Month: January 2026
Spotify lowers monetization threshold
Spotify is lowering its eligibility criteria for podcasters to monetize their videos on the platform, dropping the minimum episode requirement to three, minimum consumption hours to 2,000, and engaged audience member threshold to 1,000 over the last 30 days. The program pays podcasters according to the number of premium users who watched their videos on
Crypto Wallet for Creator Economy
Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:RUM), the Freedom-First technology platform, and Tether, the largest company in the digital assets industry, today launched the Rumble Wallet, a non-custodial crypto wallet integrated directly into the Rumble platform. At launch, the wallet supports Tether (USDT), Tether Gold (XAUt), and Bitcoin (BTC), enabling audiences to tip creators natively in crypto.Built on the
Launch of Jotty AI to help protect against scammers
Jortty is a single, trusted AI resource for any digital challenge, from identifying sophisticated scams to providing everyday tech support.According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), losses from elder fraud exceeded $3.4 billion in 2023, an 11% increase from the previous year, highlighting the urgent need for a new approach to digital protection.Jortty,
US attempts to seize Russia-flagged oil tanker
United States forces on Jan. 7 were attempting to board a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean, officials said. The tanker, named the Marinera, reportedly fled America’s blockade of sanctioned vessels near Venezuela and was being escorted by a Russian submarine.The attempted seizure comes in the wake of more than two-week pursuit across the
NASA and its partners prepare to deorbit the ISS at the end of the decade
The space station industry is starting to take off. For decades, if you wanted to send an astronaut or experiment into orbit, the International Space Station (ISS) was the only option. But now, as NASA and its partners prepare to deorbit the ISS at the end of the decade, commercially owned stations are preparing to
Amazon’s Ring doorbells get fire alerts
Amazon’s augmenting its Ring smart doorbells with new features, including new fire alerts, an app store, and a new set of Ring Sensors.Amazon is also adding a new app store to the Ring app to allow users to use its cameras with third-party apps. The store is currently available in the U.S. only, and users
Tesla Malaysia Maintains EV Pricing in 2026
In a significant move for electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts, Tesla Malaysia has announced that it will maintain its vehicle pricing from 2025 into 2026, despite the end of Malaysia’s electric vehicle tax holiday. This decision underscores Tesla’s commitment to accelerating the adoption of EVs in the country, which is accompanied by plans for further investments
China bans certain rare earths and other exports to Japan
China has banned exports of some rare earth elements and other items to Japan that could be used for military purposes, straining already tense relations between the two countries following the Japanese prime minister’s recent remarks on Taiwan. The sweeping restrictions on so-called dual-use items – goods, services and technologies that have both civilian and
Call for Trumps impeachment gains momentum
President Donald Trump has heralded his operation in Venezuela as a victory, praising the “spectacular assault” that led to the successful capture of fallen President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. However, while the Trump Administration celebrates what it considers to be a win, others have voiced serious concerns about the way in which
new Gemini features for TV
Designed for large-screen experiences, Gemini for Google TV will allow users to talk to their TV to find something to watch, catch up on a favorite series by getting a recap of the plot, or get recommendations, all by using natural language conversation. For instance, you could ask Gemini for something to watch that would