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Twitch announced today that stories are now available in the platform’s mobile app. Similar to the feature of the same name on Snapchat, Instagram and other social platforms, Twitch’s stories let streamers post photos, text or clips that expire after 48 hours. The company frames the feature as helping creators reach and stay connected with their communities while offline. It first announced the feature in July.

At least at launch, the ability to create Twitch stories is limited to partners and affiliates with at least one stream from the last 30 days. However, all users (after updating to the app’s latest version) will be able to see them at the top of the Following page. The company says access will roll out gradually to eligible streamers by the end of this week — and beyond as more creators meet the requirements.

In addition, creators with at least 30 subscribers (including gift subs) can make subscriber-only stories. Twitch recommends using this feature to “add even more value to your supporters’ subscriptions through exclusive content.”

Twitch suggests using stories for easy outreach to followers, scheduling updates and adding visual flare or fun. The mobile app will push alerts to followers when a streamer posts a story, although it also includes notification settings to control the frequency. Meanwhile, creators can see the total views and reactions for each story they post — including after they expire.

“Viewers will see your stories live alongside stories created by other streamers they follow, so post regularly throughout the week to keep your community in-the-know and up-to-date between your streams,” the company wrote in its announcement blog post.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/twitch-adds-stories-to-keep-followers-tuned-in-181726337.html?src=rss

Prada, the renowned Italian fashion house, has embarked on a unique collaboration with NASA to design and produce spacesuits for the Artemis III mission, set to make history as the first lunar mission to include a female astronaut.  Scheduled for 2025, the mission aims to mark a significant milestone in space exploration by returning humans to the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972.

The collaboration, facilitated by Axiom Space, the pioneer behind the world’s first commercial space station, will result in the creation of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit. Prada’s involvement is not limited to mere aesthetics; their engineers will be deeply engaged in the entire design process.

They will work closely with Axiom Space Systems to develop materials and design features that prioritize both the comfort and advanced capabilities of the astronauts, ensuring their protection against the harsh lunar environment and the rigors of space.

Image by Axiom Space.

Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada Group Marketing Director, highlights the brand’s extensive experience in experimentation and design, emphasizing their commitment to applying this expertise to NASA’s lunar spacesuits. This venture represents a fusion of fashion and function, where high fashion meets cutting-edge technology to create suits that are not only stylish but also highly functional.

While specific details about the advanced technologies and design innovations remain undisclosed, Prada and Axiom Space assure that the Axiom Space spacesuits are an improved iteration of NASA’s existing Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) spacesuits. These new suits promise greater flexibility, enhanced protection against space’s harsh conditions, and advanced tools to aid astronauts in their lunar explorations.

Image by Axiom Space.

Image by Axiom Space.

Michael Suffredini, CEO of Axiom Space, emphasizes the importance of Prada’s technical expertise in crafting these spacesuits. He anticipates that Prada’s proficiency in raw materials, manufacturing techniques, and innovative design concepts will not only enhance the comfort of astronauts on the lunar surface but also address crucial human factors considerations that were previously absent from spacesuit design.

Prada Collabs With NASA To Design Spacesuits For The Artemis III Mission

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Twitch announced today that stories are now available in the platform’s mobile app. Similar to the feature of the same name on Snapchat, Instagram and other social platforms, Twitch’s stories let streamers post photos, text or clips that expire after 48 hours. The company frames the feature as helping creators reach and stay connected with their communities while offline. It first announced the feature in July.

At least at launch, the ability to create Twitch stories is limited to partners and affiliates with at least one stream from the last 30 days. However, all users (after updating to the app’s latest version) will be able to see them at the top of the Following page. The company says access will roll out gradually to eligible streamers by the end of this week — and beyond as more creators meet the requirements.

In addition, creators with at least 30 subscribers (including gift subs) can make subscriber-only stories. Twitch recommends using this feature to “add even more value to your supporters’ subscriptions through exclusive content.”

Twitch suggests using stories for easy outreach to followers, scheduling updates and adding visual flare or fun. The mobile app will push alerts to followers when a streamer posts a story, although it also includes notification settings to control the frequency. Meanwhile, creators can see the total views and reactions for each story they post — including after they expire.

“Viewers will see your stories live alongside stories created by other streamers they follow, so post regularly throughout the week to keep your community in-the-know and up-to-date between your streams,” the company wrote in its announcement blog post.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/twitch-adds-stories-to-keep-followers-tuned-in-181726337.html?src=rss

Prada, the renowned Italian fashion house, has embarked on a unique collaboration with NASA to design and produce spacesuits for the Artemis III mission, set to make history as the first lunar mission to include a female astronaut.  Scheduled for 2025, the mission aims to mark a significant milestone in space exploration by returning humans to the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972.

The collaboration, facilitated by Axiom Space, the pioneer behind the world’s first commercial space station, will result in the creation of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit. Prada’s involvement is not limited to mere aesthetics; their engineers will be deeply engaged in the entire design process.

They will work closely with Axiom Space Systems to develop materials and design features that prioritize both the comfort and advanced capabilities of the astronauts, ensuring their protection against the harsh lunar environment and the rigors of space.

Image by Axiom Space.

Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada Group Marketing Director, highlights the brand’s extensive experience in experimentation and design, emphasizing their commitment to applying this expertise to NASA’s lunar spacesuits. This venture represents a fusion of fashion and function, where high fashion meets cutting-edge technology to create suits that are not only stylish but also highly functional.

While specific details about the advanced technologies and design innovations remain undisclosed, Prada and Axiom Space assure that the Axiom Space spacesuits are an improved iteration of NASA’s existing Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) spacesuits. These new suits promise greater flexibility, enhanced protection against space’s harsh conditions, and advanced tools to aid astronauts in their lunar explorations.

Image by Axiom Space.

Image by Axiom Space.

Michael Suffredini, CEO of Axiom Space, emphasizes the importance of Prada’s technical expertise in crafting these spacesuits. He anticipates that Prada’s proficiency in raw materials, manufacturing techniques, and innovative design concepts will not only enhance the comfort of astronauts on the lunar surface but also address crucial human factors considerations that were previously absent from spacesuit design.

Prada Collabs With NASA To Design Spacesuits For The Artemis III Mission

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Goldman Sachs, Apple’s banking partner for its credit card and high-yield savings account, is seemingly having doubts about those products. According to The Wall Street Journal, Goldman is looking to get out of the consumer lending business, which could have implications for Apple Card and the associated savings account.

The report suggests that several senior Goldman executives want the company to ditch its remaining consumer lending products — those it offers with Apple as well as the General Motors credit card. No final decision is said to have been made, though the future of Goldman’s consumer products may become a little clearer when the finance company reports its quarterly earnings on Tuesday.

Consumer lending efforts such as Apple Card may have been a mistake for Goldman. The business unit that oversees those and GreenSky (a “buy now, pay later” company Goldman bought for around $2.2 billion last year and is selling at a loss) has lost billions of dollars.

Meanwhile, Goldman has run afoul of regulators. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has investigated Goldman’s handling of credit card billing errors and refunds. Unlike with other card programs, Apple Card bills go out at the beginning of each month. That’s said to put more pressure on Goldman customer service workers who deal with complaints and billing issues. Issuing bills on a rolling basis may alleviate that strain. However, Goldman has reportedly been unsuccessful in convincing Apple to move to a more typical billing cycle.

If Goldman isn’t able to reduce expenses for its credit cards, it may try to sell the Apple and GM partnerships, according to the report. That may prove a difficult prospect, given that customers have deposited billions of dollars into Apple savings accounts. If Goldman manages to get another bank to take over the Apple partnership (including those hefty savings accounts), the Journal noted that the finance company may have to raise expensive emergency funding to cover any shortfall.

Goldman is said to have had talks with American Express about taking over its consumer products. However, Amex reportedly has concerns regarding the Apple Card’s loss rates and other factors Goldman has been attempting to remedy. Amex leaders are also said to have bristled at the fact the Apple Card operates on the Mastercard network.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/goldman-sachs-might-be-trying-to-offload-apples-credit-card-and-savings-accounts-204014759.html?src=rss