Day: April 29, 2024

Meta Offers $5K Bonus for Influencers to Post to Threads

With the latest numbers showing that Threads usage is rising in the U.S., Meta’s now looking to make another push to boost in app engagement, by offering high-profile creators financial incentives to post to the app. As you can see in this example, shared by social media expert Matt Navarra, Meta’s offering some prominent creators [...]read moreMeta Offers $5K Bonus for Influencers to Post to Threads

ICE looks to rethink the mortgage servicing experience

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) introduced MSP Digital Experience (MSP DX), a conversational user interface designed to interact with the company’s leading mortgage servicing system, MSP. MSP DX provides servicing professionals with an intuitive, dynamic and conversational approach to working within MSP. The new interface is poised to streamline workflows, enhance efficiencies and simplify the training process [...]read moreICE looks to rethink the mortgage servicing experience

Frasers to buy Matches… or at least, certain “intellectual property assets”

It may feel like déjà vu, but the big news on Monday evening was that Frasers Group is making another acquisition. And the subject this time? Luxury e-tailer Matches. Photo: Sandra Halliday But didn’t Frasers already buy Matches just before Christmas? Yes, it paid £52 million for the business that had carried a value of [...]read moreFrasers to buy Matches… or at least, certain “intellectual property assets”

Walmart’s Virtual Roblox World Now Sells Real Physical Items

Walmart has launched its Roblox store, letting users buy digital items inside the game that are also sent to them physically via the mail. According to Walmart, it hopes that its stores and tech will power future Roblox commerce. It’s yet another example of companies desperately trying to figure out how to suck money out [...]read moreWalmart’s Virtual Roblox World Now Sells Real Physical Items

Meta confirms launch of a bonus program for creators on Threads

Meta’s Threads social network passed the 150 million monthly users mark recently, but the company is not slowing down its growth engine. To increase engagement, the social media giant is running a limited-time bonus program for Threads. Over the last few days, many accounts have posted about this program. The company confirmed to TechCrunch about [...]read moreMeta confirms launch of a bonus program for creators on Threads

Nearly 90% of shoppers who rated this DeWalt combo kit gave it a perfect 5 stars

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. With the days getting longer and warmer, it’s the perfect time to get started on projects you’ve been putting off all winter. If you’ve been looking for a few new toys for the toolbox to [...]read moreNearly 90% of shoppers who rated this DeWalt combo kit gave it a perfect 5 stars

Jax Taylor Says Split With Brittany Cartwright Has Been Good, Hopes for Reconciliation (Exclusive)

Amidst the glitz and glamour of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, The Valley’s Jax Taylor opened up about his recent split from estranged wife Brittany Cartwright. The 44-year-old reality star discussed his personal journey and the possibility of reconciliation. Speaking to ET at the event in Washington D.C., Taylor expressed gratitude for being there. “I’m overwhelmed. [...]read moreJax Taylor Says Split With Brittany Cartwright Has Been Good, Hopes for Reconciliation (Exclusive)

Will Meta Bring Ads to Threads in 2024?

According to a report from Digiday, ads could be coming to Threads later this year. That’s the message from some unnamed ad execs who claim to be in the know. The report provides no details about what the timeline is exactly or the types of ads to expect, but an ad rollout this soon would [...]read moreWill Meta Bring Ads to Threads in 2024?

Energy, consumer groups laud new federal efficiency standards for housing

A coalition of energy- and consumer-focused trade groups lauded the release of new energy-efficiency standards for the construction of new single-family and multifamily homes, which were announced last week by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Nine groups released a joint statement and a series [...]read moreEnergy, consumer groups laud new federal efficiency standards for housing

Vinted to be profitable for the first time in 2023

It’s now a done deal. After years of focusing on expanding its offering and traffic, the Lithuanian platform dedicated to second-hand fashion reports that it has turned the corner. The company generated a net profit of €17.8 million last year, after a loss of €20.4 million the previous year. Vinted This growth was driven by [...]read moreVinted to be profitable for the first time in 2023