Instagram now paying up to $10,000 bonus to creators for posting reels
Instagram Reels is the short video platform of the Meta-owned social network (formerly Facebook) that competes directly with TikTok. As a way to attract even more content creators, the company is now paying bonuses of up to $10,000 to those who post.....»»
Would you pay to quit TikTok and Instagram? You"d be surprised how many would
Social media is a problem for economists. They don't know how to value it......»»
GM ups guidance after posting 14% higher profit, record Q2 revenue
GM said it set records for global revenue, North American profit and North American revenue in the second quarter, by strong sales of pickups and SUVs......»»
Limited supply: M3 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM drops to $1,099
The upgraded M3 MacBook Air configuration is $200 off with bonus perks at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo. But supply is limited, so you'll want to grab the offer right away.Get an M3 MacBook Air 16GB for $1,099.Bargain hunters this week can pick.....»»
WhatsApp now lets you pin your favorite chats; Instagram brings multi-track audio to Reels
Meta this week announced new features for two of its most popular platforms: WhatsApp and Instagram. While WhatsApp is getting a new option that lets users pin their favorite chats, Instagram is adding multi-track audio to Reels. more….....»»
Q&A: Creators of first-ever hurricane evacuation order database say it may hold keys to future readiness
A team of University of Virginia researchers has released the first-ever database of hurricane evacuation orders in the United States. By examining what has worked (and hasn't) in the face of oncoming hurricanes, leaders and government officials can.....»»
Apple hardware drops to as low as $109, but the deals end today
With a bonus coupon on the latest MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, M4 iPad Pro and even Apple TV 4K, Adorama's Prime Day deals beat Amazon itself. But they end today.Save on the Apple TV 4K for Prime Day.Get the popular streaming box just in time for the su.....»»
Apple trained AI models on YouTube content without consent [U: MKBHD responds]
A number of tech giants, including Apple, trained AI models on YouTube videos without the consent of the creators, according to a new report today. They did this by using subtitle files downloaded by a third party from more than 170,000 videos. Cr.....»»
YouTube creators surprised to find Apple and others trained AI on their videos
Once again, EleutherAI's data frustrates professional content creators. Enlarge / YouTuber Marques Brownlee discusses iOS 18 in a new video. This specific video wasn't part of the large dataset that was used to train AI models, b.....»»
The next Stranger Things? The Duffer Brothers set their next horror project at Netflix
Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers will executive produce Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, an upcoming horror drama series at Netflix......»»
Streaming’s bundling obsession ignores the real problem with subscription costs
Opinion: Subscribers keep paying more and getting the same. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Video streaming providers have a big churn problem. While many streaming companies are not profitable yet, the entire industry is grap.....»»
Supplier used controversial sources for training Apple Intelligence
Apple has made a big deal out of paying for the data used to train its Apple Intelligence, but one firm it used is accused of allegedly ripping off YouTube videos.Apple Intelligence may have been trained less legally and ethically than Apple believed.....»»
Apple trained AI models on YouTube content without consent; includes MKBHD videos
A number of tech giants, including Apple, trained AI models on YouTube videos without the consent of the creators, according to a new report today. They did this by using subtitle files downloaded by a third party from more than 170,000 videos. Cr.....»»
Adorama is blowing out Apple inventory with a Prime Day coupon, prices start at $109
With a bonus coupon on the latest MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, M4 iPad Pro and even Apple TV 4K, Adorama's Prime Day deals beat Amazon itself.Save on the Apple TV 4K for Prime Day.Get the popular streaming box just in time for the summer Olympics with a.....»»
Podcasts now support comments on Spotify; should Apple do the same?
Today Spotify is debuting a big change for podcasts on its platform: comments. Now listeners can comment on any episode inside the Spotify app and creators can respond to their audience with ease. more….....»»
Save up to $650 on Apple"s latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro, M3 Max chip
Steeper discounts are in effect on Apple's current 14-inch MacBook Pro, with every M3 Pro and M3 Max configuration up to $650 off. Plus, grab a bonus discount on three years of AppleCare with coupon.Save $100s on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro.We're tra.....»»
Google wants to cut its reliance on Apple for search revenue
Facing a potential court ruling that would force Google to stop paying to be the iPhone's default engine, the company is increasingly trying to lessen its dependence on Apple.Google pays Apple a cut of its revenue for searches made through the Safari.....»»
Best electric trucks: haul without paying for gas
There are now a number of excellent electric trucks out there. But is one of those electric trucks the best? Here's a rundown of the best out there right now......»»
Friday’s deals: 13-inch M2 iPad Air new low, AirPods Pro 2 $60 off, MacBook Air, Apple Watch Series 9, more
Friday is ushering in some fresh price drops, including a new all-time low on the entry-level 13-inch M2 iPad Air as well as a solid offer on the latest USB-C MagSafe AirPods Pro 2 and a chance to land a bonus $40 credit. From there, we move over to.....»»
Apple TV+ continues to grow in the US, this time overtaking Paramount+
Apple teased during WWDC 2024 new content coming to Apple TV+ later this year, including new seasons of Severance, Silo, and Pachinko. And it looks like Apple’s efforts are paying off, as the market share for TV+ grew once again in the US during th.....»»
"Zenless Zone Zero" officially lands on iPhone & iPad on July 4
The immensely popular Hoyoverse is expanding in "Zenless Zone Zero," with the highly anticipated title coming to iPhone on Independence Day.A 'Zenless Zone Zero' three-character squadZenless Zone Zero is by the Genshin Impact Creators. It has an anim.....»»