Why Andrew Yang? Well, he was the first to agree to do it. USA Today and Yahoo invited all candidates who attended this year’s Iowa State Fair to participate. via @digiday#AR
I’m sure there are great implications for some ppl, but if we regret tweets/emails now, then this sounds super dangerous -> NextMind makes a noninvasive neural interface to translate brain waves into data that can be used to control compatible software.
Apple’s HomeKit processes locally rather than in cloud, helping protect user privacy as opposed to Google, Facebook, and others who want user data for #advertising via @DigitalTrends
Interesting take-aways: 1) Free-to-play accounted for 80% of $ spent on digital games in 2019 – since they are free to play, $ = consumers buying digital add-ons. 2) Digital gamers are getting exclusives on Amazon’s Twitch or Microsoft’s Mixer. I looked up the guy mentioned in this article, who goes by the handle “Ninja” and while his deal w Microsoft is not disclosed, he got $50K/hour to play online with a new Electronic Arts game, Fortnite competitor Apex Legends, according to WSJ and was reportedly was paid $1m for playing the game for hours on his Twitch stream. #gaming
Over the last 15 years, local newspapers across the U.S. have lost more than $35 billion in advertising revenue and half of their staffs, while at least 2,000 news outlets have shuttered during that time, leading to the decline of civic engagement.
The most recent Pew reading survey shows 18-29 age cohort was the most likely to have read an ebook in past 12 mos. http://eBooks.com: their best customers are still in college + 62% of ebook purchases are made by people aged btwn 18-45. #ebooks
HT @mediastarnews Hearst expected to have 175 employees of its Enthusiast Group, which includes Runner’s World, Bicycling and Popular Mechanics magazines, into new Easton PA building.
A new imprint highlighting works by Latin American women who were once feted but have fallen out of print is coming from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM #ReadWomen
News from my company: RT @PRHLibrary Apply for the Penguin Random House Library Award for Innovation! The award consists of a $10,000 cash prize, and is open to public, school, and academic libraries. #teamPRH
RT @NYWICI Students! Do you intend to pursue or further a career in communications? Now is the perfect time to apply for a NYWICI Scholarship. The #scholarship application is open until January 24, 2020. Apply online!
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