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Can You Spot a Deepfake? Here's What to Look For
Could you spot a fake video created by artificial intelligence? In the video above, I share some telltale signs that a video has been altered with deepfake technology. Read more...
Could you spot a fake video created by artificial intelligence? In the video above, I share some telltale signs that a video has been altered with deepfake technology.
A deepfake is any piece of digital content thats been manipulated with artificial intellig… [+1234 chars]
Abu Zafar
2020-01-31 19:00:00
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This Math Video Game Is Actually Fun
My son came home from school one day a few months ago asking whether he could play yet another new video game a friend had told him about. This happens a couple of times a month—and often results in me researching the game and then disappointing him with my a…
My son came home from school one day a few months ago asking whether he could play yet another new video game a friend had told him about. This happens a couple of times a monthand often results in me researching the game and then disappointing him with my an… [+3681 chars]
Meghan Moravcik Walbert on Offspring, shared by Meghan Moravcik Walbert to Lifehacker
2020-02-04 19:45:00
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Gen Z fav photo editing app VSCO further expands into video
VSCO, the photo-sharing app that became a Gen Z meme, is expanding further into video. The company already supported video editing via its app, but users couldn’t publish and share the results of their long-form video content directly to the VSCO feed. That n…
VSCO, the photo-sharing app that became a Gen Z meme, is expanding further into video. The company already supported video editing via its app, but users couldn’t publish and share the results of their long-form video content directly to the VSCO feed. That n… [+2647 chars]
Sarah Perez
2020-02-05 16:24:59
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Chrome will clamp down on sites with annoying video ads
As part of its ongoing efforts to block annoying video ads, Chrome has announced a new set of video advertising standards. The guidelines are based on data from the Coalition of Better Ads, which says there are three types of video advertising that people hat…
The Coalition for Better Ads surveyed 45,000 consumers worldwide, and found that most users are especially irritated by ads that make you wait five seconds to skip ahead, mid-roll ads that appear in the middle of a video, as well as images or text that appear… [+704 chars]
Christine Fisher
2020-02-05 18:44:00
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IRS backtracks on whether video game currencies are taxable
The IRS quietly removed a provision on its website that said you might have to report transactions involving video game currencies on your tax returns. The IRS’ chief counsel said mentioning video games was a mistake.
But its still unclear if you need to report them
Image: Epic Games
On Wednesday, the IRS quietly changed a provision on its website that said transactions of virtual currency like Fortnites V-bucks were taxable and may have to be reported on tax returns, as… [+2532 chars]
Jay Peters
2020-02-14 04:49:34
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Google Chrome will crack down on crappy video ads this August, which isn’t as altruistic as it sounds
On August 5th, Google’s Chrome web browser will start blocking long, “non-skippable” preroll ads, ads that block a big chunk of your video, and mid-roll ads, if the video you’re watching is under eight minutes long.
Sounds like its banning ads that dont meet YouTubes standard
The web may soon have fewer crappy, mandatory video ads for you to endure. This August, Googles Chrome web browser will start blocking long, non-skippable preroll ads, ads that block a big chunk of… [+2208 chars]
Sean Hollister
2020-02-05 20:55:38
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The Best Video Games to Play When You're Lonely
Living alone can be delightful, quiet, and great, but it can also give you a small sense of social dread as you get a little too used to your own company. Thankfully, the wonderful world of video games is here to help distract you from your troubles. Read mor…
Living alone can be delightful, quiet, and great, but it can also give you a small sense of social dread as you get a little too used to your own company. Thankfully, the wonderful world of video games is here to help distract you from your troubles.
Im not… [+6710 chars]
David Murphy
2020-02-11 15:00:00
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How to Finally Turn Off Autoplaying Video Previews on Netflix
I’ve been waiting for this feature ever since I started watching Netflix, and I’m so thrilled this day has arrived. Netflix, finally bowing to popular demand, has released a feature that allows you to turn off all those damn autoplaying previews. Read more...
Ive been waiting for this feature ever since I started watching Netflix, and Im so thrilled this day has arrived. Netflix, finally bowing to popular demand, has released a feature that allows you to turn off all those damn autoplaying previews.
Better yet, … [+882 chars]
David Murphy
2020-02-06 20:55:00
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What's Coming to Amazon Prime Video in February 2020
February is going to bring with it a ton of new programming for Amazon Prime customers. The month kicks off on February 1 with the addition of a ton of movies including Bridget Jones’ Diary, Judgement Day, Magic Mike, and The Spy Next Door. Read more...
February is going to bring with it a ton of new programming for Amazon Prime customers. The month kicks off on February 1 with the addition of a ton of movies including Bridget Jones Diary, Judgement Day, Magic Mike, and The Spy Next Door.
Later in the month… [+1955 chars]
Emily Price
2020-01-31 20:30:00
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What's Coming to Amazon Prime Video in March 2020
March is going to be a big month for Amazon Prime Video, with the debut of a number of new original series, such as ZeroZeroZero and Agatha Christie’s The Pale Horse as well as the addition of a number of other popular shows and films including Night of the L…
March is going to be a big month for Amazon Prime Video, with the debut of a number of new original series, such as ZeroZeroZero and Agatha Christies The Pale Horse as well as the addition of a number of other popular shows and films including Night of the Li… [+611 chars]
Emily Price
2020-02-20 18:15:00
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Flipboard TV: Price, Details, Release Date
The news aggregator Flipboard is charging $3 per month for its ad-free video service.
Theres a streaming service for pretty much everything now. Companies like Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu offer a smorgasbord of licensed and original video series. HBONow, Disney+, and Apple TV+ satisfy the exclusive content snobs, or those held hostage by animate… [+3623 chars]
Lauren Goode
2020-02-11 20:00:00
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Galaxy Z Flip teardown video looks inside Samsung's latest foldable
Now that the Galaxy Z Flip is available (even if it's in very limited qualities) of course someone is in a hurry to pull it apart. While iFixit hasn't published a teardown of the device to follow their guide for Motorola's new Razr, the PBKreviews YouTube cha…
Unsurprisingly, whatever Samsung learned across two versions of the Galaxy Fold appears to have been valuable in making the Z Flip. While there's still a lot of parts inside and quite a bit of glue, it's considerably more repairable, with many parts accessibl… [+317 chars]
Richard Lawler
2020-02-15 03:43:00
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We tested Ben Schwartz's video game knowledge
The voice of Sonic, Ben Schwartz, is surprisingly knowledgable about retro video games! Read more... More about Entertainment, Mashable Video, Video Games, Ben Schwartz, and Sonic The Hedgehog
The voice of Sonic, Ben Schwartz, is surprisingly knowledgable about retro video games!
Jules Suzdaltsev
2020-02-13 18:17:06
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Yes, You Can Use AirPods on Android Devices (But You'll Lose Some Features)
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. In the video above, I go over how to pair AirPods with an Android device and why it’s maybe not the best idea. Read more...
Just because you can, doesnt mean you should. In the video above, I go over how to pair AirPods with an Android device and why its maybe not the best idea.
When you pair Apples AirPods with an Android device, theyll work just like any other pair of bluetooth… [+1951 chars]
Abu Zafar
2020-02-06 19:00:00
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Language platform Busuu acquires video tutor startup, now plans IPO
Language-learning platform Busuu, which has fast expanded to take on traditional giants like Duolingo, says it has acquired the live video tutoring company Verbling for an undisclosed amount, other than calling it a “double-digit million dollar acquisition.” …
Language-learning platform Busuu, which has fast expanded to take on traditional giants like Duolingo, says it has acquired the live video tutoring company Verbling for an undisclosed amount, other than calling it a double-digit million dollar acquisition.
A… [+3080 chars]
Mike Butcher
2020-01-23 07:00:17
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Byte tops a million downloads amid spam issues and content concerns
New short-form video app Byte, heralded as Vine’s successor, is off to a strong start despite its issues. The app, built by Vine co-founder Dom Hofmann, brings back the six-second videos made popular by Vine which was shut down in late 2016 after Twitter’s ac…
New short-form video app Byte, heralded as Vine’s successor, is off to a strong start despite its issues. The app, built by Vine co-founder Dom Hofmann, brings back the six-second videos made popular by Vine which was shut down in late 2016 after Twitter’s ac… [+5217 chars]
Sarah Perez
2020-02-03 18:00:38
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Leaked video reveals Microsoft’s new Outlook ‘Spaces’ feature
Microsoft is working on a new organizational tool for Outlook. Spaces has appeared in a leaked video, and it looks like it’s designed to collate emails, docs, calendar invites, notes, and more into an online project.
Microsoft is working on a new organizational feature for Outlook, named Spaces. Twitter user WalkingCat revealed the new tool in a leaked video over the weekend, and Outlook Spaces looks like it’s designed to allow users to collate emails, notes, files, docum… [+1336 chars]
Tom Warren
2020-02-17 12:33:18
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Alleged leaked video shows off Samsung’s folding Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung’s next folding phone is likely to be announced this month, and what appears to be the first hands-on video with the device has just appeared online.
Ben Geskin / Twitter Samsung’s next folding phone is likely to be announced this month, and what appears to be the first hands-on video with the device has just appeared online. Leaker Ben Geskin has posted a short clip purportedly showing the phone, said to … [+862 chars]
Sam Byford
2020-02-02 12:43:51
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Bloomberg debate video would violate Twitter’s deepfake policy, but not Facebook’s
Bloomberg’s debate video featuring Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren would trip Twitter’s new deepfake policy, but Facebook’s but both platforms could label it as “manipulated.”
Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images As platforms prepare for the upcoming 2020 election season, Twitter and Facebook are divided on whether a video posted by the Mike Bloomberg presidential campaign would violate their policies on manipulated media. On Thursday,… [+2645 chars]
Makena Kelly
2020-02-20 23:04:42
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