[ad_1] While the specific terms of the deal weren’t available, Kopf indicated that she would create content for other platforms in addition to streaming on Facebook. In other words, it’s like other deals that leave streamers free to post YouTube videos and otherwise control the rest of their fate. It’s not surprising that Facebook would […]
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YouTube’s burnout generation | Engadget
[ad_1] For mental health YouTuber Kati Morton, finding some kind of stability has meant using Patreon, which contributes about half of her monthly income and is her most consistent revenue stream. She’s been on it for the past four years; her channel has existed since 2011. Patreon is a service for fans to pay monthly […]
The Morning After: The worst tech in 2019
[ad_1] When you need to make a 180-degree turn in a hurry.Rivian shows off how its new EVs can ‘tank turn’ We’re not sure how useful this feature is, but Rivian has made a preview video showing how its quad-motor equipped truck can “tank turn” in place. Maybe it could come in handy for off-roading, […]
Messenger signups without a Facebook account are no longer possible
[ad_1] The spokesperson also said that the new rule applies to those “new to Messenger,” and that those already using the app without an account don’t need to do anything. However, some users have complained of encountering difficulties signing in after the transition — the app apparently kept telling them that their account has been […]
Stadia Pro’s free January games are ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ and ‘Thumper’
[ad_1] The shuffle will bring Stadia Pro’s total bonus catalog to five games. That’s certainly better than what Google offered on launch, but it still leaves a core problem unaddressed: the selection of freebies isn’t particularly strong. There’s neither an abundance of games nor any must-haves. Of course, that’s part of why Stadia will have […]
YouTube makes it easier for creators to address copyright claims
[ad_1] The Videos tab shows a new column called “Restrictions,” which lets creators quickly see which uploads are affected. Clicking through shows details like which parts of the video contain the offending media, who initiated the claim and who owns the copyrighted content. If the claim is for a piece of music, the user can […]
BritBox finally adds classic ‘Doctor Who’ to its UK service
[ad_1] In total, that’s approximately 272 hours, or more than 11 days, of content. And BritBox says it’s part of a long-term collaboration with the BBC to make BritBox the “ultimate home of Doctor Who Classic” content. “We are looking forward to expanding the collection even further by working with the show creators to lovingly […]
How Twitch started to lose its grip on video game streaming
[ad_1] On a recent episode of YouTuber Brian Davis’ The True Geordie Podcast, Ninja explained that he had “wanted to make it work” with Twitch and spent roughly eight months trying to renegotiate with the company. The streamer wanted “a little bit more freedom,” he told Davis, but couldn’t come to an agreement. “They just […]
Wikipedia wins its battle against censorship in Turkey
[ad_1] Turkey censored Wikipedia in April 2017, leveraging a law that allows it to ban any website that is deemed a national security threat. Wikimedia, the site’s parent company, swiftly took action, but lost its push to reverse the court’s decision. The community-driven website has remained inaccessible to Turkish citizens ever since. The ruling was […]
The worst tech of 2019
[ad_1] Facebook, Amazon and other Silicon Valley failures Nicole LeeSenior Editor If 2018 was the year that the world turned on big tech, then 2019 was the year that tech became more like a villain. Sure, companies like Facebook, Google and Amazon would say they do a world of good by bringing people together, serving […]