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Originally Published 5 months ago — by TipRanks
U.S.-based Rumble is exploring a $1.2 billion takeover of Germany's Northern Data to expand into AI infrastructure, with the deal potentially giving Rumble control of Northern Data's GPU-heavy cloud unit and data centers. The move has impacted stock prices, with Rumble's shares rising and Northern Data's falling, and analysts see significant upside potential for Rumble stock.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Yahoo Finance
U.S. video platform Rumble is considering a $1.17 billion bid to acquire German AI cloud firm Northern Data, aiming to control its GPU-rich cloud business and data centers, with negotiations ongoing and a potential deal that could significantly impact both companies' operations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Messenger
Barstool Sports, led by Dave Portnoy, is moving its online video content to Rumble, a video platform that promotes itself as anti-censorship. The move comes after Barstool pulled its reality show from YouTube over censorship claims. Rumble's stock surged by 30% after the partnership was announced, but it is being investigated by the SEC for allegedly inflating user metrics. Barstool is also searching for a new CEO after Erika Ayers Badan announced her departure.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Awful Announcing
Barstool Sports has announced a new partnership with video platform Rumble, following its withdrawal of the Surviving Barstool series from YouTube due to censorship claims. The partnership will give Rumble access to Barstool's video content, while Barstool will promote Rumble as its preferred video home and receive access to Rumble Cloud services. The move comes after Barstool's issues with YouTube, and the partnership with Rumble aligns with Barstool's concerns about censorship, as Rumble is known for being a free speech-friendly alternative to YouTube.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Caller
Rumble has partnered with Barstool Sports, allowing users to access all of Barstool’s content and livestreams, while Barstool will promote Rumble as their preferred video platform. Barstool founder Dave Portnoy expressed optimism about the partnership, aiming to help Rumble become a top player in video, cloud, and livestreaming. Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski sees the partnership as a step in building a portfolio of popular sports and entertainment content, as Rumble competes with YouTube and has made exclusive deals with prominent figures.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Federalist
The cancellation of Russell Brand following sexual assault allegations is being seen as a proxy war against the free-speech video app Rumble. Rumble, which hosts dissenting voices like Brand, is facing pressure to comply with demonetization demands from the UK Parliament. The allegations against Brand have not been evaluated in court, and regardless of their validity, he should not be de-platformed. The primary target appears to be Rumble, which is now at risk of being banned in the UK under a new anti-free speech law. The Western ruling class fears the freedom of expression that platforms like Rumble offer and will do everything to destroy them.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Comedian Russell Brand has urged his fans to support him financially by subscribing to his Rumble channel for £48 a year after being demonetized and cut off from YouTube due to sexual assault allegations. Brand launched a live stream on Rumble, where he criticized the "corporatist state and global media" and called for opposition to "authoritarian centralised power." He accused the British government of pressuring social media platforms to censor his content and discussed the online safety bill and the trusted news initiative. Brand has vehemently denied the allegations against him and thanked his supporters for questioning them. The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into the allegations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Burger King, Asos, and HelloFresh have pulled their advertisements from the Rumble platform, where comedian Russell Brand broadcasts his weekly show, following allegations of rape and sexual assault against him. Despite the backlash, Brand vows to continue publishing videos on the platform. While some large brands have removed their ads, Apple and Amazon Music still feature Brand's content. YouTube has also suspended Brand's ability to earn money through his channel. Brand denies the allegations and accuses media outlets and social media platforms of conspiring against him, claiming they stifle free speech. Additional women have come forward with fresh claims of sexual misconduct.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Video platform Rumble has defended its decision to allow Russell Brand to monetize his content on its platform, despite facing criticism from the UK Parliament's Culture, Media and Sport Committee. Rumble accused the committee of attempting to control who can speak on its platform and earn money from it. The platform emphasized its commitment to defending a free internet and stated that recent allegations against Brand have nothing to do with his content on Rumble. YouTube has already suspended Brand's ability to monetize his videos. The comedian is currently facing serious allegations of rape and sexual abuse, which he vehemently denies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Former Fox News presenter Dan Bongino, a major financial backer of the video-sharing platform Rumble, directed fans of Russell Brand to the platform after YouTube suspended Brand's ability to monetize his videos. Brand has been on Rumble for two years and still has advertisements on his footage, unlike YouTube. Brand is currently facing serious allegations of rape and sexual abuse, which he vehemently denies. The Metropolitan Police is investigating one of the allegations. Other broadcasters and podcasts have removed shows featuring Brand from their platforms. The BBC has launched a review into Brand's time at the corporation, including his use of a BBC car.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
Fox News will host the first Republican presidential primary debate in Milwaukee later this year, according to Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel. The RNC will also livestream the debate on Rumble, a video platform popular with the political right. Only a handful of candidates have announced their bid for the 2024 Republican presidential contest, including former President Trump, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) launched an exploratory committee for a 2024 bid on Wednesday.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Canadian internet company Rumble is at the forefront of the "alt-tech" movement, offering a video-streaming website and web-hosting services that pledge to rally against censorship and allow freedom of speech. Rumble has become the home to many politically conservative video channels where people can say things that might get them kicked off other social media sites. Rumble's user numbers have risen sharply in recent years, at the same time as its bigger rivals have raised their content moderation efforts. However, Rumble may face legislation that forces it to censor more.