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Nvidia’s free-tier GeForce Now will soon show ads while you’re waiting to play
The Verge
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1y ago
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Nvidia will start displaying ads on its free tier of the GeForce Now cloud gaming service starting on March 5th. The ads, which won't interrupt gameplay, will appear while users are waiting in the queue to start a gaming session. Nvidia claims that the ads will help support the free tier and reduce wait times. However, some users have criticized the free tier for being limited compared to the paid versions of the service. Nvidia previously raised the price of GeForce Now in some countries, citing increased operational costs.
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X reportedly testing new paid premium membership tiers
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
According to reports, X is testing new paid premium membership tiers, including Basic, Standard, and Plus. The Basic plan will not reduce the number of ads, the Standard tier will show half as many ads, and the Plus premium offering will remove ads entirely. The cost of the Plus tier might be more than the current $8 per month. X CEO, Linda Yaccarino, recently stated that the company's advertising, data licensing, and subscription revenue is growing, and they aim to be profitable by early 2024.
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Nvidia’s finally replacing GeForce Experience with this all-in-one ‘Nvidia app’
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Nvidia has launched a new app that combines its Control Panel and GeForce Experience software into one unified platform. The app offers a redesigned user interface and eliminates the need for an Nvidia account to access driver updates. Users can now modify game settings and driver settings in a single location and set a global profile for all games and apps. Nvidia plans to integrate all features from the Control Panel into the new app, including display and video settings. However, some features, such as broadcast and share options, will be removed.
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Amazon to start ads on Prime Video from 2024
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Amazon has announced that it will start showing ads on its Prime Video platform from early 2024. This move follows similar initiatives from competitors Netflix and Walt Disney. The ads will initially be introduced in the United States, the UK, Germany, and Canada, with other countries to follow later in the year. However, Amazon will offer an ad-free subscription tier at a higher cost for those who wish to avoid the advertisements. Live event content, such as sports, will still include ads even for ad-free subscribers.
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Meta to offer ‘less personalized ads’ in concession to EU
Livemint
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9m ago
Medial
Meta Platforms is planning to offer European users of Facebook and Instagram the option to receive "less personalized ads" in response to pressure from regulators. Users in Europe will soon be prompted to choose the new ad format, which will display contextual ads based on their browsing session rather than their overall activity history. The move is an attempt to comply with European Union regulators' demand for a free version of the apps with less personalized ads, but it is expected to negatively impact Meta's overall revenue. The greater Europe region accounted for 23% of Meta's revenue in its latest financial report.
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All Signs Point to Apple TV+ Getting Ads
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
Apple is reportedly considering introducing an ad-supported tier for its streaming service, Apple TV+. The company recently hired a 14-year ad executive from NBCUniversal to strengthen its video advertising team. While Apple has not officially announced plans for an ad-supported tier, it has already started showing ads for certain offerings and has been bringing in ad executives from various media companies. With other major streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video introducing ads, it seems likely that Apple will follow suit to boost revenue.
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Counterintuitive advice for building AI products
Lenny's Newsletter
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11m ago
Medial
You’re either building AI into your product now or you will be soon. And you’re probably already swimming in advice on the subject. But most of the advice out there is full of big, lofty ideas and light on tactics rooted in actual experience that you can implement today. So I teamed up with frequent collaborator Kyle Poyar to interview more than 20 successful builders and founders—people who have learned about building AI products the hard way—to share their biggest surprises and counterintuitive lessons. Many of these insights surprised me and got me thinking in a different way. I hope they will for you too.
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Google Play will show AI-powered FAQs and recent YouTube videos for games
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Google announced several new features for Google Play listings at the Google Games Developer Summit. These features include AI-powered FAQs, displaying the latest YouTube videos, immersive ad formats, and support for native PC game publishing. Developers now have the option to showcase promotions and videos directly in their listings. Google is also introducing AI-generated FAQ answers on the game's information page. Additionally, developers can offer discounts to users with a Play Pass subscription and utilize Play Points for in-app offers. The company also unveiled new ad products, such as immersive in-game ads. Finally, Google is expanding its Play Games for PC program and allowing publishers to release native PC games on the Play Store.
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WhatsApp Channels crosses 500 mn monthly active users
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
WhatsApp Channels, a new feature allowing users to receive updates from people, organizations, and teams that they follow on WhatsApp, has reached 500 million monthly active users in just 7 weeks. The feature operates as a one-way broadcast tool, providing a private way to receive updates within the app. While WhatsApp has denied plans to show ads in main chats, ads may be displayed in Channels or Status.
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Grok’s video generator is free (for now).
The Verge
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3d ago
Medial
Elon Musk announced that Grok's image-to-video feature is now free for all US users on Android and iOS for a limited time. Despite privacy concerns about its ability to create deepfakes, the feature does not require a subscription fee temporarily. Musk plans to integrate ads into Grok's responses in the future.
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Sony PlayStation Network down: Outage leaves gamers unable to shop or play, flooding social media with memes | Mint
Livemint
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6m ago
Medial
Sony’s PlayStation Network experienced a major outage on Friday night, affecting thousands of gamers who couldn't play online, shop, or use apps. The disruption led to widespread frustration, with many taking to social media to express their discontent and demand compensation. While Sony acknowledged the issue, they provided no details on the cause. The outage persisted for over 12 hours, intensifying players' dissatisfaction and leaving them waiting for updates.
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