[ad_1] The Compass Experiment, part of the Google News Initiative, aims to develop sustainable business models for local news organizations. It plans to launch digital platforms in three mid-sized communities, with the Youngstown site going live this fall. In addition to covering local news, Compass will test a variety of revenue models. The goal is […]
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Qualcomm fined €242 million in European antitrust case
[ad_1] The case refers to a period between 2009 and 2011 when Qualcomm was in competition with NVIDIA’s modem business, Icera, to create smaller and more efficient wireless chips. The Commission found that Qualcomm sold its chipsets below cost to Huawei and ZTE in order to eliminate the competition. The strategy worked to cement Qualcomm’s […]
NBC revives ‘A.P. Bio’ for its streaming service
[ad_1] “I’m so overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the fans,” said showrunner Mike O’Brien to THR. “The cast and I are thrilled that we get to make more and I’m excited to work with the NBCU streaming platform.” With its renewal, A.P. Bio earns the distinction of becoming the first canceled broadcast television […]
Netflix Q2 report points to price hikes for lower than expected growth
[ad_1] Netflix just released its financial results for the second quarter of 2019 (PDF), and a number that jumps out is that its service grew by 2.7 million subscribers. That’s a problem for shareholders because in its last report, the company predicted it would be up about 5 million in Q2, and in the US […]
Apple renews ‘Carpool Karaoke’ for a third season
[ad_1] Production for the third season is already underway, and is expected to include the cast of Stranger Things. The number of episodes for the new season hasn’t been announced yet — Seasons 1 and 2 contained 21 and 20 episodes, respectively. Most episodes have featured at least two celebrity guests, often in odd pairings […]
Why are game developers so angry with G2A’s marketplace?
[ad_1] What is G2A? The company was founded in 2010 as a traditional online game store. Three years later, the company pivoted and launched G2A Marketplace, a platform that lets anyone buy and sell ‘used’ video games online. Other sites such as CDKeys and Kinguin offer a similar service, but G2A claims to be the […]
Google officially closes ‘Dragonfly,’ its controversial Chinese search project
[ad_1] Google has been vague about Project Dragonfly ever since it first came to light. Leaked documents indicated that the China-centric search app would automatically identify websites blocked by the country’s so-called Great Firewall, and simply remove them from search results. This would include information on free speech and political opposition, as well as any […]
Apple is reportedly planning to pay for exclusive podcasts
[ad_1] With consumer demand for podcasts on the rise, more podcasting platforms have shifted to exclusive content. Spotify and Stitcher — Apple’s competitors in the podcasting space — already have their own exclusive programming. Just last month, Spotify signed an exclusive podcast deal with Higher Ground, the production company of President Barack Obama and Michelle […]
Blizzard reveals Overwatch League details for 2020
[ad_1] Each team will host two weekend-long homestands, and franchises from each division will collaborate on three more regular-season events in their home regions. In total, 52 homestand weekends will take place. Two local events will run simultaneously throughout the season, which will take place between February and August. Each franchise will again play 28 […]
Domino’s will let you track your pizza delivery with GPS
[ad_1] The added capability won’t just satisfy hungry customers. According to CNBC, CEO Ritch Allison said he’s “more excited” about the data that franchise operators will get from the GPS tracking, which could help owners make the delivery process more efficient. The company’s shares recently fell six percent, and with any luck, this practical tech […]