Reddit could soon put some subreddits behind a paywall
According to Reddit CEO, it seems that the company is testing the idea of putting some subreddits behind a paywall. The post Reddit could soon put some subreddits behind a paywall appeared first on Phandroid. One of the appealing things ab.....»»
Sony listing hints at native, upscaled PS2 emulation on the PS5
Download promo promises "up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters." Enlarge / Identical cousins. (credit: Spellblade91 / Reddit) Years ago, Sony started making a select handful of "PlayStation 2 Classic.....»»
iOS 17.5 is allegedly resurfacing pictures that were deleted years ago for some users
A bug in iOS 17.5 is allegedly resurfacing photos that were deleted years ago for some iPhone users, according to posts on Reddit. The affected iPhone users say that after updating to iOS 17.5 – which was released on Monday – there are a number.....»»
Spotify is putting lyrics behind a paywall
It looks like Spotify has decided to put lyrics for songs behind its Premium subscription, making it no longer free. The post Spotify is putting lyrics behind a paywall appeared first on Phandroid. Unlike some other music streaming service.....»»
Reddit, AI spam bots explore new ways to show ads in your feed
Reddit says its "communities are naturally commercial." Enlarge (credit: Getty) Reddit has made it clear that it’s an ad-first business. Today, it expanded on that practice with a new ad format that looks to sell thin.....»»
Renovation relic: Man finds hominin jawbone in parents’ travertine kitchen tile
Yes, travertine often has embedded fossils. But not usually hominin ones. Enlarge / Reddit user Kidipadeli75 spotted a fossilized hominin jawbone in his parents' new travertine kitchen tile. (credit: Reddit user Kidipadeli75).....»»
Publisher Reinforces Paywall With Sci-Hub Blockade in Germany
As part of a voluntary agreement with copyright holders, German Internet service providers block a list of structurally infringing websites. This blocklist has recently expanded with the first publisher-related target; popular shadow library, Sci-Hub.....»»
Side Hustle or Scam? What to Know About Data Annotation Work
As artificial intelligence evolves, data annotation—or the work done by humans to train AI models—has emerged as a potential way to make money. On TikTok, Reddit, and elsewhere, posts are popping up from users claiming they&rsqu.....»»
Reddit share value rose 86%, but sales by CEO and COO saw reversal [U]
Redditors who took advantage of their privileged access to stock ahead of the IPO have seen Reddit share value rocket from $34 to $59.80 by yesterday’s close – an 86% increase. Update: Subsequent share sales by the company’s CEO and COO –.....»»
Reddit data-sharing agreement with Cision is expanded after IPO
Following the company’s successful IPO, and a deal with Google to allow Reddit posts to be used as training data, the expansion of another Reddit data-sharing agreement has been signed – this time with Cision. The data is likely to be used to.....»»
Reddit share value 86% up on IPO price; may be good sign for tech sector
Redditors who took advantage of their privileged access to stock ahead of the IPO have seen Reddit share value rocket from $34 to $59.80 by yesterday’s close – an 86% increase. Early private investors have seen even greater returns, with OpenA.....»»
How to create a Subreddit on desktop and mobile
If you love posting and commenting on Reddit posts, why not start your own subreddit? Here's everything you need to know about creating your own subreddit......»»
Scammers steal millions from FTX, BlockFi claimants
Customers of bankrupt crypto platform BlockFi have been targeted with a very convincing phishing email impersonating the platform, asking them to connect their wallet to complete the withdrawal of remaining funds. Judging by this Reddit thread, many.....»»
Reddit faces new reality after cashing in on its IPO
Reddit must now answer to its shareholders as well as its vocal users. Enlarge / Steve Huffman, u/spez on Reddit, sold 500,000 of his shares in Reddit’s IPO on Thursday (credit: AFP via Getty Images) In an interview on.....»»
Daily Telescope: A colorful star trail through the largest window in space
Expect more of this later in 2024 as a veteran astronaut heads back into orbit. Enlarge / Cities on Earth shine alongside distant stars. (credit: Don Pettit/reddit) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little to.....»»
Reddit shares will cost between $31 and $34; Redditors can sell immediately
We don’t yet know the exact cost of Reddit shares when they go on sale, but the company has indicated that the initial public offering (IPO) price will be between $31 and $34 per share. Selected Redditors will get priority access ahead of the IP.....»»
Not impressed with Google Gemini? You’re not alone
A recent thread on Reddit has revealed that there are quite a number of Android users who aren’t impressed with Google Gemini. The post Not impressed with Google Gemini? You’re not alone appeared first on Phandroid. Google wasted no ti.....»»
How to find your new Apple Cash card number in iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4, which is now available to everyone, includes a significant change for Apple Cash users. As first spotted by Reddit user u/simpledsp last month, Apple Cash users can now set up a virtual card number that can be used for shopping when Apple P.....»»
Why Reddit Users Have Turned Against the Company’s IPO
Reddit will allow its most active users to buy shares in its IPO. But many of those users are skeptical it will succeed. Two years ago, Reddit users established themselves as a fearsome economic force when the subreddit community W.....»»
Researchers show Reddit users caused the famous GameStop "short squeeze"
Three years ago, the stock price of the company GameStop soared over 1,625% in just a week. While it's been speculated the primary cause was unprecedented, organized action among Reddit users using a trading strategy known as a "short squeeze," resea.....»»
Reddit Directed Share Program invitations issued, but vocal users unimpressed
The first invitations to participate in the Reddit Directed Share Program (DSP) – in which moderators and very active users will get preferential access to shares – have now been issued. Some moderators and other users with high Reddit karma h.....»»