Tag: media platforms
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Does it feel good to be the man who killed Hollywood? At 59, the slender, gray-haired Mr. Hastings remains a mystery in the industry he dominates. “He’s a complete cipher… more ›
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AMID THE economic devastation wrought by covid-19, video games are a rare bright spot. This year, the shares of Electronic Arts and Activision Blizzard, two big games publishers, have risen… more ›
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For decades, the best thing about being a Hollywood executive, really, was how you got fired. Studio executives would be gradually, gently, even lovingly, nudged aside, given months to shape… more ›
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Mark’s influence is staggering, far beyond that of anyone else in the private sector or in government. He controls three core communications platforms — Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — that billions… more ›
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WeChat (Wēixìn/微信), developed by the Chinese internet giant, Tencent, is a SuperApp with origins as a messaging app. Today, WeChat contains messaging, social features, payments, travel booking, virtual doctors, and… more ›
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The Interface is a daily column and newsletter about the intersection of social media and democracy. Subscribe here. Apple and Facebook are fighting again, and how you feel about it… more ›
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Even before India went into lockdown on March 25, 2020, the country began closing its temples. Although organized religion can offer comfort during a crisis, mass gatherings are jet fuel… more ›
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As Saudi Arabia loosens gender restrictions on esports, the country’s female gamers are stepping up to meet the challenge. Over the past decade, Saudi Arabia’s gaming scene has dramatically evolved,… more ›