Creators can now monetize their expertise on Quora
In May, Yahoo! Answers shut down after helping the internet answer its most burning questions since 2005. But now, Quora, which began as a question-and-answer site but expanded to incorporate blogging, is making its platform more appealing to creato.....»»
TikTok Launches First Creator-Led NFT Collection
TikTok, the world's most downloaded app with over 1 billion monthly active users, has lined up its own NFT drop. The company's first-ever NFT collection "leverages content from some of its top creators, including Lil Nas X, Grimes, Bella Poarch, Rudy.....»»
Logitech"s new MX Keys Mini is a wireless, space-saving keyboard that costs $100
The MX Keys Mini wireless is a minimalist keyboard best suited to creators and users working on multiple platforms that are fine with paying a premium for a small, wireless keyboard or are already invested in Logitech's ecosystem......»»
The 2022 Kia Carnival is a handsome minivan, but it needs a hybrid option
Despite Kia's expertise with electrification, the Carnival only comes as a V6 for now. Kia has replaced the Sedona minivan with the Carnival, new for model year 2022. [cred.....»»
Twitter will allow people to tip their favorite content creators with bitcoin
Twitter will allow people to tip their favorite content creators with bitcoin.....»»
XPan Mode on the OnePlus 9 Pro isn’t the best use of Hasselblad’s expertise
XPan Mode is the latest camera feature added to the OnePlus 9, and it draws on partner Hasselblad’s history. But it’s not what the pair should be working on......»»
How "nerd" culture powered through the pandemic
Meet the online content creators beating the odds to build successful careers from their passions......»»
Self-sustaining solar house on wheels wants to soak up the Sun
Students from the Netherlands will take their new solar ride 3,000 km to Spain. Enlarge / The Stella Vita hits the road. (credit: Solar Team Eindhoven) The creators of a new “self-sustaining house on wheels” are hoping their strange-lookin.....»»
Lexar"s pro-level SSD offers reads up to 7400 MB/s, uses graphene heat spreader
Lexar recently released two new high speed PCIe 4.0 SSDs, promising to bring extreme performance at a competitive price. The Professional NM800 SSD lineup targets content creators and gamers, and is intended for installation on both desktops and lapt.....»»
What Drives Makerspaces On Campus
Makerspaces are becoming a valuable feature of university and college campuses, providing students access to tools, expertise, and space for projects. Join us on Wednesday, September 22nd @ 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT as we talk to people who are working in t.....»»
LinkedIn is launching its own $25M fund and incubator for creators
When LinkedIn first launched Stories format, and later expanded its tools for creators earlier this year, one noticeable detail was that the Microsoft-owned network for professionals hadn’t built any kind of obvious monetization into the progr.....»»
Maker Faire Prague Goes Big Again in 2021
The biggest Maker Faire in Czechia is back in full force! Czech DIYers, inventors, designers and creators will finally meet again offline in Prague this weekend (11th and 12th September) as Maker Faire Prague is just around the corner. Held in the i.....»»
Sex workers helped popularize OnlyFans. Now their future on the platform is uncertain
After years of working to build their audiences on OnlyFans, a number of sex workers and adult content creators are now grappling with the sudden blow of potentially losing their incomes and access to the fans who have paid their bills......»»
OnlyFans To Block Sexually Explicit Videos Starting In October
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: OnlyFans is getting out of the pornography business. The company will prohibit users from posting any sexually explicit conduct, starting in October. Creators will still be allowed to post nude phot.....»»
Greater scientific expertise needed in Parliament to improve decision-making
Political parties need to put more effort into recruiting candidates with scientific backgrounds in order to increase 'cognitive diversity' among MPs, say the authors of a new academic study......»»
Spotify expands its radio DJ-like format, Music + Talk, to global creators
Last fall, Spotify introduced a new format that combined spoken word commentary with music, allowing creators to reproduce the radio-like experience of listening to a DJ or music journalist who shared their perspective on the tracks they would then p.....»»
Strawberry Mansion: A great sci-fi premise with trippy, arthouse execution
In this film, society can track dreams, so of course someone's out to monetize 'em. The trailer for Strawberry Mansion In the world of the new artsy, sci-fi film Strawberry Mansion, society has developed the technology to record dreams......»»
Instagram"s new anti-abuse features protect accounts with trending posts
The first of Instagram's new tools is Limits. It's designed to protect users, particularly creators, influencers, and public figures, who experience a sudden spike in comments and DMs from people they don't know after a post gains a lot of attention......»»
Medium revamps its Partner Program, launching new eligibility requirements and referral bonuses
Amid a year of editorial pivots and employee exits, Medium announced today that it will make significant changes to its Medium Partner Program, which allows writers on the platform to monetize their content. Founded in 2011, Medium launched its Partn.....»»
Stage 2 Capital launches $80M Fund II targeting B2B software startups
The firm’s approach combines venture capital expertise with a diverse community of over 250 limited partners and go-to-market experts who work with portfolio companies to accelerate revenue growth. Boston go-to-market venture capital firm.....»»
Paramount+ will get 14 new South Park movies in massive series deal
The South Park creators have signed a blockbuster deal to extend the series through season 30 and produce 14 new movies for Paramount+ streaming service......»»