YouTube is taking a sneaky shortcut to compete with TikTok
YouTube has launched a new creator tool allowing users to instantaneously convert long-form videos into Shorts......»»
Stopping the TikTok ban is reportedly a Trump priority
One of the biggest apps on the App Store, TikTok, is currently on its way to being banned in the US starting in early 2025. But according to a new report, President-elect Donald Trump intends to stop the ban from happening. more….....»»
Ars Live: Our first encounter with manipulative AI
On Nov. 19, join Benj Edwards and Simon Willison's live YouTube chat about the "Great Bing Chat Fiasco of 2023." In the short-term, the most dangerous thing about AI language mode.....»»
Kuo: Apple to release its own smart home camera in 2026, with AI features
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported today that Apple will enter the smart home camera market in 2026, with the company seemingly set to compete against third-party HomeKit cameras like the for the first time. The IP camera is targeted to hit annu.....»»
Youth social media: Why proposed legislation won"t fix harms related to data exploitation
Ontario school board lawsuits against social media giants including Meta, Snapchat and TikTok are seeking damages— money paid as a remedy—for the disruption of the educational system......»»
Over 500,000 Govee space heaters recalled due to’ fire and burn hazards’
Several Govee space heater models sold on Amazon and TikTok are being recalled due to the potential for being fire and burn hazards......»»
Spotify users can now easily share songs on TikTok
TikTok already lets users add a song to their Spotify library without leaving the app, and both platforms are now introducing another quite convenient feature: the ability to easily share Spotify songs on TikTok. more….....»»
Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do?
In September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an eye-opening report that digs into the data habits of nine major tech giants, including Amazon (Twitch), ByteDance (TikTok), Discord, Facebook, Reddit, Snap, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouT.....»»
For fame or a death wish? Kids’ TikTok challenge injuries stump psychiatrists
As clinicians see more TikTok challenge injuries, explaining them is often hard. Kids and teens can make some pretty hairbrained choices sometimes. But when a kid's choice is to e.....»»
The best free movies on YouTube right now (November 2024)
YouTube offers free movies with ads. The best free movies in November 2024 include a Christopher Nolan sci-fi adventure and an Adam Sandler comedy......»»
Organosilicon chemistry offers options for replacing PFAS in food and medical industries
Due to the unique properties of PFAS, almost no other chemical substances can compete with them. That explains why it is so hard to find a replacement for these toxic "forever chemicals," which accumulate in the environment and do not break down over.....»»
Black Ops 6 just can’t compete with these 2 RPGs on Steam
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is one of the series' biggest games, but its numbers aren't as high on Steam as these two RPGs......»»
Lenovo’s latest laptop had an edge on the MacBook Air until this week
The Apple MacBook Air 15 is one of the best laptops you can buy, with fast performance and great battery life. Can the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i compete?.....»»
Russia fines Google an impossible amount in attempt to end YouTube bans
Kremlin rep on fine of 2 undecillion rubles: "I cannot even say this number." Russia has fined Google an amount that no entity on the planet could pay in hopes of getting YouTube.....»»
Russia wants Google to pay a $20 decillion fine for blocking YouTube channels
Russia wants Google to pay a $20 decillion fine — that's 2 with 34 zeros — over YouTube channels being blocked. Russia wants Google to pay an unfathomable amount of money in fines: $20 decillion, reportedly. For the non-mathematicians out t.....»»
Apple touts M4 MacBook Pro performance in ‘No Sweat’ video
Apple rounded out its “exciting week of announcements” today with the launch of the new M4 MacBook Pro lineup. The company has now shared a new ad on YouTube promoting the performance of the M4 MacBook Pro line. more….....»»
Did YouTube suppress the Joe Rogan Trump interview? Here’s YouTube’s response
Did YouTube suppress the Joe Rogan Trump interview? Here’s YouTube’s response.....»»
Apple posts event video for new M4 iMac, confirms first of three Mac announcements this week
Apple today launched the new M4 iMac in a press release, while simultaneously posting an announcement video to YouTube that looks like it could have been cut straight out of a streamed event video. John Ternus introduces the new iMac as the first.....»»
The 25 best YouTube videos for kids (October 2024)
Young kids can learn colors, numbers, and words and older kids can watch Mark Rober's inspiring MIT speech in the 25 best YouTube videos for kids......»»
YouTuber shows off hardware hack to replace soldered MacBook storage
A YouTube video shows off a newly-developed technique to replace the soldered-on storage modules on most modern MacBook Pro and other MacBook models — but the upgrade is impractical and costly to do.Video shows replacement of original soldered stor.....»»
Snapchat camera will be available from the iPhone Lock Screen, but no filters
The Snapchat camera will soon be available from the iPhone Lock Screen thanks to the iOS 18 feature letting you swap out the standard Camera app and flashlight for apps or shortcut actions of your choice … more….....»»