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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 17:00 Startups Rising Hot

Threads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement

Users can send messages, photos, videos, links, and emoji reactions in Live Chats.

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Apr 22, 2026 at 17:00 TechCrunch

Threads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement

Users can send messages, photos, videos, links, and emoji reactions in Live Chats.

Apr 19, 2026 at 12:22 Hacker News

Real-Time Visualization of Human Finger Joint Cavitation (2015)

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Apr 16, 2026 at 08:00 TechCrunch

DeepL, known for text translation, now wants to translate your voice

DeepL says its tech could be used for real-time translation with meeting tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Apr 15, 2026 at 13:47 Hacker News

US v. Heppner (S.D.N.Y. 2026) no attorney-client privilege for AI chats [pdf]

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Apr 14, 2026 at 17:18 TechCrunch

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe

Until now, the only way to avoid seeing ads was by paying for a YouTube Premium subscription.

Mar 31, 2026 at 18:47 TechCrunch

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs

The game is available globally and can be accessed in both one-on-one DM chats and in group chats.

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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 12:00 Startups
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Duolingo is now giving users access to advanced learning content

Duolingo is opening up its advanced language learning content offering to free users, allowing them to acquire skills that were previously reserved for paid subscribers.

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We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival...

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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 17:30 Startups
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Google turns Chrome into an AI co-worker for the workplace

Google brings Gemini-powered "auto browse" capabilities to Chrome for enterprise users, letting workers automate tasks like research, data entry, and more.

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