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.....»»
Gaming sites are still letting streamers profit from hate
Far-right, racist figures monetize livestreams via “donation management services.” Enlarge (credit: MrLonelyWalker | Getty Images) In today's attention economy, platforms are megaphones and audiences are income. Shut off the megaphone and.....»»
Spotify Plans For Podcast Subscriptions, a la carte Payments
Spotify again signaled its interest in developing new ways to monetize its investments in podcasts. From a report: In the company's fourth-quarter earnings, chief executive Daniel Ek suggested the streaming media company foresees a future where there.....»»
Ori director calls Cyberpunk 2077, No Man"s Sky creators "snake oil salesmen"
Game designers who make big promises about upcoming titles only for consumers to be disappointed upon their release is something we're used to seeing. Thomas Mahler, Moon Studios founder and director of the Ori series, is sick of it and has branded t.....»»
Spotify hints toward plans for podcast subscriptions, à la carte payments
Spotify again signaled its interest in developing new ways to monetize its investments in podcasts. In the company’s fourth-quarter earnings, chief executive Daniel Ek suggested the streaming media company foresees a future where there will be.....»»
Data automotive startup Otonomo to go public via SPAC
Otonomo, the cloud-based software startup that help companies capture and monetize connected car data, is headed to the public market. The Israeli-based startup said Monday it has agreed to merge with special purpose acquisition company Software Acq.....»»
Ford and Google partner up: Android Automotive OS comes to Ford and Lincoln, lots of data to go to Google
Google and Ford have inked a six-year partnership that will see the automaker using the tech giant’s expertise and products to bolster their cars and services. A major part of this collaboration includes the adoption of Google’s Android Automotiv.....»»
Post-apocalyptic kung-fu RPG Biomutant gets a May 25 release date
Described as a "post-apocalyptic kung-fu fable" by its creators, Biomutant puts players in the role of an animalistic mutant protagonist of their own creation. They'll explore a vast open world with gliders, mounts, and other, more bizarre methods of.....»»
YouTube has paid out more than $30 billion to content creators over the past three years
In 2019 alone, YouTube contributed an estimated $16 billion to the US gross domestic product (GDP). According to Oxford Economics, that’s roughly equivalent to 345,000 full-time jobs......»»
YouTube Has Paid More Than $30 billion To Creators, Artists, and Others Over the Last Three Years
YouTube has paid out more than $30 billion to creators, artists, and media organizations over the last three years, according to a new letter published by CEO Susan Wojcicki. From a report: In Wojcicki's first letter to creators of 2021, the CEO spen.....»»
10 VCs say interactivity, regulation and independent creators will reshape digital media in 2021
The digital media industry will give us plenty to talk about this year. The digital media industry will give us plenty to talk about this year. When we last surveyed venture capitalists about their media investments, the big topic was the i.....»»
Twitter acquires newsletter platform Revue
Twitter is getting into the newsletter business. The social media company is announcing that it has acquired Revue, a Dutch startup that allows users to publish and monetize email newsletters. While Revue hasn’t driven the same wave of “i.....»»
TikTok’s new Q&A feature lets creators respond to fan questions using text or video
TikTok is testing a new video Q&A feature that allows creators to more directly respond to their audience’s questions with either text or video answers, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The feature works across both video and livestreams (T.....»»
Ad-supported EV charging network developer Volta raises $125 million
Volta, the developer of a network of electric vehicle charging stations that monetize using advertising, has raised $125 million in new funding in a process managed by Goldman Sachs. Volta builds and operates a network of electric vehicle charging st.....»»
Uppbeat launches a freemium music platform aimed at YouTubers
A new music platform, Uppbeat, aims to make it easier for YouTubers and other content creators to find quality free music to use in their videos. The system, which is designed to navigate the complexities of copyright claims while also fairly compens.....»»
Apple’s new editorial franchise, Apple Podcasts Spotlight, to highlight interesting creators
Apple today announced a new editorial franchise called Apple Podcasts Spotlight, which aims to highlight rising podcast creators in the U.S. The editorial team at Apple will select new podcast creators to feature every month and then give them promin.....»»
That"s the Way the Cookie Crumbles
With the fall of third-party cookies, innovators, creators and startups now have an opportunity to find creative solutions for the advertising world. Continue reading........»»
Over 70 new laptops will feature GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs
Nvidia claims its new GeForce RTX 30 series laptop cards are up to 100 percent more energy-efficient and powerful enough to handle ray tracing on demanding games such as Cyberpunk 2077. The laptops are just as practical for content creators who may u.....»»
More than 70 new laptops will feature GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs
Nvidia claims its new GeForce RTX 30 series laptop cards are up to 100 percent more energy-efficient and powerful enough to handle ray tracing on demanding games such as Cyberpunk 2077. The laptops are just as practical for content creators who may u.....»»
Fiat Chrysler teams with Silicon Valley startup on new air taxi
The automaker’s low-cost supply chain and expertise in advanced materials and engineering will help to make Archer’s vehicle more affordable, the companies said. Archer plans to unveil its aircraft early this year and start production in 2023......»»
Descript raises $30M to build the next generation of video and audio editing tools
The popularity of podcasting and online video shows no signs of slowing down, and so we continue to see a wave of creators publishing a profusion of audio and video content to fill out the airwaves. Today, a company building a platform to make that w.....»»