Parents recruit bots to get their kids holiday gifts
Thanks to supply-chain issues and understocked stores, people are turning to bots to help fulfill their holiday wish lists.
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Tidal trickles down direct-artist payments
Tidal plans to roll out a feature that sets aside 10% of subscription revenue for artists that each subscriber listens to the most.
Barbados to build an embassy in the metaverse
Crypto-friendly Barbados is planning on establishing a digital embassy within the (not here yet) metaverse as early as January.
Niantic gamifies Bitcoin
Software developer Niantic unveiled a new AR game that allows players to “literally” mine for Bitcoin.
Twitter taps Walmart to go holiday shopping
Twitter is collaborating with Walmart for its first-ever live shopping experience.
The PayPal of crypto
Crypto startup MoonPay raised over half a billion dollars this week.
Netflix snaps up Scanline VFX
Netflix has announced a deal to acquire visual effects house Scanline VFX.
Sustainable fashion tries on digital clothes
People are starting to invest less in their closets and more in digital clothes.
Platforms help hitmakers make more hits
Youtube, TikTok, and Snapchat now have coaches to offer advice and guidance for creators.
Rise of the purpose-driven consumer
Gen Z habits and values are changing the way we consume products.