Facebook reportedly testing Twitter-like breaking news app

App that would allow publishers to highlight and push news events to Facebook users is said to be in alpha-stage testingFacebook could be preparing to take on Twitter at its own game, with a standalone news application for mobile phones.The product, which is reportedly in “alpha” stage testing as part of the company’s Facebook for Business initiative, would allow users to follow specific topics and receive instant alerts of up to 100 characters of text when a breaking news event occurs. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2015-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Book News

National Book Award longlist week, historical fiction and the literary canon, THE POWER BROKER at 50, and more in this week's biggest book news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-09-14 16:03:33 UTC ]
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Annapurna's entire video game team has reportedly left the company

The entire Annapurna Interactive team has left the company after its executives walked out, according to Bloomberg. Apparently, the video game publisher's president, Nathan Gary, had been negotiating with Annapurna Pictures' founder Megan Ellison to spin off Annapurna Interactive into its own... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-09-13 12:30:45 UTC ]
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The State of Academic Libraries: Book Censorship News, September 13, 2024

From revoking tenure to cutting an entire library staff, academic libraries are losing—so are students. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-09-13 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Over 67 Million Viewers Watched ABC News’ Presidential Debate

The heavily-anticipated showdown between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on Tuesday night was seen by 67.135 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. Hosted by ABC News and simulcast across 17 networks, the Harris/Trump... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2024-09-12 14:10:13 UTC ]
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MSNBC Live: Like Comic-Con for News Nerds

Comic book superfans have San Diego Comic-Con. Bravo superfans have BravoCon. And now dedicated MSNBC viewers have an in-person experience to satiate their particular strain of superfandom. The network took over the Brooklyn Academy of Music on Saturday for MSNBC Live:... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2024-09-09 13:10:00 UTC ]
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ACX Testing AI Program to Replicate Narrators Voices

Under the initiative, narrators will be able submit a sample voice recording for free to ACX, which will turn it into a replica of the participant’s own voice. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Biggest Book News of the Week

The biggest BookTok hits of the year so far, Neil Gaiman's GRAVEYARD BOOK adaptation on hold after sexual assault allegations, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-09-08 15:00:00 UTC ]
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Watch the Trailer for NIGHTBITCH Starring Amy Adams and More Book News!

Catch up on an exciting week of book news, including the trailer for NIGHTBITCH, Reese's 100th book club pick, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-09-05 15:00:00 UTC ]
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It’s Still Censorship, Even If It’s Not a Book Ban: Book Censorship News, August 30, 2024

Book bans aren't the only form of censorship rampant in public libraries right now. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-30 13:30:00 UTC ]
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Let’s Get Meta: Nine Books that Break the Fourth Wall

Books that break the fourth wall, a major lawsuit goes after book banes, historical fiction set in Hawaii and more today on Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-29 16:05:10 UTC ]
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15 open-source apps that make any Windows PC better — for free

One of the most exciting things about using a PC is the abundance of free software that’s available to users — so much so, that it can be hard to find the real gems. In fact, most people stop at the free versions of well-known commercial software, but there is a whole universe of... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-08-27 10:30:00 UTC ]
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A Civic Education in YA: YA Book Talk and News, August 22, 2024

These YA books explore American civics and encourage readers to get involved in the democratic process. That, plus this week's YA book news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-22 15:00:00 UTC ]
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Streaming hit multiple new viewership records in July, Nielsen reports

Streaming posted another banner month in July, reaching multiple new milestones in the latest issue of The Gauge report from Nielsen. The big headline is that streaming was responsible for 41.4 percent of all TV viewing during the month. That's the highest share in the report's brief history for... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-08-20 19:15:29 UTC ]
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In hard times for media companies, these people are working to bolster Indigenous news coverage in Sask.

Times are hard for print media in Saskatchewan. This is true for Indigenous-focused news outlets just like any other. But some are adapting to change and hoping to inspire the next generation of Indigenous journalists. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2024-08-19 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Good media news! The Onion is back in print.

Beloved comedy publication The Onion has started back up with a paper-and-ink print edition for the first time in over ten years. As announced on the comedy institution’s website and in a story in The New York Times, The Onion has decided to return to their roots as a newsprint, fish-wrappable,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-08-16 17:57:49 UTC ]
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TikTok fights the DOJ on the First Amendment, compares itself to these American news outlets

TikTok argued that it should still have free speech protections like foreign-owned American news outlets Politico and Business Insider. TikTok on Thursday pushed back against U.S. government arguments that the popular social media platform is not shielded by the First Amendment, comparing its... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2024-08-16 12:30:37 UTC ]
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What Is Weeding and When Is It Not Actually Weeding?: Book Censorship News, August 16, 2024

What is weeding in libraries and when is it a disguise for banning books? That, plus this week's book censorship news roundup. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-16 12:30:00 UTC ]
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YA Women in Translation + YA Book News: August 15, 2024

August is about celebrating women in translation. Check out these YA books in translation by women around the world. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-15 15:00:00 UTC ]
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AI labeled the ‘new, advanced form of plagiarism’ as a Wyoming reporter causes a scandal

Cody Enterprise Editor Chris Bacon said he “failed to catch” the AI copy and false quotes. A quote from Wyoming’s governor and a local prosecutor were the first things that seemed slightly off to Powell Tribune reporter CJ Baker. Then, it was some of the phrases in the stories that struck him... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2024-08-14 15:09:11 UTC ]
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Investors Unhappy with Webtoon Quarterly Report

Currency fluctuations and flat monthly user numbers prompted investors to sell off shares of Webtoon, which went public earlier this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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