Tech

Facebook goes head-to-head with growing newsletter trend

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3 years ago

June 30, 2021

Anthony Lucas

Facebook has hit the launch button on “Bulletin” – a standalone platform for free and paid articles and podcasts.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the platform and introduced some of the writers that the company has recruited.

Facebook is pushing to compete in the fast-growing email newsletter trend.

The social media giant says it will not take a cut from Bulletin creators’ revenue at the initial launch and that creator can choose their own subscription prices.

“We built Bulletin on a separate website to enable creators to grow their audience in ways that are not exclusively dependent on the Facebook platform,”

Facebook is launching the platform with a number of high-profile personalities and writers, including sportscaster Erin Andrews and author Malcolm Gladwell.

The social network has had a tumultuous relationship with the news industry in recent times.

The social giant went head to head in February with the Australian government over paying news outlets for content. Following the conflict, Facebook pledged to invest $1 billion in the news industry globally over the next three years.

The company said the articles and podcasts would also be available through the Facebook News Feed and through Facebook’s News section.

News

Apple responds to crushing iPad Pro criticism

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7 hours ago

May 14, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Apple issued an apology following backlash over a recent advertisement for the latest iPad Pro.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – Painted Panda dogs confuse zoo goers, luxury Police cars cruise the roads, Siri meets up with ChatGpt and Apple’s “Crush” iPad ad faces overwhelming backlash.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

Tech

One year later, how is Xbox’s acquisition of Activision paying off?

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8 hours ago

May 14, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Xbox president Sarah Bond teases Game Pass expansion following Activision/Blizzard acquisition, alluding to Call of Duty.

In a recent Bloomberg interview, Xbox President Sarah Bond hinted at major additions to the Game Pass library later this year, potentially including blockbuster titles like Call of Duty.

With an upcoming Xbox showcase on June 9th, anticipation is high for potential big announcements.

Emily Leaney from Team Retro joins to discuss.

Watch the Full Bloomberg interview below.

Shows

Simplifying complex cyber security

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9 hours ago

May 14, 2024

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What are the consequences of oversimplifying identity management?

Cyber inSecurity dives into the challenges, solutions, and real-world applications in the fast paced world of cyber security. Hosted Nam Lam, Managing Director and Gary Savarino, Field CTO at Sailpoint.

In this episode, Gary is joined by Brendan Kelly, Senior Manager Cyber Security at Resolution Life. #cyber insecurity