CORSAIR has once again stepped up to the plate with the introduction of their latest solid-state drive (SSD) series, the MP600 ELITE. Designed to cater to the needs of gamers and creative professionals, these SSDs are built to deliver top-tier performance, leveraging the power of PCIe 4.0 technology. The MP600 ELITE series gaming storage, offers […]
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Drop, a company known for its customizable mechanical keyboard, has recently introduced a new model that’s catching the attention of tech enthusiasts and professionals alike. The CSTM65, a 65% layout mechanical keyboard, is the latest addition to Drop’s lineup, offering a compact design that doesn’t compromise on personalization. This new keyboard is perfect for those […]
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The new Apple Vision Pro goes on sale tomorrow and now Apple has released a new software update for their AR device ahead of its official launch, visionOS 1.0.2 and this update comes with security updates for the device. The new software update for the Apple Vision Pro fixes a vulnerability for the mixed reality […]
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After threatening to do so earlier this week, Universal Music Group (UMG) has started pulling the catalogs of performers it represents including Taylor Swift, Drake, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd and others. There are no longer tracks listed in profiles of some of the world's most notable artists.
Moreover, UMG music featured in TikTok videos will be muted going forward, forcing creators to replace the tracks with options from other music labels. That won’t be easy for many of them, considering the huge number of lip-sync videos that litter the social network.
It’s a drastic move on Universal’s part, given that TikTok is a valuable marketing platform for its artists. However, UMG also has a fair amount of leverage, given that it’s the largest record label in the world with some of the most popular artists. Either way, it’s a blow for both creators and users of the platform.
Universal had previously stated that TikTok wanted to pay a "fraction" of the rate paid by other social media sites: "As our negotiations continued, TikTok attempted to bully us into accepting a deal worth less than the previous deal, far less than fair market value and not reflective of their exponential growth."
In response, TikTok said that it serves as a valuable marketing tool for artists and publishers. "Despite Universal's false narrative and rhetoric, the fact is they have chosen to walk away from the powerful support of a platform with well over a billion users that serves as a free promotional and discovery vehicle for their talent."
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/taylor-swift-and-other-universal-music-tracks-are-disappearing-from-tiktok-134536998.html?src=rss
Wouldn’t it be great to travel to a foreign countries and speak freely with locals in over 130 different languages, conducting business with international partners without the fear of miscommunication. The DEARS wearable translator makes this possible. This innovative device harnesses the power of ChatGPT’s artificial intelligence to deliver real-time, precise translations in a staggering […]
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The CEOs of Meta, Snap, Discord, X and TikTok testified at a high-stakes Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on child exploitation online. During the hearing, Mark Zuckerberg, Evan Spiegel, Jason Citron, Linda Yaccarino and Shou Chew spent nearly four hours being grilled by lawmakers about their records on child safety.
Judiciary Committee Chair, Senator Dick Durbin, noted Discord’s Citron “only accepted services of his subpoena” after US Marshals went to the company’s headquarters. Compared to previous hearings with tech CEOs, it was a heavier setting. The room was filled with parents of children who had been victims of online exploitation.
“Discord has been used to groom, abduct and abuse children,” Durbin said. “Meta’s Instagram helped connect and promote a network of pedophiles. Snapchat’s disappearing messages have been co-opted by criminals who financially extort young victims. TikTok has become a, quote, platform of choice for predators to access, engage and groom children for abuse. And the prevalence of CSAM (child sexual abuse material) on X has grown as the company has gutted its trust and safety workforce.”
Of course, it wouldn’t be a US Senate hearing without politicians also embarrassing themselves: Senator John Kennedy asked Snap’s Evan Spiegel if he knew the meaning of “yada yada yada” (Spiegel claimed he was “not familiar” with the phrase). “Can we agree… what you do is what you believe and everything else is just cottage cheese,” Kennedy asked. (… What?)
X’s Yaccarino, who repeatedly claimed X was a “brand new company” (and not Twitter with a poorly received rebrand), said the platform was considering adding parental controls. “Being a 14-month-old company, we have reprioritized child protection and safety measures,” she said. “And we have just begun to talk about and discuss how we can enhance those with parental controls.”
Twitter launched in 2006.
— Mat Smith
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Universal Music Group is threatening to pull all of its music from TikTok today following a breakdown in negotiations over royalties. The company wrote in an open letter that TikTok wanted to pay a “fraction” of the rate paid by other social media sites. “As our negotiations continued, TikTok attempted to bully us into accepting a deal worth less than the previous deal, far less than fair market value and not reflective of their exponential growth.”
The sides have reportedly been in negotiations for the past year. Such deals are worth billions annually to music publishing companies – and Universal is the world’s largest record label. If a deal isn’t struck, TikTok creators would lose access to songs from stars including Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, the Weeknd, Drake and others.
With Persona 3 Reload, developer Altus chose the most confusing (and influential) entry in the series to remake. There are some big changes you may not even notice if you haven’t played the 2006 original recently, with new English language voice actors (all the Japanese VAs return from the original) and, interestingly, the most voiced scenes from any game in the Persona series. Oh, it’s also incredibly gorgeous at times. But damn, it makes me feel old.
Hideo Kojima appeared on PlayStation’s State of Play not only to give Death Stranding 2 another nudge but also to say he’s developing a brand-new game for PlayStation. It’ll be an action-espionage title codenamed PHYSINT — so nothing to do with the Metal Gear Solid series that made his name. Kojima Productions has started early work on the project, but it won’t go into full production until the team finishes Death Stranding 2. Which is looking bonkers.
The Xbox Design Lab is neat. You can customize the colors of your controller pretty much however you like, with more options for the Vapor series. The six top case options have swirling color patterns more typically seen at your local bowling alley. If that still exists.
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Samsung has announced that it is bringing some more limited edition artwork to the Samsung Frame TV, Samsung has teamed up with Finnish design house Marimekko and 40 new designs will be available. “Samsung is proud to announce the first addition of a Finnish design house to Samsung Art Store,” said Sofia Monteiro, Product Manager […]
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NVIDIA’s senior research scientist, Jim Fan, has introduced a concept that is poised to enhance the way AI operates across different environments. During a recent Ted Talk, Fan presented the “foundation agent,” a specialized AI designed to master a wide array of skills, making it adept at functioning in both digital and physical realms. This […]
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This guide is designed to show you how to improve your productivity with Google Bard. In today’s fast-paced world, we’re constantly bombarded with information and tasks. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and struggle to keep up. But what if there was a way to work smarter, not harder, and reclaim precious time and energy? Enter […]
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In today’s world, where data breaches are all too common, protecting your personal information is more important than ever. A new solution that combines Ollama with the LocalGPT AI models promises to keep your data safe without sacrificing the power and convenience of advancements in artificial intelligence. This integration allows you to work with your […]
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