Langosta is a word game project by Lagosta Press, created by Eduardo Menezes with collaboration from Joel Souza and others. The game originated as an experiment for the publishing house's website and was expanded into a standalone project.
Threadline is a privacy-first comments system that publishers can embed on their websites with a single HTML snippet. It offers moderation tools, community features, and an API-first design without behavioral tracking or data selling, with pricing starting free for personal blogs.
Pophouse Entertainment, co-founded by ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus, acquired a 50% stake in Australian singer-songwriter Sia's publishing and master music rights for $180 million. The deal includes $165 million for songs written before her recent divorce, with $15 million held in escrow pending settlement. Sia's catalog includes hits like 'Chandelier,' 'Titanium,' and co-writing credits on tracks for Rihanna and Beyoncé.
Maven Central has introduced publishing limits and usage visibility focused on high-volume publishers in the top 10% by activity. Most open-source projects are unaffected, but commercial artifacts require a paid subscription from October 2026, and high-volume publishers may need exemptions or paid plans.
A developer expresses frustration with Google's Android Developer Verification Program, which requires a $25 fee and identity verification to publish apps on Google Play or distribute APKs, even for non-commercial projects with small audiences.
Grasshopper Manufacture has split from parent company NetEase Games to operate as an independent developer again. The studio, which was acquired by NetEase in 2021, made the decision after completing its latest title ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN to have greater creative freedom in developing games with diverse styles.
Documentation for submitting ChatGPT plugins to a directory. Users upload a ZIP package containing plugin code and optional MCP server connections, resolve automated validation issues, and submit for review before publishing. Updates to MCP servers are picked up automatically after initial approval.
Blygger is a decentralized, AI-native social publishing protocol that combines blogging and Twitter-like experiences while maintaining backward compatibility with RSS readers. It addresses the tension between synchronic (real-time) and diachronic (historical) temporality in media, and supports fine-grained generative AI use at the block level, bringing AI-generated content into a versioned, citable record.
A reference guide listing publications that accept freelance cartoon and illustration submissions, along with payment information. The site also discusses alternative income opportunities for cartoonists, including print-on-demand products and storyboarding work, which offers growing demand and better pay than traditional gag cartoon markets.
Substack is a platform that allows creators to own their intellectual property, mailing lists, and subscriber payments while maintaining full editorial control without intermediaries. It emphasizes earning money from believed-in work and fostering quality discussions.
The US has lost over 200,000 arts jobs in creative fields like publishing, film, TV, and graphic design over the past four years, marking the worst period outside major recessions. The article examines AI's role in this decline and questions the sustainability of the arts' business model.
ISO100 is a free photography portfolio platform that lets photographers upload, arrange, and publish their work without coding or design skills. The free tier supports up to 250 photos across five galleries with 5 GB storage, while the paid Plus plan offers unlimited galleries, custom domains, and commission-free photo sales.