Reddit plans to introduce paywalls for exclusive content this year.The company discussed creating paid subreddits and an e-commerce system during a Q4 earnings AMA.CEO Steve Huffman said the paywalled forums are still a "work in progress."Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says paywalls are coming to the popular forum discussion platform this year.Reddit hosted an AMA this week and took user questions about its fourth-quarter earnings.One Reddit user asked Huffman if the company had made any progress on creating paid subreddits or "content that only paid members can see.""It's a work in progress right now," Huffman said. "So that one's coming. We're working on it as we speak."A second user asked Huffman if Reddit planned to introduce paid subreddits or a "system of marketplaces" in 2025."Paid subreddits, yes," Huffman said. "A marketplace, probably not, though we'll be laying the foundation for it."Huffman first mentioned the idea of paid subreddits during a second-quarter earnings call in August, during which he said the company was considering forums with "exclusive content or private areas."During the AMA, another user asked Huffman if Reddit would add features to further monetize e-commerce, like letting users pay on the site instead of through a third-party app like PayPal. Huffman said Reddit was considering those kinds of features in the long term but was currently focused on other priorities.Reddit's shares dropped by 15% on Thursday after the company announced its fourth-quarter earnings, which showed user growth below analysts' expectations.Over the past year, Reddit has generally gained ground on Google in the internet's search market. Reddit also struck a deal with Google and OpenAI in February to train their respective AI models using Reddit comments.Huffman has repeatedly said that more people are searching on Google with the term "Reddit" included in the search.However, in the fourth-quarter earnings call, Huffman told investors that the company saw "volatility" in traffic last quarter after Google tweaked its search algorithm.In the AMA, a Reddit user asked Huffman how Reddit would prevent being "dependent on Google for traffic."Huffman called Reddit's relationship with Google "long, deep, and symbiotic." He said Reddit gets "a lot" of traffic from Google and that the company "appreciates that traffic " but is not "dependant on Google for traffic.""Reddit stands on its own as an independent platform with majority direct traffic," he added. "That's how we've grown."On the earnings call, Huffman said that the volatility in the fourth quarter didn't concern him and didn't impact revenue.

As Marvel Rivals has launched its first batch of post-launch heroes with the Fantastic Four, the community remains eager to know whos waiting in the wings. Dataminers have seemingly revealed much of the future additions not long after the games launch, and the obsession over that list has grown to the point developers at NetEase have shared their thoughts on the matter. Talking to IGN, producer Weicong Wu and Marvel Games executive producer Danny Koo were asked about the leaks, and if there were any truth to speculation that some characters may have been intentionally planted as fakes. The most direct answer came from Koo, who said NetEase experimented with a lot of play styles and heroes. It was like theres someone doing scratch paperwork and then just left a notebook there, and someone [a dataminer] decided to open it with no context. He also confirmed no one at the studio is messing with the community in the bluntest way: Wed rather spend our time developing the actual game. Wu further explained each Marvel Rivals character goes through a very complicated process, including concepts and prototypes. Some information could be in the games code, sure, but he advised players not take that code (or what they learn leakers on social media) as gospel. It might mean that weve tried those directions and they may appear or may not appear in our future plans, he told IGN. Whether or not they will appear in our future pipeline is highly depending on what kind of gameplay experience our players would expect in our game. In that same interview, Wu and Koo revealed NetEase plansRivalsupdates roughly a year in advance, meaning the game will maintain its cadence of new characters every month and a half. As forhow characters make the cut, they look at what type of characters needed for balance the game (like supporting weaker characters or nerfing stronger ones) and refresh the roster. After creating a list of candidates, they pass that on to Marvel Games, and get to work on designs. Community interest factors into their choices, as does whatever Marvels got cooking up in the next yearif theres a potential tie-in opportunity, theyll try to take it. Be excited by whoever could show up inMarvel Rivals,just dont expect leaks to tell the whole story. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

Bucaramanga Centenario Park/ TABU + Ivn Acevedo ArquitecturaSave this picture! Alejandro ArangoParkSantander, ColombiaArchitects: Ivn Acevedo Arquitectura, TABUAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:10540 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 ManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: iGuzzini, Acueducto Municipal de Bucaramanga AMB , Empresa Electrificadora de Santander ESSA , Schrder, Vanti Comunicaciones Lead Architect: Ivn Acevedo More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The History of Colombia in the heart of the Eastern Andes. Centenario Park, located in the urban center of Bucaramanga (Santander, Colombia), was founded in 1910 as part of the celebration of the Centenary of the Independence of Colombia. This vital public space on the plateau is adjacent to protected buildings such as the Centro Cultural del Oriente and the recently restored Teatro Santander. It has accumulated a shameful gradual deterioration in the last three decades, being affected by the proliferation of street violence and crime, with the absence of activities for physical and mental health. Save this picture!Its poor comfort and insecurity led to the loss of identity and attractiveness as a site of community dignity. On the other hand, there was a predecessor project that was not executed and dedicated to underground parking, with a predominance of hard surfaces without shade; and with the felling of more than 80% of species composed of 135 trees, which would have led to the destruction of the valuable climatic refuge. These challenges led to an innovative creative and collaborative procedure to recover 10,500 m2 with direct benefit to nearly sixty thousand inhabitants of this commune and the City.Save this picture!Save this picture!Through co-creation processes, numerous neighbors were integrated with alliances between public and civic organizations; as well as several marginalized, migratory and/or minority groups who come together here at different time zones. People of various ages and genders, together with the technical-social transdisciplinary team, facilitated the collective and participatory construction of the functional program, through more than one hundred work tables with decision-making before, during and after the intervention and guarantee of positive empowerment. Solutions revealed in the varied generation of spaces with new plazas, squares and versatile use rooms as scenarios arranged to share and celebrate civic events, particularly cultural ones, and towards the inclusive promotion of creative and artistic expressions. Synergies that continue the joint work to reduce the quantitative and qualitative deficit of the public space of the Center and articulation of the new Revitalization Plan in the process of implementation, with more than 100,000 m2 in various stages.Save this picture!Constructively, urban furniture has been incorporated into the existing tree landscape that invites rest and social interaction, both day and night. A water spray system has been integrated into the central lighting that tempers the space in situations of extreme heat and highlights the natural beauty of the park. Recycled materials are used in the bases and subbases of floors with integration of natural stone finishes from nearby quarries and the preservation of water is promoted sensorially through the play of mirrors and colors that surround the statue of the only former president of the region, located in the central area of the park. Now, the road environment has been pacified with greater pedestrian accessibility - previously nonexistent.Save this picture!The renovation of Centenario Park highlights the recovery of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the region with its redefinition. It is a place where residents return with their elders and children to enjoy themselves with well-being, to learn, and as an attraction for civic spirit, culture and responsible tourism.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Bucaramanga, Santander, ColombiaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeTABUOfficePublished on February 15, 2025Cite: "Bucaramanga Centenario Park/ TABU + Ivn Acevedo Arquitectura" [Parque Centenario de Bucaramanga / TABU + Ivn Acevedo Arquitectura] 15 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026425/bucaramanga-centenario-park-tabuu-plus-ivan-acevedo-arquitectura&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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