Tumblr is expanding its tip jar feature by introducing blog-level tipping for its iOS and web applications. The company rolled out its tip jars feature last month allowing users to leave tips on posts. Tumblr says the expansion will benefit creators because it permits tipping at the blog level without tying the tip to a post.
Google has begun rolling out a new update to its iOS YouTube TV app for iPhone and iPad users. The update allows users to take advantage of picture-in-picture functionality. To watch something in PiP mode, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and the video will automatically resize and move across your device's display.
A week-long virtual fashion event took place in the metaverse. The metaverse is a network of unique digital worlds that has grabbed the fashion world's attention. The Business of Fashion has projected it will be the "next goldmine" The event included catwalks from the likes of Dolce & Gabbana and Philipp Plein.
Intel launches its first Arc A-series of discrete graphics cards for laptops. The A350M and A370M have six Xe-cores and six ray-tracing units. They're meant for ultraportable devices that intend to offer more graphical firepower than integrated graphics alone.
Alibaba leads $60 million investment in augmented reality glasses maker Nreal. AR is seen as a key technology for the so-called metaverse, the latest buzzword in internet technology. Users can wear Nreal’s two glasses products to access AR applications such as games or movies.
Hackers target gaming-focused network that supports popular video game Axie Infinity. Hackers made off with about $625 million worth of E- and USDC, two cryptocurrencies. The hack is one of the largest crypto hacks of all time, according to experts.
United Parcel Service is set to announce an expansion of its 2019 deal with Google Cloud. UPS will receive increased network, storage and compute capacity as part of the expansion. The companies declined to comment on the size of the cloud capacity increase or the value of the deal.
Twitter is working on a feature that would allow multiple users to co-author a tweet. The social network is referring to the feature as "Collaborations" The option has yet to be made publicly available and only works after one user accepts a request to collaborate from another.
Verizon Wireless says it's aware of spam messages that look like they came from its customers' numbers. The carrier is working with US law enforcement to identify the source of the messages. Verizon Wireless is one of the largest telecoms in the United States. The Verge reported yesterday on a spam message that appeared to come from a Verizon Wireless customer's number.
Kia's EV9 concept SUV will go on sale in Europe in 2023. The electric SUV is expected to have 300 miles of range and 350kW fast charging. Kia didn't say what would change in the transition from concept to production. The EV9 could help Kia take on competitors like the Tesla Model Y.
Microsoft has announced widespread changes to its 400,000-member partner program. The changes include a premium on month-to-month commitments and a new partner scoring system. The backlash has included at least two Change.org petitions admonishing Microsoft.