October 2023

Beams helps product teams shine a light on the work that matters most

October 2, 2023
Beams’ co-founders, Jana Schellong and Mihri Minaz, see a fundamental problem with how product teams work. While they have productivity tools that are supposed to help them work smarter, too often they end up distracted by a mishmash of notifications. They created Beams to help teams regain focus and work in a healthier and more […]

TikTok begins testing $4.99 ad-free subscription tier

October 2, 2023
Soon, you might be able to watch TikTok ad-free. Mostly. And for a price. As first reported by Android Authority, code within the TikTok app indicates that TikTok is beginning to test an ad-free subscription tier for users in the U.S. For $4.99, subscribers get an ad-free experience on TikTok — no other major strings […]

Elon Musk’s X to test livestream shopping in partnership with Paris Hilton

October 2, 2023
As Elon Musk’s X expands its efforts to become an “everything app,” the company formerly known as Twitter announced today it will run a livestream shopping event with media icon Paris Hilton. The feature will allow X users to watch a livestreamed video, chat with others and shop at the same time, as well as […]