TechCrunch Daily Crunch Spotify will now let free users pick and play tracks
Sep 16, 2025
OpenAI has unveiled an upgraded version of Codex with GPT-5, enhancing coding capabilities. Spotify has made a splash by allowing free users to choose and play specific tracks, giving them more control over their music experience. Meanwhile, PayPal is rolling out new one-to-one payment links that will soon include cryptocurrency support, streamlining transactions and making online payments easier. These developments signal significant shifts in the tech and entertainment landscape.
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Try PayPal Links For Faster P2P Payments
- Use PayPal Links for quick one-time P2P payments instead of sharing profile details.
- Expect crypto support soon in the US for Bitcoin, Ethereum, PYUSD and other coins via these links.
GPT-5 Codex Boosts Agentic Coding
- OpenAI released GPT-5 Codex to make its coding agent more agentic and competitive with rivals.
- The model can spend seconds to hours on tasks and improves code reviews and refactoring performance.
AI Coding Market Intensifies
- The AI coding tools market is crowded with startups and incumbents pushing rapid product advances.
- Companies like Cursor and Windsurf show the intense commercial demand and consolidation in the space.