Watchable, Comcast’s ad-supported short-form digital video service, is launching nine new short-form series that will be exclusive to the service. The shows include Logan Paul Vs, a reality series starring the titular Vine-celeb, and Ballin’ on a Budget, an unscripted series from Refinery29 starring rapper-comedian Awkwafina. Watchable now has more than 50 content partners, including […]
According to Bloomberg, Google plans to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in exclusive content projects for Daydream, the company’s upcoming VR platform. That will include several videos created by YouTube stars like iJustine and The Dolan Twins, according to the report. In addition, Google plans to partner with other digital media players, such […]
Yum. Google has officially unveiled Nougat, the newest version of the Android 7.0 operating system. A public beta version of Nougat had already been available since May. Nougat adds new features such as multi-window multi-tasking, extra battery-saving modes, and support for Daydream, Google’s upcoming VR platform. It should be noted that Most Android users won’t […]
Facebook has launched Lifestage, a social network for the 21-and-under crowd. According to Techcrunch, the new app is especially geared toward helping high schools students get to know their classmates better. The app is heavy on video; indeed, profile and status updates are made up entirely of videos.
In a move that will surprise no one, Samsung announced that it will shutter its Milk Music streaming service on September 22. Samsung’s media efforts have not gone as planned since the 2014 launch of Milk Video, which folded last year. Milk Music, initially envisioned as a major competitor to the likes of Apple Music […]
According to a report from the Financial Times, the music video service Vevo is trying to raise a whopping $500 million from investors. The money would go toward Vevo’s planned SVOD service, as well as other international expansions. Earlier this month, Vevo reached a deal to gain the rights to the Warner Music catalogue, enabling […]
T-Mobile is launching the T-Mobile One plan, a subscription option that grants customers unlimited talk, text, and 4G LTE smartphone data for $70 per month. The one catch is that T-Mobile will cap video services at standard-definition quality; a $25-per-month add-on is required for unlimited HD service.
Univision Communications may be buying Gawker Media for $135 million, but that won’t save the company’s flagship site. Gawker has announced that Gawker.com will cease operations next week. Gawker’s six other sites, which include Gizmodo, Deadspin, and Jezebel, appear to have been the real prize for Univision. With the acquisition, Univision continues its push […]
Apple will fund a new documentary about Cash Money Records, the record label of hip hop and rap artists such as Nicki Minaj, Drake, and DJ Khaled. The documentary is the next step in Apple’s nascent original content efforts; the tech giant is already moving forward with Planet of the Apps, a reality competition series […]
Snapchat is planning a major staff expansion in New York. The Los Angeles-based company agreed to create 396 New York State jobs in exchange for $5 million worth of tax breaks from Empire State Development, a state-owned organization. In order to receive the tax break, Snapchat must create the new jobs over the next five […]
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