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Twitch bans turning butts and boobs into green screens
The Verge
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1y ago
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Twitch has updated its community guidelines to ban content that focuses on intimate body parts for a prolonged period of time. This move comes in response to the recent trend of streamers projecting gameplay onto their breasts or buttocks. The trend was popularized by Morgpie, who streamed herself playing Fortnite with the gameplay projected on her butt. Twitch had previously relaxed its nudity policy but quickly rescinded it after streamers pushed the boundaries. The platform is now playing catch-up in order to maintain appropriate content standards.
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Twitch Will Let Users Stream Across Platforms—But They Better Act Right
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
Twitch is making changes to increase discoverability, improve safety policies, and allow streamers to simultaneously stream on multiple platforms. With this move, Twitch aims to retain creators who have left for rival platforms offering better deals. The platform plans to introduce a "Chat Countdown" to warn moderators of incoming ad breaks and is testing features like Twitch "Stories" and a "Discovery Feed." Additionally, Twitch will now enforce consequences for off-platform misconduct such as doxxing and swatting.
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Meet Emmett Shear, OpenAI’s ‘Highly Intelligent, Socially Awkward’ Interim CEO
Wired
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1y ago
Medial
Emmett Shear, former CEO of Twitch, has been appointed as interim CEO of OpenAI following the recent ouster of CEO Sam Altman. Shear, known for being a Silicon Valley engineer type, brings experience in building Twitch into a successful video game streaming platform. However, there are concerns about his communication skills and management approach. Shear's appointment has caused confusion and skepticism, with some questioning the direction of OpenAI. Despite criticisms, some believe that Shear's ethical core and intelligence make him a good fit for the role.
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OnePlus is offering a free lifetime display replacement to users in India
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
OnePlus is offering a lifetime free screen upgrade to users in India who have experienced the green line issue on their OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 9, and OnePlus 9R devices. The upgrade is only available if the device is undamaged and hasn't undergone any unauthorized repairs. The initiative involves analyzing the screen's performance, replacing it with a new, advanced display panel, and ensuring optimal device performance through deep cleaning. The new screens are engineered to perform well in high-humidity and high-temperature environments. This move aims to address the persistent green line issue faced by users.
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InMobi's Glance Launches In Japan, Partners With Top Android Brands
OutlookIndia
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2y ago
Medial
Smart lock screen platform Glance has expanded its services to Japan, offering personalized experiences directly on Android smartphone lock screens through AI-driven technology. The platform covers various areas such as games, news, sports, entertainment, and more. Glance aims to enhance user engagement by transforming passive lock screens into interactive and informative smart lock screens, eliminating the need for users to unlock their phones or download multiple apps. In Japan, Glance is available to SoftBank Corp subscribers using certain smartphone models. Globally, Glance is on over 450 million Android smartphones and plans to reach over a billion in the next two years.
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US Travel Ban: Trump plans new restrictions on 36 more countries in expanded crackdown
Economic Times
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2m ago
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The Trump administration is considering imposing new travel restrictions on 36 countries, primarily in Africa and the Caribbean, significantly increasing the number of nations facing travel bans into the U.S. This initiative would require these countries to meet stringent security and identity verification standards. Failure to comply within 60 days could lead to full or partial bans. Critics argue this move reflects a discriminatory approach, disproportionately targeting countries in the Global South.
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A guide to using Edits, Meta’s CapCut rival for short-form video editing | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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1m ago
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Meta launched "Edits," a new short-form video editing app aimed at creators, rivaling ByteDance's popular CapCut. Available on iOS and Android, Edits integrates with Instagram, offering tabs for ideas, inspiration, projects, recording, and insights. Notable features include green screens, captions, an audio library, and various editing tools. Although Edits is newer and has fewer features than CapCut, it offers free usage with future paid options likely, while CapCut has a subscription model and a more extensive music library.
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JPMorgan, AT&T Pull Twitch Ads After Antisemitism Allegations
Livemint
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9m ago
Medial
AT&T, JPMorgan Chase, and Dunkin' Brands have stopped advertising on Amazon's Twitch platform following allegations from livestreamers that antisemitic content is being promoted. The controversy was sparked by a group linked to Steven Bonnell, who had previously been banned from Twitch for "hateful conduct". Twitch has been working to moderate offensive content on its platform and protect advertisers' brand images, but these recent allegations have put pressure on the company. The Anti-Defamation League validates Twitch's efforts to combat hate on social media. Chevron is also considering ending support for the TwitchCon convention.
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Twitch is looking at life beyond the livestream
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Twitch CEO, Dan Clancy, has outlined the company's plans for 2024, focusing on helping streamers grow their audiences and offering tools to engage with their communities when they are offline. To achieve this, Twitch plans to overhaul its app, adopting a scrollable feed similar to TikTok to enable viewers to discover new streamers. Additionally, Twitch aims to increase the amount of content shared on other social networks and improve discovery through features like Stream Together and Stories. The company also intends to address mobile limitations for moderators and explore ways for streamers to achieve success with fewer hours of live streaming.
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Amazon-owned Twitch may cut 400 more jobs
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
Popular streaming platform Twitch is reportedly undergoing a second round of layoffs, cutting nearly 400 jobs just before the TwitchCon event. While Twitch has not confirmed the layoffs, it is believed that the customer experience department will be affected, with the positions potentially being outsourced to external vendors. This comes after Amazon fired 400 Twitch employees earlier this year, in an effort to compete in the increasingly competitive streaming market. The gaming industry as a whole is facing similar downsizing, with Naughty Dog also reportedly cutting staff and pausing the production of a multiplayer spin-off title.
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Streamers who rely on Twitch Prime Gaming subs are getting a slight pay cut
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Twitch is introducing monetization changes including removing the $100,000 cap on revenue sharing, expanding the Partner Plus program, and changing the payment structure for Twitch Prime Gaming subscriptions. The changes aim to create a more sustainable system for streamers and increase their earnings. The new program will introduce a revenue split tier of 60/40 and expand eligibility to affiliates. However, the payment structure for Prime Gaming subscriptions will change to a fixed rate based on the subscriber's country, resulting in a slight pay cut for streamers. Twitch hopes that the expanded partner program and removal of the revenue cap will offset any negative impact.
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