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The challenges of dealing with digital identity
Like many, I’m still working on the idea of authentication, verification and identification using immutable technologies or, more specifically, distributed ledger technologies (DLT). There are many firms active in this space, trying to create digital identity systems using DLT, but it is far more complicated than such a simple solution. The reason is that the……
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The challenges of dealing with digital identity
Like many, I’m still working on the idea of authentication, verification and identification using immutable technologies or, more specifically, distributed ledger technologies (DLT). There are many firms active in this space, trying to create digital identity systems using DLT, but it is far more complicated than such a simple solution. The reason is that the……
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Media Briefing: Some podcast execs are not won over by Spotify’s video efforts yet
This week’s Media Briefing looks at why podcast organizations and publishers that are doing more video podcast production are primarily focused on YouTube. Podcast execs expanding their video production efforts aren’t won over by Spotify’s push into video yet, and are focusing their video podcast distribution on YouTube. BuzzFeed mulls building its own social media…
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Sky Kids unveils new slate and returning favourites
Sky Kids has unveiling a slate of new original shows and returning favourites at this year’s Kidscreen Summit. The new lineup includes: New original series, Funny Talking Animals, that combines real wildlife footage, state-of-the-art animation, and the candid voices of young children. With narration from comedian and TV personality Iain Stirling, the series is set…
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MSSA 5GAA collaborate
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) and the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) have announced an alliance to advance global collaboration in the integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), particularly focusing on Direct-to-Device (D2D) and IoT services. The collaboration agreement establishes a framework for cooperation in areas such as technological research and development, spectrum management,…
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Fintech Ramp lands Eagles’ Saquon Barkley as investor and Super Bowl commercial star
Philadelphia Eagles’ star running back Saquon Barkley has not only become an investor in fintech startup Ramp, he is also the star of the company’s first Super Bowl commercial. Interestingly, it was Barkley who reached out to Ramp about investing, not the other way around as is so often the case with celebrity endorsements. Barkley…
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AI ads all over Super Bowl
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is to debut its first TV commercial during the 2025 Super Bowl, according to the WSJ. This would mark OpenAI’s first venture into commercial advertising. In 2024, Google promoted its AI capabilities during the Super Bowl. Google plans to go again but is said to be re-editing after it showed…
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Netflix raises UK prices
Netflix has raised its subscription prices in the UK, with an increase imposed on every price plan effective immediately. The move comes just days after the streaming platform rolled out similar price hikes in the US, Argentina and Portugal. In the UK, the Standard with Ads plan now costs £5.99 per month (up from £4.99).…
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Superlogic raises $13.7M at a $200M valuation to help consumers use reward points toward cool ‘experiences’
Superlogic, a startup that helps give consumers a way to apply rewards points toward experiences, has raised $13.7 million at a $200 million valuation, the company tells TechCrunch exclusively. Lin Dai, CEO and co-founder of Miami-based Superlogic, said his company’s technology is designed to “enhance the value of rewards points” by giving consumers a broader…