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Instagram is working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to reimagine their videos. The AI-powered video editing tool is built on Meta’s Movie Gen AI model, an early research project that can generate videos from text prompts. On Instagram, instead of letting users generate videos from scratch, the feature will add enhancements to videos shot using cameras and featuring real humans. Users will be able to make changes to the videos such as changing outfit, background, and even their overall appearance.The new feature was teased by Instagram Head Adam Mosseri in a Reel. In the…
What is there to say about the incredible Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones that hasn’t already been said? These flagship cans were released a couple of years ago, and we here at Digital Trends are just as enamored by the sound quality, comfort, and rock-solid battery life today as we were when our review first dropped. We gave them a perfect score of 10 out of 10. And while it can be challenging to come across headphone deals for premium products like the WH-1000XM5, we did find this great offer: For a limited time, when you purchase the Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling…
Artemis II Core Stage Moves to High Bay 2 Although it won’t be blasting off until mid-2026 at the earliest, preparations are already well underway for the launch of NASA’s highly anticipated Artemis II mission. The endeavor will involve the Orion spacecraft carrying its first-ever crew toward the moon after being launched by NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The Orion will come within 80 miles of the lunar surface before circling the moon and returning home. Please enable Javascript to view this content This week, NASA shared a time-lapse video (top) showing the rocket’s 212-foot-tall core stage being moved…
Vivo Y29 5G may soon launch in India as a Vivo Y28 5G successor. The design, colour options, and key features of the purported handset had recently surfaced online. Its possible RAM and storage configurations have also leaked previously. Now, a report has leaked the price details of all the alleged variants of the handset, including bank offers and discounts. Notably, a 4G version of the Vivo Y29 was reportedly spotted on the EEC database.Vivo Y29 5G Price in India, Discount Offers (Expected)The Vivo Y29 5G price in India could start at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB + 128GB option, according to a MySmartPrice report.…
WhatsApp is introducing fun new features to enhance the texting and calling experience ahead of the new year, the company announced on Thursday. For a limited time, WhatsApp users will be able to take advantage of new calling effects with the New Year theme during video calls. Further, the instant messaging platform rolled out new animations and sticker packs to match the festive vibe. Notably, Instagram, which is another app owned by Meta Platforms, recently introduced a limited-time feature dubbed 2024 Collage.New Year Features on WhatsAppAccording to WhatsApp, users can now make video calls during the holidays and apply festive…
One year ago today, I gained access to the closed beta for an intriguing mobile collectible card game called Marvel Snap. I’d flirted with collectible card games (CCGs) like it before, but had dropped off titles like Hearthstone and Legends of Runeterra due to problems with their structure, monetization, and complexity. Within a few matches of Marvel Snap, I saw how disruptive it was into the CCG genre, circumventing many of my problems with it. I’ve been hooked ever since.In the year since I first played Marvel Snap, rarely does a day go by where I don’t log in. On…
For its penultimate 12 Days of OpenAI announcement, the company revealed a trio of updates to ChatGPT’s app integration on Thursday, which should make using the AI in conjunction with other programs on your desktop less of a chore. OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT’s ability to collaborate with select developer-focused macOS apps, specifically VS Code, Xcode, TextEdit, Terminal, and iTerm2, back in November. Rather than needing to copy and paste code into ChatGPT, this feature allows the chatbot to pull specified content from the coding app as you enter your text prompt. ChatGPT, however, cannot generate code directly into the app, as…
Popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee has just announced his selection for best smartphone of 2024, and no, it’s not an iPhone. In a new video that dropped for his 19.7 million followers on Thursday, Brownlee began by giving a shoutout to some of his top selections in the smartphone space, saving his top choice until the very end. “My philosophy here is, I’m rewarding overall greatness,” the YouTuber said while sitting at a table laden with smartphone releases from the last 12 months. Please enable Javascript to view this content Runners-up included the Vivo X200 Pro for being in the…
Table of Contents Table of Contents How QuickBooks can help you with your small business Who should use QuickBooks? Right now, you can save 50% on QuickBooks Online. That means, instead of $35 per month, you’ll pay $17.50 per month for the first three months of service. The powerful accounting software from Intuit can streamline your small business’ financial tasks. If you don’t have an accountant or bookkeeper on retainer, it’s your next best thing to use for invoicing, expense tracking, and tax prep—just to name a few. The platform, which is available in desktop or cloud-based versions, can also…
Table of Contents Table of Contents This is a serious threat Expensive is not always good Just over a year ago, a study published in the Advances in Infectious Diseases journal detailed that 95% of the wearable straps for smartwatches and fitness bands were infected with different kinds of harmful bacteria. Now, another research published in a reputed journal has revealed an even more sinister trend in straps sold for wrist-worn smart wearables. The paper, published in the ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters, highlights the presence of perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) in fluoroelastomer bands offered by various top brands. The…