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Vimeo Wants To Give Everyone Their Own Netflix
Vimeo is debuting a new feature called “Vimeo Streaming” that allows users to build their own streaming services through the platform.
The Big Picture: At one point, Vimeo was seen as a storytelling-focused alternative to YouTube… but ended up transitioning to an enterprise-first platform under its former CEO. Under new chief executive Philip Moyer, Vimeo seems to be returning to catering to creators by focusing on its tech instead of an algorithm. The move could position Vimeo as a rare and stable choice for creators looking to build a following.
Behind the Scenes: Vimeo is giving creators the power to start their own version of a streaming platform.
“Vimeo Streaming” allows creators to launch their own streamer and associated apps without any coding experience.
The service can include tiered paid memberships, access to live events, and merch support.
It can also make custom video bumpers to promote specific videos or campaigns — a bit like the home-screen banner on Netflix (prime streaming real estate).
Creators can also use Vimeo’s AI tools to offer each video in multiple languages.
Final Upload: It looks as if Vimeo wants to exist at the cross section between video platforms like YouTube and subscription platforms like Patreon. If Vimeo can make good on the personal streaming-service pitch, it could be a transformative product that allows creators to build consistent revenue. Case in point: Dropout (formerly College Humor) already uses Vimeo Streaming and calls it “far and away, our biggest revenue driver.”
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Honda Is Sending Hydrogen To Space
Honda plans to test its hydrogen power in orbit via new partnerships with Sierra Space and Tec-Masters to see if it can launch a fully self-sustainable power and oxygen source.
Why It Flies: Honda has stayed the course on hydrogen as the key to decarbonizing its vehicles by 2040… but the approach hasn’t garnered much outside support due to price and logistics issues. If Honda can prove its power beyond Earth, it may give people the push to invest in it back on the surface.
Between the Fuel Cells: Honda thinks hydrogen power could give life to space stations and astronauts.
Honda is sending an advanced, high-pressure water-splitting system to the International Space Station, using a cool-looking spaceplane from Sierra Space called the “Dream Chaser.”
The automaker will test the system — which continuously produces oxygen, hydrogen, and electricity — in microgravity.
Best of all, the only byproduct of an electrolysis system is water, which gets recycled to create “a closed-loop energy cycle,” per The Verge.
The Future: The hope is that the system can provide oxygen and electricity on a future lunar colony — a mission that several space startups want to make a reality. Having a regenerative energy source makes that ambition much more possible and may serve as key infrastructure for humans to one day complete the long journey to Mars.
Together with Geneva
The Science City You Didn’t Know You Needed to Visit
Did you know the World Wide Web was born in Geneva, Switzerland?
That’s right! The first version of the Internet cropped up at CERN in 1989.
Today, the world-renowned center is home to:
– The largest particle accelerator
– And the CERN Science Gateway — a must-see hub for science enthusiasts
It features:
– Hands-on exhibits
– Immersive virtual reality experiences
– And live demonstrations
DEEP DIVES
Explore: NYT gives an inside look at the 1X robots starting to be tested in homes around America.
Listen: The Deal chats with Tom Garfinkel, president and CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, about building a sports entertainment empire.
Read: THR sits down with rock band OK Go about their many years of making insane music videos that consistently go viral.
87.1% of you voted Yes in Friday’s poll: Are you concerned that the new tariffs could trigger a recession?
“Here we go! :/”
“Those of us who are retired will feel the impact of these tariffs the most. Half of our retirement is associated with the stock market. That part of our income may take a drastic fall. Then the Medicare portion is also questionable.”
“I want to believe that it will be short-term but am unsure about the end game. Don’t think it could be worse than the last four years. That was runaway inflation without a plan.”
“If you look at the long-term results (more free trade, production in the US), it would be worth the temporary pain.”
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QUICK HITS
→ Entertainment / Media
🎞️ The Sphere has landed its next residency — a “fully immersive” version of 1939’s The Wizard of Oz.
🎙️ Nick Viall, the former Bachelor star turned podcast mogul, has re-upped his deal with Libsyn for between $20 and $30 million.
⚾ Torpedo bats are now the hottest innovation in baseball, leading to a lot more home runs.
→ Technology
📱 TikTok is sticking around for another 75 days after the ban deadline, with the sale now tied to China’s tariff retaliation. (This is getting exhausting.)
🧐 A new study found that OpenAI’s systems have “memorized” copyrighted material, which will now definitely be cited in ongoing lawsuits.
🚗 Luxury automakers like Lincoln, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are turning their cars into wellness retreats.
→ Fashion / E-commerce
👟 Puma has named former Adidas sales chief Arthur Hoeld as its new CEO, as the brand tries to reverse a sales slump.
😬 Klarna and StubHub have delayed their IPO plans due to market volatility caused by the new tariffs.
💸 Speaking of tariffs, Americans are rushing to buy TVs, Lululemon leggings, and other goods before prices increase.
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Today’s email was written by David Vendrell.
Edited by Nick Comney. Copy edited by Kait Cunniff.
Published by Darline Salazar.