For Online Video Stars, YouTube Is No Longer The Only Stage
Online video is such a huge and lucrative market that a lot of companies are trying to lure some of the biggest stars away from the current king of medium — YouTube.
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Thousands Of Cabdrivers Clog France's Roads To Protest Uber
Some 2,800 taxi drivers are reportedly taking part in the protest, as taxi drivers form virtual blockades around airports and key train stations.
#StreetsAndBeats: How Do Cops And Communities Build Trust?
Michel Martin hosts a live storytelling event around police and community relations in Los Angeles. Join the online conversation by using #StreetsAndBeats.
Gmail Now Features A Way To Ease Sender's Remorse
Once tucked away in Google's "Labs" space for beta testing, the "Undo Send" option now gives users 5 to 30 seconds after sending an email to change their minds.
OPM Chief Again Grilled On Data Hack
Katherine Archuleta says she is "not comfortable" with estimates that more than 18 million current and former federal workers could be affected.
What's Trending On Instagram? A Battle With Twitter
Instagram wants to be a source for your news. The photo-sharing app is rolling out an update that features trending tags and a beefed-up search tool that should help it compete with Twitter.
Solar-Powered Plane's Japan-Hawaii Flight Is Postponed
The Solar Impulse, an aircraft that generates power solely from the sun's energy, will leave on a trip of some 115 hours between Nagoya, Japan, and Hawaii.
Fitness App Aims To Deliver Live Feedback From A Personal Trainer 24/7
The Fitnet app uses your phone's camera to analyze your workout and give feedback. Next step is a live trainer on the other end. The hitch: Your Internet speed likely needs to be 40 times faster.
Taylor Swift Wins Battle With Apple Over Free Music Streaming
Pop star Taylor Swift picked a fight with Apple over the weekend, saying that artists should get paid in the free trial version of Apple's new music streaming service. She won the battle, but the streaming wars continue.
Battle Over New Oil Train Standards Pits Safety Against Cost
Against the backdrop of several fiery derailments, safety advocates are questioning whether new federal rules meant to prevent incidents go far enough. Opponents say the new rules are too costly.