YouTube rolled out new pages for hashtags this week, giving users a new way to discover related content. Viewers who clock on a specific hashtag on YouTube, either via desktop or the Google-owned video site’s mobile applications, will be taken to a dedicated page that displays videos with that specific hashtag, sorted to keep the…Read More
Amplitude Studios, makers of the excellent Endless games and the upcoming 4X title Humankind, is celebrating 10 years in the gaming industry with a slew of news, announcements, discounts, and freebies. Happy birthday Amplitude: If you haven’t played the Endless games or checked out the teasers for the highly-anticipated Humankind, now’s your chance. Before we dive into the details of the celebration, let’s take a look at the games we’re talking about. Endless Legend Endless Space 2 Dungeon of the Endless Humankind The news: Where to start? First up, the company today released all-new Definitive Editions for both Endless Legend…
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Facebook’s “indefinite” ban on Donald Trump could be lifted by the company’s Oversight Board, the company announced on Thursday. The former US president’s Facebook and Instagram accounts were blocked in the wake of the US Capitol insurrection, due to concerns that Trump would use the platform to foment further violence. At the time, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the ban would remain in place at least until Joe Biden replaced him as president. But now that the inauguration has taken place, the decision has been referred to the platform’s new Oversight Board, raising the possibility that his account could be reinstated. [Read: How Netflix…
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Facebook’s independent content oversight board finally started reviewing cases last December, and it now has its highest-profile case to date on its docket: the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. The social network also requested recommendations from the board with the aim of crafting a policy on suspensions when the…Read More
The Trade Desk has submitted its Unified ID 2.0 for approval to industry body Partnership for Responsible Addressable Media (PRAM) in a bid to buoy adoption and seek third-party management of the framework. The move comes as The Trade Desk hopes third-party control of Unified ID 2.0 will improve the perception of the online advertising…Read More
As airlines prep for the gradual return of bookings, United Airlines is taking a page out of hotels’ playbook. Hotels’ approach to brand loyalty has particular appeal for airlines navigating the way back to greater passenger demand. Speaking to investors during an earnings call, United CEO Scott Kirby alluded to how the airline could pitch…Read More
It’s been more than a decade since Isaiah Mustafa resonantly charmed his way into the hearts of America through his game-changing 2010 Old Spice ad, “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like.” In the years since, he was largely absent from from the brand’s advertising until Wieden+Kennedy Portland, the agency behind his much-celebrated debut spot,…Read More
Researchers at the Korean Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) recently developed a machine for detecting prostate cancer that only needs 20 minutes of your time and a few ounces of your pee to achieve near 100% accuracy. Human oncologists are only about 30% accurate when it comes to detecting the disease. This is a big deal. Background: Detecting prostate cancer is, quite literally, a pain in the ass. Under the current paradigm the disease is confirmed through a combination of lab work and invasive diagnostics. This involves a painful biopsy procedure where surgeons remove a tissue sample from the…
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Between the news overload, nonstop social media debates and overwhelming political commentary, most people would not associate election night in America with relaxation. But this year, CNN viewers may have noticed that Calm, an app focused on meditation and mindfulness, had its fair share of screentime during the network’s most anticipated night of the year….Read More
The NFL’s annual Super Bowl matchup has long been linear television’s tentpole. But as with many things, the Big Game is becoming an increasingly digital affair. This year, CBS Sports, which has the rights to air the game and is planning extensive pregame and postgame coverage, will stream it on CBS Sports’ digital properties, including…Read More
