Instagram, YouTube start discouraging users from sharing videos on TikTok

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Threatened by the meteoric rise of Chinese short-form video platform TikTok, Meta-owned Instagram and Google-owned YouTube have introduced new features to discourage their short-video app users from cross-platform sharing.

According to reports, when trying to download an edited clip to an iPhone in Instagram Reels, the audio from the clip just disappeared.

"It means if you want to export the footage from Reels to use in another app (like TikTok), you have to actually post the Reel first in order to save the sound," reports The Verge.

It was possible recently to download the clip with audio and use it on TikTok.

Creators can still post the same Reels video to TikTok but they need first to upload the video to Instagram, edit it, download that clip and send it over to TikTok, the report mentioned late on Thursday.

On the other hand, when creators now make a video on YouTube Shorts, they will not be able to download the video and cross-post it to other apps without a "YouTube watermark".

"If you're a creator who downloads your Shorts from YouTube Studio to share across other platforms, you'll now find a watermark added to your downloaded content," YouTube said in an update.

"We've added a watermark to the Shorts you download so your viewers can see that the content you're sharing across platforms can be found on YouTube Shorts," the company added.

The new YouTube Shorts feature is being rolled out over the next few weeks on desktop, and the company plans to expand to mobile over the coming months.

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New Tales From the Borderlands Release Date Leaked, Expected in October

New Tales from the Borderlands release date has leaked, as per retail listings. The much-anticipated narrative-driven title from Gearbox Software was listed on Amazon US, revealing an October 21 launch date and other details. The game is slated to release across all major platforms — PS4, PS5, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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Snap to shelve development of its Pixy drone camera: Report

San Francisco, Aug 19 (IANS) Just four months after unveiling its much-anticipated pocket-sized drone camera Pixy, Snap is scrapping the development of its flying drone technology, media reports say.

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel told employees at a Q&A session about the choice to no longer develop the Pixy line, citing the Wall Street Journal, The Verge reported.

A source told the publication the company plans to sell the current Pixy, and that model is still available for purchase on the Pixy website.

The report mentioned that, in an interview, Spiegel had teased that the company might consider a second iteration.

"The goal is really just to get it in people's hands and have them play around with it," he was quoted as saying.

"And maybe we would make more with version two if people love the original product," it added.

Pixy is said to be a pocket-sized device and can help you create better content.

At the launch in April, Snap claimed that the drone camera can automatically crop into portrait and apply quick Smart Edits, like Hyperspeed, Bounce, Orbit 3D and Jump Cut. And then, users can share it to Chat, Stories, Spotlight, or any other platform.

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Google to reduce low-quality, unoriginal content in Search results

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Google is rolling out new updates to cut low-quality and unoriginal content in Search results, making it easier for people to find helpful content.

A search ranking update called the "Helpful Content Update" will start rolling out globally to English language users on August 22.

"We know people don't find the content helpful if it seems like it was designed to attract clicks rather than inform readers. So starting next week for English users globally, we're rolling out a series of improvements to Search to make it easier for people to find helpful content made specifically by and for people," said Danny Sullivan, Public Liaison for Search.

This update will help make sure that "unoriginal, low-quality content doesn't rank highly in Search, particularly for online-educational materials, entertainment, shopping, and tech-related content, he said in a blog post late on Thursday.

The new ranking update joins a similar effort related to ranking better quality product review content over the past year, which will also receive an update.

Together, these launches are part of a broader, ongoing effort to reduce low-quality content and make it easier to find content that feels authentic and useful in Search, said Google.

"For example, if you search for information about a new movie, you'll see more results with unique, authentic information, so you're more likely to read something you haven't seen before," the company informed.

Last year, Google kicked off a series of updates to show more helpful, in-depth reviews based on first-hand expertise in search results.

"We've continued to refine these systems, and in the coming weeks, we'll roll out another update to make it even easier to find high-quality, original reviews," said the company.

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Infinix Hot 12 is a new budget phone with a 6000mAh battery: Know price and specs

Infinix Hot 12 has been launched in India. A large 6.82-inch FHD+ display, MediaTek Helio G37, a 50MP main camera, a 6000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging capability are just a few of the notable features of the Infinix Hot 12.

Starting on August 23, the device will be offered for sale on Flipkart priced at ₹9499.

Infinix Hot 12 Specs and Features

The Infinix Hot 12 has a 16.40 x 720-pixel resolution, 480 nits of brightness, a 90Hz refresh rate, a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera, and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio display. 

The front camera is an 8MP sensor with dual LED flash. On the rear side, there is a 50MP camera with an f/1.6 aperture and a quad-LED flash, a 2MP depth sensor, and an AI camera. 

The Infinix Hot 12 comes pre-installed with an XOS 10 custom skin over Android 11. 

Among other thing, you also get 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.1, 3.5mm audio connector, GPS, dual-band Wi-Fi ac, and other connectivity options. Security features include a fingerprint sensor positioned on the back and DTS surround sound. The phone supports 18W quick charging that backs a 6,000mAh battery.

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iPhone 14 launch could be on September 7: Heres what to expect

While the global economy including the tech industry is feared to be in a recessionary state, big tech giants like Apple seems to be on the course to launch their devices. After all, it’s that time of the year when we get to see new iPhones. A new report from Bloomberg claims the iPhone 14 series could debut on September 7, 2022. If that’s the case indeed, here’s everything we expect from the event.

 

Apple September event: What to expect

 

iPhone 14 renders | Credits: Jon Prosser

 

For starters, this year, we are expecting four iPhone 14 models, viz.  a 6.1-inch iPhone 14, a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max, a 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro, and a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max. The main highlights other than the screen size would be the pill+punch hole cutouts for FaceID and front camera setup, improved camera performance, and A16 Bionic SoC under the hood, at least for the Pro models.

Even at a time when smartphone sales have started to decline, Apple seems to be doing better than its competitors: Last quarter's sales of the iPhone were strong, and the business has informed its suppliers that it doesn't expect a decline in demand.

The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to unveil new Apple Watch Series 8 models (including a larger and rugged Pro version) in addition to the iPhone. You could also get to witness the launch of a new Apple Watch SE at the event.

 

iPhone 14 Pro renders | Credits: Jon Prosser

 

This year, Apple is anticipated to follow its regular practice of releasing the new iPhone in stores roughly a week and a half after it is introduced. A few retail store staff members have been reportedly instructed to get ready for the sale beginning September 16.

The stable builds of the WatchOS 9 and iOS 16 are also likely to be available in September.

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Iron Man: Marvel Cancelled an Open-World Game in 2012 From Just Cause Makers

An Iron Man video game was cancelled in 2012. Marvel and Disney shelved the open-world title, which was a “couple of years” into the development cycle, under the makers of the Just Cause series. The game allowed players to punch enemies through walls and the ability to fly anywhere across the open-world map.

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