Backchannel: New Clubhouse Messaging Feature
Afghans confront Taliban on Clubhouse, NYU Girls Roasting Tech Guys, Leher and crypto, Kevin Durant, Gottfried Leibbrandt, Swell
Welcome to this week's news, commentary, discussion and upcoming events on Clubhouse and elsewhere.
News & Commentary
TechCrunch: Clubhouse ventures beyond audio with Backchannel, a new messaging feature.
NDTV: Clubhouse In A Conflict Zone - Afghans Confront Taliban On Audio App
The Cut: A Group Date With the Clubhouse-Famous ‘NYU Girls Roasting Tech Guys’
News Bytes: Indigenous Clubhouse copycat app, Leher, records spike in crypto-related discussions
Clutch Points: Kevin Durant’s full 4-minute exchange with Warriors fans on Twitter spaces
Financial Times: Twitter Spaces with Gottfried Leibbrandt, former CEO of SWIFT
First Post: Meet Swell, a voice-based social platform that's like Clubhouse, Instagram, and Twitter.
Clubhouse Release Notes & Town Hall Updates
The latest release took place last Monday, May 31st. Clubhouse updated their privacy policy. The main highlight on the release included: The Backchannel — the new direct messaging service for Clubhouse. Backchannel has both 1:1 and group chat, and an optional second inbox for message requests.
During Sunday's town hall, the highlights included: The release of Backchannel, the direct messaging feature for Clubhouse, reaching 10M messages in the first 24 hours, and the global release on iOS and Android.
Video of the week
How-to guides, tools, tips & tricks
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You can find the full list of social audio tools compiled so far here
Recommended events coming up on Clubhouse
We realize that it's impossible to curate events on Clubhouse as every user has their own preferences. Additionally some of the best events are not scheduled and are created ad-hoc. With all that said, the list below includes what stood out for us and should appeal to a wide range of people. If there's anything you think we missed out, feel free to contact us.
MON, Jul 19, 11 AM (EDT)
☕️ BB1 What's Bitcoin & Why Care❓🧐
From CAFÉ BITCOIN
w/ Ben Tristem, Shelly Legit
What exactly is Bitcoin, and why should I care? Learn our DAO "Slipper Frog Test". What is SOUND money? Think about regulation. Full Q&A. Visit www.tristem.net for session notes, full timetable & more.
MON, Jul 26, 6 PM (EDT)
Mental health in the post pandemic world
From REFRAMING TRAUMA
w/ TigerBurn Bamboo, Malina Eppley, Joanie Accolla, Noah Stolkner, Delara Shajari, Rachael Lashbrook, Samantha Benvissuto
TUE, Jul 20, 10 AM (EDT)
From STARTUP CLUB
w/ Daniel Bracken, Colin Campbell, Rachael Lashbrook, Natalya Meyer, Rahuldev Rajguru, Neil Metzler, Nick Lisauskas
Join us as founders from around the world 🌎 come up on stage to share their startups and interesting projects, for feedback or for fun! Open hand-raising encouraged!!
TUE, Jul 20, 6 PM (EDT)
🏎2021 Topps Formula 1 Racing Hobby Box🏁
From FORMULA 1 CARD CLUB
w/ Tonya Hampton, Ben Fuller, UK Matt, James Hummel
🚨Release Date 7/21/20 2021 Topps Formula 1 rolls in with trading cards highlighting some of the twists and turns of the 2020 season ✔️Look for F1 Relics featuring race-worn suits from top F1 Drivers!🏁
WED, Jul 21, 11 AM (EDT)
☕️ BB3 How To Choose & Use Hot Wallets 🔥💳
From CAFÉ BITCOIN
w/ Ben Tristem, Shelly Legit
What is a hot / cold wallet? Why do you need one? Learn our BOS acronym for choosing a safe hot wallet. Visit www.tristem.net for session notes, full timetable & more.
WED, Jul 21, 8 PM (EDT)
From NEW USER ONBOARDING
w/ Paul Davison, Rohan Seth, Anu
👋 Join us for our weekly orientation to Clubhouse! Whether you're a newbie or just need a refresher, drop-in for an introduction to Clubhouse followed by an interactive Q&A. You can also find our New User Guide at welcome.joinclubhouse.com!
THU, Jul 22, 2:55 PM (EDT)
From OG CLUB
w/ Ed Nusbaum
Everyone is welcome! Tap to follow the club. Or, if you’re already a member, tap the “Invite People” button. And be sure to sign up for news and updates at www.OG.club
THU, Jul 22, 10 PM (EDT)
Bitcoin: Brainstorm About Wallets for the Visually Impaired
From CAFÉ BITCOIN
w/ Neil Jacobs, ₿, D++, Rajwinder Singh, Walton, LightningSats, Neski, Gary Jordon
FRI, Jul 23, 9:55 AM (EDT)
Female solo travellers connect 💓🔥✈️
From SOLO TRAVEL
w/ Fien Kestelyn, Amanda Savan, Ashley McCurdy, Jessalyn Dean, Ihita Kabir, Peter McGraw, Nora Dunn, Isabella Joy, Zara Jay, Priyanka Mohan, Samantha Lodge, Ishita Gupta
Get inspired to solo travel or share your knowledge. For womxn by womxn. Brought to you by solo travel club🌎✨
FRI, Jul 23, 7 PM (EDT)
From WEEBID
w/ Greg Spero, Bomani X, Nick Tillman
Join top producers as they discuss the implications of WeeBID on sampling and artist access. Point of discussion: http://quincy.weebid.app
SAT, Jul 24, 1:55 PM (EDT)
Digital Nomad Life: How To Afford Full-time Travel
From SOLO TRAVEL
w/ Ashley McCurdy, Amanda Savan, Fien Kestelyn, Rocky Trifari, Peter McGraw, Nora Dunn, Isabella Joy, Storme Xoxo
Do you want to become a digital nomad but are not sure where to begin? Traveling the world full-time & living in hotels is not only possible but we can teach you how to do it (even on a budget).
SAT, Jul 24, 5 PM (EDT)
[A³] The Life and Death of Stars
From ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
w/ Victoria Catlett, Chentao Yang, Jim Green, Christian Ready, Bert Pasquale, L.Y.Aaron Yung
𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 is your weekly opportunity to ask astronomers about the universe and how we study it! This week’s topic is stellar evolution: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀!
SUN, Jul 25, 12 PM (EDT)
From CLUBHOUSE HQ
w/ Paul Davison, Rohan Seth, Anu
We'll let you know what's on our mind and answer your questions each Sunday. Visit our knowledge center to submit your questions in advance. Tap the gear icon on your user profile, then FAQ or visit support.clubhouse.com! 🙏
SUN, Jul 25, 12:55 PM (EDT)
Traveling for FREE on Points & Miles ✈️ 🚆 🚗 🛳
From SOLO TRAVEL
w/ Isabella Joy, Owen Beiny, Tippe Morlan, Ashley McCurdy, Peter McGraw, Ihita Kabir
Do you want to travel for free...and in luxury? ✈️ 🚆 🚗 🛳 Join us for a discussion about how to make the best of your credit cards, points, and air miles. Brought to you by the Solo Travel Club
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