Creator Stats are back on Reddit after being disabled three years ago due to scaling and performance issues. The platform has been testing its revamped Creator Stats with roughly 50% of desktop users and moderators for the past five months, and it is now being rolled out for original posters and moderators. Once a post…Read More
Spanish financial institute Banco Santander has consolidated its media buying under one roof, naming Dentsu International its agency of record for the European and U.S. markets. Following a competitive pitch, Santander will now work with Dentsu X in the U.S. and Poland, and Carat in Spain, Portugal and the U.K., managing all media investments and…Read More
Tushy isn’t shying away from clearing the air on a shitty subject. In fact, the controversial DTC bidet brand has become notorious for its irreverent and–ahem– refreshing approach to educating consumers about the health benefits of using their products. Meanwhile, founder and chief creative officer Miki Agrawal has made no secret of her intentions to…Read More
By default, videos will automatically play as users browse the Twitch mobile application. However, users have the option to turn this feature off. Our guide will show you how to stop videos from automatically playing in the Twitch mobile app. Note: These screenshots were captured in the Twitch app on iOS. Step 1: Tap your…Read More
The invasion of Ukraine has triggered a significant digital shift for Russia. Sanctions imposed by governments around the world – together with company closures or mothballing – have significantly impacted the country. A plethora of events have escalated the invasion into the digital world, with cyberattacks, cybercriminals taking sides, and even an IT army of civilians being mobilized by Ukraine. The sanctions imposed on Russia have not only directly hit its economy (and by extension the global economy), but are now also threatening Russian citizens’ access to the internet. It’s expected the nation will limit its reliance on the global…
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With rising fuel prices in many countries, owning an EV probably feels like a smart move lately. But buying a new car isn’t cheap, and the delay in mass EV production means even second-hand EVs are retailing at massively inflated prices. So, if you’re still driving an ICE vehicle, here are some tips and resources for preserving your fuel intake through the practice of hypermiling. What is hypermiling? Hypermiling (also known as energy-efficient driving) is driving a car using intentional techniques that maximize fuel efficiency. You can deploy specific hypermiling in EVs to reduce range anxiety, but I’ll focus specifically…
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The NCAA Division I Men’s March Madness tournament is less than a week away, and this year it will be easier to stream than ever before. Real-time streaming and second-screen destination NCAA March Madness Live has received several upgrades ahead of the 2022 tournament, including fantasy team management. The updated platform experience will debut a…Read More
The metaverse has been here for a long time — it just hasn’t been very good. The term, a conceptual catch-all of interconnected virtual spaces, has surged in the cultural zeitgeist since Facebook changed its name to Meta. Once simply the domain of gamers and niche commercial applications, a mainstream embrace of extended reality seems practically inevitable. The immediate problem with this future — whether you’re excited, apprehensive, or otherwise — is that current extended reality (XR) hardware just isn’t ready for the metaverse. Not for mainstream consumers, anyway. The requisite headsets are too expensive, too bulky, or simply not…
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For years, armed with Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes, millennials have defined trends in coffee culture. However, Gen Z’s influence on the humble cup of Joe is growing. That’s why McDonald’s is targeting the younger generation in its latest work for McCaf? in the Gulf. Created by the brand’s dedicated Publicis Group agency, Studio M, McDonald’s…Read More
Traditionally, marketing tends to be aspirational, featuring good-looking people living a life most everyone wants. The characters in these ad campaigns have big homes, luxury cars and high-paying careers. They go on ski trips and relax on sunny beaches. All their friends and family members are affluent–and gorgeous. The idea, of course, is to convince…Read More
