The fall of newspaper
Across the country, local newspapers are taking a serious hit. As digital becomes king, it’s no surprise that analog media is declining.
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Likewise wants to reinvent the recommendation engine of the internet
A new platform dubbed Likewise hopes to create an environment where users and the app’s AI work together to create a more accurate recommendation engine, making finding what movie to watch on Friday night a quicker and more enjoyable experience.
Solana mints a… phone?
The Solana blockchain and privacy-focused tech company Osom are building a smartphone created with the Web3-enthusiast in mind.
Meta stocks up with virtual fashion
Meta is launching an Avatar Store, giving users the ability to outfit their digital selves with virtual fits from brands like Balenciaga and Prada.
TikTok and Instagram try to curb user addiction
Both TikTok and Instagram are rolling out features to help address users’ well-being, hoping to break a cycle of addiction
Amazon opens the piggy bank for live-shopping influencers
Amazon Live (the e-commerce giant’s version of QVC) is offering thousands of dollars in guaranteed money to influencers who will leave TikTok or YouTube to work exclusively for the service.
Invader turns traveling into an art-installation quest
Who needs the digital art of AR to gamify your life when Invader has been creating the real thing for the past 24 years.
The Jonas Brothers want to text you with Scriber
The Jonas Brothers are investing in a newly-launched subscription media startup dubbed Scriber.
White-noise podcasters make a racket on Spotify
Spotify has become the unwitting home of a white-noise podcast boom — static, calming sounds to help people relax or sleep.
TikTok introduces trend-creator crediting tool
TikTok is rolling out a new button for users to credit who inspired their content.