Meta Platforms, the parent company of social media giants Instagram and Facebook, has introduced two new AI-powered features for video editing, marking a significant stride in the realm of artificial intelligence. The first tool, named Emu Video, is designed to generate concise four-second-long videos. Users can provide a prompt in the form of a caption, photo, or image, accompanied by a description. This feature adds a new dimension to content creation, offering a quick and creative way to share moments on the platforms. The second tool, Emu Edit, empowers users…
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Meta Unveils Smart Glasses That Can Livestream What You See, Says Its AI Chatbot Will Come to WhatsApp Soon
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Meta has taken a significant leap forward by unveiling a host of groundbreaking innovations during its Connect launch event. Among the highlights are the introduction of smart glasses capable of livestreaming the wearer’s point of view and the much-anticipated Meta AI assistant. These developments mark Meta’s entry into the AI race, and it is set to make its presence felt across various social media platforms. Let’s dive into the details of these exciting announcements. Meta AI: Your New Digital Assistant The introduction of Meta…
Read MoreThreads: Instagram’s Alternative for Twitter Users Seeking a Different Experience
If you’re a Twitter user who has recently ventured into Instagram’s new Threads platform, you might find the experience a bit jarring. While Threads shares some similarities with Twitter, it also distinguishes itself in many ways. Notably, it seems to have significantly less news and political discourse compared to its rival. According to Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, this deliberate choice reflects Meta’s intention behind Threads. In a conversation with The Verge journalist Alex Heath, Mosseri clarified that Threads isn’t aiming to replace Twitter. Instead, its goal is to…
Read MoreMeta Unveils Threads: The Text-Based Conversation App Challenging Twitter
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has introduced Threads, a microblogging platform aimed at revolutionizing text-based conversations. Positioned as a direct competitor to Twitter, Threads offers users a fresh alternative in the midst of evolving social media dynamics. With Twitter undergoing significant changes under Elon Musk’s ownership, users have increasingly sought alternatives like Bluesky and Mastodon. Threads, available for download in over 100 countries, presents a free, text-centric social messaging app that enables users to share short messages, engage with others, and explore various multimedia formats. Meta’s Threads app is now…
Read MoreTelegram Set to Launch Instagram-Like Stories Feature with Enhanced Privacy Control
Telegram founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, recently announced that the popular messaging app will be introducing a new feature called Telegram Stories, similar to Instagram’s Stories. With competitors like Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp already offering this feature, Telegram aims to provide users with enhanced functionality and greater privacy control. In this article, we will delve into the details of Telegram Stories and explore the unique features it brings to the table. Telegram Stories: A New Way to Share: Telegram Stories will appear in a dedicated bar at the top…
Read MoreMeta Verified Launches in India: Enhancing Online Identity Trust for Instagram and Facebook Users
Months after its initial launch, Meta Verified is finally making its way to India, allowing Instagram and Facebook users to verify their identities on the popular social media platforms. However, unlike Twitter, Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has decided to honor legacy verified badges in India. To avail themselves of Meta Verified, Indian users on iOS and Android platforms will have to pay a monthly subscription fee of Rs 699. While the feature will initially be available only on mobile devices, Meta has plans to extend it to the web…
Read MoreInstagram now lets users record Reels for 90 seconds
Instagram now allows users to record Reels for 90 seconds, up from 60 seconds before. When TikTok was prohibited in India over two years ago, Instagram created Reels, and this is the first time that Instagram has extended the time duration for its short video platform Reels. Instagram has also included new designs, interactive stickers, new sound effects, and the option to input your own audio. The most recent version, which includes additional features, is now available for both iOS and Android. Users may install the update by going to…
Read MoreInstagram adds new security features for teen users
Instagram is developing new methods to make the site more secure for young users. The photo-sharing app will now launch a new feature that will advise teens to stay away from harmful news feed contents and encourage them to “take a break” from Instagram. Facebook vice president of global affairs Nick Clegg announced the features shortly after the platform got accused of harming young users through Instagram. Clegg says, “We’re going to introduce something which I think will make a considerable difference, which is where our systems see that a…
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