Google isn’t kidding around about cost cutting, even slashing its FT subscription
These cuts may save Google mere thousands; they also come as Google faces increasingly strained relationships with news publishers.
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Trump and ByteDance tout TikTok deal approval, but no official details yet
The two countries have been working on a way to save TikTok’s U.S. business, after the TikTok ban in January over national security concerns.
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Meta launches Hyperscape, technology to turn real-world spaces into VR
Meta launches Hyperscape into beta, allowing users to turn real world spaces into digital spaces for VR.
Eric Baker’s long, winding road to taking StubHub public
Although StubHub’s shares fell 6% in first day of trading, the IPO is testament to the co-founder’s 25-year effort.
Google revamps Discover page to show content from creators
Google will now let you follow publishers and creators directly through its Search app’s Discover page.
YouTube Music launches new tools for artists to reward fans with exclusive merch and videos
YouTube Music users will soon be able to pre-save songs, see a countdown for album releases, get exclusive merch, and more.
YouTube Live gets a major update, introduces dual-format streaming, minigames, and more
YouTube announced new features for livestreaming, such as letting creators play mini-games, AI-powered highlights, and more.