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Spotify’s Premium Subscriber Base Expands To 165M Amid Push Toward Monetizable Content
Spotify’s Premium Subscriber Base Expands To 165M Amid Push Toward Monetizable Content
July 28, 2021  |  Earnings

The ranks of Spotify’s premium subscribers soared by 20 percent year over year to 165 million in the second quarter, as the streaming company reported...

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Latest Streaming App Provider Ranking Deals Ends The Suspense
Latest Streaming App Provider Ranking Deals Ends The Suspense
July 28, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Some of us are ancient enough to remember when there were just 500 cable channels. With streaming contenders now coming out of the woodwork, it’s...

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Walmart To Host Online Event To Promote New Makeup, Skincare Line
Walmart To Host Online Event To Promote New Makeup, Skincare Line
July 28, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart is celebrating the expansion of its relationship with UOMA by Sharon C. by hosting a live online show that highlights some of the collection’s...

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Netflix Working On Live-Action Pokemon Series, Report Says
Netflix Working On Live-Action Pokemon Series, Report Says
July 26, 2021  |  Streaming

Netflix is developing a new Pokemon TV show, Variety reported. Joe Henderson, who is co-showrunner on the hit Netflix show “Lucifer” is set to write...

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The Hunt Is On For Facebook’s Cloud Games On Apple Devices
The Hunt Is On For Facebook’s Cloud Games On Apple Devices
July 23, 2021  |  Apple

Facebook’s cloud gaming services is now available on iPhones and iPads — for those who know how to find it. The web app-based platform, which...

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Obe Fitness Gets $15M In Funding For At-Home Workouts
Obe Fitness Gets $15M In Funding For At-Home Workouts
July 22, 2021  |  Investments

Betting that pandemic-fueled home workouts will continue at a feverish pitch, online workout platform Obé Fitness received support from investors in the fitness industry, including...

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YouTube’s New ‘Super Thanks’ Feature Marks Evolution, Potential Of The Digital Tip Jar
YouTube’s New ‘Super Thanks’ Feature Marks Evolution, Potential Of The Digital Tip Jar
July 21, 2021  |  Social Commerce

The proverbial tip jar is getting a bit of a digital makeover, as startups and big names are looking to maintain their hold on content...

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YouTube’s ‘Super Thanks’ Tool Allows Users To Tip Creators
YouTube’s ‘Super Thanks’ Tool Allows Users To Tip Creators
July 20, 2021  |  Social Commerce

YouTube’s new “Super Thanks” tool will allow users to tip creators from one of four price points between $2 and $50, or whatever the regional...

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Today In Connected Economy: Lyft Launches Modified Shared Rides; Netflix Aims To Grow Into The Video Games Space
Today In Connected Economy: Lyft Launches Modified Shared Rides; Netflix Aims To Grow Into The...
July 15, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

In today’s top connected economy news, Lyft has reintroduced shared rides in a few American cities, while Netflix is looking to expand into the world...

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