In an AMA this weekend, Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared some insight into why some videos on the platform appear reduced in quality well after they’re posted, and it all boils down to performance. Responding to a question about old stories looking “blurry” in highlights, Mosseri said, “In general, we want to show the highest-quality video we can. But if something isn’t watched for a long time — because the […]
Netflix says subscribers spend an average of two hours each day using the platform, while household viewership increased compared to last year, according to the company’s third quarter earnings report released today. The streamer has had a massive past few months, reporting $9.83 billion in revenue and $2.91 billion in operating income. It also added around 5 million subscribers for a total of 282.7 million globally. Around half of subscribers […]
Apple is introducing a new Safari feature named “Distraction Control” that allows users to eliminate distractions such as cookie preference pop-ups while browsing, according to MacRumors. This feature is included in the fifth developer betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, which were released on Monday. You can get an idea of how Distraction Control works thanks to a video from MacRumors. From a menu, you can choose an option […]
Ah, the digital world! In today's environment, every pixel counts and every second of your video content can affect how engaged viewers are. Unfortunately, managing video file sizes is a challenge that we are all familiar with. It may feel like an albatross is hanging around your neck when that beautiful but large MP4 file appears in your downloads folder. Flixier, an online MP4 compressor, is here for you and […]
Google is reportedly playtesting a new YouTube feature called Playables, which would let users play games on the platform. According to the Wall Street Journal, which had access to an email sent to Google employees about Playables, games would be accessible directly on YouTube's website, or via the iOS or Android YouTube app. The publication saw a screenshot showing Stack Bounce, a brick breaker arcade game, as one of the titles […]
ChatGPT has been in existence for some time now, along with ChatGPT Plus, which is OpenAI's AI chatbot subscription service that costs $20 per month. With the latest upgrade, users may finally feel that they are getting their money's worth. In the latest addition to the ChatGPT release notes, OpenAI announced that it is rolling out new features this week to ChatGPT Plus beta users. This includes ChatGPT plugins, which allow users to […]
Exciting Updates for YouTube Premium Subscribers: Enhanced Features Unveiled While Anticipated on All Platforms, iOS Gets the Advantage for Now YouTube recently announced a range of new features exclusively for its Premium subscribers, including improved video quality with crystal-clear 1080p resolution. Surprisingly, these enhancements are currently available on iOS, despite Android being Google's own operating system. Nevertheless, YouTube's official blog reveals that these updates are just the beginning, promising more […]
ChatGPT has dazzled with its poetry, prose, and academic test scores. Now prepare for the precocious chatbot to find your next flight, recommend a restaurant with good seating, and fetch you a sandwich, too. Last week, OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced that a slew of companies including Expedia, OpenTable, and Instacart have created plugins to let the chatbot access their services. Once a user activates a plugin, they will be able to ask ChatGPT to perform tasks that […]
Despite being synonymous with searching (and the most visited website in the world), complaining about Google Search has become increasingly common. The gripes generally centre around both the plague of sponsored links, and the fact the top result is rarely the most credible source. SEMrush found last year, for example, that almost 30% of people are having to redo their Google searches, either by refining or extending queries. (This is without […]
