[ad_1] According to Variety, YouTuber Jessi Vee used Fundo to host group chats with fans last month. Mexican YouTuber creator Key Riqué has used the platform to sell shoutouts to fans for as little as $4, while KreekCraft has charged $10 per ticket for fans who want to attend an online meet and greet. Style […]
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‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ is a self-aware Netflix reboot with bite
[ad_1] Eventually, Rocko and crew learn that The Fatheads has been off the air for years — so like any nostalgic Millennial, they set out to reboot the series. As a stranger in a strange future, it’s really the last connection to the past that Rocko has left. But his mission is also obviously a […]
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ fined $395,000 for using emergency alert tones
[ad_1] The FCC points out that using such tones is prohibited outside of emergencies, adding that it was a serious public safety concern. “These rules aim to protect the integrity of the alert system by helping to avoid confusion when the tones are used, alert fatigue among listeners and false activation of the EAS by […]
Some Microsoft Surface devices are being severely throttled
[ad_1] There are too many devices and protocols.Smart homes are a broken mess and Nest wants to fix it Rishi Chandra has a vision for what a smart home should look like in five years. As the lead for Google Nest products, well, it’s his job. There are several devices that make up this ecosystem, […]
YouTube warns its copyright changes could result in more takedowns
[ad_1] YouTube said it’s making the move to push back against music companies that are overzealous about enforcing copyright claims. “One concerning trend we’ve seen is aggressive manual claiming of very short music clips used in monetized videos,” it wrote. “These claims can feel particularly unfair, as they transfer all revenue from the creator to […]
Disney+ may become home to a new ‘Star Wars’ series with Ewan McGregor
[ad_1] Unfortunately, details are scarce at this point — the show doesn’t have a title yet, and its story remains a mystery. Variety says a standalone Obi-Wan film had been in talks for years, but it was put on hold after Solo’s disappointing performance. While Disney has yet to confirm the report, company chief Bob […]
Twitter is testing a filter for potentially offensive messages
[ad_1] The social media giant has made some efforts this year to use technology to flag abusive tweets without the need for human intervention. While such algorithm-assisted policing can work, they also flag plenty of false positives and miss a lot of filth. Twitter has also tested a “hide replies” feature and made it easier […]
Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys’ sequel debuts February 12th
[ad_1] And that’s not all! The streaming giant confirmed a third movie is on the way. In fact, To All The Boys: Always and Forever, Lara Jean is already in production. So, fans have two more movies to look forward to once they finish wearing out whatever the digital equivalent of a VHS tape is […]
Cops put a stop to Amazon’s 30-cent ‘Mrs. Maisel’ gas promo
[ad_1] The August 15th “Maisel Day” promo also offers 1959 prices for food, hotel stays, movie tickets and other common purchases, although it’s safe to say those didn’t create nearly as much trouble. Earlier campaigns, such a Carnegie Deli discount last winter, also went comparatively smoothly. We’ve asked Amazon for comment. With that said, it […]
Plex’s new desktop app packs a fresh look, streamlined downloads
[ad_1] The desktop app uses Plex’s revamped user interface, including the navigation sidebar. It also offers the same server and library management options as in the Plex web app. Meanwhile, Plex is making some other changes to its desktop support. For one thing, it’s killing the old Windows app by removing it from the store […]