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Bluesky Teases A Subscription Model Named Bluesky+ – DTH

2024/12/10
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Rob Dunwood: 本期节目讨论了BlueSky即将推出的付费订阅服务BlueSky+，该服务将提供一些独家功能，例如个人资料徽章、自定义应用程序图标、更高的视频上传限制和更高的视频分辨率。然而，BlueSky公司警告称，在正式发布之前，功能和价格可能会发生变化。 此外，节目还报道了美国商务部向美光科技公司提供了超过61亿美元的芯片法案补贴，用于资助其在纽约和爱达荷州的新工厂项目，预计到本十年末将创造超过20,000个就业岗位。OpenAI推出了其文本转视频生成模型的新版本Soar Turbo，可以生成长达20秒的视频。亚马逊汽车平台正式上线，用户现在可以通过亚马逊购买全新的现代汽车。 Epic Games正在向数十万名《堡垒之夜》玩家退款，此前美国联邦贸易委员会认定该公司诱骗玩家进行不知情的游戏内购买。Verizon正式关闭其Android端的Verizon Message Plus短信应用，转而支持Google Messages。一项研究表明，使用人工智能增强型扫描的女性，其癌症检测率比未使用的女性高21%。最后，Duolingo与Netflix合作，帮助《鱿鱼游戏》的粉丝学习韩语，为第二季的首映做准备。

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Key Insights

What features are included in the Bluesky+ subscription model?

Bluesky+ offers a profile badge, custom app icons, higher video upload limits, and higher quality video resolution.

What is the pricing for Bluesky+?

Bluesky+ is priced at $8 per month or $72 per year, though the company warns that features and pricing could change before launch.

Why might the features and pricing of Bluesky+ change before launch?

The list of features shown in the UI mockup doesn't necessarily match what will be released, according to Bluesky software engineer Dan Abramov.

How much did Micron Technology receive in CHIPS Act subsidies?

Micron Technology received more than $6.1 billion in CHIPS Act subsidies.

What are the expected job creation numbers from Micron's new factory projects?

Micron's new factory projects in New York and Idaho are expected to create more than 20,000 jobs by the end of the decade.

What is the resolution of videos generated by OpenAI's Soar Turbo model?

Soar Turbo can generate videos up to 20 seconds long at resolutions reaching 1080p.

Why is OpenAI limiting the generation of videos of people with Soar Turbo?

OpenAI is limiting the generation of videos of people to refine its deepfake prevention systems.

Which car manufacturer is currently available on Amazon Autos?

Hyundai is the only manufacturer currently available on Amazon Autos.

How much money is the FTC refunding to Fortnite players?

The FTC is refunding $72 million to Fortnite players, with an additional $173 million to be distributed later.

Why did Verizon shut down its texting app Verizon Message Plus?

Verizon shut down Verizon Message Plus in favor of Google Messages, as part of a transition to standardize messaging services.

How much more likely were women to have cancer detected with AI-enhanced mammography scans?

Women who paid for AI-enhanced scans were 21% more likely to have cancer detected.

What phrases are included in Duolingo's Squid Game-themed Korean lessons?

Duolingo's lessons include phrases like 'trust no one,' 'let's play a game,' and 'you've been eliminated.'

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Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, is teasing a subscription model called BlueSky+. The mockup shows features like profile badges and higher video upload limits for $8/month or $72/year, but these details may change before launch.
  • Bluesky is introducing a subscription service, BlueSky+.
  • Features include profile badges, custom app icons, higher video upload limits, and higher video resolution.
  • Pricing is tentatively set at $8 per month or $72 per year.

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Bluesky teases a subscription model named Bluesky+, Amazon Autos has launched with vehicles from Hyundai available on the platform, and Micron Technology receives more than $6.1 billion in CHIPS Act subsidies.

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