Instagram is planning to introduce a generative AI editing feature next year that will allow users to “change nearly any aspect of your videos.” The tech is powered by Meta’s Movie Gen AI model according to a teaser posted by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, and aims to provide creators with more tools to help transform… Read more
read more...Instagram teases AI editing tools that will completely reimagine your videos
By: The Verge
Samsung Galaxy Ring could soon come in larger sizes
By: The Verge
Samsung might be introducing two larger size options for its Galaxy Ring wearable as early as January, according to leaker Max Jambor and new details spotted by 91mobiles in a Galaxy Ring manual. The Galaxy Ring is currently available in sizes five to 13, while the new options will expand that to 14 and 15,… Read more
read more...8 great Apple Arcade games for your iPhone or iPad
By: The Verge
It was a bit of a weird year for Apple’s subscription gaming service. 2024 saw very few notable exclusives launch on Apple Arcade; instead, the service was fleshed out with a number of big games that you can already play on other platforms. It hasn’t been great for showcasing what makes Apple Arcade unique, but… Read more
read more...Sony now owns a much bigger piece of FromSoftware’s parent company
By: The Verge
Sony has announced that it has increased its holdings in Japanese media giant and FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa Corporation. Sony acquired the shares for 50 billion yen or roughly $300 million, bringing its total ownership to 10 percent and making it the Kadokawa’s largest shareholder. The news comes after earlier rumors that Sony was considering… Read more
read more...Microsoft is testing live translation on Intel and AMD Copilot Plus PCs
By: The Verge
Microsoft is previewing live translation on Intel and AMD-based Copilot Plus PCs. The feature is rolling out now to Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev Channel, allowing users to translate audio from over 44 languages into English subtitles. Live translation, which initially launched on Qualcomm-powered Copilot Plus PCs, works with any audio played through a… Read more
read more...Asus ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi motherboard review: Snazzy snow owl
By: Tom's Hardware
Tom’s Hardware Verdict Priced at $399.99, the Z890-A Gaming WiFi is a well-equipped upper-midrange motherboard that delivers all the Z890 platform offers and many (but not all!) of Asus’ AI and DIY-Friendly features. Other similarly equipped and priced options are available, but none stand out over this white model from Asus. Pros + Improved aesthetics… Read more
read more...2024 in wearables: the year of the smart ring
By: The Verge
When you say “wearables,” people generally think of smartwatches. But 2024 was a relatively quiet year for smartwatches, during which iterative updates reigned supreme. That happens in a maturing category. In exchange for polished products, you lose out on the weird frenetic energy — and sometimes ludicrously bad ideas — found when people are trying… Read more
read more...The first Superman trailer is full of hope
By: The Verge
The first Superman trailer is full of hope / The James Gunn-directed film hits theaters in July. By Andrew Webster, an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. Dec 19, 2024, 1:59 PM UTC Share this story The first trailer… Read more
read more...Qualcomm CEO expected to save $1.4 billion in Arm royalties by purchasing Nuvia, assumed Snapdragon X chips would be a massive hit
By: Tom's Hardware
Qualcomm CEO Christiano Amon told the company board that purchasing Nuvia outright would save it as much as $1.4 billion per year in payments to Arm. This admission was revealed during the Arm vs. Qualcomm trial, where the former claimed that the Snapdragon X chips the latter released earlier this year were infringing on its… Read more
read more...Starlink’s first nationwide satellite texting service launches in New Zealand
By: The Verge
SpaceX’s satellite-to-cell Starlink service has hit a nationwide coverage milestone in New Zealand — albeit with a few limitations. One NZ says it’s the first telecommunications company globally to power a nationwide satellite text messaging service via Starlink. Starlink has also signed up partners in Canada, Australia, Japan, Peru, Switzerland, and Chile, partnering with T-Mobile… Read more
read more...Apple pushed hard by EU to make iOS and iPadOS more interoperable
By: The Verge
The European Union has published several recommendations for Apple to make iOS and iPadOS more interoperable with competitors following two separate DMA proceedings launched in September, sparking concerns about user privacy from the iPhone maker. On Wednesday, the EU Commission submitted draft recommendations to Apple regarding changes that would make the iOS operating system more… Read more
read more...Samsung starts making refrigerators for thermoelectric nerds
By: The Verge
Samsung just announced new hybrid cooling tech coming to its refrigerators in 2025. They’ll use a traditional compressor alongside a new Peltier module — a semiconductor device that transfers heat from one side to the other when current passes through it. This approach results in a fridge that reduces temperature variations to keep foods fresher… Read more
read more...What is Transparency mode? Which headphones have it?
By: What HIFI?
Did you know some headphones can let in outside sound when instructed, so you don’t have to take them off to hear what’s around you?
read more...Here comes Sandisk with a rebrand
By: The Verge
SanDisk is now SANDISK. It’s also now Sandisk. The company is announcing a fresh rebranding this week with a new logo that drops the inter-capped styling it’s generally maintained since 1995 with one that is inspired by “a single point of data” or a “pixel.” In a new video, Sandisk says its “slab serif is… Read more
read more...Balatro’s creator isn’t happy about the game’s 18-plus rating in Europe
By: The Verge
The creator of the poker roguelike Balatro, who goes by the alias LocalThunk, has been sharing some frustrations over the game’s 18-plus rating in Europe. “Since PEGI gave us an 18-plus rating for having evil playing cards maybe I should add microtransactions / loot boxes / real gambling to lower that rating to 3-plus like… Read more
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