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How to Hide Your Background in Microsoft Teams Video Calls
We previously showed you a hack that unlocked custom backgrounds for your Microsoft Teams video chats—allowing you to put yourself in front of an island, a static image of a room in your house or your favorite video game. Well, you can ignore that advice now,…
We previously showed you a hack that unlocked custom backgrounds for your Microsoft Teams video chatsallowing you to put yourself in front of an island, a static image of a room in your house or your… [+1732 chars]
David Murphy
2020-06-15 19:00:00
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Everything You Need to Watch Netflix in 4K on Your Mac
Several Mac desktops and laptops have all the hardware they need to stream 4K HDR video from services like Netflix, but they’ve been hamstrung by Safari’s limited video codec support. Luckily, Apple is updating its stock browser with support for the HEVC code…
Several Mac desktops and laptops have all the hardware they need to stream 4K HDR video from services like Netflix, but theyve been hamstrung by Safaris limited video codec support. Luckily, Apple is… [+1598 chars]
Brendan Hesse
2020-07-01 13:00:00
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Support Black Lives Matter by Watching This Youtube Video
If you don’t have a lot of cash to spare—or if you’ve already donated to organizations fighting racial injustice—you can still financially support Black Lives Matter by watching YouTube videos. Read more...
If you dont have a lot of cash to spareor if youve already donated to organizations fighting racial injusticeyou can still financially support Black Lives Matter by watching YouTube videos.
YouTube… [+1717 chars]
Emily Long
2020-06-08 17:00:00
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Let Your Kids Have ‘Video Sleepovers’ With Their Friends
Kids are missing out on lots of conventional social interactions with their friends right now, but we’re also getting pretty good at figuring out pandemic variations on the classics. “It’s Better Than Nothing” should be everyone’s mantra by now, which is why …
Kids are missing out on lots of conventional social interactions with their friends right now, but were also getting pretty good at figuring out pandemic variations on the classics. Its Better Than N… [+1340 chars]
Meghan Moravcik Walbert on Offspring, shared by Meghan Moravcik Walbert to Lifehacker
2020-07-03 15:30:00
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Show Your Airplane-Obsessed Kids This JetBlue Video Series
You and your kids are probably not doing much air travel these days, but while we’re all mostly grounded, JetBlue has created a new video series to connect with, entertain and educate kids who have an interest in airplanes and airports.Read more...
You and your kids are probably not doing much air travel these days, but while were all mostly grounded, JetBlue has created a new video series to connect with, entertain and educate kids who have an… [+1240 chars]
Meghan Moravcik Walbert on Offspring, shared by Meghan Moravcik Walbert to Lifehacker
2020-06-12 18:30:00
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How to Maintain Your Older Video Game Systems
We’re a few months away from the launch of Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X. As is the case with any new console generation, there’s a lot of excitement around the new machines, but their arrival doesn’t mean your current devices will immedi…
Were a few months away from the launch of Sonys PlayStation 5 and Microsofts Xbox Series X. As is the case with any new console generation, theres a lot of excitement around the new machines, but the… [+4828 chars]
Brendan Hesse
2020-06-23 14:30:00
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Artlist raises $48M led by KKR for its royalty-free music, video and sound effect library
Like it or loathe it, video has proven to be the most engaging of all mediums across the web, and today a company out of Israel called Artlist — which provides royalty-free libraries of music, sound effects and even video itself to enhance video content — is …
Like it or loathe it, video has proven to be the most engaging of all mediums across the web, and today a company out of Israel called Artlist — which provides royalty-free libraries of music, sound … [+6144 chars]
Ingrid Lunden
2020-06-29 10:57:50
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Block YouTube Ads With a Single Keystroke
One of the more frustrating things to deal with on the web are the small (to not-so-small) video ads that pop up before YouTube videos you’re trying to binge. Even though most of them let you skip to your video after a few seconds, this advertising-filled int…
One of the more frustrating things to deal with on the web are the small (to not-so-small) video ads that pop up before YouTube videos youre trying to binge. Even though most of them let you skip to … [+2361 chars]
David Murphy
2020-06-11 18:15:00
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Amazon's Windows 10 Prime Video app brings offline viewing to PCs
It's been a long wait, but Windows 10 users can finally download Amazon Prime Video to their computer. The UWP app’s most notable feature is that it allows you to download content for offline watching. That will be handy once it's safe to travel again.The set…
It's also possible to use the app to watch any movies and shows you bought through Amazon. Movies Anywhere subscribers can do the same as well. In some countries, the software also allows you to rent… [+547 chars]
Igor Bonifacic
2020-07-02 21:01:50
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The Best Podcast and Livestream Gear (2020): Mics, Stands, and More
If you've always wanted to start creating your own content, now is the time. This gear can help you get great audio and video quality from the start.
Good video quality is integral to livestreaming. We've got gear recommendations from cameras and tripods to lighting, too.
The most essential part of a livestreaming kit is a good webcam. But due to… [+3412 chars]
Parker Hall
2020-06-27 11:00:00
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TikTok and Other Apps Are Secretly Reading Your Clipboard
A new privacy feature in iOS 14 has exposed a number of popular apps and raised concerns about clipboard privacy. In the video above, I explain why this is concerning, but not something to panic about.Read more...
A new privacy feature in iOS 14 has exposed a number of popular apps and raised concerns about clipboard privacy. In the video above, I explain why this is concerning, but not something to panic abou… [+1535 chars]
Abu Zafar
2020-07-02 18:45:00
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Amazon Prime Video introduces ‘Watch Party,’ a social coviewing experience included with Prime
Amazon Prime Video is beginning to roll out a coviewing feature to Amazon Prime members in the U.S., the company announced today. The “Watch Party” feature, which is included at no extra cost with a Prime membership, allows participants to watch video content…
Amazon Prime Video is beginning to roll out a coviewing feature to Amazon Prime members in the U.S., the company announced today. The “Watch Party” feature, which is included at no extra cost with a … [+3037 chars]
Sarah Perez
2020-06-29 22:30:09
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France’s api.video raises $5.5M to make it easier for developers to add video features
Api.video, a “developer-first” video platform that makes it easier for websites and apps to video features, has raised $5.5 million, in a seed round led by London venture capital firm Blossom Capital. Also participating is Kima Ventures and a number of angel …
Api.video, a “developer-first” video platform that makes it easier for websites and apps to video features, has raised $5.5 million, in a seed round led by London venture capital firm Blossom Capital… [+2931 chars]
Steve O'Hear
2020-06-25 05:00:34
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Google’s 46-camera ‘light field videos’ let you change perspective and peek around corners
Google is showing off one of the most impressive efforts yet turning traditional photography and video into something more immersive: 3D video that lets the viewer change their perspective and even look around objects in frame. Unfortunately, unless you have …
Google is showing off one of the most impressive efforts yet turning traditional photography and video into something more immersive: 3D video that lets the viewer change their perspective and even l… [+2113 chars]
Devin Coldewey
2020-06-23 23:33:27
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Zencastr is testing a video podcasting tool in limited beta
Early this week, Zencastr sent out an email to a select number of users, outlining plans to test a new video podcasting tool. The service has grown significantly in popularity over the last year or so, as more burgeoning podcasters have sought out a service t…
Early this week, Zencastr sent out an email to a select number of users, outlining plans to test a new video podcasting tool. The service has grown significantly in popularity over the last year or s… [+1910 chars]
Brian Heater
2020-06-11 15:49:52
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Video shows stickers being removed
President Donald Trump's campaign directed the removal of thousands of "Do Not Sit Here, Please!" stickers from seats at the Tulsa, Oklahoma, arena where Trump held a campaign rally, according to the Washington Post. The campaign told the Post it followed the…
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2020-06-28 02:12:49
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This exhibit is a video gamer's dream
Built by Smart & Green Design in Madrid, “Game On” highlights gaming culture and history. Read more...More about Gaming, Mashable Video, Video Games, Exhibition, and Exhibit
Built by Smart & Green Design in Madrid, Game On highlights gaming culture and history.
Lacey Smith
2020-06-11 18:39:34
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White House Propaganda Video Falsely Claims 'Domestic Terrorists' Planted Bricks for Protesters
This video, obtained by Gizmodo, was posted to—then deleted from—the official White House Twitter account. Gizmodo has obscured some identities and added commentary but has not altered or edited the source video otherwise.
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This video, obtained by Gizmodo, was posted tothen deleted fromthe official White House Twitter account. Gizmodo has obscured some identities and added commentary, but has not altered or edited the s… [+10401 chars]
Tom McKay and Dell Cameron
2020-06-04 21:00:00
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Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram removed a Trump campaign video over copyright complaint
Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram have all removed a Trump campaign video featuring images of George Floyd of Minneapolis from their platforms after receiving copyright complaints.
Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram have all removed a Trump campaign video from their platforms after receiving copyright complaints, Reuters reported. The near… [+1797 chars]
Kim Lyons
2020-06-06 13:42:03
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Watch astronaut Leland Melvin and Bill Nye discuss racial injustice and space exploration
Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin and famed science educator Bill Nye recently sat down to discuss racism and space exploration in a new video for The Planetary Society.
It affects everyone, and we have got to make some serious change.
Planetary
Leland Melvin never thought he would be a NASA astronaut when he was growing up in Lynchburg, Virginia. I didnt think abo… [+2886 chars]
Mary Beth Griggs
2020-06-12 11:12:00
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