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Instagram is testing non-skippable ads that require users to watch or find an ad before continuing to scroll down any further. It begins a countdown where you have to have the ad on your screen for 6 seconds to finish it. This change could potentially reduce mindless scrolling and address Instagram addiction, but may also exacerbate user frustration with ads.
Windows 11 Recall Feature is a Privacy Nightmare; Major Security Flaw Surfaces
Arjun Sha
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A security researcher has pointed out multiple flaws in Recall's implementation on Windows 11. The Recall database is stored in a SQLite database inside the AppData folder and it can be accessed by any program. In fact, another user on the same PC can also access the Recall activity data. On top of that, Microsoft has enabled the feature by default which poses a security risk.
Nothing Phone 2a Special Edition Brings a Hidden Theme; Here’s How to Unlock
Anshuman Jain
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The Nothing Phone (2a) Special Edition includes a colorful Easter egg in its UI, inspired by the Bauhaus movement. The Easter egg adds a nod to modernist art and offers a refreshing change to the typically monochromatic UI. To enable it, add the "Dessau" location in the world clock widget. This new theme features white, blue, yellow, and grey app icons, with the option to add red widgets for a complete look.
With the Windows 11 24H2 update, Microsoft has introduced a new Copilot app that brings support for a 'Phone' plugin. It allows the Copilot to interact with your smartphone. You can send messages, retrieve contact details, and find past messages. The feature is currently in the basic form, but more features are expected to land soon.
A Microsoft-backed third-party website is maintaining a list of Windows games that can be played on ARM-based PCs. You can find games that run perfectly well, some are playable, and some run with glitches. Intensive titles like Fortnite and PUBG currently don't run on Snapdragon X series PCs.
This Trick Lets You Use Gestures with Third-Party Launchers on Xiaomi Phones but It’s a Hassle
Sagnik Das Gupta
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If you're a Xiaomi user, you probably already know the pain of not being to use third-party launcher with gestures on the phone. However, there's a workaround. This trick requires you to firstly download a third-party launcher -> set it as default launcher -> go to Xiaomi phone's Second Space -> head over to Home Screen settings -> select Gestures navigation -> switch back to regular space.
India’s First: Chennai Doctors Embrace the Apple Vision Pro for Surgery
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Using the Apple Vision Pro, doctors of Chennai's GEM Hospitals have performed nine laparoscopic procedures alongside a series of gastrointestinal procedures. The doctors have also used the mixed reality headset for spine and eye surgeries, making the total number of such surgeries go over 30. Dr. R Parthasarathy, the surgical gastroenterologist and COO at the hospital stated that the device allows him to see superimposed virtual screens in the real world, that display critical information like the patient's CT scans, MRI images, and so on. This prevents him from craning his neck having to constantly look up at the monitor.
While Spotify does provide lyrics to tracks as well as their English translations, turns out, the feature is no longer free. Spotify is gradually hiding it behind a paywall, and now, you'll probably need to fall back on a third-party lyrics app. I gave quite a few of those a try, and nothing beats Musixmatch. The free version is good enough and is not just limited to Spotify but YT Music and Apple Music as well. Most importantly, for tracks that even YT Music can't provide lyrics for, Musixmatch does, making it a reliable such companion app.
Frieren’s MyAnimeList Reign: The Elf Continues to Top the Elric Brothers
Ajith Kumar
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is a refreshing take on the fantasy genre among other shonen anime. This led to the anime's immense success and amassed millions of fans very quickly. As a result, Frieren anime climbed up the ranks of the highest-rated anime of all time list in MyAnimeList (MAL) with a score of 9.38 (716,425 members) and it has been sitting at the top for over 5 months now without any problems from FMAB fans.
This HyperOS Feature Is a Game Changer (But It’s Missing on Most Xiaomi Phones)
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Xiaomi undoubtedly has one of the largest catalog of products, and also the HyperOS interconnectivity feature to back it up as seamlessly as possible. But, the feature is not available across all of the brand's devices, even if they're running on the latest HyperOS version. If Xiaomi wants its ecosystem to thrive, it has to offer flexibility that brands like Samsung and OnePlus do. Keeping the feature limited to only premium offerings is a wasted potential, and the brand should definitely work towards expanding it.
There's no doubt that Apple is lagging behind in the AI race, and needs to step right up to keep up. A new AppleInsider report suggests that they finally are. The report reveals that Apple maybe working on a new Magic Eraser-like feature called Clean Up right within the native Photos app. This will work similarly and let users remove objects from an image, from the looks of it.
In a recent development, it has been revealed that Paul Walter Hauser is now officially cast in the upcoming Fantastic Four movie. However, his role has not yet been specified and because of that, the internet has been stormed by fans with speculations. So, here's our best guess at who he cold be playing!
Apple Might Take the HoloLens Route for Vision Pro and It’s a Definite Path to Failure
Anmol Sachdeva
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Speaking at Q2 2024 earnings call, Tim Cook said Apple is excited about Vision Pro's applications in the enterprise market and the company would be keen to explore opportunities for spatial computing in the enterprise sector. We have seen products like Magic Leap and HoloLens make a similar pivot from consumer to enterprise market previously and it didn't bode well for them.
AI Chatbot App That Surpasses ChatGPT Is Now Available for iPhones
Anmol Sachdeva
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Anthropic, the startup behind Claude LLMs, has announced that it is launching the Claude iOS app along with a Team plan that starts at $30 per month. The Claude iOS app runs on Sonnet model for free users and if you're a Pro user, you can leverage Claude Opus on the app.
Hellboy AI Character Design Controversy: Is Using AI Really That Bad?
Shashank Shakya
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It's no secret that a new Hellboy movie with the title of Hellboy: The Crooked Man is being made. In a recent update, accusations of using AI for character design have been made on the director of this movie which he has confirmed to be false and to be a major quoting error made by the media house who published the report. However, my question is, is the use of AI actually that bad? Read about what I think in this article.
Leaked Safari AI Features Show Apple’s Big Plans to Supercharge Its Browser
Anmol Sachdeva
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Apple has seemingly big plans for Safari. According to information obtained by AppleInsider, Apple will launch Safari 18 in efforts to bring revamped UI, AI features and more to the next version of Safari. Some of these features include Web Eraser, UI changes, and a new Intelligent Search Feature.
Apple is expected to launch a plethora of AI-features at the upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference where it will showcase iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 10 and more. But, Apple has other plans for its first truly AI-powered device and as per the reliable analyst, it won't be an iPhone or a Mac.
Nothing Phone 2a has received a new Blue Edition in India, and I have gotten my hands on it ahead of its sale on May 2. The Blue color variant is my second favorite color option after the White. The phone's frame is also blue with black buttons. The Blue color variant also has better display tuning than the other two color options.
MCU’s Falcon Replacement Seems to Be Straying Away from Comic Accuracy
Shashank Shakya
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In a brand new promotional poster for Captain America: Brave New World a brand new character has been introduced to us. The poster featured Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres who will be replacing Sam Wilson as the Falcon for MCU. However, the comic accuracy of the character is in question. Find out how in this article!
Building a gaming PC is a dream for many gamers. And for hardcore One Piece fans like me what's more special is building a One Piece-themed gaming PC to flex on your friends. A Redditor has turned that dream into a reality by making a gaming PC for his little brother. This custom made PC's design included the famed bounty posters of Straw Hat, Luffy's devil fruit designs, and many more.
Turns out Even Game Developers Are Concerned About the Live Service Model
Upanishad Sharma
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Even though I was always under the impression that live service games are loved universally by developers, a new survey says otherwise. In a recent survey conducted by Game Developer, over 600 developers were asked about the monetization in video games. Over 70% felt concerned about the sustainability of live service games. Out of the reasons, the primary was the worry that players will lose interest in their product along with competitors taking a bigger piece of the pie. Nonetheless, companies like WB Games have doubled down on their commitment to live service titles as small studios like Fntastic shut down leaving failures in their wake.
Microsoft is working on a Circle to Copilot feature that is similar to Circle to Search by Google. The feature is available to try out in the Edge browser on iPhone and iPad. The feature is still in development and there is no confirmation when it will come to Android devices.