Google shuts down Stadia’s in-house game development, Uber intends to buy Drizly, and Boston Dynamics makes its Spot robot a little more self-sufficient.
Independent publishers thrive in China on platforms like WeChat and Toutiao. Chinese TV shows and movies are often made based on successful web novels. In China self-publishers are referred to as “We Media” both a reference to WeChat and being fan-driven. In 2020, 360 million users read articles published on WeChat public accounts. Self-publishers have always had to make sure they don’t attract the attention of Chinese censors. A regulation published January 22nd by the Cyberspace Administration of China requires accounts that “provide online news service to the public shall obtain the Internet News Information Permit and other relevant media accreditation.”
Robinhood reduces the number of stocks with restricted trading, the EU appeals Apple’s tax win, and with a strong sales quarter the Nintendo Switch has now outsold the 3DS in lifetime sales.
Google releases details about its third-party cookie replacement, Twitter releases Birdwatch, and Robinhood restricts transactions on GameStop stock and cryptocurrencies.
Xiaomi announced Mi Air Charge Technology, a wireless power charging system that uses a phase control array to send up to 5 Watts of power to multiple devices using beamformed millimeter-wide waves within a radius of several meters. Will this end up being vaporware?
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Robinhood allows limited buys of previously restricted stocks, but limits instant deposits on crypto, Facebook’s Oversight Board issues its first rulings, and Facebook is reportedly working on a newsletter platform.
Mallory O’Meara from Reading Glasses is back and she’s very skeptical about adapting the Sparrow for television. The hands alone! Also new Game of Thrones universe TV options and our final thoughts on The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline.
Robinhood placed restriction on various stocks highlighted by the WallStreetBets subreddit, Apple reports record Q1 revenue, and Facebook reportedly readies an antitrust lawsuit against Apple.