[ad_1] Speaking to Business Insider, a Facebook spokesperson said, “We recently implemented a policy to prohibit ads that refer to the coronavirus and create a sense of urgency, like implying a limited supply, or guaranteeing a cure or prevention. We also have policies for surfaces like Marketplace that prohibit similar behavior.” Facebook has come under […]
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Facebook buys the VR game maker behind ‘Asgard’s Wrath’
[ad_1] The “vast majority” of Sanzaru’s employees will officially be recognized as part of the Oculus Studios team. Some, according to Games Industry, have to leave since their jobs are contingent on certain projects. It’s not entirely clear if that means Sanzaru is scrapping some of things it’s working on. Verdu also said that the […]
Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down after getting Disney+ off the ground
[ad_1] After guiding Disney through the acquisition of Fox and launching its direct-to-consumer efforts that center around Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu, CEO Bob Iger is stepping down from his post. “Effective immediately,” former Disney Parks Chairman Bob Chapek is taking over and will report to Iger while he serves as executive chairman and leads “creative […]
The Morning After: Netflix’s new Top 10 lists tell you what’s popular
[ad_1] 12 teraflops GPU with ray tracing, low latency controller tech and more.Microsoft starts to lock down Xbox Series X specs and features Later this year, the next-gen game consoles will launch, and Microsoft kicked off the 2020 marketing push by confirming some things about Xbox Series X. SSD? Got that. Suspend and resume that […]
TurboTax maker Intuit buys Credit Karma to corner personal financial data
[ad_1] Credit Karma will run as a stand-alone outfit, with existing CEO Kenneth Lin still in charge. Intuit expects the acquisition to close in the second half of 2020 if it clears the regulatory process. The deal makes sense for Intuit. While it has the budgeting site Mint under its wing, it doesn’t have a […]
Uber is testing rooftop ads on its ridesharing fleet
[ad_1] During the three-city pilot program, Uber will offer drivers $300 to install the vehicle-topper and an additional $100 each week they drive more than 20 hours. Once the program is up and running, drivers will be paid based on how many hours they drive. The displays will show eight-second still or video ads, based […]
Lyft buys a startup that runs ads on top of ridesharing cars
[ad_1] Halo has a fairly simple business model: full-time, highly rated drivers who signed up (applications are closed due to high demand) got up to $400 per month for agreeing to carry a connected, video-capable ad installation on their cars while they worked. Effectively, the promos are smart outdoor ads on wheels — advertisers know […]
The Morning After: Don’t buy a Galaxy Z Flip
[ad_1] Everything you need to know before you buy a new camera.How to buy a mirrorless camera in 2020 What we’re seeing this year is cameras with more and better AI autofocus tech, faster shooting speeds and video that goes well beyond 4K. That’s all great, but you may be confused about which model to […]
Google fully explains why its apps aren’t on new Huawei phones
[ad_1] Since last spring, the government’s entity list ban against Huawei (and ZTE) has largely prevented US companies from working with them. Despite legal wrangling and trade negotiations between the two countries the ban is still in place, and in the case of Google, it means that while there are still updates and services available […]
‘Friends’ cast is locked in for a reunion special to launch HBO Max
[ad_1] Now that AT&T spent more than $400 million pulling Friends from Netflix to serve as one of the pillars for its HBO Max streaming service, the WarnerMedia company has also shelled out to get the original cast back together for a reunion special. Negotiations for the special have been rumored for months, but now […]