[ad_1] The company has previous in pushing the envelope in this area, partnering with Snapchat and then launching its own video platform. Now, as Variety reports, Giphy Video will feature content with audio — although initially only a number of pre-selected media partners will be involved. Content will come from the likes of Universal Pictures, […]
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YouTube changes rules on violent game content to match movies and TV
[ad_1] According to the company, the change means fewer gaming videos on YouTube will be age-gated, allowing more people to see them. YouTube does, however, note that it plans to continue restricting content where the sole focus of the video is on the violent content itself. Starting today, scripted or simulated violence in video games […]
YouTube will make it easier for ‘edgy’ creators to find advertisers
[ad_1] In a letter to YouTube creators, CEO Susan Wojcicki said YouTube is looking for advertisers who might advertise next to content with the yellow icon, which means a video is “not suitable for all advertisers.” This might appeal, for instance, to a marketer that wants to promote a R-rated movie. According to Wojcicki, “in […]
Google News dives deeper into stories with ‘Beyond the Headlines’
[ad_1] Google said it wants to recognize that stories exploring the “why and how” rather than just the “who, what and when” require an investment of time and money. “Keeping these stories visible beyond the fast daily news cycle, “Beyond the Headlines” connects readers with in-depth articles exploring important issues such as healthcare, the environment, […]
HBO Max nets ‘South Park’ exclusivity for a reported $500 million
[ad_1] South Park is moving to the new HBO Max next year. The Comedy Central show will leave its current home, the Disney-owned Hulu, for exclusive streaming on the WarnerMedia-backed platform in June 2020, thanks to a deal rumored to be valued between $500… [ad_2] Source link
First major ‘World of Warcraft Classic’ update adds Dire Maul dungeon
[ad_1] Dire Maul dungeon was originally released for WoW as a challenging quest for players ranked from levels 55 to the original 60 cap, and that restriction still applies. Blizzard points out that to succeed, you’ll need help. “Dire Maul is a particularly dangerous dungeon for the unprepared and you’ll need dependable teamwork to make […]
Facebook says it’s doing more to prevent suicide and self-harm
[ad_1] Facebook has been working on suicide prevention measures for years. In 2017, it rolled out its AI-based suicide prevention tools. This year, Instagram began hiding self-harm images behind ‘sensitivity screens.’ Instagram also prevents self-harm content from appearing in the Explore tab, and it’s taken steps to prohibit content that may promote eating disorders. As […]
Instagram users can now flag false content
[ad_1] To flag false content, users will click the three-dot menu at the top right corner of an Instagram post, select “it’s inappropriate” and choose “false information.” If a post is indeed incorrect, it won’t be deleted, but it will be “downplayed” on the Explore tab and hashtag pages. The post creator won’t be notified […]
Netflix pulled 66 episodes of Chelsea Handler’s canceled talk show
[ad_1] The first season of Chelsea streamed 90 episodes, but it failed to catch on, and showrunner/executive producer Bill Wolff departed, a bit mysteriously, after just nine episodes. Still, Chelsea was renewed for a second season. Netflix told The New York Times that it removed the episodes — all from season one — to make […]
MTV is bringing ‘Punk’d’ back in 10-minute clips
[ad_1] According to TVLine, MTV Studios is working on "reinvented" versions of the celebrity prank show Punk'd and the dating game show Singled Out. If you can't stand the thought of watching those classics, you might be happy to know each episode will be l… [ad_2] Source link