Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 11/01 – Twilight Of The Blue-Checks?
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Nov 1, 2022 The discussion kicks off with Twitter's controversial idea to charge for blue checks and whether it can truly boost revenue. Amazon's ad-free music expansion and YouTube's new streaming bundles make waves in the tech landscape. Uber’s rising earnings reflect its recovery, highlighting the role of Uber Eats. Meanwhile, concerns loom over Sony's PlayStation as it faces a drop in subscribers, leaving its strategy in question. Plus, nostalgia for Vine resurfaces as discussions about its potential revival heat up.
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Monetizing Twitter Verification
- Charging for verification might not help Twitter financially and could worsen spam.
- Paying for verification might decrease its value and make users appear desperate.
YouTube's Primetime Channels
- YouTube launched Primetime Channels, bundling streaming services within its platform.
- This aims to simplify streaming and leverage YouTube's vast audience.
Amazon Music Expands
- Amazon Music now offers Prime users ad-free access to 100 million songs and podcasts.
- This challenges Spotify, which faces criticism for podcast ads despite paid subscriptions.