How The Writers and Studios Finally Struck A Deal & Tinder Goes Bougie
Sep 25, 2023
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The Hollywood writers' strike has finally come to an end after 140 days, thanks to a tentative agreement that includes crucial discussions on AI's impact. Meanwhile, Tinder is getting fancy with its new $499 subscription tier, stirring up the dating app world. Lego is in hot water as they backtrack on sustainability promises. Additionally, NASA has brought asteroids to Earth, and there are exciting cultural shifts like the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. Tune in for all this and more!
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The Hollywood writers and studios reached a tentative deal to end the 140-day strike, pending ratification by WGA members.
Tinder has introduced a $499 per month subscription tier, called Tinder Select, for its most active users to increase revenue per user.
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The Writer Strike is Nearing an End
After 146 days of negotiations, the writer's Guild of America and the labor group representing studios and streamers have reached a tentative agreement that could signal the end of the historic strike. The deal still needs to be ratified by WGA members, but it is expected to be approved. The strike has had a significant impact on the entertainment industry, with filming declining and many projects put on hold.
Tinder Launches Ultra Premium Subscription Tier
Tinder is rolling out a new subscription tier called Tinder Select, which will charge users $499 per month for exclusive features like exclusive searching and matching. The new tier is being offered to less than 1% of Tinder users who are among the app's most active. The move is aimed at increasing revenue per user and has been well received by Wall Street analysts.
NASA's Osiris-Rex Mission Successfully Retrieves Asteroid Samples
NASA's Osiris-Rex mission has successfully ended after retrieving material from the asteroid Bennu, becoming the first American spacecraft to do so. The mission brought back a significant amount of matter from the asteroid, which scientists believe may provide insights into how life formed on Earth. The samples will be studied by scientists from around the world.
Episode 154: Kyle Hagge joins the show! Toby and Kyle get into how the Hollywood writers and studios struck a tentative deal over the weekend to end the strike that lasted over 140 days. Plus, why Tinder is offering some users a $499 a month subscription tier, and why Lego is ditching their sustainability promise. The guys also share their winners of the weekend and explain how NASA brought asteroids to Earth. Finally, a glimpse into what we are watching this week.