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X is reinventing its Creator Subscriptions. Here’s what to know.

X is reinventing its Creator Subscriptions. Here’s what to know.

Published by skeptic

Elon Musk’s X is reinventing its Creator Subscriptions, dubbing the new offering — wait for it — Creator Subscriptions 2.0. Creator Subscriptions, in effect, allow people to pay their favorite influencers for exclusive offerings. That’s right, some major changes are coming to the website formerly known as Twitter (and not just a continued lurch toward the far right). So, what’s new? A few things. Here’s what you need to know. SEE ALSO: Snapchat is testing creator subscriptions, giving top creators a new direct revenue stream Exclusive threads X rolled out the ability for creators to hide a thread for subscribers only. So regular people will see the first post, while only subscribers will see the follow-up. It’s a paywall of sorts on a thread. “Instead of sending followers to external websites or newsletters—and risking drop-off along the way—audiences can now subscribe directly from the conversation,” wrote X in a press release. “This approach allows creators to maximize both distribution and conversion: reach everyone with the initial post, while rewarding subscribers with deeper, exclusive content.” Mashable …

Reinventing the helicopter: The next chapter of sustainable air travel takes flight

Reinventing the helicopter: The next chapter of sustainable air travel takes flight

Published by Jenni Sidey

The aircraft lifted only briefly off the ground, hovering under remote control. Still, the moment mattered. On March 27, 2025, an experimental vehicle called BlackBird rose into the air during its maiden test, powered not by conventional helicopter blades but by six barrel-shaped rotors that spin and change angle at the same time. The flight marked the first time an aircraft with that configuration had taken off, according to Austrian aviation company CycloTech, which built the prototype. For decades, engineers have chased new ways to make vertical flight quieter, more precise, and better suited for crowded cities. Cycloidal propulsion, the technology behind BlackBird, may offer one path forward. The idea dates back more than a century, yet only recently has it begun moving from theory into working aircraft. CycloTech chief technology officer Tahsin Kart described the milestone in a company video. “This is not the finish line — it’s the launchpad,” he said. The BlackBird demonstrator uses six so-called CycloRotors, four mounted horizontally and two vertically. (CREDIT: CycloTech) A Propulsion Idea Older Than Helicopters Cycloidal …

How Kate Middleton is reinventing ‘old lady’ fashion in 2026

How Kate Middleton is reinventing ‘old lady’ fashion in 2026

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Princess of Wales has a wardrobe brimming with fabulous classic pieces that support her famously timeless style ethos. Be it a blazer, a statement coat, or a boxy handbag, the royal never has a day off from looking polished. One fashion trend that she adheres to that may sound dated but is actually super current right now is ‘old lady chic’. If you haven’t heard of this trend, it’s all about embracing enduring fashion trends that your grandmother may have stepped out in many years ago. Think cardigans, pleated skirts, and tailored trousers. This trend is all about comfort and modesty, featuring formal items like silk blouses, knitwear, and midi-length dresses. As a fashion editor who has been writing about style for over fifteen years, I think it’s clear to see that Prince William’s wife has a revolving wardrobe loaded with all of these items. © Samir Hussein/WireImageThe Princess of Wales has always embraced timeless dressing © Getty Images Kate’s outfits are both vintage yet modern Fashion editor and stylist Matilda Stanley agrees. “Kate has such a …

On inheriting your grandmother’s jewelry and reinventing style

On inheriting your grandmother’s jewelry and reinventing style

Published by skeptic

The first time I saw the watch was not in real life but in a painting, a self-portrait. In it, my grandmother wears a crisp white blouse, collar popped up, tucked into a matching full skirt. She’s standing in front of a marble fireplace decked with ivy. Her face is in three-quarter profile, and she’s wearing her cat-eye eyeglasses. Her arms are crossed and one of her pinkie fingers is slightly raised. The effect is somewhat regal; I imagine this was intentional. She’s wearing several pieces of jewelry in the image, all of them small, all of them gold. At the center of the canvas, right where her arms are crossed, is the watch. I think this placement was intentional too. I never thought about the watch again until one day I realized it was in my possession. I can’t remember if she gave it to me or if I received it after she died. I look at it now — it’s sitting on my desk as I write. It casts an odd kind of …