TechCrunch Daily Crunch TikTok Shop launches digital gift cards
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Dec 23, 2025 A fascinating look at TikTok Shop's new personalized digital gift cards brings a fresh twist to holiday shopping. ChatGPT introduces its own year-end review, akin to Spotify Wrapped, providing a personalized touch for users. Plus, exciting plans for robo-taxi testing from Uber and Lyft are set for London in 2026. The podcast also highlights TikTok's impressive holiday sales, exceeding $500 million during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, signaling a dramatic shift in e-commerce.
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ChatGPT Launches Yearly Wrap
- OpenAI is rolling out 'Your Year with ChatGPT' to eligible users as a privacy-forward annual review inspired by Spotify Wrapped.
- The feature personalizes awards, a poem, and an image based on saved memories and chat history to summarize usage patterns.
Robo-Taxis Heading To London
- Uber and Lyft plan to test Baidu's Apollo Go robo-taxis in London in 2026 pending regulatory approval.
- Both companies are expanding partnerships with autonomous vehicle providers to scale urban robo-taxi operations.
TikTok Enters Gift Card Market
- TikTok Shop now sells digital gift cards to expand its e-commerce play and rival Amazon and eBay.
- The feature ties purchases to users' TikTok balances and leverages animations and personalization to boost engagement.