Google adds new kids-focused features to Google TV, including parent-controlled watchlists and AI-powered suggestions (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch)

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Un1feed launches the OG App, available on iOS and Android, offering an ad-free and suggestion-free Instagram feed, similar to Twitter lists  —  Instagram is currently a mess and users — including Kim Kardashian — are unhappy about it.  The company is trying to cram too many features like Reels …

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YouTube expands its tools to curtail toxic comments, sending users a notification when their comment is removed and temporarily banning them from commenting  —  Toxic and hateful comments on YouTube have been a constant headache for the company, creators and users.

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iOS 16.2 arrives with improved encryption for iCloud data, Freeform app, AirDrop limitations, Apple Sing, a karaoke-like feature for Apple Music, and more  —  Apple is rolling out its iOS 16.2 update for all users today along with iPadOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1.

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Twitter cancels its Chirp developer conference, set for November 16, and says it is building “some things that we’re excited to share with you soon”  —  Twitter is canceling its developer-focused Chirp conference amid management transition, the company said late Thursday.

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Airbnb launches a program to help renters find an apartment in 25 US markets and then list a spare room or occasionally the whole apartment on the platform  —  Airbnb really wants you to Airbnb an apartment.  So its latest step is to find renters a place, which they can also list on the travel booking platform.

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Twitter pilots Blue for Business with select businesses, helping companies identify employees through a new badge; other perks and pricing are yet to be shared  —  Twitter launched “Blue for Business” last week alongside relaunching Twitter Blue.  At that time, the social network had assigned a gold checkmark to businesses.