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Google's Podcast app to shut down from tomorrow. Here's what you should do

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Livemint · 1y ago

Google's Podcast app to shut down from tomorrow. Here's what you should do

Google Podcasts, the app with over 500 million downloads, is shutting down in the US on April 2. Google is focusing on audio and video podcasts with YouTube Music and will stop the app's functionality in other parts of the world later this year. Users are urged to migrate their subscriptions to YouTube Music or another podcast service. While the app will still be available for download, it will no longer stream shows after shut down. The process to transfer subscriptions to YouTube Music is explained in the article.

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Recreating what already exists won't get us there: Ola CEO on Koo

Inshorts · 1y ago

Recreating what already exists won't get us there: Ola CEO on Koo

As Koo shut down operations, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal expressed sadness over it. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Aggarwal wrote, "Sad to see what happened with Koo. We need Indian social platforms but recreating what already exists won't get us there." Koo shut down after acquisition talks with Dailyhunt failed.

Google is shutting down Android Instant Apps over ‘low’ usage

The Verge

The Verge · 1m ago

Google is shutting down Android Instant Apps over ‘low’ usage

Google will shut down Android's Instant Apps feature in December 2025 due to low usage. Introduced in 2017, Instant Apps allowed users to try apps and games without full installation. Google's decision is based on the feature's limited popularity and a shift towards other discovery tools like AI-powered app highlights. This change lets Google focus on more effective developer tools and encourages users to download full apps for deeper engagement.

'People who should be considered for promotion': Musk after DOGE’s accountability mail to US govt employees

Business Today

Business Today · 4m ago

'People who should be considered for promotion': Musk after DOGE’s accountability mail to US govt employees

Elon Musk has directed US federal employees to submit weekly reports of their work, risking dismissal if they fail to comply. Agencies like the State Department and FDA received the email titled "What did you do last week?" which demands a five-point summary of weekly achievements. Musk indicated that standout employees should be considered for promotion. This unconventional move has sparked debates on government transparency, employment rights, and private-sector influence on public administration.

Mark Zuckerberg as a boss terrifies me after seeing an email he sent: 'You should figure out how to do this.'

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Mark Zuckerberg as a boss terrifies me after seeing an email he sent: 'You should figure out how to do this.'

Newly unsealed documents from a lawsuit against Meta have revealed an email from Mark Zuckerberg to Facebook employees, instructing them to find a way to track user analytics from competitors, specifically Snapchat. This was in 2016 when Meta acquired a company called Onavo, which had a user privacy app that tracked user data about other apps. However, Snapchat's user data was encrypted, and Zuckerberg wanted his team to find a way around that encryption. The email's last line, "You should figure out how to do this," is particularly alarming for employees.

When startups fail, these startups clean up

TechCrunch · 1y ago

When startups fail, these startups clean up

This week's Fintech roundup discusses the booming business of startups helping other startups shut down, Stripe's increased valuation, and Klarna's controversial claim about its AI assistant. Other notable stories include Colombian startup Simetrik securing $55 million in Series B funding, Spanish fintech Embat closing a $16 million financing round, and Deel acquiring German startup Zavvy. The article also highlights Google's plan to sunset the Google Pay app, Robinhood launching a retirement plan for gig workers, and Morgan Stanley-backed TomoCredit facing legal challenges.

Google Podcasts to be discontinued in 2024. Here's what's next

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Google Podcasts to be discontinued in 2024. Here's what's next

Google Podcasts will be discontinued in 2024, and users will be encouraged to switch to Podcasts on the YouTube Music app. Google stated that this change aligns with the podcast listening habits, as more users prefer listening to podcasts on YouTube. The company plans to invest in enhancing the podcast experience on YouTube Music, with features like community engagement, discovery, and audio-visual switching. Google will assist Google Podcasts users in migrating to Podcasts in YouTube Music.

Google Delists Info Edge’s Naukri & 99acres; Founders Say Google Killing Indian Startups

Inc42 · 1y ago

Google Delists Info Edge’s Naukri & 99acres; Founders Say Google Killing Indian Startups

Google continues to crack down on Indian startups, delisting apps from its Play Store. Naukri.com and 99acres, both owned by Info Edge, have had their apps removed, while others such as Bharat Matrimony, Shaadi.com, and TrulyMadly have also been delisted. Startups are calling for government intervention to address what they see as Google's dominance and unfair commission charges. Some are advocating for a state-backed app marketplace to compete with big tech companies. Google has not responded directly to the founders' complaints.

Hiring shouldn't be solely based on age, it's misguided: Altman

Inshorts · 8m ago

Hiring shouldn't be solely based on age, it's misguided: Altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said companies shouldn't hire just by focussing on one age group as that would be "misguided". "Inexperienced doesn't inherently mean not valuable," he said on the 'The Twenty Minute VC' podcast. "You want both [junior candidates and experienced staff]...What you really want is just an extremely high talent bar of people at any age," he added.

Bytedance to shut down Resso in India by Jan end

Inc42 · 1y ago

Bytedance to shut down Resso in India by Jan end

Bytedance is set to shut down its music streaming platform, Resso, in India by the end of January. The move comes after Google Play and Apple App Store removed the app from their marketplaces following directives from the Indian government. Bytedance cited local market conditions as the reason for the shutdown and assured users that their remaining subscription fees would be refunded. This follows a series of app bans in India due to security concerns amid tensions between India and China.

Ashwini Vaishnaw opposes Google's removal of 10 Indian apps from Play Store: THIS is what he said

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw opposes Google's removal of 10 Indian apps from Play Store: THIS is what he said

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has strongly objected to Google's removal of certain apps from the Play Store. The government will not permit app delisting and has called for a meeting with Google. The tech giant has warned about removing apps that do not comply with its Play Store billing regulations, which require developers to use Google's payment services and pay a 30% commission for in-app transactions. The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has also urged Google to refrain from delisting apps while a Supreme Court case on the matter is pending. Google argues that it is enforcing its policies consistently.

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