Techmeme Ride Home Fri. 10/14 – Meta Lied About Legs?
Oct 14, 2022
Get ready for a deep dive into Netflix's new ad-supported subscription model at $6.99 a month. The drama continues as Meta faces backlash over its misleading claims about avatars having legs in the Metaverse. Meanwhile, Apple steps into the banking arena with a new high-yield savings account for its users. The conversation touches on the rise of spam in WhatsApp and the decline of GIFs as preferred digital communication tools. Plus, enjoy some intriguing longreads suggestions to kick off your weekend!
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Netflix with Ads
- Netflix's ad-supported tier will launch on November 3rd for $6.99/month.
- It will have 4-5 minutes of ads per hour and a limited content library.
Netflix Ad Revenue
- Netflix needs 1.5 ad views per user per day to offset the $3 price difference.
- This rapid implementation suggests concerning internal data for Netflix.
Meta's Leg Animations
- Meta showcased avatars with legs at Connect 2022.
- They later admitted these were pre-rendered animations, not real-time VR.
