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Tubi talks about how to hire creators

Will content creators be the streaming stars of the future? Tubi is betting on it. The ad-supported streaming platform, which allows subscribers to stream movies and TV for free, is expanding its library with shows from content creators such as podcaster CelinaSpookyBoo, food critic Keith Lee, and comedians KevOnstage (Kevin Fredricks) and Bigg Jah. At […]

VidCon 2026: How creators are launching their own products without relying on brand deals

In 2026, fans increasingly understand that content creators are small businesses, not just influencers. More and more creators are taking the role a step further and launching businesses with their own product lines, from clothing lines to candy bars. Creators and industry leaders discussed this shift at VidCon 2026 Thursday’s discussion, “Product vs. Content: Why […]

At VidCon, E! founder says Hollywood is making content for the wrong screens

When Larry Namer co-founded E! Entertainment Television in 1987, the future of entertainment looked a lot like cable. Now, nearly 40 years later, he thinks it looks like a smartphone held upright. Speaking at VidCon 2026, a television executive who runs one of the most recognizable brands in pop culture made a simple argument. The […]

Can AI level the playing field for working-class content creators?

The dream of many content creators is to eventually have a Mr. Beast-level team who can help edit, thumbnail, and promote their content across platforms. But for many creators, in addition to creating the content in the first place, they have to do all of that work themselves. Roberto Blake, founder of Awesome Creator Academy, […]

Ned Fulmer takes center stage at VidCon and talks about learning from mistakes

“Hey, imagine waking up every day and being Ned Fulmer.” These were the words of Ned Fulmer, who spoke on the “F*ckups, Fixes, and Lessons Learned” panel at VidCon on June 25th. He was citing comments that were floating around on his feed in the aftermath of the 2022 cheating scandal that led to his […]

New features added to gay dating app “Squirt”

Grindr is making customers uncomfortable, and other dating apps are starting to take notice. Since the announcement of the “AI era” and the introduction of astronomically priced premium tiers, Grindr’s competitors have gone all out to give people what they want: connectivity. Squirt, the cruising site that dates back to 1999’s BG (pre-Grindr), released its […]

Tinder activity spikes due to World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, but international tourists are enamored with American commonplaces. They also seem to be interested in Tinder, another American export. Compared to the same period last year, the dating app saw an increase in swipes, likes and matches across World Cup cities. In the US, the number of users […]

7 Best Ninja Kitchen Appliances: Buy at a discount during Prime Day 2026

{ container.appendChild(contentItem); });”> Air fryers are great for anyone, but the Ninja Crispi is made for meal prep people. The portable design allows you to store it neatly and use it on the go. Plus, it actually works. The controls are simple and the glass basket has a storage lid for convenient food storage. Since […]

Best Prime Day robot vacuum deals of 2026: Dreame, Shark, and more

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