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UK news
fromThe Drum
16 hours ago

News UK sees digital subscribers for The Sun soar 120% as its CMO brands Facebook mobile publishing model 'terrifying'

The Sun doubled digital subscribers but still saw overall paid readership decline; executives warned Facebook's mobile publishing proposal poses risks to traffic and control.
Washington Nationals
fromTalkNats.com
1 day ago

"Who's on first?" is a comedy routine made famous by the comedy duo Abbott & Costello | TalkNats.com

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Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 week ago

X says Grok will no longer edit images of real people into bikinis

Grok's image-editing of real people in revealing clothing is now technologically restricted and all image-generation features are limited to subscribers, blocking non-subscribers.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Strava puts popular "Year in Sport" recap behind an $80 paywall

Earlier this month, Strava, the popular fitness-tracking app, released its annual "Year in Sport" wrap-up-a cutesy, animated series of graphics summarizing each user's athletic achievements. But this year, for the first time, Strava made this feature available only to users with subscriptions ($80 per year), rather than making it free to everyone, as it had been historically since the review's debut in 2016.
UX design
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Pokemon Legends: Z-A's DLC Alleviates The Shiny Grind For $30

Mega Dimension DLC adds Research Requests that make earning the Shiny Charm significantly easier, but that convenience is locked behind a $30 DLC paywall.
Humor
fromDefector
1 month ago

Oh Shit, I'm A Crossword Dork Now | Defector

A middle-aged writer became obsessed with New York Times crosswords after subscribing, overcoming earlier intimidation and improving with digital tools.
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Media industry
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

'Mediahuis firmly believes in the future of journalism in Ireland' - 'Irish Independent' publisher reaches 100,000 digital subscribers

The Irish Independent reached 100,000 subscribers, reflecting a strong reader trust and engagement with its journalism amidst a digital transformation.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Matters
7 months ago

Yes, it's great to get PR coverage - until it's locked behind a bloody paywall

Press Gazette's article on Capital Business Media highlights the importance of visibility in PR, yet its paywall limits reach and impact.
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