This post is based on a recent Redefining Work podcast with Lars Schmidt and NASA’s April Jordan. You can listen to the full episode here. NASA is pretty clear about the allure of a diverse workforce. Their take: Diversity drives innovation — some bold words for an agency that’s about as innovative as they come. …
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy is getting serious about cracking down on fake views on the platform, which has been a huge issue for the platform. “Hacking” the system It’s an open secret to streamers that there’s a hack that gets you more views: embedding streams to third-party sites. This trick doesn’t only rack up views…
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…
YouTube’s looking to better incorporate its text-based social engagement element, with a new Community Posts feed for channels in the mobile app. As explained by YouTube: “We’ve heard that YouTube users are looking for more ways to find Community posts from creators, so we’re experimenting with a “posts-only” feed on the Home tab on mobile…
We hosted a day filled with creative energy, insights and engagement with some of South Africa’s top, emerging and aspiring content creators, artists and designers at our office in Johannesburg. This included a breakfast session hosted by the Instagram team, which offered an immersive space for creators to connect with their peers and gain valuable…
(X) Formerly Twitter, with over 1 Billion active users worldwide, offers a unique space for content creators to connect with their audience, share insights, showcase their work, and keep up with the latest trends and news. Whether you’re a writer, artist, photographer, influencer, or any other type of content creator, (X) Formely Twitter provides an…
Co-Authors: Chau Vu and Whitney Parsons In March 2020, the world turned upside down—the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, and life as we knew it was altered completely. Offices closed, we stopped traveling, and we had to change the way we interacted with others. In the face of this disaster, businesses were challenged…
After YouTube spent two years piloting Premium Lite, a lower-cost subscription plan for ad-free video viewing in select countries, the platform is pulling the plug on the tier. In an email to customers, YouTube announced it will no longer offer Premium Lite after October 25th, 2023. At €6.99 per month, YouTube’s Premium Lite plan first…
Snapchat users are once again frustrated with an update to the social media platform. This time it involves the once delightful, now disquieting Bitmoji. Last week, Snapchat’s cartoon avatars underwent a makeover that startled users, as part of the company’s effort to bring Bitmoji further into 3D. “The new avatar style improves characteristics like hair…
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WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.23.21.9.What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a secret code creation feature for locked chats with support for linked devices, and it will be available in a future update of the app! WABetaInfo Channel Stay…
X, the company formerly known as Twitter, is planning to test three tiers of its X Premium service in order to bring in additional revenue, according to Bloomberg, reporting on X CEO Linda Yaccarino’s briefing to X debt holders on Thursday. The exec told the bankers that X would split the current $7.99 Premium subscription…
Though the labor market has cooled, many companies are still struggling to attract and retain the talent they need. Job seekers in many industries continue to have plenty of choices when it comes to where they want to work. A great candidate experience can help you engage more job seekers and sway your top-choice candidates…
Like YouTube Music replacing Play Music, I do wonder if Google TV will eventually be subsumed by YouTube from a product and branding perspective. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up to get it early in your inbox, or continue reading 9to5Google Log…