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Instagram adds text-to-speech and voice effect options in Reels
The text-to-speech will basically allow users to use an artificial voice to read anything instead of using their own voice in the video. Instagram has also added voice effects that can be added to a video. With new options it is now easier to make funny videos with different voices. "We know that using sound and audio are one of the funnest aspects of creating a Reel! So we are launching two new audio tools called voice effects and text to speech" the firm said in a statement.
Amazon adds share clips feature for Prime Video users
The company said that the clips can be shared on social media or via direct message. "While watching an episode in the Prime Video app on your iOS mobile device, hit the 'Share a clip' button. This will pause the show and open a clip, edit and share screen," the company said in a blogpost. "Prime Video will generate a 30-second clip of what you just watched, and you will be able to move the clip forward or backward to fine-tune. You will also be able to preview it before sharing," it added.
Huawei electric scooter with HarmonyOS support launched
The front and rear aspects of the scooter are equipped with 9-inch Chaoyang automotive-grade high-elasticity vacuum explosion-proof tires, which can effectively reduce turbulence, reports GizmoChina. The product is equipped with a 630W high-power motor, built-in 10.4Ah ternary lithium battery, the battery pack has IPX7 waterproof capability and the vehicle has a battery life of 40km.
Audio streaming giant Spotify all set to acquire Findaway
With a platform that offers a range of opportunities to authors, publishers, and consumers of the rapidly growing industry, Findaway works across the entire audiobook ecosystem. It is also expected to grow from $3.3 billion to $15 billion by 2027.
WhatsApp might let you hide 'last seen' from specific people
The beta version of WhatsApp for Android has now included an option to hide your "last seen" status from specific people, according to GSMArena. Meta-owned WhatsApp is working on a feature that will enable its users to hide the 'last seen' status from certain people. With this move Whatsapp is looking to empower its users with new features.
Tech giant Apple releases iCloud for Windows 13 with updated features
Users can now download or update to iCloud for Windows 13 through the Microsoft Store or Apple Support website. The latest update supports strong password generation with the iCloud Passwords app and also provides support for ProRes video as well as ProRAW photos, according to a report of MacRumors.
No supply pangs for smartphone camera resolution yet: Report
In main cameras on the front, the share of 20MP and above resolutions almost stayed flat (on-quarter) in Q2 2021 due to the decline in sales of high-end models. According to the latest data from Counterpoint Research, the share of 64MP sensors alone increased 3.5 per cent (on-quarter) to 14 per cent in Q2 2021.
Twitter building dedicated crypto team to focus on Blockchain
The company has hired Tess Rinearson as the team's engineering lead to "set the strategy for the future of crypto at (and on) Twitter." "First, we will be exploring how we can support the growing interest among creators to use decentralised apps to manage virtual goods and currencies and to support their work and communities," Rinearson said on Twitter.
Meta claims hate speech content is decreasing on Facebook,Instagram
Facebook's data on the prevalence of hate speech discloses that the ratio in the September quarter (Q3) was 0.03 per cent or 3 views of hate speech per 10,000 views of content on the platform. This ratio is lower than the previous quarter (Q2) where it was 0.05 per cent or 5 views of hate speech per 10,000 views of content.
Nasa, SpaceX finally launch 4 astronauts on Crew-3 mission to ISS
After a number of delays, the launch finally took off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida at 9.03 p.m. on Wednesday, launching on top of one of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets. "Crew 3" comprises NASA astronauts Raja Chari, mission commander; Tom Marshburn, pilot; and Kayla Barron, mission specialist; as well as ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer, who will serve as a mission specialist, to the space station for a six-month science mission, staying aboard until late April 2022.
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