YouTube will pay $100M to people posting to Shorts, its TikTok rival – CNET
YouTube begins its bid to compete with TikTok by paying creators. In addition to the $100 million, YouTube will test ads with Shorts in earnest soon.
The Chromebook at 10: How these stripped-down computers went mainstream – CNET
In honor of the Chromebook’s 10th anniversary, see how this “browser in a box” went from uninspired in 2011 to required in 2021.
Amazon, Google, Apple back alliance to certify smart home devices that work together – CNET
The alliance behind a standard called Matter wants to make it easier for us to embrace smart lightbulbs, door locks and thermostats.
Polestar embraces blockchain to double down on climate transparency goals – Roadshow
The Volvo spinoff will use the technology to give its supply chain full transparency as it attempts to build a climate-neutral vehicle.
Amanda Gorman reads poem on the power of women: ‘We are not victims, we are victors’ – CNET
The former US youth poet laureate spoke on the power of making women’s voices heard.
Lego unveils 2,048-piece Friends apartments set full of inside jokes – CNET
Your Ross minifig can shout, “We were on a brick!”
Ubisoft posts a record year thanks to Assassin’s Creed and its strong back catalog
Ubisoft has released its financial report for 2020-21 — the period ending on March 31, 2021 — posting net bookings of $2.27 billion.Read More
HTC Vive launches 2 VR headsets and pro tools for enterprises
HTC Vive is aiming to take virtual reality for the enterprise to a new level with the HTC Vive Pro 2 and the HTC Vive Focus 3.Read More
Playtika grows Q1 revenue 19.6% and cuts debt costs, but stock falls 5% in early trading
Playtika reported financial results for the first quarter that topped last year’s performance, but its stock price fell 5% in early trading.Read More
EA Play digital event set for July 22
Electronic Arts announced today that its EA Play event will broadcast on July 22.Read More