Today, we are announcing an important settlement with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that will change the way we deliver housing ads to people residing in the US. Specifically, we are building into our ads system a method — referred to in the settlement as the “variance reduction system” — designed…
Month: June 2022
AWS IoT ExpressLink Now Generally Available – Quickly Develop Devices That Connect Securely to AWS Cloud
At AWS re:Invent 2021, we introduced AWS IoT ExpressLink, software for partner-manufactured connectivity modules that makes it easier and faster for original equipment manufacturers to connect any type of product to the cloud, such as industrial sensors, small and large home appliances, irrigation systems, and medical devices. Today we announce the general availability of AWS…
How Intersectional LGBTQ+ Leaders Envision a Safe Space in the Metaverse
A virtual runway built out of 3D abstract sculptures dipped in sunset hues leads into a vast, meditative space. This is “Dream House” — inspired by the heart of Ballroom culture, and built with LGBTQ+ creators in Horizon Worlds. Created within Black and Brown LGBTQ+ communities to provide a refuge of belonging, safety and inclusivity…
Meta Returns to Cannes to Showcase Shift From Mobile to Metaverse
It is incredibly exciting for Meta and the creative community to be back at Cannes after a two-year break because of the pandemic. Since its first outing in 1954, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has brought the creative communications industry together in the South of France to learn, network and celebrate. This year,…
AWS Week in Review – June 20, 2022
This post is part of our Week in Review series. Check back each week for a quick roundup of interesting news and announcements from AWS! Last Week’s LaunchesIt’s been a quiet week on the AWS News Blog, however a glance at What’s New page shows the various service teams have been busy as usual. Here’s…
New – High Volume Outbound Communication with Amazon Connect Outbound Campaigns
The new high volume outbound communication capability in Amazon Connect which was announced at Enterprise Connect last year, is now generally available to all. It is named Amazon Connect outbound campaigns. If you haven’t heard about Amazon Connect, it is an easy-to-use cloud contact center service that helps companies of any size deliver superior customer…
The Marketer’s Dilemma: 4 critical questions every marketer should ask
We understand that for chief marketing officers (CMOs) everywhere, it feels like a precarious time to be a marketer. COVID-19 has upended supply chains and inflation spikes have accelerated a wave of digital transformation across all aspects of business. Additionally, culture is politically polarized, forcing brands to take a stand or risk alienating customers. Disruptions to customer engagement are adding…
Introducing the Meta Avatars Store
Earlier this year, we expanded our 3D Meta Avatars beyond VR, rolling them out to Facebook and Messenger—plus Instagram Stories and DMs. And today, we’re introducing the Meta Avatars Store, which will let you customize your avatar even further and be uniquely you. We know that many of you want to more fully represent yourselves…
Buy and name your own ship starting in July with Sea of Thieves Season Seven
The long-awaited promise of Captaincy is soon to be fulfilled in Sea of Thieves. “Season Seven arrives in July, and with it comes a whole set of Captaincy features that will not only allow you to name your ship and emblazon it on the crest for all to see, but customise the ship’s interior to…
Travel to infinity and beyond with new Lightyear DLC in Minecraft Marketplace
New Lightyear downloadable content for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition – inspired by the Disney and Pixar movie of the same name – is available now on Minecraft Marketplace. “In the Lightyear DLC, you get to play through Buzz’s origin story and help him navigate an alien planet after an unfortunate crash landing,” writes Cristina Anderca in…