• Twitch's TikTok-like discovery feed is rolling out to all users

    Twitch is officially rolling out its new TikTok-like discovery feed to all users this week, the company announced on Tuesday. The new feed, which is launching as a tab within the Twitch iOS and Android apps, allows viewers to scroll through bite-sized bits of content to discover new streamers. The official launch follows Twitch’s earlier […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • House Passes TikTok Ban Bill: What It Means for TikTok Users

    The House of Representatives, led by a Republican majority, passed legislation on Saturday that will ban the popular social media app TikTok in the United States if its Chinese owner does not sell its stake in the next year. [Read More]

  • Understanding YouTube's reused content policy

    A recent update to these policies on April 2024 clarifies the meaning of "repetitious and reused content," impacting how creators approach content creation and marketing strategies on YouTube.

  • YouTube is experimenting with showing ads when you pause a video

    Philipp Schindler, Google SVP and chief business officer, said during the company's most recent earnings call that early testing in Q1 exhibited "strong traction." The executive added that pause ads are "commanding premium pricing from advertisers" and "driving strong brand lift results," likely suggesting a wider rollout could be justRead Entire Article

  • What a TikTok Ban Would Mean for U.S. Users

    Fans of video-sharing app TikTok could be left looking for a new platform as Congress voted for a potential ban of the app in the U.S. on Saturday.Lawmakers in both state and federal governments are pushing to get rid of the platform for national security reasons, but what does the ban mean for users?Why Might TikTok Be Banned and When Could It Happen?TikTok is owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance that is considered a potential national security risk to the United States.ByteDance has...

  • More than a quarter of readers of YA are over the age of 28 research shows

    Report commissioned by HarperCollins shows that uptake in YA fiction in older readers is due to behavioural changes described as ‘emerging adulthood’ or delaying ‘adult’ lifeYoung adult fiction such as The Hunger Games, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and the Heartstopper graphic novels might be aimed at teenagers – but new research has shown that more than a quarter of readers of YA in the UK are over the age of 28.Research commissioned by publisher HarperCollins, in collaboration with Nielsen...

  • Research shows widening wealth gap in the U.S.

    The average wealth gap between white families and Black and hispanic families topped one million dollars in 2022.

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    Transgender Athletes Could Be At A Physical Disadvantage, New Research Shows

    An IOC-funded study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine earlier this month suggests transgender athletes could be at a physical disadvantage.

  • Research show oysters could help clean up the reef through filtration

    Scientists have found oysters could be very useful in gobbling up nutrient pollution from tropical waterways, including the Great Barrier Reef.

  • YouTube Music bug shows black screen on iPhone

    Some YouTube Music for iOS users today are facing a bug where the app opens to a black screen on certain Google Accounts with no ability to play songs. more

  • How to protect your TikTok content if Chinese-owned app is banned in US

    The co-founder of a global influencer talent agency has advice for average users. Anyone who values their TikTok videos, she said, should back up their data now. Here's to do it

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    Are We Gearing up for a Short Shorts Summer?

    Chris Pine isn’t method acting. He’s method dressing. In the run-up to his directorial debut Poolman, the people’s favorite Hollywood Chris has been piggybacking off of his recent style metamorphosis by blurring the line between his character’s wardrobe and his own. During his recent visit to beloved Los Angeles deli Langer’s, the actor sported a Big Boy Burgers tank top, red corduroy short shorts, and a big salt-and-pepper beard. It was plausible that he was just stopping by for a pastrami on...