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TikTok loads NFTs
TikTok is rolling out its first batch of NFTs in collaboration with musicians such as Lil Nas X and influencers like Brittany Broski.
PlantLife grows a social network for plant parents
PlantLife wants to bring the endless scroll of TikTok to the world of houseplants.
Spotify advertises itself
Spotify is rolling out a new ad campaign, “All Ears on You,” in order to woo more advertisers to its platform.
Cord-cutting kneecaps casual sports fans
With streaming, customers have more choices than ever
BET Studios launches with a share-the-wealth strategy for Black creators
ViacomCBS is launching BET Studios.
Both Apple and Epic take a hit in App Store suit
The battle between Apple and Epic seems to have ended (for now).
Twitter Communities hatch more focused, manageable conversations
Twitter is rolling out Communities.
Twitch creators took a day off to battle harassment
Twitch streamers staged a “walkout” on the platform to protest an increase of hate-spewing bots that are overtaking chats.
Amazon may deliver live audio
Amazon may deliver live audio The Future. Amazon is reportedly creating a live-audio platform that will mostly focus on streaming live concerts, talk-radio shows, or podcast recordings. Call it next-generation radio. But with YouTube Live providing a similar experience (but with, you know, video) Amazon may need to attract potential users with marquee, exclusive talent […]