[ad_1] The back is where you see the most visible signs of compromise. Although the apparently leaked phone has a square camera hump like the Pixel 4, there’s just one sensor on the back. Sorry, folks, you wouldn’t get telephoto zoom on this device. There may be “more sensors” in the camera module, though, and […]
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Spotify will ‘pause’ airing political ads in early 2020
[ad_1] “At this point in time, we do not yet have the necessary level of robustness in our process, systems and tools to responsibly validate and review this content,” a spokesperson for Spotify said. “We will reassess this decision as we continue to evolve our capabilities.” Politicians and groups like Bernie Sanders and the Republican […]
YouTube’s burnout generation | Engadget
[ad_1] For mental health YouTuber Kati Morton, finding some kind of stability has meant using Patreon, which contributes about half of her monthly income and is her most consistent revenue stream. She’s been on it for the past four years; her channel has existed since 2011. Patreon is a service for fans to pay monthly […]
Stadia Pro’s free January games are ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ and ‘Thumper’
[ad_1] The shuffle will bring Stadia Pro’s total bonus catalog to five games. That’s certainly better than what Google offered on launch, but it still leaves a core problem unaddressed: the selection of freebies isn’t particularly strong. There’s neither an abundance of games nor any must-haves. Of course, that’s part of why Stadia will have […]
YouTube makes it easier for creators to address copyright claims
[ad_1] The Videos tab shows a new column called “Restrictions,” which lets creators quickly see which uploads are affected. Clicking through shows details like which parts of the video contain the offending media, who initiated the claim and who owns the copyrighted content. If the claim is for a piece of music, the user can […]
How Twitch started to lose its grip on video game streaming
[ad_1] On a recent episode of YouTuber Brian Davis’ The True Geordie Podcast, Ninja explained that he had “wanted to make it work” with Twitch and spent roughly eight months trying to renegotiate with the company. The streamer wanted “a little bit more freedom,” he told Davis, but couldn’t come to an agreement. “They just […]
The worst tech of 2019
[ad_1] Facebook, Amazon and other Silicon Valley failures Nicole LeeSenior Editor If 2018 was the year that the world turned on big tech, then 2019 was the year that tech became more like a villain. Sure, companies like Facebook, Google and Amazon would say they do a world of good by bringing people together, serving […]
YouTube reportedly considered screening all YouTube Kids videos
[ad_1] YouTube had reportedly assembled a team of 40 employees with the code-name Crosswalk, in reference to the numerous dangerous content “streets” on the site. One of the proposals was to screen every single video aimed at kids under the age of eight to ensure that no inappropriate content got through. For example, last year […]
YouTube mobile app now lets you search with your voice while casting
[ad_1] The platform has more cast-related features in the works, as well. German site SmartDroid (via Android Community) has spotted what seems to an experimental feature rolling out to select Android users, which turns the mobile YouTube app into more of a bona fide remote control while you’re casting. At the moment, you can only […]
YouTube TV’s Live Guide now shows week-long schedules on desktop
[ad_1] 🎉Exciting News🎉-our Live Guide has a fresh new look. ✨We listened to your feedback; now you can see what’s on, and also scroll ahead 7 days into the future. 🔮 Take a peek on desktop and tell us what you think! #YouTubeTVTips pic.twitter.com/PgQE1c4VRN — YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) December 23, 2019 To access the guide, […]