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TikTok is testing letting users upload videos that are 60 minutes long as it experiments with longer form content.The feature is in a trial phase, and only a small number of randomly selected users have access to it, TikTok told CBS MoneyWatch. The company added that it has no immediate plans to roll the capability out more widely to its community, noting that it routinely experiments with features that do not become permanent.A move by TikTok to embrace longer videos would heighten its fierce competition with Alphabet-owned YouTube, which in 2019 launched Shorts, a section of the site featuring videos…
Google Photos, the company’s popular photo storage and management app, is reportedly developing a new feature to reduce the clutter that can arise from backing up photos from various apps. According to a recent report by Android Authority, the upcoming feature aims to improve the user experience by providing more control over what appears in the main photo feed.This was initially spotted last month, but at the time the only proof available that the feature was in the works was the appearance of some strings within the code. However, now the feature has been further fleshed out and screenshots of…
Apple has a lot of catching up to do. Namely, in these two areas. Okay, in three areas, with the third being a bonus:AI advancementsFoldable iPhoneNot being a cult (it’s the weekend, cheer up!)Apple’s hesitation to explore these areas seems odd.Is that deliberate? Or, could it be that the Cupertino giant just plays a different game? Could it be that Apple is just… waiting patiently for the right moment to come?There’s a loyal Apple base that praises everything – and I mean every single thing – coming from the fruit company. Also, there’s a crowd that automatically rejects anything with…
President Biden’s move to quadruple tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles isn’t meant to head off any potential national security threats posed by internet-connected vehicles made in China, but some political leaders in the president’s own party think those concerns shouldn’t be overlooked.The tariff hike was designed to keep China from undercutting U.S. automakers with a flood of EVs that cost a fraction of those produced by American companies. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio and other Democrats have urged the president to ban Chinese EVs altogether because they fear Chinese-produced consumer devices could be used to hurt Americans through hacking or…
We recently shared that Amazon is selling the light-show capable JBL Pulse 5 at a sweet $50 discount. But if you want a Bluetooth speaker with an awesome light show at a more budget-friendly price, we suggest turning your attention to the JBL Pulse 4 instead.This handsome fella is on sale at both Amazon and Walmart for $100 off its price. Thanks to that markdown, you can now get a unit for less than $150, scoring sweet savings of 40%. We should note that we’ve seen better deals on the JBL Pulse 4. For instance, it was discounted by $125…
You are a Pixel user in the market for a fancy new smartwatch? Well, the best wearable to complement your phone, the Pixel Watch 2, is on sale on Amazon at a sweet discount.The retailer is offering the LTE model of this feature-packed smartwatch for $70 off its price. In case you don’t need LTE connectivity, feel free to go for the Wi-Fi variant, which is discounted by $50. Those price cuts may not seem like massive savings, but you’ll rarely see Google’s flagship timepiece available for less than that. Moreover, the LTE version usually enjoys a $50 markdown, so the…
This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here. Last week, I scoured the internet in search of a robotic dog. I wanted a belated birthday present for my aunt, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Studies suggest that having a companion animal can stave off some of the loneliness, anxiety, and agitation that come with Alzheimer’s. My aunt would love a real dog, but she can’t have one. That’s how I discovered the Golden Pup from Joy for All. It…
Samsung makes cutting-edge hardware – if you described the Galaxy S24 Ultra to anyone ten, let alone twenty years ago, they’d be mind blown.The Korean giant, however, also makes dedicated, human-centric Galaxy innovations that help people of all abilities with their day-to-day experiences. There are intuitive device gestures, auditory assistants, and vision enhancements available. Let’s delve a bit deeper!Extra clarity with Relumino modeRelumino Mode, developed through Samsung’s in-house incubator, aims to enhance the lives of individuals with low vision by improving on-screen text and image visibility. This feature boosts screen contrast and brightness, and sharpens image outlines, making content more…
We all know that tablets are expensive. But not everyone can shell out huge amounts of cash on one of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 slates, for example. Also, not everyone needs a tablet with super-duper performance, so it makes no sense to spend that much on a new slate only to use it for watching videos and browsing the web.Therefore, if you are in the market for a new budget-friendly tablet that you intend to use for day-to-day tasks, we suggest taking advantage of this deal and purchasing a Fire HD 10 (2021) at Woot today.At the moment, the 32GB…
Google may have released its brand-new Pixel 8a, but guess what other phone from the Pixel A series is the better buy for a Google fan on a budget? And no, it’s not the Pixel 7a. Are you ready?The answer is: the Pixel 6a. Ta daa! Well, we understand that the phone may not be on your radar anymore, as it’s advancing in years, being released in 2022. However, Woot is currently selling this oldie for just $259.99, slashing $89 off the phone’s listed price of $349. Moreover, the handset is unlocked and in new condition, which makes this deal…
Sony may be uber-friendly when it comes to releasing a new flagship like the Xperia 1 VI, but if you take the wrong turn and, say, train your AI model on Sony’s vast music content… well, you had it coming to you.AI is making (all the) headlines today, but a critical aspect often overlooked is how tech companies need existing content to train their AI models—sometimes using that content without the owners’ consent.AI models, especially those involving machine learning and neural networks, require vast amounts of data to learn and function effectively. This training data, which can include text, images,…
The Galaxy M35 popped up on the Google Play Console just a few days ago, which suggests an announcement is imminent. However, before that happens, a few more important details about the phone leaked, including a couple of 360-degree views that show Samsung’s affordable handset from all angles.Courtesy to Evan Blass, we now know what the Galaxy M35 looks like and that the phone will be available in at least three colors: blue, cyan, and gray. Also, one of the most reliable leakers in the mobile world mentions that the Galaxy M35 will be powered by a huge 6,000 mAh…
Motorola plans to launch another affordable smartphone in Europe, the Moto G85. The sequel to last year’s Moto G84 5G comes with a few improvements over the current model, although the phone might end up being a lot more powerful than the latest leak suggests.Recently spotted on Geekbench (MySmartPrice), the Moto G85 is powered by a Qualcomm chipset that hasn’t been announced yet. According to the benchmark, the chipset features an octa-core processor with codename Malmo, which accommodates two performance cores clocked at 2.3GHz and six efficiency cores clocked at 2GHz.On top of that, the chipset includes an Adreno 619…
According to DownDetector, the nation’s second-largest wireless provider, T-Mobile, could be having problems. At 4:01 pm EDT, 61 complaints had been submitted to the site from T-Mobile customers. By 6:16 pm, the number of complaints had soared to 5,157. The number has declined since then to 217 complaints which is still above the baseline of 55. Other data showed that 48% of the T-Mobile subscribers reporting to DownDetector can’t send or receive texts, and 36% are not able to use their mobile phones over the T-Mobile network. 16% of the submissions complained that their T-Mobile 5G Home Internet isn’t working. Cities…
Smartphones used to be a vibrant space with plenty of options to choose from and many unique features, but in the past few years, it seems that your options have dwindled to only a couple of brands. Come to think about it, customers in Western countries have Apple, Samsung, and Google. Maybe OnePlus and Motorola occasionally, but in limited quantities and only available at a few carriers, if at all.Well, one company is making a big comeback this year, and we couldn’t be more excited.After years of extremely weird choices and limiting decisions, Sony has finally switched course and this…
You might recall that in September 2022, Huawei beat out Apple by one day to become the first phone manufacturer to announce a smartphone that could send text messages to emergency services in areas where there no cellular signals exist. Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite, which debuted on the iPhone 14 line, has already saved lives. The feature allows users to send a text message that is used by rescue and emergency services to dispatch help to an iPhone user’s location even if that location has no cellular service. A compatible iPhone will help you connect your handset to a…