The game that makes me actually want to exercise
The game that makes me actually want to exercise

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 127, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, my Scorpion challenges your Sub-Zero to a duel, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Hasan Piker and lines and […]

Prime Video follows Netflix and Disney by adding a TikTok-like ‘Clips’ feed in its app

The Clips feed aims to enable discovery by offering users a scrollable feed with short snippets of shows and movies.

Truecaller slashes 70 jobs amid declining ad sales

Truecaller’s ad revenue declined by 44%, leading to the layoffs.

Last 24 hours to get 50% off a second pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Last day to buy one pass and get a second one at 50% off to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Bring a partner, co-founder, or colleague at half off. Register now.

Disney looking to make a unified ‘super app,’ report says

Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, who took over for Bob Iger earlier this year, has emphasized his intent to streamline the Disney experience.

Perplexity’s Personal Computer is now available everyone on Mac

Perplexity’s Personal Computer brings AI agents to your Mac, and is now open to everyone.

Bumble is getting rid of the swipe, CEO says

Based on Whitney Wolfe Herd’s past comments about Bumble’s new direction, the company is expected to lean into AI — Bumble is even working on an AI dating assistant called Bee, and the CEO has made many comments over the years about how AI will be “a …

Tome, another Goodreads booktracker rival, shuts down

The app was one of several catering to the BookTok crowd.

Google’s $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19

The Gemini-powered health coach will act as a combination fitness coach, sleep expert, and health and wellness advisor.

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27: A shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K

Startup Battlefield 200 applications are open, but only for three more weeks. Apply by May 27 for your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, $100K equity-free, and more opportunities for major scaling impact. Pre-Series A founders …