Jun 21
We’re still far away from getting electronics from sustainable sources, but there are a few companies trying to make a go at saving some lost e-material from the landfill.
Jun 21
Unusually low water levels in Italy’s largest river have revealed a sunken World War II barge.
Jun 21
About 6,000 people gathered at the ancient stone circle in southern England to watch the sun rise at 4:49 a.m. on a clear, crisp morning, local police said.
Jun 21
Building your own PC can be a rewarding experience, and also help you to create the rig that you actually want. Here’s what to know beforehand.
Jun 21
Microsoft is in the midst of supply line issues when it comes to the manufacture of Xbox controllers. They’re out there, it’s just a matter of where.
Jun 21
Valve’s next big sale gets a launch date, and if you’re wondering what’s up for grabs we’ve got you covered.
Jun 21
Let's Replace Whiteboards With This Digital Screen That Simulates Writing on a Foggy Shower Door
Posted in: Today's ChiliWe all complain about endless video conference calls, but have we all forgotten how much worse it is to sit in a conference room while someone scribbles notes on a whiteboard? Here’s at least one clever alternative that might make brainstorming sessions less excruciating: a digital screen that simulates writing on a…
Jun 21
Meta won’t take a commission from creators on Facebook and Instagram until 2024
Posted in: Today's ChiliCreators on Instagram and Facebook will have another year to make money from the apps without Meta taking a cut from their earnings. Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that Meta will “hold off on any revenue sharing” until 2024, a one-year extension of his prior pledge to not charge a commission until 2023.
The move will cover monetization features where creators directly charge their fans: paid online events, subscriptions, newsletters and badges sold during livestreams. It doesn’t apply to Meta’s advertising-related revenue sharing features for Reels or other video products.
Zuckerberg also announced several other monetization updates for creators on the platform. The company is expanding Stars, the company’s in-app tipping feature, to more creators, and will open up its bonus program for Reels to more users as well. Meta is also expanding its support for NFTs on Instagram, which it began testing on Instagram profiles last month. Now, the feature will be available to more people, though Meta declined to specify exactly how many will now have access. The company also plans to integrate NFTs into Facebook and Instagram Stories “soon.”
The updates build on Meta’s massive investment into creator-centric features. Meta has made competing with TikTok one of its top priorities, and getting more creators on its platform is central to that effort. Creators could also help the company make big bucks on the metaverse, where Meta will get as much as 48 percent of creators’ earnings.
Jun 21
'Baddest One I've Ever Seen': New Jersey Wildfire May Become State's Largest in 15 Years
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A fire in New Jersey has scorched 12,000 acres as of Monday night and is expected to grow further, officials said, putting it on track to become the state’s largest fire in 15 years.
Jun 21
This new featurette for Thor: Love and Thunder is more exciting than all of its trailers combined. Which is saying something: the trailers for Taika Waititi’s latest, starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, and Christian Bale, have been excellent. There’s just something about seeing all that footage…
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