Pixiβs new iOS app turns text messages into interactive AR experiences TechCrunch By:Lauren Forristal 18 June 2026 at 16:00 Forget stickers, GIFs, and emoji reactions. Pixi is betting that the next evolution of messaging is interactive augmented reality (AR).
Social mediaβs next evolution: user-controlled algorithms TechCrunch By:Aisha Malik 17 June 2026 at 22:19 Social media feeds are becoming more customizable as platforms like Threads, Instagram, and TikTok introduce tools that let users directly influence the algorithms powering their recommendations.
Mastodon looks to newsletters to help revive the open social web TechCrunch By:Sarah Perez 17 June 2026 at 21:38 Mastodonβs newly launched newsletter feature lets anyone subscribe to creators by email, even without a Mastodon account.