TechCrunch Daily Crunch YouTube Music celebrates 10 years with new features
Aug 22, 2025
Celebrating YouTube Music's 10th anniversary, the show reveals exciting new features like Taste Match playlists and event notifications aimed at boosting user engagement. Meta is in the spotlight too, pausing AI hiring as part of its restructuring. Additionally, Instagram introduces a feature allowing creators to link multiple reels, enhancing storytelling. Finally, a robotics startup is making waves in children's education technology with a new device designed to improve language learning through interactive experiences.
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Meta Freezes AI Hiring After Reorg
- Meta paused hiring in its AI org after a recent reorg and talent poaching spree.
- The freeze follows major recruitment and a split of Meta Superintelligence Labs into multiple groups.
Talent Wars Raise Compensation Concerns
- Meta's aggressive recruiting included offers worth nine-figure pay packages and acquisitions to secure AI talent.
- Analysts warn rising stock-based comp could pressure shareholder returns.
Instagram Adds Reel Series Linking
- Instagram now lets creators link multiple reels into series to keep viewers following stories.
- The feature helps creators organize serial content and can increase watch time and follower conversions.