Lauren Forristal

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Consumer news reporter at TechCrunch covering media, streaming, and consumer technology platforms.

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Lauren Forristal has recently covered consumer tech regulation and lifestyle gadgets, including a major FTC settlement over hidden fees in the travel app Hopper and roundups of helpful devices for everyday life, alongside a new AI podcasting tool for beginners.

Recent articles

• Google’s Pixel event is set for August 12TechCrunch · Jul 7, 2026
• Discord admits AI moderation bug wrongfully banned users over harmless imagesTechCrunch · Jul 7, 2026
• 6 kitchen gadgets that make adulting feel easierTechCrunch · Jun 23, 2026
• Rebel Audio is a new AI podcasting tool aimed at first-time creatorsTechCrunch · Mar 18, 2026

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