More Twitch streamers will find invites to join the platform's Ads Incentive Program now that the company is opening up the opportunity to welcome "more… Partners than ever." In addition, Twitch will stop paying streamers in the program using a fixed CPM structure — instead, it will use a percentage-based revenue share model to increase ad payouts. When the streaming service launched the program in February, it promised creators a flat payout every month based on the hours they stream and the ads they serve per hour. A user who agrees to stream 40 hours per month, for instance, will earn $ 300 if they run 3 minutes of ads per hour.
The idea behind the flat payout is to eliminate the guesswork for creators who'd rather know how much they'll earn for the month. With this new model, though, creators will get 55 percent of the revenue from every ad that runs on their stream. Twitch says that represents a 50 to 150 percent increase in ad pay rate for the vast majority of creators on the platform.
While this rollout is meant to bring more Partners, who need to meet a pretty demanding set of requirements, into the fold, smaller streamers will also be able to benefit from the higher revenue structure soon. Starting in August, qualifying affiliates can also earn more money from the 55/45 split by agreeing to run 3 minutes of ads per hour and activating the setting in their Ads Manager. Further, an affiliate who opts in will be able to stream free of pre-roll ads, or those ads that play as soon as a stream begins for a user.
Google’s latest Pixel Feature Drop brings a number of additional features, updates, and even a new app to its line-up of Pixel handsets. Already rolling out to eligible Pixel phones, the Feature Drop brings new alerts to At A Glance, the Vaccine Card shortcut, new Pride Month wallpapers, as well as the new Pocket Operator […]
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Verizon must have heard you saying that you had way too much disposable cash the other day (well someone must have said it) and has responded by announcing that it’s going to increase your bill starting from June 16th onwards. Why? Well, it’s because the carrier is following the trend or its execs can’t afford […]
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Security researchers have found a way to circumvent digital locks and security systems that rely on Bluetooth fobs and smartphones for authentication.
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As OnePlus gears up to announce its follow up to last year’s popular Nord 2 5G, it seems that a leaker has managed to get his hands on a Nord 2T in full retail packaging and posted an unboxing video that reveals almost everything you might want to know about the mid-range handset, including benchmarks […]
Come comment on this article: Leaked OnePlus Nord 2T unboxing video reveals Dimensity 1300 chipset and so much more
It has been years in the making, but 5G has finally become a reality. Although 5G coverage is still limited, expect to see it expand in the U.S. from now on.
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Google is working on its next cheap Pixel, the Pixel 6a. Here’s everything we know so far about the Pixel 6’s cheaper sibling.
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Since opening up for pre-registrations in March, Apex Legends Mobile has achieved millions of playing signing up to be notified of the game’s release and so EA has announced a couple of new rewards. If Apex Legends Mobile hits 15 million pre-registrants a new holospray will be unlocked, with a Pathfinder’s Sunfire Initiate skin being […]
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TAG Heuer was virtually certain to follow up its Connected Calibre E4 smartwatch with a version for golf enthusiasts, and it's now clear you didn't have to wait long. The watchmaker has introduced a Calibre E4 Golf Edition that melds the updated wristwear with some matching upgrades to your experience on the fairway. Most notably, the brand has overhauled the on-watch map interface to show more of the course and your game, including the distances for the target and tracking shot.
You can also expect automatic shot tracking when you swing at the tee — the feature will eventually come to the Apple Watch app, but it's worth noting if you're determined to perfect your drive. If you pair with an iPhone, you can also use TAG Heuer's iOS app to share 3D videos of your best shots. Like you'd expect, the Golf Edition E4 has its share of game-inspired faces and a strap that not-so-subtly mimics the dimples on your ball.
This is otherwise the titanium 45mm Calibre E4 introduced in February, although that's plenty if you want a reasonably current Wear OS watch. You'll find a Snapdragon Wear 4100+ chip that promises both faster performance and 30 percent more battery life than previous models. An altimeter will help with your hiking trips, and the brighter screen will help on sunny golfing days. TAG Heuer should upgrade the watch to Wear OS 3 when it's available.
The Connected Calibre E4 Golf Edition will be available this month for $ 2,650 with three Titleist balls and a spare marker in the box. That's more than the regular titanium E4 ($ 2,550) and well above the $ 1,800 'entry' price for the watch range. But let's be honest: if you're even considering a TAG Heuer smartwatch and already devote your weekends to golf, you can likely afford to pay the premium for this variant.
Subscribing to multiple streaming services means dealing with multiple watchlists and searching them individually to find that movie you want to watch but Plex may well have the answer to this particular problem. Plex has added a brand new feature called ‘Discover’ that will let you search your favorite streaming services such as Disney+, HBO […]
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We’ve reviewed tons of portable batteries and chargers here at Talk Android. We recently covered one with a huge capacity that can handle all the gadgets around your house, for example. But what if you wanted something that could charge more than just your phone or laptop. Maybe, for example, your gaming PC, or your […]
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Having managed to snag 3rd place in the US smartphone market, Motorola would appear to be pulling out all the stops during 2022 with up to 19 new handsets scheduled for release this year. With up to 4 more models in the Motorola Edge series, plus another 15 handsets in the pipeline according to a […]
Come comment on this article: Leaked roadmap suggests Motorola has 19 more phones in the pipeline for 2022
It’s three months since December which means that it’s time for the next Pixel Feature Drop to be announced by Google. This latest drop brings a bunch of new features such as Night Sight in Snapchat and Custom Text Sticks to eligible Pixel handsets from today onwards. Exciting news, yes? Well, there is one fly […]
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Apple’s ‘Peek performance’ spring event is expected to see the launch of a new iPhone SE 3, iPads, Mac Mini, MacBook, and more. Here’s what to expect.
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Amazon has announced that its Prime subscribers in the US will soon need to pony up an extra $ 20 per year for the privilege as the retail giant attempts to offset increasing costs. The price increase will come into effect from February 18th for new subscribers and March 25th for current members. Besides the annual […]
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If you have an Nvidia Shield TV device you are probably already aware that it’s received a number of software updates over the years since the first variant launched back in 2015. Nvidia has refreshed the hardware a couple of times with the 2019 and Stick models, but it has made no differentiation between the […]
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Whether your phone is getting on in age or you aren’t a fan of the UI that the brand has saddled it with, installing a third-party launcher will go a long, long way to customizing the home screen experience to suit your preferences. One of the best-known options is Nova Launcher which is free to […]
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CES is going to look a little different this year, but there are still lots of new products and announcements in the works.
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I signed up for a 5G contract in 2019, and now, more than two years later and despite elaborate promises, I have not seen any benefit from it at all.
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If you’re still not done with Christmas shopping, here are some of today’s best tech deals, including discounts for the AirPods and HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop.
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FlexiSpot makes a range of desks, chairs, fitness equipment you can use while sitting at the desk, and other office necessities to make your home office more comfortable and convenient. Tired of having a numb posterior from sitting in the chair too long? Perhaps a standing desk will help ease the strain, or maybe you […]
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Previously leaked but without images of the actual handset, the OnePlus Nord 2 x Pac-Man Edition is official and already on sale for £499. Besides the Pac-Man-themed exterior, you’ll also find a fully-customized software experience complete with games, challenges, and exclusive Pac-Man content. In terms of hardware, the Nord 2 x Pac-Man Edition sports 12GB […]
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We know it isn’t Black Friday yet but it seems that in 2021 the entirety of November is dedicated to deals and savings. AT&T is getting in on the action early with a bunch of deals and offers on post- and pre-paid services, phones, tablets, and Chromebooks. A selection of AT&T’s Black Friday deals are […]
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The Pixel 6 Pro is the most deluxe, feature-packed smartphone Google has ever produced, but can it rival the iPhone 13 Pro? We find out in this comparison test.
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The third-generation Oura Ring smart ring has a new sensor array and a variety of new software features coming at launch and into next year.
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Apple is rolling out iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 with SharePlay, ProRes video for iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max, other camera improvements, and more.
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Modern smartwatches and fitness trackers can capture more health data than ever before, but in some cases, that data might be doing more harm than good.
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Google has made a series of updates to encourage sustainable choices across its products.
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Buying a drone? Here are answers to the most common questions and the best drone deals available right now.
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2020 has seen LG launch the Velvet, a mid-range flagship, and the wild and wacky dual-screened Wing, but its mobile division is still losing money, which means that the brand is once again changing its mobile strategy in order to better compete with Samsung and Chinese smartphone makers. According to a company statement, LG is […]
Come comment on this article: LG rejigs its loss-making mobile phone division once more, outsources low and mid-range handsets
The team behind the Essential Phone is back at work, sort of. Essential is still gone, so don’t get your hopes up for a PH-2, but they might still have a hand in your next smartphone anyway. This time they’re focused on hardware and software security as a startup called OSOM, and they’re doing it […]
Come comment on this article: The Essential team is back (without Andy Rubin) to make your phones more secure as OSOM
Remember when Google announced yesterday that it was pulling the free unlimited high-quality tier from Google Photos on June 1st, 2021? And current and future Pixel owners were like, well that’s one more reason to buy a Pixel? Well, they may have been both right and wrong at the same time. Anyone who buys a […]
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The holiday shopping season is in full swing — and yes, we know it’s only early November. Retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy have already kicked off the first rounds of their big sale events, and there will be more to come in the lead-up to…
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Apple will open more walled-off “Express” stores just in time for the holiday shopping season, its retail SVP Deirdre O’Brien told Reuters. The tech giant started testing the format last month in California and has since opened 20 Express stores acro…
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Pokémon Go players may see a new tag marking some PokéStops next time they check the app. Niantic has officially launched AR Mapping tasks for level 20 Trainers and up, almost five months after the company announced that it’s launching the feature. W…
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Thank you, Google, for keeping your remote press conference mercifully short and to the point. Oddly, the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G phones — don’t confuse them — were given equal weighting with a new, prettier Chromecast dongle (with remote) and a new…
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Just one day before Google's Pixel 5 reveal, Sonos has filed a new lawsuit against the search giant, alleging it has infringed five more patents. The patents cover technologies that form the basis of some of Sonos' best-known features, including its…
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Amazon’s annual hardware event was this past week, and they showed off a few fancy new toys and redesigns to help further integrate Alexa into your life. The Echo lineup is getting revamped, and its digital assistant is smarter than ever. Let’s talk about what’s new. Amazon Echo 4th Gen Amazon Echo is probably the […]
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Mobvoi has announced the TicPods 2 Pro+ headphones, and we’re pretty excited. The regular TicPods 2 Pro were some pretty stellar headphones that we reviewed very recently, and these new models promise more of the same with some key improvements. Sign me up. Mobvoi TicPods 2 Pro+ The naming is a little wordy, and I […]
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I’ve been a big fan of the foldable smartphone segment ever since Huawei and Samsung announced their Mate X and Galaxy Fold handsets back in February 2019. For those who love their Google apps, Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is pretty much the only game in town when it comes to foldable smartphones unless you count the […]
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When Samsung announced that it would provide three years worth of OS upgrades for handsets stretching as far back as the Galaxy S10, it would have been reasonable to assume that the Galaxy S9 had reached the end of its support schedule and that it wouldn’t receive any further significant updates. Thankfully though, the Galaxy […]
Come comment on this article: Good news sports fans! The One UI 2.5 update is coming to Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and Note 9 (and a whole lot more)
US Cellular, now America’s fourth-largest carrier after T-Mobile absorbed Sprint, is introducing 5G coverage into 11 new states, bringing the total number to 13. It is also rolling out LTE Advanced technologies to its existing LTE network. Up until now, US Cellular’s 5G network only reached parts of Iowa and Wisconsin, but the carrier is […]
Come comment on this article: US Cellular introducing 5G to 11 more states and adding carrier aggregation and 256 QAM to existing LTE markets
How much did you pay for your last Samsung flagship smartphone? I ask because if you are planning on buying the soon-to-be-launched Galaxy Note 20 there’s a good chance that you are going to pay more than ever before. After a previous leak hinted that the Galaxy Note 20 series might launch with a more […]
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Epic’s PC game store has kicked off a summer sale of its own — take that, Steam — and it includes a few noteworthy discounts on titles you might not have picked up yet. A game like Remedy’s shooter Control is available for 50 percent off at $ 30, whil…
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