[ad_1] According to the researchers, monarch butterflies conduct one of the most dramatic migrations in the world. Each fall, the monarchs in New England turn south and begin a 3,000-mile journey to their overwintering grounds. But like all insects, monarchs are dwindling. The number that complete that long migration has fallen by 90 percent in […]
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Plex’s new desktop app packs a fresh look, streamlined downloads
[ad_1] The desktop app uses Plex’s revamped user interface, including the navigation sidebar. It also offers the same server and library management options as in the Plex web app. Meanwhile, Plex is making some other changes to its desktop support. For one thing, it’s killing the old Windows app by removing it from the store […]
iHeartRadio shares tunes as Stories in Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat
[ad_1] Do you really, really want to be sure everyone knows what you’re listening to? iHeartRadio thinks it can help spread your musical message. The company has introduced sharing to Stories in Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat through its mobile app — iHeartRadio claimed to Engadget that it’s the first streaming service to tie into all […]
Twitter is finally working on search for DMs
[ad_1] There are a couple more minor but welcome additions in development. Twitter is working on the option to support Live Photos from iOS devices as GIFs in case you want your snapshots to be that much livelier. You’ll also have the freedom to reorder photos in the app after you’ve uploaded them. You won’t […]
Twitter’s latest test lets you follow topics
[ad_1] You’ll also have the option to mute topics, so you won’t have to risk spoiling a show or enduring a done-to-death conversation. The test is currently limited to Android users and includes a companion test that lets you create separate lists to follow individual interests, including keywords and individual users. If you know someone […]
Google is working on a low light mode for Duo video calls
[ad_1] Duo’s low light mode might also be available in the near future. Google has been working on it for a while now — this XDA Developers hands-on that shows how it works was from January this year — but some new strings of code suggest that it’s coming soon. Low light mode, as you […]
Venmo can instantly transfer money to your bank account
[ad_1] This should be generally available in the “coming weeks,” and free bank transfers are still available if you’re willing to wait the customary one to three business days. There’s certainly no mystery as to the strategy here. Venmo is betting that there will be enough of an urgent need for cash (or at least, […]
Adobes Fresco brings realistic painting to the iPad
[ad_1] It’s one thing to see a demo or even art created with these Live Brushes, but it’s another thing entirely to try them yourself. Every time I opened the app, I was amazed at how closely they resemble the real thing. And they’re not only powerful, they’re also a lot of fun. Indeed, the […]
Telegram’s silent messages keep your conversations low-key
[ad_1] There’s a deluge of similarly low-profile but important updates to the app. Group chats now have a slow mode to prevent them from becoming overwhelming. Certain emoji (such as the heart and thumbs up) now have animation, and a combination of thumbnail scrubbing and timestamps help you find the right moment in a video. […]
Some robocall blockers sent private data without permission
[ad_1] Some companies have responded. Truecaller told TechCrunch that it fixed data transmissions through an app update, while the TrapCall team changed its privacy policy after Hastings got in touch with Apple. Hiya said it didn’t transmit personal info, but was “strengthening our privacy even further” by ensuring that it didn’t send device data without […]