TechCrunch Daily Crunch Airbnb’s testing a ‘kitchen stocking’ service
Nov 13, 2025
Airbnb is testing a new grocery stocking service powered by Instacart, making it easier for guests to have stocked kitchens during their stay. TuneIn has been acquired for $175 million, sparking discussions on its future strategy and revenue. Anthropic shares bold plans for a $50 billion data center to enhance its capabilities. Additionally, Wisdom AI secured $50 million in funding, while Enride is gearing up for a SPAC merger and NYSE listing.
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TuneIn Sale Reflects Streaming Shift
- TuneIn sold for $175M after struggling to compete with podcasting and ad-free music subscriptions.
- Stingray buys TuneIn to expand device and in-car reach while preserving the brand.
Anthropic's Massive Infrastructure Bet
- Anthropic committed $50 billion to custom data centers to meet massive AI compute needs.
- The build signals heavy infrastructure spending across AI firms and raises bubble concerns.
Try Airbnb's Kitchen Stocking Pilot
- Use Airbnb's new Instacart pilot to simplify guest stays by pre-stocking kitchens.
- Hosts can accept pre-orders, earn $25 per order and a $100 first-order bonus when participating.