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Byte, Vine’s successor, has been purchased by another TikTok clone
Clash Video has acquired Byte, Dom Hofmann’s successor to Vine. Both mobile video apps compete with TikTok.
Clash now controls Byte
Image: Byte
Byte, a TikTok competitor, has been purchased by Clash, another TikTok competitor. It sounds as though Clash may be merged into Byte, but the details are vague f… [+2618 chars]
Jacob Kastrenakes
2021-01-26 21:34:38
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What's New on Amazon Prime Video in March 2021
The television adaptation of horror comic The Walking Dead is expected to come to a close in 2022 at the end of its 11th season—an impressive stretch that has nothing on the comic’s 17-year, 193-issue run. But throughout much of that time, franchise creator R…
The television adaptation of horror comic The Walking Dead is expected to come to a close in 2022 at the end of its 11th seasonan impressive stretch that has nothing on the comics 17-year, 193-issue … [+3484 chars]
Joel Cunningham
2021-02-25 18:00:00
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SpeedTest app now measures your network’s ability to stream video
SpeedTest’s iOS app can now benchmark your internet’s video streaming quality directly. The new test attempts to stream video at a variety of resolutions, and then measures load times and buffering.
The test shows the maximum resolution your internet connection can stream. | Image: Ookla
SpeedTest’s iOS app can now benchmark your internet’s video streaming quality, Ookla announced today. W… [+1480 chars]
Jon Porter
2021-02-08 13:00:00
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Ring’s Video Doorbell Pro 2 has built-in radar
The next generation of Ring’s smart home doorbells is here, with better sound, a bigger field of vision and, most interestingly, radar. The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 replaces its immediate predecessor as the flagship of the range, offering new features dubbed…
The next generation of Rings smart home doorbells is here, with better sound, a bigger field of vision and, most interestingly, radar. The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 replaces its immediate predecessor… [+2329 chars]
Daniel Cooper
2021-02-24 14:30:37
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NASA reveals video of Perseverance's landing on Mars
It's early days, but NASA's latest mission to Mars has been a successful one thus far. After providing photos
of Perseverance's safe descent to the surface last week, the agency has revealed footage of the critical moments of the landing: the moments when t…
It's early days, but NASA's latest mission to Mars has been a successful one thus far. After providing photos
of Perseverance's safe descent to the surface last week, the agency has revealed footag… [+652 chars]
Kris Holt
2021-02-22 19:13:46
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Google Meet's 'green room' previews your audio and video quality
Google has launched a new feature for Meet that can make sure your video and audio are working properly before entering a meeting. While you can already check your environment for anything you don’t want the other party to see in a call’s “Ready to join?” vid…
Google has launched a new feature for Meet that can make sure your video and audio are working properly before entering a meeting. While you can already check your environment for anything you don’t … [+952 chars]
Mariella Moon
2021-02-03 10:31:09
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Google Photos' new video editor offers more control over footage
Now that Google has revamped Photos’ still image editing, it’s turning its attention to moving pictures. Google has overhauled the video editor in Photos for Android and iOS to give you much more control than the usual trimming, stabilization and rotation. Yo…
Now that Google has revamped Photos still image editing, its turning its attention to moving pictures. Google has overhauled the video editor in Photos for Android and iOS to give you much more contr… [+1082 chars]
Jon Fingas
2021-02-11 17:00:07
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My AI-moderated video chat with strangers gave me hope
In 2017, artists and filmmakers Lauren Lee McCarthy, Grace Lee and Tony Patrick were tasked with dreaming up the “future of work” for a residency at the University of Southern California. As part of a 3-month process of exploring ideas for the betterment of L…
In 2017, artists and filmmakers Lauren Lee McCarthy, Grace Lee and Tony Patrick were tasked with dreaming up the future of work for a residency at the University of Southern California. As part of a … [+6471 chars]
Cherlynn Low
2021-02-04 13:00:33
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Universal Music pulls its catalog from music video app Triller
Universal Music Group (UMG) has pulled its entire song catalog from music video app Triller, according to Billboard. The publisher claims the app withheld payments from its artists and refuses to negotiate a new licensing deal. “We will not work with platform…
In a subsequent statement to Pitchfork, a spokesperson for Triller denied that it had withheld any artist payments. They also said “Triller does not need a deal with UMG to continue operating as it h… [+864 chars]
Igor Bonifacic
2021-02-05 18:29:30
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DJI's future first-person drone surfaces in an unboxing video
DJI's first-person view drone still hasn't been announced, but that isn't stopping enthusiasts from getting hands-on time. The Verge reports that Dominion Drones briefly shared a video (reposted by SpiderMonkey FPV) where it unboxed the "FPV Combo" and detail…
DJI's first-person view drone still hasn't been announced, but that isn't stopping enthusiasts from getting hands-on time. The Vergereports that Dominion Drones briefly shared a video (reposted by Sp… [+886 chars]
Jon Fingas
2021-02-14 23:05:40
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How to Have a Meaningful Video Chat … With Your Dog
Has the pandemic separated you from your four-legged friend? These tips will help you stay in touch.
While most dog owners are unsure whether their dogs recognize them onscreen, they feel certain that the dogs are reacting to their voice. Kendal Shepherd, an animal behaviorist and author of several … [+3640 chars]
Hahna Yoon
2021-02-13 12:00:00
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Amazon Fire TV Stick (2020) review: just get a 4K model
Faster performance and better software, but video quality tops out at 1080p.
If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Amazons new Fire TV Stick is a $39.99 streaming dongle thats aimed at people who havent yet made the … [+9791 chars]
Chris Welch
2021-02-18 16:15:40
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Can Video Games Be a Healthy Outlet for Stress Relief?
Personal experience says yes, but here’s what science says on the matter.
Video games have become an increasingly vital form of entertainment for many people over the course of the last year. Theyre immersive in a way that television and books arent, and often engage that … [+3755 chars]
Swapna Krishna
2021-02-24 14:00:00
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The Video Games We’re Most Looking Forward to in 2021
New consoles mean new titles. Time to strap in and get ready to play.
This light-hearted, silly adventure seems to fuse person-to-person coordination, strategy, and reflexesa welcome combination of things for folks who have spent 365 days stuck inside with their roomma… [+2038 chars]
WIRED Staff
2021-02-04 14:00:00
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Gamify Your Workouts With Ergatta's Rowing Machine
This internet-connected rower makes sweating fun by adding a layer of video game logic to your exercise routine.
When I first played the game, I was so caught up trying to hit the targets that I didnt realize I was working out until it was over. I was breathing hard and soaked in sweat, my legs were aching, and… [+3043 chars]
Billy Brown
2021-02-20 13:00:00
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Here’s an interactive 4K view of Perseverance’s Mars landing site
NASA’s JPL has posted an interactive 360-degree video of Perseverance’s Mars landing site in glorious 4K detail.
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has posted an interactive 360-degree view of the Perseverance landing site on Mars in 4K resolution. It’s the latest jaw-dropping imagery to return from the mission, … [+1448 chars]
Thomas Ricker
2021-02-23 10:25:28
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How to Turn Yourself Into a Cat (In a Video Call)
By now you’ve probably seen that viral video of the lawyer who accidentally turned himself into a cat during an important Zoom hearing. If you’re looking to mimic his feline appearance, we have good news and bad news.Read more...
By now youve probably seenthat viral video of the lawyer who accidentally turned himself into a cat during an important Zoom hearing. If youre looking to mimic his feline appearance, we have good new… [+2265 chars]
Brendan Hesse
2021-02-10 20:15:00
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How to Record Your Screen on a Chromebook
Google is adding a built-in screen recording feature for all Chromebooks in the coming weeks. The new tool lets users capture video of their device’s screen without the need for additional apps or external hardware.Read more...
Google is adding a built-in screen recording feature for all Chromebooks in the coming weeks. The new tool lets users capture video of their devices screen without the need for additional apps or ext… [+2090 chars]
Brendan Hesse
2021-02-22 18:00:00
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Record a Video of Yourself When You're Happy to Look at When You're Sad
The thought of recording a video for your future self sounds silly, evoking thoughts of the third grade, when you were perhaps directed to write a letter to adult you.Read more...
The thought of recording a video for your future self sounds silly, evoking thoughts of the third grade, when you were perhaps directed to write a letter to adult you.
But everyone experiences emoti… [+2618 chars]
Sam Blum
2021-02-26 22:40:00
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Kuaishou, TikTok’s Chinese nemesis, surges 194% on IPO debut
Kuaishou, a Chinese video app that’s largely underappreciated outside China, has just completed a massive initial public offering in Hong Kong. The app is by far the biggest rival for Douyin, TikTok’s Chinese version, and unlike many Western video platforms t…
Kuaishou, a Chinese video app that’s largely underappreciated outside China, has just completed a massive initial public offering in Hong Kong. The app is by far the biggest rival for Douyin, TikTok’… [+3201 chars]
Rita Liao
2021-02-05 02:04:42
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