Lauren Forristal

Lauren covers media, streaming, apps and platforms at TechCrunch.

Latest from Lauren Forristal

Commerce

Pinstripe wants to redefine the way online sellers sell secondhand clothing
Lauren Forristal

15 hours ago
Startups

Flash, founded by ex-Flipkart exec, launches in the US to help shoppers juggle multiple online orders
Lauren Forristal

2 days ago

AI

Amazon brings generative AI-powered recaps to Prime Video
Lauren Forristal

3 days ago
Apps

WhatsApp users can now filter chats with customized lists
Lauren Forristal

Oct 31, 2024
Commerce

MealMe, the startup integrating food ordering tech into apps, picks up $8M
Lauren Forristal

Oct 31, 2024
Startups

Hummingbirds, a platform that connects local creators with brand campaigns in their area, raises $5.4M
Lauren Forristal

Oct 30, 2024

Apps

Netflix’s new ‘Moments’ feature lets you save and share clips from your favorite episodes
Lauren Forristal

Oct 28, 2024
Apps

Nintendo tries again on mobile with a $10 Animal Crossing game arriving in December
Lauren Forristal

Oct 28, 2024
Startups

Arcade, a new AI product creation platform, designed this necklace
Lauren Forristal

Oct 27, 2024
Apps

Cheers lets you play matchmaker with friends
Lauren Forristal

Oct 24, 2024

Commerce

Amazon adds gasoline discounts for Prime members, EV charging savings to follow
Lauren Forristal

Oct 23, 2024
Commerce

Poshmark reverses decision to lower selling fees after sellers experience a drop in sales
Lauren Forristal

Oct 21, 2024
Apps

ShoBizzy, a networking app for the TV industry, aims to open new doors for freelancers
Lauren Forristal

Oct 21, 2024
Apps

Apple Music’s latest feature lets artists create dedicated playlists for concerts and tours
Lauren Forristal

Oct 17, 2024

Apps

Swsh’s new photo-sharing app lets Gen Zers filter out red Solo cups and alcoholic drinks
Lauren Forristal

Oct 10, 2024
Commerce

Amazon makes shopping for groceries online less confusing
Lauren Forristal

Oct 9, 2024
Apps

Google’s partnership with SpotHero brings parking reservations to Maps and Search
Lauren Forristal

Oct 8, 2024
Media & Entertainment

What’s in the rug? How TikTok got swept into a real-time true crime story
Amanda Silberling

Lauren Forristal

Oct 5, 2024

Startups

SoCreate wants to transform screenwriting software with AI imagery and community sharing tools
Lauren Forristal

Oct 5, 2024
Startups

Ollie scoops up health startup to launch a tool that analyzes dog poop
Lauren Forristal

Oct 3, 2024
Apps

Livestream shopping app Whatnot adds a rewards program as GMV tops $2B
Lauren Forristal

Oct 2, 2024
Apps

iOS 18 Control Center: 18 apps that add useful actions to your iPhone
Lauren Forristal

Sep 30, 2024

Startups

AI reading coach startup Ello now lets kids create their own stories
Lauren Forristal

Sep 30, 2024
Apps

Wordy’s new app helps you learn vocabulary while watching movies and TV shows
Lauren Forristal

Sep 27, 2024
Startups

EVA, an entertainment booking platform for events, raises $2M as it expands to more cities
Lauren Forristal

Sep 26, 2024
Apps

Audible experiments with new AI features for tailored audiobook recommendations
Lauren Forristal

Sep 25, 2024

Apps

Spotify’s AI playlist feature rolls out to the US and more markets
Lauren Forristal

Sep 24, 2024
Hardware

Google TV receives a major update ahead of the launch of its new streaming box
Lauren Forristal

Sep 23, 2024
Gadgets

Moksha, the gamified meditation device, makes breath work exercises more engaging
Lauren Forristal

Sep 21, 2024
Apps

UPchieve, an online tutor app for low-income students, launches a free tool for teachers
Lauren Forristal

Sep 19, 2024