Wattpad partners with Sony Pictures Television in first-look deal for original programming

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TechCrunch reports: “Wattpad, the online storytelling community whose authors’ works have been turned into Netflix movies, TV shows for Hulu and projects for other studios both in the U.S. and worldwide, announced today a new partnership with Sony Pictures Television. The deal gives Sony a first-look option for up-and-coming Wattpad stories — in other words, a way to snag the next big teen hit that already has a built-in fan base.”

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Five big questions about Apple and Qualcomm’s surprise settlement

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The Verge reports: “On the second day of their blockbuster trial, Apple and Qualcomm announced that they had reached a settlement and would “dismiss all litigation between the two companies worldwide.” It’s a surprisingly amicable result, especially considering the two years of legal battles that led up to it. But the publicly announced details have left some major questions about what happened and the big implications for Apple’s first 5G phone.”

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Warner Music Is Tagging Music Teachers For Copyright Violations On YouTube

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Hypebot reports: “Musicians teaching other musicians online – often for free – are being tagged and their videos taken down by YouTube for alleged copyright violations.”

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Netflix Adds Nearly 10 Million Subscribers as Competition From Disney, Apple Looms

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Billboard reports: “Netflix added more than 9.6 million subscribers during the first three months of the year but warned that the next quarter could see slower growth.”

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Twitter says it now proactively surfaces 38% of abusive content

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VentureBeat reports: “In a candid blog post today, Twitter gave an update on its ongoing effort to tamp down on hateful speech, threats, and other abusive behaviors on its platform.”

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Epic Vs. Steam: The Console War Reimagined on the PC

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The Verge reports: “T a war brewing in the video game industry, and it’s getting uglier by the day. Steam, the longtime leading digital distributor for the PC platform, is facing a significant challenge from an equally large and powerful player: Fortnite creator Epic Games, which launched its own PC games store last year. The ensuing competition has morphed into a console war-like debate for a modern generation of players who grew up under the unhindered dominance of Steam, a platform now facing its first real form of competition since it arrived on the scene nearly 15 years ago.”

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Plug In Digital reveals plans for China office

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gamesindustry.biz reports: “French games distributor Plug In Digital has announced it is expanding into Asia with the opening of a new office in China.”

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Capcom is launching a plug-and-play mini-arcade with Mega Man, Street Fighter, and more

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The Verge reports: “Nintendo has turned the mini-console into a trend, with the likes of Sony and Sega following suit. Now, game publisher Capcom is getting in on the action as well. Today, the company announced the Capcom Home Arcade, a plug-and-play system designed to play classic arcade games on your TV.”

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Native American nation files lawsuit against Valve over skins gambling

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gamesindustry.biz reports: “A lawsuit filed against Valve accused the developer of “unethical, oppressive, and unscrupulous business conduct” through its alleged acts and omissions facilitating illegal online gambling.”

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PBS POV Spark Announces Immersive Films, Instagram Stories

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Variety reports: “PBS’s documentary series arm POV is diving into new forms of story-telling with POV Spark, a new unit that’s all about interactive and immersive experiences. Some of the first projects coming out of POV Spark are 3 new immersive media projects as well as a series of Instagram Stories produced in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB).”

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