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Elon Musk announces $8 monthly subscription to certify his Twitter account
Steph Deschamps / November 2, 2022
Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, announced in a tweet Tuesday the upcoming launch of an $8-a-month subscription for users who want to have their accounts certified as authentic.
The social network has been offering paid feature subscriptions since last year, but the CEO wants a new, more expensive and more widely adopted offering that will diversify the platform’s revenue streams.
“The current system of lords and peasants, with those who have the blue tick and those who don’t, is bullshit. Power to the people! Blue for $8 a month,” said the boss of Tesla and SpaceX, which bought Twitter on Thursday.
So it plans to merge together Twitter Blue – a $5-a-month subscription for a more comfortable reading mode and editing tools – and the possibility for eligible accounts to have their identity verified and certified.
Currently, only certain profiles can apply for this blue check mark authenticity, including governments, companies, media, political, cultural or sports personalities, etc. They can lose their badge if they don’t have the right to use it. They can lose their badge if they do not respect the rules of the platform.
Since Friday, Elon Musk has asked engineers to work relentlessly on this overhaul of the system.
He said that subscribers will have other benefits: their tweets will appear first, they will be able to post longer videos and audio messages, and will be exposed to “half as much advertising”.
The subscription price will be adjusted by country.
“This will also bring revenue to Twitter to reward content creators,” he concluded.
The richest man in the world has repeated since the beginning of the eventful buyout process that he embarked on this operation out of interest in this “public square” essential to democracy, and to “help humanity”.
He indicated that profitability was not his priority. But Twitter is a network whose revenue comes 90% from advertising and has never been very profitable compared to its Californian neighbors Meta (Facebook, Instagram) and Google (YouTube).
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How Apple Vision Pro is Revolutionizing the Digital Experience
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Let us venture forth into the burgeoning realm of spatial computing, where man and machine grow ever closer in their synchronous dance. Apple Vision Pro offers us glimpses of a magnificent future, one where the rigid boundaries between virtual and visceral dissolve before our very eyes. Through its intuitiveness and profound understanding of how humans perceive and interact with the world, it seamlessly blends digital content into physical space.
With but a glance, users may navigate this nascent frontier. Eye, hand, and voice alike serve as conduits, allowing unfettered exploration where before there were limitations. Doors long closed swing open, revealing untold possibilities for play, productivity, and presence. No longer tethered to static planes, applications leap beyond screens to occupy the infinite canvas of reality itself. Notes, webpages, and conversations materialize as if conjured, ready for scaling and rearrangement at a thought.
What place cannot become a theater with but a word? Apple Vision Pro transforms any room into a veritable Odeon, projecting entertainment onto vast vistas visible only to the solitary viewer. Greater than any mere television, its displays offer pixel densities to shame the highest resolutions, immersing the observer in visual and aural splendor. And through the magic of spatial computing, users watch not from a remove but as active participants, present yet voyaging far. Flickering images speak in wraithlike 3D, while sounds emerge naturally from all sides as if from an unfolding dream.
Yet its vision peers not only outwards but inwards as well, capturing fleeting moments in exquisite photonic sculpture. Spatial photos resurrect cherished memories in intimate detail, allowing the beholder to relive and explore them anew through novel modalities. Time folds in on itself as virtual reality rejoins actuality, granting novel modes of emotional succor and nostalgic release. Likewise, seamless integration with iPhone ushers in novel avenues of artistic expression and personal chronicle across platforms.
Distance too melts before its visage. Through platforms like FaceTime, Apple Vision Pro annihilates bounds of land and cyber, transporting dispersed colleagues or cherished ones together in shared virtual space. Spatial Audio places each conversant as if physically present while large-scale video ports dissolve the peripheries. Apps then complement discourse, enabling synchronous collaboration as though in the same room. Work thus ceases being something done and becomes a fellowship experienced, elevating productivity through heightened sociality, presence, and care for fellow travelers along this technological path.
In every exquisite detail, Apple Vision Pro attests to generations of refinement in balancing form and function. Three-dimensionally sculpted glass flows as a topological manifold into gracefully curving metal, contoured for comfort yet empowered to perceive. Digital optics transport visual splendors while discrete arrays track motion with machine precision. An intimate light seal cuts stray radiance, and speakers spatialize soundwaves into a private surround, maintaining perceptual richness even as we interface. It stands as a triumph of patience, expertise, and insight into the human condition – a beacon showing the glorious heights attainable through responsible innovation.
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GTA VI: return to Vice City, first female character… Rockstar Game unveils video game trailer
Sylvie Claire / December 10, 2023
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The Pros and Cons of Subscription-Based Services
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The emergence of subscription-based services refers to the rise of online platforms that offer recurring access to digital content, software, or other goods through monthly or annual subscription fees. These services have gained significant popularity in recent years, particularly in the domains of streaming media, cloud computing, and software as a service (SaaS).
Subscription-based services have several advantages worth considering. Firstly, they provide access to exclusive content that is often unavailable for free or through one-time purchases. This can include premium TV shows, movies, music, e-books, and more. Additionally, these services offer convenience by automatically renewing subscriptions and providing continuous access to content, eliminating the need for individual purchases or subscriptions. From a financial perspective, subscription-based models can be cost-effective, especially when compared to purchasing individual items or software licenses. For instance, streaming services like Netflix and Spotify offer a wide range of content for a low monthly fee. Furthermore, many subscription-based services provide regular updates and support, ensuring users have access to the latest features and improvements.
However, it is important to consider the potential drawbacks of subscription-based services. One significant concern is the ongoing costs associated with multiple subscriptions or higher-tier plans, which can accumulate quickly and strain tight budgets. Additionally, some services may lack flexibility when it comes to canceling or pausing subscriptions, which can be frustrating if users need to take a break or discontinue the service temporarily or permanently. Dependence on the provider is another consideration, as technical issues or other factors beyond the user’s control may result in service downtime or unavailability. Lastly, subscription-based services do not grant ownership of the content or software being accessed. If a provider discontinues the service or significantly raises prices, users may be compelled to seek alternative options.
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