Threads might get ads early next year

Image: The Verge Meta could bring ads to Threads as soon as next year, according to a report from The Information. As part of its plan, Threads will reportedly allow a small number of advertisers to make and publish ads in January. That tracks with what my colleague Alex Heath reported about the rollout of…

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Warcraft I and II get a new remaster that’s available now

Blizzard just released Warcraft Remastered Battle Chest, which collects remasters of realtime strategy classics Warcraft I and II, as well as a 2.0 update for Warcraft III: Reforged. The company announced the collection, which is $39.99 on Battle.net, during today’s Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct livestream. The first two games have been updated much the same…

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Spotify will start paying creators for popular videos

Cath Virginia / The Verge Spotify is going all in on video. The company will soon begin paying creators based on how much engagement their videos receive from paid subscribers. Automated ad breaks in videos will also be turned off for paid Spotify subscribers to encourage more consumption. Both of these changes go into effect…

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GM offers free nighttime charging to Chevy EV owners in Texas

Image: Reliant General Motors is teaming up with Reliant Energy to offer free nighttime charging to some Chevy electric vehicle owners in Texas. Chevy owners who enroll in Reliant’s EV charging plan will receive free nighttime charging through monthly bill credits that offset charges incurred between 11PM. and 6AM, the companies said. Customers must also…

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Hot food trends of 2025: Value meals, cold brews and mushrooms

Restaurant patrons expect to see mushrooms, locally sourced ingredients, hot honey and value meals on menus in 2025, according to a new report from the National Restaurant Association. The 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast was released Wednesday and predicted some of the trends coming to restaurants in the near future. “This year’s forecast highlights a…

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