The actor and his family attended the premiere of ‘She Came to Me’ in New York City on Tuesday night and posed for memorable photos.
The actor and his family attended the premiere of ‘She Came to Me’ in New York City on Tuesday night and posed for memorable photos.
The Jonas Brothers singer and the ‘Game of Thrones’ actress’ separation went from amicable to messy.
The Jonas Brothers singer and the ‘Game of Thrones’ actress’ separation went from amicable to messy.
Amazon is shutting down its short-lived audio app known as Amp, which previously offered a music library for users to create and broadcast custom DJ sets, according to reports by Bloomberg. Amazon’s Amp was available on Android and iOS and has only been live since March of 2022. While a pandemic bubble might have given it some attention, it never really took off. The tool was designed to allow creators to make custom content as modern DJ hosts. On this mobile-forward app, users could overlap conversations and chit-chat with live music, similar to what you would hear on a traditional radio station.
But as we all know, radio is dying as it is. And it’s no question that competition in the streaming space is hot. A lot of creators in the niche subset of online DJing might have already been on mainstream platforms like YouTube and TikTok or on more music-focused platforms like Stationhead or Tidal. The app was even initially reported as “something of a Clubhouse competitor.” Yet, Amazon did not explicitly cite why they made the decision to kill Amp altogether, or how far off it was from saving. In a memo to Bloomberg, Steve Boom, who led Amp at Amazon said that the decision was “not made quickly or easily.”
It may have something to do with the fact that it just never picked up in the mainstream as Amazon would have liked it to. When our very own James Trew put it to the test, he said he had trouble getting listeners. The mobile-first platform had some unusual limitations for how content could be created and listened to — all in all, probably playing to its downfall. For example, you could only play two songs from the same album within a three-hour period, which is a considerable amount of time to block off a DJ from being able to create a truly custom set.
The axing of Amp follows a series of cuts from the big box retailer, namely its Halo division which it dissolved back in April and Amazon Scout, a robot delivery service it killed before it could even start, around this time last year. This could signal some internal restructuring is still well underway at Amazon.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/amazons-live-audio-streaming-platform-amp-closes-up-shop-214652658.html?src=rss
The actress revealed in a discussion with Gabrielle Union that she was affected by body stereotypes during the 1990s.
The actress revealed in a discussion with Gabrielle Union that she was affected by body stereotypes during the 1990s.
One week after the exes settled their custody battle, their former nanny appealed the court’s decision to mediate privately on October 4.
One week after the exes settled their custody battle, their former nanny appealed the court’s decision to mediate privately on October 4.
The actress and comedian also shared a few younger photos of herself, in the aging-related post.
The actress and comedian also shared a few younger photos of herself, in the aging-related post.
Patreon announced a rebranding of its platform through a series of updates on Wednesday. New features give creators more personalization and control while offering supporters more ways to follow their favorites. In addition, the platform is integrating more free content, allowing every creator to host communities non-paying members can access. Patreon also tweaked its branding with a new logo, color themes, photography and fonts.
Perhaps the most notable update for creators is the ability to bolster their communities for free members. Creators can now let people join for free, offering content and updates for non-paying members while (optionally) hiding things like early access to podcasts or videos behind a paywall. They can also use a new commerce tool to sell individual pieces of content like recordings, videos and downloadable files. It makes the platform more of an all-in-one social hub for fans who aren’t ready to pay but may decide to later.
Patreon frames its changes as moving creators away from being prisoners to algorithms and back to connecting directly with their most eager and loyal fans. The company says those with early access to the program attracted over 160,000 new fans to their communities.
Creators now have greater customization over their pages, including their layout, colors and how posts display. “Whether you’re highlighting your most popular posts, organizing your podcast episodes into seasons, or putting together a video series, you have the creative freedom to arrange and present your work in a way that helps your members dive into exactly what they’re looking for and discover new posts to love,” the company wrote in a blog post. Patreon says early testing shows increased discovery and engagement (especially on older posts) when featured in one of the new collections.
Patreon is also adding chats and member profiles. “Chats are led and managed by creators, which means they can shape the culture and set the right tone for their communities,” the company wrote in a post announcing the features. Members can report problematic messages, and creators will have a hub to review them.
Finally, the Patreon app is getting a redesign. The company says the updated app is crafted for the most hardcore fans, prioritizing their experience. Fans’ homepages will now display content as creators arranged it instead of chronologically. “Instead of dropping into a content overload, members log in and instantly see everything they want at a glance,” the company wrote about the new app. “Their homepage is organized by creator, not by post, which means fans can see a creator’s latest work next to their community conversations and anything else going on in their world. It’s creativity in context, the way creators intended.”
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/patreon-overhauls-its-platform-with-free-content-and-more-creator-control-202357279.html?src=rss
Look back at Amber Heard’s dating history, from her relationship with Elon Musk to her very public split and defamation trial from Johnny Depp.
Look back at Amber Heard’s dating history, from her relationship with Elon Musk to her very public split and defamation trial from Johnny Depp.
‘Survivor’ host Jeff Probst doesn’t have any biological children, but he is a proud stepdad to his wife Lisa Ann Russell’s two children, Michael and Ava.
‘Survivor’ host Jeff Probst doesn’t have any biological children, but he is a proud stepdad to his wife Lisa Ann Russell’s two children, Michael and Ava.
Victoria Beckham’s favorite eyeshadow promises to make your eyes pop & is the best shimmery shade for a new makeup look.
Victoria Beckham’s favorite eyeshadow promises to make your eyes pop & is the best shimmery shade for a new makeup look.
