3 Body Problem’s creators want to have a conversation with the books

Between its expanded, more ethnically diverse cast and its more advanced take on virtual reality gaming, Netflix’s new 3 Body Problem series unfolds in a very different way than the book it’s adapting. Cixin Liu’s novel is so dense and internal dialogue-driven that it was widely thought to be unadaptable for the screen. Changes are … Read more

Following Ban, Flipper Zero Creators Say They’re Being Scapegoated for Car Thefts

Photo: Shutterstock-Pixelsquid (Shutterstock) The Flipper Zero has been under scrutiny ever since last month when Canadian officials claimed that it was to blame for a rise in car thefts in the country and proposed a ban on the popular (and cheap) penetration-testing device. See How X-Men ’97 Faithful Riffs on the Classic X-Men Cartoon Opening … Read more

YouTube creators will now have to label certain AI-generated videos upon upload

YouTube If you upload videos to YouTube, you will now have to fess up if you used AI to create a realistic-looking video. In a Monday blog post, YouTube said that the Creator Studio tool will display labels in certain areas, requiring you to disclose if the content was made using “synthetic media” (meaning generative … Read more

Gumroad no longer allows most NSFW art, leaving its adult creators panicked

Gumroad, an e-commerce company for creators, updated its rules to more strictly limit NSFW content, citing restrictions from payment processors like Stripe and PayPal. For creators who sell adult art, like explicit comic books or lewd cosplay photos, these sudden policy changes can be detrimental, resulting in an unforeseen loss of income. “I’m concerned on … Read more

TikTok is now letting creators in more countries earn money for their effects

TikTok is expanding its Effect Creator Rewards monetization program to more regions and lowering its payout threshold, the company announced today. The program, which launched in May 2023, rewards creators for the effects they make through TikTok’s AR development platform, Effect House. TikTok is also updating the program’s payout model, as creators will now only receive … Read more

How Game of Thrones Creator’s Netflix Show Is Similar To HBO Franchise Detailed By Stars

Summary The cast of 3 Body Problem praises the show for its intricate relationships and complex characters, similar to Game of Thrones . David Benioff and D. B. Weiss have tackled another ” unfilmable ” story with the adaptation of Liu Cixin’s novel for Netflix. The success of the show will depend on Benioff and … Read more

The White House Is Briefing Dozens of Online Creators on Biden’s State of the Union Address

Dozens of digital creators are being briefed on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address ahead of his Thursday speech, the administration has confirmed to WIRED. Around 70 creators, digital publishers, and influencers are set to meet with the administration to amplify the White House’s message across social media. Some were briefed on Wednesday, … Read more

Comics Creators Hit Out Against Indie Pub Ghosting Them

Freelance comic book writers and artists have accused publisher Scout Comics of not paying them for their work, in some cases not doing so (or communicating with them) for a year or more. Prepping the Sandworm Scenes in Dune: Part Two It all started when Jarred Luján, co-creator of the 2023 one-shot All the Devil … Read more

Creators reveal original ‘Game of Thrones’ ending

‘Game of Thrones’ showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss reveal the ending they planned for the mega-hit show Creators reveal original ‘Game of Thrones’ ending The last season of Game of Thrones angered many loyal fans. However, the showrunners reveal they originally planned the season seven and eight to be a trilogy. During an interview … Read more

Spotify follows Meta, YouTube and others by offering AUX, a service to connect brands and creators

Facebook, Instagram, Snap, YouTube, and other social networking companies offer programs to connect creators with brands, and now Spotify is doing the same. The company announced the launch of AUX, its new in-house “music advisory agency” for brands. While not necessarily a creator marketplace, the program has a similar aim — it will facilitate connections … Read more