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X and Bluesky Roll Out Vertical Video Feeds as TikTok Restores Service in the US
X (formerly Twitter) has announced a new feature for its users. It has introduced a dedicated vertical video feed, similar to Instagram's Reels or YouTube's Shorts feeds. Another social media site, Bluesky, founded by Jack Dorsey, who was incidentally one of the founding members of Twitter, also revealed a similar vertical video feed feature. Th...
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Adobe Explores OpenAI Partnership as It Adds Firefly AI to Premiere Pro Video Tools
Adobe is exploring the possibility of allowing third party generative AI (GenAI) services like OpenAI's Sora for AI video generation in Premiere Pro. The company said on Monday that it is developing a way to let users tap third-party tools from OpenAI, Runway and Pika Labs to generate and use video in Premiere Pro.
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YouTube Makes Quick U-Turn, Plans to Launch Official Apple Vision Pro App: Report
YouTube is reportedly planning to launch an official app for the Apple Vision Pro headset, according to the company. Last month, YouTube said it wouldn't allow users to access the iPad version of its video streaming app on the Vision Pro, but now the company said that it is working on adding support for a native visionOS app.
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Nothing Chats Partner Sunbird Informs Users of Temporary Shutdown Amid Reports of Security Issues
Sunbird, the service provider used by Nothing Chats, has temporarily shut down its messaging platform following reports of several security issues affecting the platform. Users of the Sunbird app have received a message stating that the company would provide additional information in the future, and that access was being put on hold.
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PS5 Slim Reportedly Requires Internet Connection to Pair Its Detachable Disc Drive
PS5 Slim’s removable disc drive will reportedly require an internet connection for setup. While not explicitly mentioned, this might be due to Section 1201 of the DMCA Act — a verification process meant to prevent piracy and third-party interference. Sony has yet to provide a statement on the said requirement, while game preservationists have b...
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WhatsApp May Soon Bring a Secret Code Feature for Locked Chats: Report
WhatsApp has been spotted working on a secret code feature. The instant messaging app could soon allow users to choose a custom password for their locked chat folder. Users can enter the secret code to access their locked chats from the search bar of the app. Configuring a secret code will reportedly let users lock chats from companion devices as ...
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Shakes Off Apple Vision Pro, Says Meta Quest Headsets Are 'Accessible and Affordable'
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday told employees that while Apple's mixed reality gear may be nice, it is not his vision of the future, according to US media reports. Zuckerberg's comments came during the first all-hands gathering at its Silicon Valley campus since the pandemic, and just days after Apple unveiled Vision Pro mixed reality heads...
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The Expanse: A Telltale Series Episode 1 Arrives This July: Details
The first episode of The Expanse: A Telltale Series is releasing July 27, across PC via Epic Games Store, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. The remaining four episodes will drop gradually, every two weeks from launch. Pre-orders for the game go live on June 1, promising a 24-hour early access for players on PC and PlayStation.
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Microsoft Outlook Lite for Android Released in India, Several Other Countries: Details
Microsoft Outlook Lite for Android was released in multiple countries, including India, on Tuesday. The app is said to be aimed at low-end Android smartphone users. It offers all the core features of Outlook, like access to email, calendar, contacts, and more. The app includes support for Hotmail, Live, MSN, and Microsoft 365.
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US Says Will Join 55 Countries in Launching Initiative to Protect an Open, Safe Internet
Amid a rise in authoritarian governments such as Russia cracking down on access to digital information, the United States has said that it will join with more than 50 countries in launching an initiative to protect an open, safe Internet.
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55 Countries Are Trying To "Reclaim The Promise Of Internet". Here's Why
Amid a rise in authoritarian governments such as Russia cracking down on access to digital information, the United States on Thursday will join with more than 50 countries in launching an initiative to protect an open, safe internet.
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Twitter Articles Feature Reportedly in the Works, Could Offer Support for Longer Posts
Twitter is reportedly working on a feature called Twitter Articles, which could allow users to post long-form articles on the microblogging platform. Currently, users can use threads to post longer messages to the service. Twitter is yet to officially announce details of the Twitter Articles feature, including which users will be able to access the...
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Pearson+ App-Based Subscription Service for Digital Textbooks Announced
Pearson, one of the leading publishers of textbooks in the US, has announced a subscription service called Pearson+ for digital textbooks. Users will be able to take advantage of the subscription service via the Pearson+ app that will reportedly arrive in the US this fall with a global rollout planned as well.
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Loki, Black Widow Trailers Tease the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Next Two Chapters
New trailers for Tom Hiddleston-led Loki and Scarlett Johansson-led Black Widow set up the immediate future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Loki release date is June 9 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. Black Widow release date is July 9.
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Odisha Launches Career Portal for Students in Collaboration With UNICEF
The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha in collaboration with UNICEF has launched a career portal for Secondary and Higher Secondary students to help them with expert advice on their future careers.
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X and Bluesky Roll Out Vertical Video Feeds as TikTok Restores Service in the US
X (formerly Twitter) has announced a new feature for its users. It has introduced a dedicated vertical video feed, similar to Instagram's Reels or YouTube's Shorts feeds. Another social media site, Bluesky, founded by Jack Dorsey, who was incidentally one of the founding members of Twitter, also revealed a similar vertical video feed feature. Th...
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Adobe Explores OpenAI Partnership as It Adds Firefly AI to Premiere Pro Video Tools
Adobe is exploring the possibility of allowing third party generative AI (GenAI) services like OpenAI's Sora for AI video generation in Premiere Pro. The company said on Monday that it is developing a way to let users tap third-party tools from OpenAI, Runway and Pika Labs to generate and use video in Premiere Pro.
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YouTube Makes Quick U-Turn, Plans to Launch Official Apple Vision Pro App: Report
YouTube is reportedly planning to launch an official app for the Apple Vision Pro headset, according to the company. Last month, YouTube said it wouldn't allow users to access the iPad version of its video streaming app on the Vision Pro, but now the company said that it is working on adding support for a native visionOS app.
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Nothing Chats Partner Sunbird Informs Users of Temporary Shutdown Amid Reports of Security Issues
Sunbird, the service provider used by Nothing Chats, has temporarily shut down its messaging platform following reports of several security issues affecting the platform. Users of the Sunbird app have received a message stating that the company would provide additional information in the future, and that access was being put on hold.
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PS5 Slim Reportedly Requires Internet Connection to Pair Its Detachable Disc Drive
PS5 Slim’s removable disc drive will reportedly require an internet connection for setup. While not explicitly mentioned, this might be due to Section 1201 of the DMCA Act — a verification process meant to prevent piracy and third-party interference. Sony has yet to provide a statement on the said requirement, while game preservationists have b...
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WhatsApp May Soon Bring a Secret Code Feature for Locked Chats: Report
WhatsApp has been spotted working on a secret code feature. The instant messaging app could soon allow users to choose a custom password for their locked chat folder. Users can enter the secret code to access their locked chats from the search bar of the app. Configuring a secret code will reportedly let users lock chats from companion devices as ...
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Shakes Off Apple Vision Pro, Says Meta Quest Headsets Are 'Accessible and Affordable'
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday told employees that while Apple's mixed reality gear may be nice, it is not his vision of the future, according to US media reports. Zuckerberg's comments came during the first all-hands gathering at its Silicon Valley campus since the pandemic, and just days after Apple unveiled Vision Pro mixed reality heads...
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The Expanse: A Telltale Series Episode 1 Arrives This July: Details
The first episode of The Expanse: A Telltale Series is releasing July 27, across PC via Epic Games Store, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. The remaining four episodes will drop gradually, every two weeks from launch. Pre-orders for the game go live on June 1, promising a 24-hour early access for players on PC and PlayStation.
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Microsoft Outlook Lite for Android Released in India, Several Other Countries: Details
Microsoft Outlook Lite for Android was released in multiple countries, including India, on Tuesday. The app is said to be aimed at low-end Android smartphone users. It offers all the core features of Outlook, like access to email, calendar, contacts, and more. The app includes support for Hotmail, Live, MSN, and Microsoft 365.
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US Says Will Join 55 Countries in Launching Initiative to Protect an Open, Safe Internet
Amid a rise in authoritarian governments such as Russia cracking down on access to digital information, the United States has said that it will join with more than 50 countries in launching an initiative to protect an open, safe Internet.
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55 Countries Are Trying To "Reclaim The Promise Of Internet". Here's Why
Amid a rise in authoritarian governments such as Russia cracking down on access to digital information, the United States on Thursday will join with more than 50 countries in launching an initiative to protect an open, safe internet.
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Twitter Articles Feature Reportedly in the Works, Could Offer Support for Longer Posts
Twitter is reportedly working on a feature called Twitter Articles, which could allow users to post long-form articles on the microblogging platform. Currently, users can use threads to post longer messages to the service. Twitter is yet to officially announce details of the Twitter Articles feature, including which users will be able to access the...
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Pearson+ App-Based Subscription Service for Digital Textbooks Announced
Pearson, one of the leading publishers of textbooks in the US, has announced a subscription service called Pearson+ for digital textbooks. Users will be able to take advantage of the subscription service via the Pearson+ app that will reportedly arrive in the US this fall with a global rollout planned as well.
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Loki, Black Widow Trailers Tease the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Next Two Chapters
New trailers for Tom Hiddleston-led Loki and Scarlett Johansson-led Black Widow set up the immediate future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Loki release date is June 9 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. Black Widow release date is July 9.
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Odisha Launches Career Portal for Students in Collaboration With UNICEF
The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha in collaboration with UNICEF has launched a career portal for Secondary and Higher Secondary students to help them with expert advice on their future careers.
