Patreon launches a native ad-free video hosting tool for creators, expanding on support for third-party players, available to a select group in beta (Mia Sato/The Verge)

Mia Sato / The Verge:
Patreon launches a native ad-free video hosting tool for creators, expanding on support for third-party players, available to a select group in beta  —  The update marks a major shift in how creators on Patreon can share video content with fans.  Previously, creators had to upload videos …