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Pinterest's recent AI initiatives, including the Pinterest Assistant, failed to impress investors due to weaker-than-expected guidance and concerns over softer ad spending linked to trade tariffs, leading to a 21% drop in shares despite user growth and advancements in visual search technology.
Disney is partnering with Webtoon to develop a new digital comics platform that will feature over 35,000 comics from Disney's extensive portfolio, including Marvel, Star Wars, and more, with Disney acquiring a 2% stake in Webtoon. The platform aims to expand upon Marvel Unlimited, offering a mix of current, past, and original stories, and will be accessible to Disney+ subscribers, signaling a significant move in the digital comics industry amidst industry shifts.
After experiencing significant personal losses and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, millennials Nicholas Worley, Haresh Tilani, and Terence Chia have launched businesses aimed at helping others preserve their family legacies. Worley's Inalife offers a digital platform for building family trees and storing memories, while Tilani and Chia's Folklory provides personalized interviewing services that can be turned into studio-quality podcasts. These ventures aim to help families capture and preserve the stories and memories of their loved ones for future generations.
Kenya will eliminate the requirement for visas for all visitors starting from January 2023. President William Ruto announced that a digital platform has been developed to provide electronic travel authorization in advance, eliminating the need for visa applications. Ruto has been advocating for visa-free travel within Africa, and this move aims to boost the country's tourism industry, which is a significant contributor to Kenya's economy.
The upcoming Alabama vs. Chattanooga football game will be exclusively streamed on SEC Network+, a digital platform that complements the regular SEC Network. Cable or satellite subscribers with access to the SEC Network can watch the game on ESPN's website or app, while those with streaming packages like Sling, YouTube TV, or Hulu with Live TV can also stream the game using the same methods. Alternatively, ESPN+ offers a standalone streaming option that includes access to SEC Network+ for $10.99 per month.
NASA is launching NASA+, a new streaming service that will provide free, ad-free access to a wide range of space-related content, including original series, news, feature stories, live event coverage, interviews, and more. The platform will be available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV, and will also offer access to an archive of over 21,000 images, NASA Television, podcasts, mission information, and Third Rock Radio. The official NASA mobile app has also been updated to provide details on missions, climate data, research, and Augmented Reality 3D models.