Tag: media platforms

• The Rise of “No Code”

  June 13, 2019

  I built my first website with Dreamweaver, a WYSIWYG site builder that became popular during my teenage years. I was so proud of my creation. It was ugly, but I… more ›

• Q&A: Snap’s VP of Camera Platform, Eitan Pilipski

  June 9, 2019

  The executive leading Snap’s augmented reality and camera platform explains the company’s approach to building AR products. https://medium.com/cheddar/q-a-snaps-vp-of-camera-platform-eitan-pilipski-21c4d0e86001 more ›

• They See It. They Like It. They Want It. They Rent It.

  June 9, 2019

  Owning nothing is now a luxury, thanks to a number of subscription start-ups. Many young American urbanites have resigned themselves to a life of non-ownership, abandoning the dream of their… more ›

• Metadata is the biggest little problem plaguing the music industry

  June 4, 2019

  Recently, a musician signed to a major indie label told me they were owed up to $40,000 in song royalties they would never be able to collect. https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/29/18531476/music-industry-song-royalties-metadata-credit-problems more ›

• iTunes is dead—long live Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV

  June 3, 2019

  SAN JOSE, Calif.—As part of a slate of upcoming software updates, Apple will close the door on one of its most iconic pieces of software: iTunes. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/06/itunes-is-dead-long-live-apple-music-apple-podcasts-and-apple-tv/ more ›

• A Study of More Than 250 Platforms Reveals Why Most Fail

  June 2, 2019

  Platforms have become one of the most important business models of the 21st century. In our newly-published book, we divide all platforms into two types: Innovation platforms enable third-party firms… more ›

• These fake images tell a scary story of how far AI has come

  May 31, 2019

  In the past five years, machine learning has come a long way. You might have noticed that Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant are way better than they used to be,… more ›

• Facebook’s former security boss Alex Stamos and Twitter co-founder Ev Williams (Live)

  May 30, 2019

  We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and our… more ›

• Amazon’s VP of Alexa Devices on Working in Voice Technology, Taking Risks, and Alexa’s Hidden Tricks

  May 24, 2019

  Let’s say you want to be a part of building something great in your career—something people can tangibly benefit from, something no one else has thought of, and something you… more ›

• The iPod of VR is here, and you should try it

  May 22, 2019

  Three years ago, I duct-taped a laser tracker to the top of my eminently patient wife’s painting easel. On a converted baker’s cart in the corner, I set up a glowing… more ›