Weekly Subscription News: Platforms, Publications and Probes
Trump sues Facebook, Twitter and Google for censorship; FTC opens probe of Amazon's proposed purchase of MGM; Apple shows an interest in NFL Sunday Ticket.
Google Offers 70% Revenue Share to Developers of New Stadia Games
Google hopes to attract more Stadia game developers with financial incentives including a 70% revenue share for new games.
Five on Friday: Pirating, Training and Tweeting
LIVIT launches tiered subscription plan; UK man is jailed for pirating Premier League subscriptions; Twitter tests new conversation settings.
Microsoft Announces Windows 365, a Secure, Versatile Cloud-Based Operating System
Yesterday, Microsoft announced the launch of Windows 365, a secure, versatile cloud-based operating system, available to businesses on Aug. 2, 2021.
FTC Is Scrutinizing Amazon’s $8.45 Billion Acquisition of MGM
The Federal Trade Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Amazon's $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM.
Microsoft Gives Employees $1,500 Bonus for Braving the COVID-19 Pandemic
Microsoft is giving $1,500 bonuses to employees for surviving the unique and challenging circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.
37 States and Territories Sue Google for Illegal Monopoly
37 states and territories sue Google for anticompetitive behavior and abusing their dominant market position.
Weekly Subscription News: Watching, Weighing and Working
Gannett wants to compete against NYT's The Wirecutter, Apple will soon start charging for TV+, Instagram works on paid stories subscription feature.
Five on Friday: Gutting, Growing and Grouping
Alden cuts 10% of staff in first 6 weeks, reports on the state of mobile and the state of news media, and top subscription jobs.
USA TODAY Puts Premium Content Behind Paywall
USA TODAY announced Wednesday that its premium content will go behind a paywall, but "much of its content" will remain free.
