Facebook set to introduce its podcast platform next week

Facebook

Facebook hasn't been shy about sharing what it plans in the audio space. We learn that the company is almost ready to launch its podcast platform, which is coming to Facebook next Tuesday. Facebook has been sending out emails to podcast creators informing them that a new podcast page will go live on June 22. This page will allow Facebook users to listen directly from there. A new Podcasts tab will also be introduced into the social media site.

Like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more, anyone can set up an RSS feed to add a podcast to Facebook. Once the show is approved, any new episode will automatically be uploaded there. You can unpublish or remove your podcast at any time.

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Future Disney+ original series will come out on Wednesdays

Disney

After Disney moved up the release of Loki to a Wednesday instead of its usual Friday release, the company found that it became its most-watched premiere on the platform. And so, moving forward all-new original Disney series will come out on Wednesdays. So, the upcoming animated Monsters, Inc. series, Monsters at Work, will be moved up to July 2 from July 7. 

Highly anticipated Marvel titles like Hawkeye, Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, and Moon Knight weren't mentioned in the list, but you can expect these to come out on Wednesdays, too. However, original movies will continue to premiere on Friday, which means its shows and films will no longer have to compete for subscribers' attention.

Source: Engadget

Twitter tests out an 'unmention' feature to 'control unwanted attention'

Twitter

Twitter is trying out new ways to prevent "unwanted attention" on its platform that can lead to harassment. And these new tests won't require you to block or mute anyone. Instead, the company is trying out an "unmention yourself" feature and control over who can tag you in future tweets. Twitter product designer Dominic Camozzi described the features as "early concepts."

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Disney has no plans yet to introduce a cheaper, ad-supported Disney+ plan

Don't expect Disney to offer a cheaper, ad-supported tier to its Disney+ service anytime soon, even if other services like its own Hulu and HBO Max have something similar. Speaking at the Credit Suisse 23rd Annual Communications Conference on Tuesday, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said, "We're always re-evaluating how we go to market across the world, but we've got no such plans now to do that. We're happy with the models that we've got right now. We won't limit ourselves and say no to anything. But right now, we have no such plans for that."

And it's not an entirely surprising move given that Disney+ has continued to grow, with over 103 million global paid subscribers that's expected to double by 2024. 

Source: MacRumors