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Google Photos uses AI to make the iconic closet from ‘Clueless’ a reality

Google recreates Cher's closet from "Clueless" with AI.

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Apr 29, 2026 at 16:42 TechCrunch

Google Photos uses AI to make the iconic closet from ‘Clueless’ a reality

Google recreates Cher's closet from "Clueless" with AI.

Apr 29, 2026 at 16:40 TechCrunch

More Gemini features are coming to Google TV

Google TV just got more Gemini features, including the ability to transform photos and videos with tools Nano Banana and Veo.

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Apr 29, 2026 at 14:00 TechCrunch

Earth AI is vertically integrating the search for critical minerals

When Earth AI started hitting months-long delays in its search for critical minerals, it decided to take matters into its own hands.

Apr 29, 2026 at 13:10 TechCrunch

BMW i Ventures has a new $300M fund and AI is riding shotgun

BMW i Ventures is interested in startups working on agentic AI and physical AI, as well as industrial software, advanced materials, and m...

Apr 29, 2026 at 13:00 TechCrunch

Meet Shapes, the app bringing humans and AI into the same group chats

Think Discord chats, but with AI characters in addition to humans.

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Bill Gurley, Jack Altman back startup Pursuit, which helps companies sell to government

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Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs, per recent report

Roku’s $2.99 streaming service Howdy has topped 1M subscribers, showing demand for cheaper, low-commitment alternatives to pricier streamers.

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Uber is in the hotel business now, thanks in part to AI

Uber announced several new features on Wednesday during its annual event, which push far beyond the company's original ride-hailing purpose and deeper into its users' lives.

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