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TikTok launching Twitch-like subscriptions in beta on Thursday

Social Media, Technology / By Spencer Thomason

TikTok has announced a program that lets viewers pay to subscribe to specific live streamers they want to support. Dubbed Live Subscription, it gives fans access to perks like a subscriber-only chat, creator-specific emotes, and badges that differentiate them from non-subscribers (via TechCrunch). It’s launching in beta on May 26th, according to an announcement video posted on the TikTok …

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YouTube Highlights Is A Cool New Feature!

Social Media, Technology / By Spencer Thomason

YouTube will now highlight the “most replayed” parts of videos in its web player and mobile apps. The feature was previously available as an experiment for YouTube Premium subscribers but is launching for all users today. YouTube Highlights Skip: You’ll be able to identify the most popular parts of a video from a graph that …

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Netflix livestreaming is reportedly a thing

Social Media, Technology / By Spencer Thomason

Netflix livestreaming. You read that right. The company may be expanding into livestreaming. According to a report from Deadline, Netflix is currently working on a livestreaming option for stand-up specials and other live content. Netflix livestreaming: As pointed out by Deadline, support for livestreams could open up the possibility for Netflix to air live reunions, like the …

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Snap didn’t make enough Pixy drones!?

Social Media, Technology / By Spencer Thomason

Snap’s new flying camera, the $230 Pixy drone, went on sale last week — but the earliest buyers were told they’d have to wait three months to actually get the gadget. We’re now thinking that the company didn’t make enough, because Snap has extended the Pixy’s shipping time to four whole months, according to the drone’s …

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TikTok Pulse: Make More Money

Social Media, Technology / By Spencer Thomason

TikTok Pulse is the new way the company came up with for creators to make money. The company plans to start sharing a cut of revenue with top creators when their videos run alongside certain ads. The program mirrors how YouTube pays out creators, and it could lead to more significant payouts from the platform, …

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Twitter Is Keeping A Secret You Need To Know!

Social Media, Technology / By Spencer Thomason

Today I learned about a secret cache of Twitter DMs that’s hidden behind a privacy setting. For some people, this means uncovering a trove of important messages that they’ve missed out on, but if you’re like me, the discovery of a “hidden” inbox wasn’t all that exciting. In either case, it’s still worth checking to see …

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This is bad. Ubisoft Online Games Dying.

Social Media, Technology / By Spencer Thomason

In the past year, Ubisoft has ceased online support for a list of games that has grown to 91 titles. This means that any multiplayer components associated with these games will no longer be accessible, along with any achievements or unlockables attached to the online aspect of the game. It’s worth mentioning, however, that the support …

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Good News! – VRR is finally coming to PS5

Social Media, Technology / By Spencer Thomason

VRR is coming to PS5! Sony will begin rolling out support for the Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) feature for the PS5 via an update released this week, the company announced Monday. PS5 VRR Support: “On HDMI 2.1 VRR-compatible TVs and PC monitors, VRR dynamically syncs the refresh rate of the display to the PS5 console’s …

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Spotify Video Podcasts Are Real!

Social Media, Technology / By Spencer Thomason

Spotify video podcasts are live today. Last fall, Spotify began activating Video Podcasts for creators on a limited basis. Since then, we’ve found that podcasters love having the option to accompany their audio with visual components, and fans love having the opportunity to more deeply connect with the content. So as the audience for this format grows, the company’s also …

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Google Wallet Might Make A Comeback?

Social Media, Technology / By Spencer Thomason

Google Wallet may be making a return. Google seems to be working on bringing Wallet back in some form after it made the app part of Google Pay (via Android Police). According to Mishaal Rahman, the company is creating a Wallet interface for Google Play Services that will act as a way to access and manage your …

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