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Inside Kick, an Upstart Streaming Competitor to Twitch
The Twitch competitor has doled out generous deals to content creators. It has also faced criticism for its lax moderation and embrace of online gambling.
Who Is Emmett Shear, OpenAI’s Interim Chief Executive?
The former chief executive of Twitch has embraced “A.I. doomerism,” the fear that artificial intelligence could cause the end of humanity.
Uber Reports Record Ridership and Second Straight Quarterly Profit
Revenue was up 11 percent from a year earlier, helping to generate $221 million in net income.
‘Xbox Wins?’ Gamers Cautiously Celebrate Microsoft Activision Deal
They could save money if Activision’s titles are added to Xbox Game Pass, a monthly subscription service. But some are reserving judgment.
A Start-Up’s Alternative to Uber: Employing Its Own Drivers
Alto is trying to fill a more expensive niche, especially as politicians and labor groups argue that the contractor model exploits drivers.
New Lyft Feature Allows Women to Match Rides With Other Women
The company said it hoped to improve safety and encourage more female drivers.
ESPN Enters Sports Gambling in $2 Billion Deal With Casino Company
ESPN Bet will be operated by Penn Entertainment, which said it was selling its platform’s previous brand, Barstool Sports, back to its founder.
Microsoft and Activision Chiefs Testify Merger Will Benefit Consumers
In federal court, Satya Nadella and Bobby Kotick opposed an attempt by the F.T.C. to delay Microsoft’s $70 billion acquisition of a video game giant.
DoorDash, Shifting Business Model, Will Offer Drivers Hourly Pay
The company said the option would give couriers greater choice. It could also help DoorDash find people who will make less desirable deliveries.
Twitch Star Signs $100 Million Deal With Rival Platform
The deal signed by Félix Lengyel, known as xQc, matches traditional athletes’ contracts, and is another sign of Twitch’s tense relationship with its top streamers.