Magic Eraser is coming to more devices, Spotify gains an AI DJ, and Netflix lowers prices

It's Friday (or should I say, Friday.) You did it. Give yourself a pat on the back – then go read the rest of this issue of Week in Review, TechCrunch's newsletter summarizing the last seven days in tech (sign up here to get it straight to your inbox every Saturdays). I will continue to be your WiR emcee for the next few weeks until Greg returns from parental leave. God knows I lack spirit, but I will try to make up for it in depth. Go easy on me, please.

First of all, I'm contractually obligated (not really...but maybe actually?) to highlight upcoming TechCrunch events this calendar year.

TechCrunch Live is taking a special (virtual) trip to Boston on February 27 for City Spotlight: Boston, and it will be completely free. That's right - free! No excuse to jump on this one. Beyond City Spotlight, TC will return to Boston in April for Early Stage, which will feature expert-led sessions on growing a – you guessed it – early-stage business. Finally, mark your calendar for TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, which takes place in San Francisco from September 19-21. It will be an unforgettable moment.

With the PSAs out of the way, let's get down to business:

Erase your mistakes: One of Google Pixel's best photo editing features, "Magic Eraser", is now available on other Android and iOS devices. But it won't be free. This week, Google announced that the popular tool, which uses AI to remove unwanted content from images, will be available to Google One subscribers and existing Pixel owners. Google One subscribers will also get a small handful of other editing tools, like a new HDR video effect, exclusive collage styles, and more.

Facebook Prison: Sarah reports that Meta will reform its sanctions system based on recommendations from the Oversight Council, the independent body of experts, scholars, civic leaders and lawyers who now weigh in on the appeal decisions made by Meta. The social network says it will reform its system to focus less on penalizing users by restricting their ability to post and more on explaining the reasoning behind its content removals, which it says will be a fairer way. and more efficient to moderate content on its platform.

TikTok in cars: TikTok is making its way into vehicles, starting with the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class which will hit the market in fall 2023. The car's newly updated MBUX infotainment system , which will feature a "super screen" that spans the entire dashboard, will allow drivers to click on the TikTok app and watch videos while the vehicle is parked. What about TikTok overload?

AI in my Spotify: Spotify launched a new AI feature called "DJ" this week to better personalize the music listening experience for its users. Similar to a radio DJ, Spotify's DJ feature will offer a curated selection of music as well as AI-powered spoken commentary on the tracks and artists you love, using what Spotify says is an "incredibly realistic voice". . Cool!

Price Drops: Netflix slashed subscription costs in more than 100 territories over the past week as customers continue to consider which streaming services to stick with in the event of a price hike. The company has come under fire recently after rolling out password-sharing rules in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain, but another potential reason for the price drop is to fare better against competitors such as Paramount+, Apple...