TechCrunch Daily Crunch Sora hit 1M downloads faster than ChatGPT
Oct 10, 2025
Discover how YouTube is giving terminated creators a chance at redemption with new channel requests. Explore Netflix's exciting move to bring party games to smart TVs, transforming living rooms into gaming hubs. Plus, learn about Sora's remarkable achievement, zooming past one million downloads faster than ChatGPT, thanks to rapid adoption in the U.S. and Canada. Tune in for a curated blend of the latest tech news.
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Sora's Record iOS Launch
- Sora reached 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT despite starting invite-only.
- That rapid adoption shows strong consumer demand for AI video tools on iOS.
YouTube Pilot Lets Some Creators Return
- YouTube will let some terminated creators request new accounts under a pilot program.
- The policy excludes creators terminated for copyright infringement and weighs harm and guideline severity.
Netflix Brings Party Games To TVs
- Netflix added TV gameplay using phones as controllers and a Games tab in the TV app.
- The titles focus on party experiences to push Netflix beyond casual mobile gaming into shared TV play.