The Buzz : Everything You Need To Know Today Feb 24th

Merge 104.8  |  24 February 2022

A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in perfect condition is up for auction and could fetch as much as $130,000. It has been left untouched on a shelf for 25 years but now the owner wants to sell it on. The 500 copies of the book’s first edition all contain the same ‘typos’ – making them a unique item for collectors.

 

A first-print VHS Tape of The Terminator in perfect condition, has just been sold at auction for more than $32,500. It sold online through a memorabilia marketplace and was only listed for three days, before selling at auction for a total of $32,500. Also expected to see is a 1984 first print of the original Star Wars film which is expected to sell for an estimated $60k.

 

Facebook is starting to globally roll out it’s short-form video format called Reels. It’s now available in more than 150 countries as Facebook tries to stay on top of the competition like TikTok and Snapchat. A number of features will be added to allow creators to earn money through their content. Facebook Reels allows users to record 30-second videos but are also planning to extend the length to 60 seconds.

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