

Probation for man who used stolen logins and posted private info on social media.

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These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social ...

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TechCrunch Apr 23, 2026 at 18:49 Startups
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Don’t stop hiring humans — stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan’s founder says

Artisan may be known for their bold “Stop Hiring Humans” campaign but the reality is every founder needs to assemble the right team if they want to scale.

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These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

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TechCrunch Apr 23, 2026 at 21:00 Startups
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Bret Taylor’s Sierra buys YC-backed AI startup Fragment

Sierra, the AI customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the YC-backed French startup Fragment.

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