Month: February 2021
Why these co-founders turned their sustainability podcast into a VC-backed business
When Laura Wittig and Liza Moiseeva met as guests on a podcast about sustainable fashion, they jibed so well together that they began one of their own: Good Together. Their show’s goal was to provide listeners with a place to learn how to be eco-conscious consumers, but with baby steps.…
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Microsoft suspends donations for politicians who attempted to overturn the 2020 election
Microsoft has announced that it will suspend all donations for the upcoming 2022 election cycle for any members of Congress, state officials, and organizations that voted to object to the certification of electors in the 2020 election or supported attempting to overturn the election. The company temporarily suspended all political…
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Universal Music pulls its catalog from music video app Triller
Universal Music Group (UMG) has pulled its entire song catalog from music video app Triller, according to Billboard. The publisher claims the app withheld payments from its artists and refuses to negotiate a new licensing deal. “We will not work with… Source
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BeGreatTV to offer MasterClass-like courses taught by Black and brown innovators
BeGreatTV, an online education platform featuring Black and brown instructors, recently closed a $450K pre-seed round from Stand Together Ventures Lab, Arlan Hamilton, Tiffany Haddish and others. The goal with BeGreatTV is to enable anyone to learn from talented Black and brown innovators and leaders, founder and CEO Cortney Woodruff…
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How to install Apple’s watchOS 7 and iOS 14 betas so you can unlock your phone with your watch
Apple’s iOS 14.5 beta is out, and with it comes the ability to have your Apple Watch unlock your Face ID-protected phone if you happen to be wearing a mask. If you really want this feature right now, you’ll have to download the latest iOS and watchOS betas — something…
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7 new TV shows and movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV Plus and more this weekend New on Netflix this weekend
Wondering what to stream on Netflix and other services this weekend? Let’s rephrase that: have you finished WandaVision episode 5 already, and you’re left at a loose end with stuff to add to your watch list this weekend? We can help. Every week, we round up the best – and…
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