Author: Andy

Meta is introducing new tools for Creators to Build Businesses on Facebook and Instagram Meta is building products to help creators reach an audience, grow their communities and earn a living. During Creator Week 2022, Meta is inviting creators around the world to join the in growing their careers, connecting with peers and building a future together. And also announcing new ways creators can earn money on Facebook and Instagram.  Updates to Digital Collectibles  Creators will soon be able to make their own digital collectibles on Instagram and sell them to fans, both on and off Instagram. They’ll have an end-to-end toolkit —…

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Scaling crypto innovation, from blockchain-based media to Web3 for emerging markets and beyond  Seven startups from around the world seek to champion innovation through the Mastercard Start Path program.There is no single vision for the crypto economy other than anyone who uses crypto should be able to do so simply and safely. For Mastercard, it’s about offering choice in how people pay, spend and buy crypto. The role is to provide a best-in-class user experience and scale to offer this choice. NFTs, blockchain gaming and metaverse experiences could transform how consumers shop and communicate, however they need to collaborate and bring…

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Netflix Partners With Top Creators to Broaden Chinese-Language Offerings From modern fantasy to steamy romance and gritty crime thrillers, Netflix will be releasing five original Chinese-language shows globally.  Headlining the announcement is the ambitious Agent From Above , a fantasy series rooted in traditional Taiwanese beliefs. Produced with renowned production studios mm2 Entertainment and Good Films Production, the series boasts extensive visual effects that are seldom seen in a local series, bringing to life an oriental universe of gods, monsters, humans, and ghosts, in which a former drug addict is recruited to do the bidding of legendary Chinese god San…

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Coty, one of the world’s largest beauty companies with a portfolio of iconic brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, and skin and body care, announces the launch of a new global gender-neutral parental leave policy.  Taking effect from November, all employees, regardless of gender, will have access to the same number of fully paid weeks of parental leave when starting or extending a family – whether through pregnancy, adoption, or surrogacy.  Anne Jaeckin, Coty’s Chief HR Officer, said: “In line with our new corporate purpose, vision, and values, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace for our people – and…

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Nissan/NISMO unveils the Nissan Z GT4 at the 2022 SEMA Show  Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motorsports and Customizing Co., Ltd. (NMC) has unveiled for the first time to the public, the Nissan Z GT4, based on the all-new Nissan Z, at the 2022 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional information about Nissan’s global GT4 program was also revealed by Michael Carcamo, global program director, sports cars, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.  First revealed at the end of September in traditional NISMO livery, the specially-constructed Nissan Z GT4 for SEMA features a unique livery that ties in past vintage racing…

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Shape a Safe, Secure, and Reliable Digital World with AT&T’s First Kid-Focused Tablet – The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Kids Edition  AT&T is launching its first tablet built for kids with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Kids Edition in time for the holidays, and for less than $7/mo. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Kids Edition is a kid-friendly tablet that features an 8.7-inch display, a rugged and durable case, educational and entertainment apps and security functionality to ensure child-safety and a long-lasting battery to keep your kids entertained anywhere.  And as an added bonus, AT&T customers can…

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P.A.M. and PUMA come together this season to create an Outdoors-Inspired collection and blurring the lines between streetwear and outdoor clothing, within a larger, multifaceted project – the PAM/PUMA BIO/VERSE – aiming to reconnect with the concepts of nature and community.  Established in the year 2000 by Misha Hollenbach and Shauna Toohey, P.A.M. – short for Perks and Mini – is Melbourne-born and based, relocating to Paris 2015-2019. The brand has a multi-disciplinary approach blending fashion, graphic design, art, music and nightlife and has earned a cult following for its fun, carefree, colourful clothes.  Taking the wearer from the convenience…

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Just like humans, more intelligent jays have greater self-control, a study has found  This is the first evidence of a link between self-control and intelligence in birds. Self-control – the ability to resist temptation in favour of a better but delayed reward – is a vital skill that underpins effective decision-making and future planning.  Jays are members of the corvid family, often nicknamed the ‘feathered apes’ because they rival non-human primates in their cognitive abilities. Corvids hide, or ‘cache’, their food to save it for later. In other words, they need to delay immediate gratification to plan for future meals. The…

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has launched an updated GR Supra GT4 race car for the 2023 season which delivers enhanced braking, handling and engine performance.  TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has extensively utilised customer and driver feedback to improve the dedicated race car, which is already a champion in three regions, Japan, the United States and Europe, and has earned over 100 podium finishes.  Since its first full racing season in 2020, more than 50 GR Supra GT4 cars have participated in races around the world, and customers have earned victories in 11 national and international GT4 championships. In August this year, the…

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It may be a season of tricks and/or treats, but not all treats are made with sugar. Some are more of the banger variety—music-based games that makes your ears happy!  The following games are music-based games where all have some type of rhythm-based gameplay, such as swinging a sword to the beat or trying to keep up with a sentient drum. We hope you enjoy these musical journeys and earworm-y soundtracks!  Soundfall  Soundfall is a fast-paced music-based dungeon crawler that combines looter-shooter action with rhythm-based gameplay. You are a Guardian of Harmony–a musical genius transported to the world of Symphonia…

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