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Instagram Set to Roll Out Teen Accounts To Protect Kids On Its Platform

By Sourcestaff / September 17, 2024

Finally some guard rails with Instagram to protect kids. The massive social media platform is rolling out new separate accounts...

SOCIALizing: Tyla Calls Our Weirdness on ‘X’ After Winning VMA

By Sourcestaff / September 13, 2024

ICYMI, at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, Tyla celebrated her first VMA win for Best Afrobeats Video with her...

Newly Announced PlayStation 5 Pro Pricing is … Expensive!

By Sourcestaff / September 13, 2024

Blame inflation. Nah, we're joking; inflation is really low right now. But anyway, Sony officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro,...

WATCH: The Weeknd Debuts Behind-the-Scenes Look at New Music Video Shot on iPhone 16 Pro

By Shawn Grant / September 11, 2024

At Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event this morning, fans were treated to rare behind-the-scenes footage of The Weeknd’s upcoming music video,...

Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, and Next-Gen AirPods

By Shawn Grant / September 10, 2024

Apple has introduced the iPhone 16 Pro, featuring a Grade 5 titanium design with a refined micro-blasted finish, enhancing both...

What Is A Residential Proxy? Key Benefits For Businesses And Individuals

By Shawn Grant / September 4, 2024

You've probably heard plenty about online privacy. Whether you're keeping a business afloat or just keeping your personal stuff private,...

Trump Slanging $99 NFT Collection in Crypto Push

By Sourcestaff / August 28, 2024

Let's get something straight. When a former president sells sneakers, bibles, t-shirts, commemorative coins and now NFTs, there's something weird...

Beats Reintroduces Iconic Beats Pill Speaker with LeBron James and Lil Wayne

Shawn Grant

June 26, 2024

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, Tech, Technology

Beats by Dr. Dre (Beats) today announced the return of its iconic Beats Pill speaker, now available for order at $149.99 (US) on apple.com. To celebrate this highly anticipated relaunch, Beats enlisted global ...

Kai Cenat Will Host 24-Hour Stream Backstage At Travis Scott’s July Concert In London

Sourcestaff

June 25, 2024

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Kai Cenat is set to up his live-streaming game with a 24-hour stream backstage at Travis Scott’s upcoming concert in London. Known for his engaging, hilarious streams and viral moments, Cenat will join Scott a...

Viral ‘BBL Drizzy’ AI Company Behind Drake Diss Track Sued By Major Labels

Sourcestaff

June 24, 2024

Digital, Digital Entertainment, feature, Hip hop news, Tech

The Drake, Kendrick drama continues through big tech, music labels, lawsuits, and artificial intelligence. A group of major record labels, represented by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), i...

Swizz Beatz Responds to Backlash From Controversial ‘Verzuz’ Deal With Elon Musk’s ‘X’ Platform

Sourcestaff

June 22, 2024

Digital, feature, Hip hop news, Tech

ICYMI, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland recently announced a new partnership between their music battle platform, Verzuz, and Elon Musk's social media app, X, which has sparked backlash. Addressing the critiques, Swi...

Spotify Launches New Plan in U.S. For a Dollar Less That Entirely Excludes Audiobooks

Sourcestaff

June 21, 2024

Digital, Digital Entertainment, Music, Tech

Spotify has introduced a new subscription plan, Basic, priced at $10.99 per month. It offers a $1 discount for users who don't need audiobook access. Take that, inflation! Check this out: this single-user ...

KuCoin Referral Code 2023: QBSSSPH1 (Get $3200 Exclusive Welcome Bonus)

Sourcestaff

June 20, 2024

Tech

KuCoin is a platform for trading cryptocurrencies where users can engage in buying, selling, and trading a wide range of digital assets. When signing up, make sure to enter the KuCoin referral code QBSSSPH1 to...

7 Growing Aesthetic Trends on YouTube in 2024

Shawn Grant

June 10, 2024

Tech, Tech News, Technology

When YouTube first rose to prominence in the mid-noughties, the video-based website only had monetary benefits to large media outlets, while independent creators produced some of the best content in the digita...

Billionaire Spotify CEO Claims the Cost of Making “Content” Is “Close to Zero” and Sparks Immediate Backlash

Sourcestaff

June 4, 2024

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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek faced significant backlash after claiming on X (formerly Twitter) that the cost of creating content is "close to zero." Let’s take a moment to think about that. This guy is a billionaire ...

The Rise of Freaky KEKE: The First Character on the Blockchain, Turned Celebrity and Digital Icon

Sourcestaff

June 3, 2024

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In a story of resilience, triumph, betrayal, and empowerment, we meet a historical figure in the least likely place. It's a story of love, heartbreak, and a red-headed frog willing to do whatever it takes to r...

Cloud Servers In 12 U.S. Data Centers by HostColor.com

Shawn Grant

June 2, 2024

Tech, Tech News, Technology

HostColor.com, a prominent global provider of Edge Server Hosting services, has recently expanded its Cloud Infrastructure Hosting to encompass 12 U.S. data centers. These data centers are strategically locate...

The Future of Gaming Monetization: NFTs, In-Game Purchases, and Beyond

Shawn Grant

May 30, 2024

Tech, Tech News, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

Over the past ten years, the gaming industry has significantly changed its monetization tactics. Conventional business models like one-time purchases have developed into more complex ecosystems, including subs...

How Music Can Affect Your Winning or Losing in Online Games

Shawn Grant

May 24, 2024

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, Tech, Tech News

Music plays an essential role in creating an enjoyable online casino gaming experience, as its auditory components (especially music) contribute significantly to creating that immersive and intriguing feeling ...

Joystick.tv: The NSFW Streaming Platform Empowering DJs

Shawn Grant

May 14, 2024

Tech, Tech News, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

In an age of continuous online censorship and strict guidelines, there is still a streaming platform that is trying to be different; it provides a place where makers can do whatever they want. Joystick.tv, a c...

TikTok Sues US Government Over Potential Ban

Sourcestaff

May 8, 2024

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TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have taken legal action against the U.S. government following Congress and President Biden's enactment of a recent law. This law mandates TikTok to sell its operations...

SOURCE SPORTS: Angel Reese, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Naomi Osaka Star in New Beats Campaign

Shawn Grant

May 8, 2024

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Beats, a pioneer in audio technology, has expanded its bestselling product family by introducing the all-new Beats Solo Buds true wireless earphones and the next generation of its iconic headphones, Beats Solo...

Half of American Adults Support Ban on TikTok, 46% Believe China Using it to Spy on United States

Sourcestaff

May 2, 2024

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, Tech, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

A recent poll by Reuters/Ipsos reveals a divided sentiment among U.S. adults regarding the potential ban of TikTok. How surprising. Sarcasm. ByteDance, a China-based tech company, owns the popular social media...

Texting on the Moon? Nokia and NASA Have Joined Forces

Melissa Sanchez

April 26, 2024

Tech, Tech News, Technology

Nokia and NASA have joined forces in an extraordinary venture to bring 4G connectivity beyond our planet's bounds and into the depths of space. This groundbreaking collaboration is a giant leap forward in our ...

New Microsoft AI Animates Faces From Photos, Including a Rapping Mona Lisa

Sourcestaff

April 23, 2024

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, Tech, Tech News, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

Artificial Intelligence is getting smarter, funnier, and in some ways creepier. Arguably a photo of the most famous painting, the Mona Lisa is capable of doing more than just smirking, with the help of Microso...

How Your Smartphone Can Enhance Your Music Experience

Shawn Grant

April 16, 2024

Tech, Tech News, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

In an age where smartphones have become ubiquitous companions in our daily lives, their role in enhancing various experiences has grown significantly. One such area where smartphones have profoundly impacted i...

CodeSwitch Agency Launches AIRtool: A Revolutionary Resource for Indie Artists

Shawn Grant

April 8, 2024

Hip Hop Community News, Tech

CodeSwitch, a Black-owned agency renowned for championing underrepresented talents in music and technology, has unveiled AIRtool, an innovative Artist Invest Resource aimed at empowering indie artists and labe...