Product Scoop November 20, 2024
Morning folks, top of the morning. Hope your day is off to a great start!
Microsoft built a PC that can't run local apps | TechCrunch
Prefer to offload all your Windows tasks to the cloud? Microsoft may just have the compact, desk-bound computer for you: Windows 365 Link.
techcrunch.com/2024/11/19/microsoft-built-a-pc-that-cant-run-local-apps
Google Lens can now check prices and inventory when shopping in the real world | TechCrunch
Google announced on Tuesday that it's updating Google Lens to help people when they're shopping in a physical store.
techcrunch.com/2024/11/19/google-lens-new-feature-makes-it-easier-to-shop-products-in-store
Amazon's top music plan will now include one audiobook per month | TechCrunch
Amazon said on Tuesday that it will let Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers access one audiobook per month from Audible's catalog for free. This move aims
techcrunch.com/2024/11/19/amazon-will-let-users-listen-to-one-audiobook-per-month-with-its-top-prime-music-paid-plan
UK competition regulator clears Alphabet's investment in Anthropic | TechCrunch
The U.K.’s CMA has okayed Alphabet's partnership and investment in AI rival Anthropic, concluding that it doesn't qualify for investigation.
techcrunch.com/2024/11/19/uk-competition-regulator-clears-alphabets-investment-in-anthropic
Ben Horowitz’s tight ties with the Las Vegas Police Department -- and why it matters
Today on Equity, we're digging into what startups benefitted from Ben Horowitz's police fund donations, Klarna's US IPO, deals of the week, and more.
techcrunch.com/podcast/ben-horowitzs-tight-ties-with-the-las-vegas-police-department-and-why-it-matters
