Month: June 2020
Apple News+ will feature audio versions of stories, iOS update shows
Apple’s News+ platform is getting an audio feature. As reported by 9to5Mac, today’s public release of iOS 13.5.1 has been accompanied by the first beta version of iOS 13.5.5, and hidden within is “Apple News+ Audio,” which will offer audio stories to… Source
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Zigazoo launches to be a ‘TikTok’ for kids, surpasses 100,000 uploads and downloads
Like many parents, Zigazoo founder Zak Ringelstein worries about his children’s screen time. His worries only grew when COVID-19 led to school shutdowns and kids came home to a world of remote learning. Now, as lockdowns extend, Ringelstein is learning to embrace screen time as a way to sneak education…
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Podcast app Majelan pivots to premium audio content around personal growth
French startup Majelan is pivoting a year after launching a podcast player and service. The company, created by former Radio France CEO Mathieu Gallet and Arthur Perticoz, is ditching the podcast aggregation side of its business and focusing on premium audio content going forward. Like many podcast startups, Majelan faced…
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What motivates innovative entrepreneurs: Money or altruism?
Hala Hanna Contributor Hala Hanna is Managing Director, Community at MIT Solve, a marketplace for social impact innovation. In today’s new world completely engulfed by COVID-19, all sorts of innovations are emerging to help the world overcome this difficult time: 3D printers are cranking out medical supplies; rapid advancements in testing have…
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Samsung Access offers a new Galaxy S20 with 1TB free Microsoft 365 storage
Samsung has launched its Samsung Access subscription service in the US which gives users access to its latest flagship smartphones, Microsoft 365, cloud storage and more. While the company’s Samsung Upgrade Program allows customers to upgrade to the latest Galaxy every year, Samsung Access gives users far more extras for…
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‘Out of context’ Twitter accounts are turning into protest accounts
The “out of context bojack horseman” account usually tweets memes and screenshots to its nearly 180,000 Twitter followers. But recently, the account’s feed has looked a lot different: it’s listed bail funds for people to donate to, posted advice on safely protesting, and amplified black voices fighting against police brutality.…
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