TechCrunch Daily Crunch Meta tests a standalone app for its AI-generated ‘Vibes’ videos
Feb 6, 2026
Coverage of Spotify moving into physical book sales and new audiobook features, including PageMatch scanning and recaps. Deep dive on YouTube’s ad revenue surge, subscription growth, Shorts performance, and Gemini-powered creator tools. Preview of Meta spinning out an AI-driven Vibes app for short, remixable videos with cross-posting and freemium plans.
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Spotify Sells Physical Books Too
- Spotify is expanding from audiobooks into selling physical books via Bookshop.org integration.
- The feature links audiobook pages to purchases that support independent bookstores and earn Spotify an affiliate fee.
YouTube Revenue And AI Push
- YouTube reported $60 billion in yearly revenue and saw ad and subscription growth despite missing some ad estimates.
- YouTube is expanding subscriptions, AI features, and creator tools like Gemini-powered discovery and AI creation tools.
Meta Spins Off Vibes Feed
- Meta is testing a standalone Vibes app to surface AI-generated short videos outside Meta AI.
- The move positions Vibes as a more direct competitor to OpenAI's Sora and other AI video apps.