Tag: Arts & Entertainment
Facebook is adding monetization features to groups
Facebook is bringing monetization features into yet another part of its service: groups. The social network is testing new tools that allow group admins to make money, with new shopping, fundraising and subscription features. The company announced the updates at its annual Communities Summit event, where it said the new…
Read MoreNetflix starts rolling out mobile games to all Android subscribers
Netflix is taking a big step forward with its gaming ambitions. Starting today, all subscribers can play five mobile games on Android devices at no extra cost by downloading them from the Google Play store on phones and tablets. The games will be available through the Netflix app starting on…
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Facebook verified a Bitcoin scammer pretending to be Elon Musk
Despite Facebook’s attempts at verifying suspiciously popular accounts, it isn’t perfect (to say the least). The Verge has reported that the company has mistakenly verified a Facebook fan page for Elon Musk as Musk’s own official account. On top of that, it appears to be run by a Bitcoin scammer.…
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I wish anyone other than Kanye had made the Stem Player
I want to get one thing out of the way at the top. I wish that anyone — anyone — other than Kanye West had released the Stem Player. At this point he’s more than 10 years past the creative zenith of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and five years…
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How Resident Evil’s tallest and most terrifying vampire lady, Alcina Dimitrescu, came to life
Countess Alcina Dimitrescu isn't technically a vampire, but she's definitely an icon. From the moment she appeared in an early trailer for Resident Evil: Village, Lady Dimitrescu captured the attention of the internet: her towering, sultry frame; her sickly-sweet smile; her massive hat; her proper yet authoritative tone. Viewers were…
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Twitter now lets hosts record and share audio Spaces
Back in September, Twitter announced that it was planning to add recording and playback features for Spaces so that listeners can access shows after they air. Now, the website has rolled out the ability to a limited number of Spaces hosts on iOS and to all listeners on iOS and…
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