#developerupdates

Read the Summer 2024 News from the Second Life Team for updates on mobile enhancements, server changes, news for creators, and viewer releases.

With 1.3 billion users, it’s no wonder that 40% of all online music consumption comes from YouTube. With YouTube’s content id service, you can collect royalties from every video that contains your music on YouTube!

How does YouTube Content ID work?

The process is simple and fruitful. Upload your music to generate a digital fingerprint of your music through Orfium (make sure to select “YouTube Monetization”). With the digital fingerprint, any video that contains your music will be identified and claimed, and then YouTube will begin running ads around the videos. Every time an ad is viewed, you get a percentage of that revenue.

Why use Orfium for YouTube content ID?

As a rights administrator with a direct deal with YouTube and an 80% artist payout, Orfium can ensure you get paid royalties from every video that contains your music. With no upfront cost, no long-term contracts, and monthly royalty pay outs, Orfium supports artists with freedom and transparency that helps your music career prosper.

Be smart - collect money from YouTube.

Nine out of ten independent artists are not collecting royalties from YouTube, don’t be one of them. Get the credit and money you deserve from others using your music in their videos.

In addition to YouTube Content ID, Orfium also offers Facebook monetization, royalty free licensing, digital distribution, remix monetization, and publishing administration services. We’re big on artist rights. You can opt in or out of all of our services at anytime with no fear that your music is held captive.

Read the March 2024 News from the Second Life Team for updates on mobile, scripting, new feedback portal (and end-of-life for JIRA), and viewer releases!

Read the October 2023 News from the Second Life Team for updates on Destination Guide Improvements, User Interface, Bug Fixes, Scripting, GLTF, Mobile, Project Viewers, and more!

🚀 Android 15 Has Arrived! 🎉

Google's latest update is here to make a big impact on both developers and users. Android 15 introduces several new features aimed at enhancing productivity and user experience.

✨ Highlights:

ApplicationStartInfo API for deep insights into app performance. Improved PDF handling and Canvas drawing tools. Advanced typography and internationalisation features. Google is committed to a smooth transition with Android 15, ensuring that changes are opt-in until your app targets the new SDK. Plus, the updated Android Studio SDK Upgrade Assistant will guide you through the process.

We are thrilled to officially launch three groundbreaking updates designed to elevate your virtual experience in Second Life: Mirrors, PBR Terrain, and 2K Textures.

Read the January 2024 News from the Second Life Team for updates on scripting, PBR Materials, Project Viewers, and mobile!