Spotify lowers monetization threshold for video podcasts

Spotify is making it much easier for podcasters to earn money from their videos on the platform. The company has significantly lowered the eligibility requirements for its video monetization program. Now, creators only need to have published three episodes, achieved…

Meta’s Manus news is getting different receptions in Washington and Beijing

Meta’s two-billion-dollar acquisition of the AI assistant platform Manus is caught in a regulatory tug-of-war, but surprisingly not by U.S. regulators. American authorities appear assured the deal is legitimate despite earlier concerns about Benchmark’s investment in Manus. According to the…

Mobileye acquires humanoid robot startup Mentee Robotics for $900M

Mobileye built its reputation and business by supplying automakers with millions of computer vision chips that power automotive safety features and advanced driver assistance systems. The Intel subsidiary, which is also publicly traded, later expanded its focus to include full…