Xiaomi is removing a feature in its latest updates that allowed users to play YouTube videos in the background without subscribing to Premium. One of the biggest benefits of YouTube Premium since its inception has been the ability to play videos with the screen turned off. The app doesn’t allow this functionality without subscribing. As…
Marques Brownlee published a video on Friday addressing the criticisms around Panels, his new wallpaper app, saying that he and the team “failed on the price front” at launch. The app received an outpour of criticism from fans, both on the MKBHD YouTube channel and across social platforms. Discussing the app, Brownlee admitted it needed…
YouTube is making some notable changes to the ad controls available to creators. Beginning in November, YouTube is dropping individual ad controls in YouTube Studio for pre-roll, post-roll, skippable, and non-skippable ads on new videos, according to a support document from the company bylined by “Rob,” a member of the YouTube team. Instead, creators will…
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Koofr Cloud Storage (1TB) is on sale for £102.03, saving you 84% on list price. Keeping all your files in order is practically a job of its own, whether you’re actually at work or just keeping up your files from school or managing your house. Important text documents, pictures, and…
Digital technologies have transformed education over the last two decades. I’m only in my 50s, but when I went to school the most technologically advanced thing in class was a pocket calculator. Now, iPads and other tablets are commonplace. Museums and galleries the world over have integrated touch screens and interactive elements to their exhibits….
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.23.18.12.What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to send original quality photos and videos, and it will be available in a future update of the app! ORIGINAL QUALITY In the article about the…
Decentralized Twitter/X rival Bluesky is adding to its ranks by scooping up a member of its developer community. London-based software engineer Samuel Newman, who built the well-received third-party Bluesky client Graysky, is joining the startup, where he will now help develop Bluesky’s official app along with the rest of the front-end team. Given his change…
X, formerly known as Twitter, is introducing two new tiers for its subscription offering in order to bring in additional revenue. The social media giant is adding a new Premium+ tier that costs $16 per month and offers the “largest reply boost” and removes ads from the For You and Following feeds. The tier also…
The company formerly known as Twitter is preparing to roll out a “major update” to its algorithm, according to a recent post by X owner Elon Musk. While today the app’s For You feed surfaces popular and trending posts from its broader network alongside highlights from those you follow, the new algorithm will surface posts…
Reading Time: 12 minutes For small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners, navigating the complexities of modern marketing poses a significant challenge. The need to stay competitive, reach target audiences effectively, and allocate resources wisely requires a strategic approach. In this article, I’m going to delve into the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on marketing…
In the original 2004 Mean Girls, gossip plays out through word of mouth or surprise three-way phone calls. But in the film adaptation of the Mean Girls musical, vicious teen backstabbing gets a social media makeover. The film, which was also written by Tina Fey, moves the classic 2000s flick to the present day, trading…
I like to joke that my company was a 15-year overnight success story. I never set out to start a business. As an early adopter of digital photography, I regularly had friends and family turn to me for help. They’d bring over bags of memory cards, asking what to do with them, or hoped to…
We’re starting to roll out AI Studio in the US as a place for people to create, share and discover AIs. Built with Llama 3.1, AI Studio lets anyone create and discover AI characters and allows creators to build an AI as an extension of themselves to reach more fans. Create an AI Character Based…
The European Union announced today it is opening an investigation into X for allegedly spreading illegal content and disinformation, including terrorist and violent content and hate speech. This comes a few days after the EU warned X for failing to take action on illegal content on its platform after Saturday’s deadly attacks on Israel by…