Sarah Perez

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TechCrunch consumer news editor; startups, platforms.

Trust Irrelevant as AGI Approaches, Says Diller
SocialMay 6, 2026

Trust Irrelevant as AGI Approaches, Says Diller

Barry Diller trusts Sam Altman. But ‘trust is irrelevant’ as AGI nears, he says. https://t.co/b5xGokriwT

By Sarah Perez
Match Group Pauses Hiring to Fund AI Expansion
SocialMay 6, 2026

Match Group Pauses Hiring to Fund AI Expansion

Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools https://t.co/J34RDl1kHn

By Sarah Perez
Acorn Launches Creator‑controlled Alternative as X Drops Communities
SocialMay 4, 2026

Acorn Launches Creator‑controlled Alternative as X Drops Communities

As X shuts down Communities, Acorn debuts an alternative that puts creators in control https://t.co/S3iCkqizJH

By Sarah Perez
Apple Loses Bid; Fee Fight Moves
SocialApr 29, 2026

Apple Loses Bid; Fee Fight Moves

Apple loses bid to pause App Store fee changes as case heads to Supreme Court https://t.co/N91mwmm4V4

By Sarah Perez
AI-Driven Traffic Spikes 393% and Lifts Retailer Revenue
SocialApr 16, 2026

AI-Driven Traffic Spikes 393% and Lifts Retailer Revenue

AI traffic to US retailers rose 393% in Q1, and it’s boosting their revenue too https://t.co/4s4yDglDSH

By Sarah Perez
AI Could Let Hollywood Produce 50 Films, Not One
SocialApr 16, 2026

AI Could Let Hollywood Produce 50 Films, Not One

Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster https://t.co/99XNdfmlAn

By Sarah Perez
Freecash Used Scams to Dominate App Stores
SocialApr 14, 2026

Freecash Used Scams to Dominate App Stores

How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores https://t.co/Y8U3Zkyazy

By Sarah Perez
Meta AI Hits #5 After Muse Spark Debut
SocialApr 9, 2026

Meta AI Hits #5 After Muse Spark Debut

Meta AI app climbs to No. 5 on the App Store after Muse Spark launch https://t.co/SE02ZMLgm9

By Sarah Perez
Binge Alerts You to Jump Scares Instantly
SocialApr 7, 2026

Binge Alerts You to Jump Scares Instantly

Binge is a movie tracking app that warns you of jump scares in real time https://t.co/UQkqC1VLpj

By Sarah Perez
Mastodon Revamps to Simplify Decentralized Social Networking
SocialMar 26, 2026

Mastodon Revamps to Simplify Decentralized Social Networking

Mastodon is making its decentralized social network easier to use with its latest revamp https://t.co/6Ok9jcxOgC

By Sarah Perez
Google Launches TurboQuant AI Memory Compressor, Dubbed ‘Pied Piper’
SocialMar 25, 2026

Google Launches TurboQuant AI Memory Compressor, Dubbed ‘Pied Piper’

Google unveils TurboQuant, a new AI memory compression algorithm — and yes, the internet is calling it ‘Pied Piper’ https://t.co/Qk8qfbBI76

By Sarah Perez
Google Launches Safer Android Sideloading to Block Scams
SocialMar 19, 2026

Google Launches Safer Android Sideloading to Block Scams

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams https://t.co/1MWxIHQ54d

By Sarah Perez
AI Agents Will Replace Smartphone Apps, Says Carl Pei
SocialMar 18, 2026

AI Agents Will Replace Smartphone Apps, Says Carl Pei

Nothing CEO Carl Pei says smartphone apps will disappear as AI agents take their place https://t.co/pQibIn8KSD

By Sarah Perez
Patreon CEO: AI Fair Use Claim Bogus, Pay Creators
SocialMar 18, 2026

Patreon CEO: AI Fair Use Claim Bogus, Pay Creators

Patreon CEO calls AI companies’ fair use argument ‘bogus,’ says creators should be paid https://t.co/MwnGr36nbk

By Sarah Perez