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Source: The Verge MKBHD’s new wallpaper app has received its first big update after users criticized the app over pricing and the advertising setup for free accounts. On Friday, the Panels account announced on X that people using the app for free can now download high-resolution images — not just standard-definition ones — by watching…
Source: Venture Beat CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: With so many technological advances around, it’s hard to believe that some industries still use outdated manual processes to carry out crucial and sometimes life-dependent tasks such as transporting temperature-sensitive items. Consider this: Traditional refrigeration and cooling systems rely heavily on compressors and ch… Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25658358/247300_ONE_DOLLAR_MERGER_CVirginia.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "From AOL Time Warner to DirecTV and Dish: 20 years of media mergers")
Source: The Verge This week, DirecTV announced it intends to buy Dish, Sling TV, and the rest of EchoStar’s television business for a dollar (while also taking on all of Dish’s debt), combining almost 20 million satellite TV subscribers from two companies that have been circling one another for decades. But it’s not just DirecTV…
Source: Venture Beat Apple’s Depth Pro AI model sets a new standard in 3D depth estimation, offering high-resolution, real-time depth mapping from a single image without camera metadata—transforming industries like AR, autonomous vehicles, and more. Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/23035222/vsong_211117_4890_0001.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "The Oura Ring Generation 3, our favorite smart ring, is nearly matching its best price to date")
Source: The Verge The third-gen Oura Ring doesn’t offer some of the advanced fitness tracking features found in smartwatches; nevertheless, it’s still a good option if you’re looking for a stylish, discreet way to keep tabs on your health. It can last up to a week on a single charge, and it particularly shines as…
Source: Venture Beat Rich Hilleman and David Helgason have helped shape the video game industry. Now they want to offset its environmental impact with CleanPlay. Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25658596/mullenweg_eu_wordcamp.png?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Matt Mullenweg: ‘WordPress.org just belongs to me’")
Source: The Verge Over the past several weeks, WordPress cofounder Matt Mullenweg has made one thing exceedingly clear: he’s in charge of WordPress’ future. Mullenweg heads up WordPress.com and its parent company, Automattic. He owns the WordPress.org project, and he even leads the nonprofit foundation that controls the WordPress trademark. To the outside observer, these…
Source: Venture Beat GamesBeat Next is almost here! GB Next is the premier event for product leaders and leadership in the gaming industry. Coming up October 28th and 29th, join fellow leaders and amazing speakers like Matthew Bromberg (CEO Unity), Amy Hennig (Co-President of New Media Skydance Games), Laura Naviaux Sturr (GM Operations Amazon Games),…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25631559/STK283_ARC_BROWSER_D.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Arc’s ‘better mobile browser’ is now available on Android")
Source: The Verge Arc is The Browser Company’s take on web browsing, billing itself as offering better customization options than competitors. The Arc Search app also comes with an AI feature, called “Browse for me,” that searches the web for your query and comes up with a summary based on its sources. The app also…
Source: Venture Beat CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: EndlessAI has officially launched Lloyd, a groundbreaking AI assistant that brings real-time video analysis to smartphones without the need for additional hardware. Available now on the iOS App Store, Lloyd leverages advanced large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Google’s upcoming Gemini to provide users with imme… Read Full Article
