TechCrunch Daily Crunch Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app
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Jan 16, 2025 Exciting developments are reshaping tech! Google boosts Workspace with free AI features, while LinkedIn enhances job hunting with new AI tools. The spotlight shines on Flashes, a fresh photo-sharing app targeting iPad users, complete with accessibility perks. Meanwhile, Bluesky sees impressive growth, and fintech news heats up with fundraising strides from Colossal Biosciences and Nelly. Dive into the latest in social media alternatives and healthcare tech!
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Google Workspace Pricing and AI
- Google Workspace increases prices by $2/month, but now includes all AI features for free.
- This simplifies access to AI tools like email summaries and Gemini bot, making it more competitive with Microsoft.
LinkedIn's New AI Tools
- LinkedIn introduces free AI tools for job seekers and recruiters to improve job matching and application processes.
- The "Jobs Match" tool helps users assess job suitability, while the recruitment AI agent aids smaller businesses in finding qualified candidates.
BlueSky's New Photo App
- An independent developer is building "Flashes," a photo-sharing app for BlueSky, leveraging the AT protocol.
- This caters to the growing demand for decentralized social media alternatives and follows the success of apps like Mastodon and BlueSky itself.