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Unlocking YouTube’s Hidden Powers: Mastering Advanced Features for a Richer Viewing Experience YouTube, a platform synonymous with video streaming, offers more than meets the eye. While its core function is straightforward, there are advanced features waiting to be explored, adding depth to your YouTube experience. Let’s delve into these features that are easy to grasp yet immensely enriching. Picture-in-Picture Mode for Seamless Multitasking For users on Chrome-based browsers like Chrome or Microsoft Edge, Picture-in-Picture mode is a game-changer. Double-right-click on a video and select “Picture in Picture” from the ensuing menu. Now, relish the freedom to watch a video in…

In the realm of online exploration, new alternatives to the traditional Google search are gaining traction. Perplexity, Dexa, and Arc Search, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), offer more than just a list of links, providing direct and relevant answers to queries. Explore these innovative search engines that aim to streamline and redefine your online search experience. 1. Perplexity: AI Precision for Targeted Responses Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine, stands out for its ability to save time by delivering concise summary responses to user queries. Unlike traditional search engines, Perplexity’s AI-driven approach deciphers the underlying intent and context of a query,…

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is undergoing a significant transformation in its role in politics. From once positioning itself as a vital player in electoral processes, the company is now actively pulling back from political content on its platforms. Recent changes include the halt of political content recommendations on Instagram and Threads, emphasizing user-directed algorithmic engagement. This strategic shift follows Meta’s post-2020 election commitment to “turn down the temperature” on political speech, responding to concerns about its influence on political discourse and social issues. Despite Mark Zuckerberg’s earlier declaration that “Facebook really is the new town hall,” Meta is now…

Nintendo faced a 6% decline in its stock value on Monday following reports from gaming media and Bloomberg indicating a delay in the launch of its next-generation console. Previously anticipated for a release later this year, the successor to the popular Switch console is now rumored to be postponed until early 2025. Despite Nintendo not officially confirming details about a new device, industry expectations have been high for an updated console. Nintendo has maintained a reputation for innovation in both hardware and software, and the company acknowledged ongoing work on new products. The Kyoto-based gaming giant is believed to be…

If you’ve ever dreamt of living and working on Mars but want the assurance of returning home, NASA has an opportunity that might be just right for you. The space agency is on the lookout for volunteers to participate in its second simulated Mars surface mission, part of the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) program. The mission, set to commence in the Spring of 2025, will involve four participants residing within a specially designed 3D-printed facility at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. To be considered for the role of “analog astronaut,” you must meet certain criteria: be…

The European Union’s formal investigation into TikTok revolves around the platform’s compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA), a comprehensive regulatory framework implemented to ensure internet user safety. The European Commission has initiated formal proceedings to assess whether TikTok has violated the DSA, which encompasses various requirements, such as flagging harmful content, providing alternatives to algorithmic recommendations, and prohibiting ads targeting children. Particular attention is being given to TikTok’s efforts to mitigate “systemic risks” inherent in its design, with a focus on algorithmic systems that could contribute to “behavioral addictions.” The commission is scrutinizing the effectiveness of measures like age…

The NFL’s “Born to Play” ad represents a strategic move to expand the brand by showcasing the league’s global reach and commitment to diversity and inclusion. The commercial, set in Accra, Ghana, follows the story of a young boy named Kwesi who dreams of playing football and is inspired by NFL stars. The ad highlights the International Pathway Program, reflecting the league’s efforts to recruit athletes globally, with 127 current players in the NFL from the program. According to Tim Ellis, the NFL’s Chief Marketing Officer, the ad was designed to emphasize the league’s increasing global presence and promote unity,…

The use of AI-generated voices in the gaming industry has sparked a variety of reactions among voice actors. Some, like Andy Magee, see it as an opportunity to explore new acting experiences and have embraced the technology, especially if they are fairly compensated and their voices are used respectfully. Magee, who initially did not anticipate AI voices being part of his career, now specializes in voicing characters from the British Isles using synthetic voice clones. However, the introduction of AI voice clones has also raised ethical concerns. AI voice technology has been misused in the past to create convincing deepfakes,…

Nvidia’s strategic investments in smaller AI firms and companies specializing in various sectors have significantly impacted their shares in premarket trading. Among the notable investments, Arm Holdings, a fellow chip designer, received the largest investment of $147.3 million from Nvidia. This move has further strengthened Arm’s position, leading to a 2.6% increase in its shares. Recursion Pharmaceuticals, a biotech company, and SoundHound AI, a voice AI platform, also experienced substantial gains of 16.5% and 72%, respectively, after receiving investments of nearly $76 million and $3.7 million from Nvidia. Additionally, Nano-X Imaging, an Israel-based medical device company utilizing AI for report…

t’s been another bad week for tech industry jobs. In recent days, several major tech companies have announced layoffs—a trend that has been ongoing since the beginning of the year. According to tech layoff tracker Layoffs.fyi, 144 tech companies have already laid off employees in 2024, amounting to 34,560 jobs lost. These are the latest major tech companies to announce job cuts this week: MOZILLA On Tuesday, the maker of the Firefox web browser announced it would cut about 5% of its workforce, amounting to 60 jobs lost. As Bloomberg reported, most of those job cuts will impact people in product development roles.…