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Amazon: just getting started with Prime Video ads, highlights interactive advertisement
Advertisement is slowly but steadily taking over streaming. Previously, you subscribed to streaming services to get an ad-free experience. Now, you pay to get an experience that includes ads at its core, unless you pay extra.
inZOI's high system requirements demand more power than The Sims 4
The upcoming life simulation game, inZOI, developed by inZOI Studio and published by KRAFTON, has unveiled its official PC system requirements, revealing a need for significantly more powerful hardware compared to established titles like The Sims 4.
Snapchat+ Platinum members gain access to exclusive AI video lenses
Snapchat has unveiled a new suite of AI-powered video lenses, exclusively available to its Platinum subscribers. These innovative lenses leverage generative artificial intelligence to enhance user creativity and engagement on the platform.
Introducing AI Video Lenses
The initial rollout includes three distinct lenses:
Anthropic's claude AI to introduce two-way voice conversations
Anthropic's AI chatbot, Claude, is poised to undergo significant enhancements, introducing two-way voice interactions and memory capabilities. These updates aim to create more natural and personalized user experiences, positioning Claude as a versatile assistant in the evolving AI landscape.
Two-Way Voice Interaction
The Windows security updates for March 2025 are now available
Microsoft released security updates and other updates for its Windows operating system on Tuesday. The security updates fix critical issues in every Microsoft operating system.
Our overview of the security updates provides home users and system administrators with useful links and information to deal with the released updates.
It highlights major issues in each operating system, provides links to support pages and downloads, and much more.
OpenAI Introduces Responses API and Agents SDK for Advanced AI Development
OpenAI has unveiled two new developer tools—the Responses API and the Agents SDK—designed to facilitate the creation of advanced AI agents capable of performing complex tasks autonomously. These tools aim to empower developers to integrate sophisticated AI functionalities into their applications, enhancing user experiences and operational efficiency.
Responses API: Enhancing AI Capabilities
Katamari Damacy Rolling Live Launches Exclusively on Apple Arcade April 3
Bandai Namco is set to release a new installment in the beloved Katamari series, titled Katamari Damacy Rolling Live, exclusively on Apple Arcade starting April 3, 2025. This marks the first original entry in the franchise in nearly a decade, bringing the series' signature quirky gameplay to a new generation of players.
Game Premise and Features
TikTok's 'Wind Down' Mode Encourages Healthy Screen Time Habits for Teens
TikTok is enhancing its safety measures for teenage users by introducing a "Wind Down" feature designed to promote healthier screen time habits. Starting today, users under 16 who are active on the app after 10 PM will encounter full-screen reminders accompanied by calming music, encouraging them to log off and prepare for rest.
Spotify Reports $10 Billion in 2024 Royalties Amid Ongoing Artist Discontent
Spotify has announced a record payout of $10 billion in royalties to the music industry for the year 2024, marking the largest annual distribution in the company's history.
Windows has a new issue: printers may print on their own
Has your printer been acting strangely lately? By that, I mean printing pages even though you did not hit the print-button? Then it may be related to a new issue that Microsoft just confirmed.
The details:
Flipboard's Surf App Introduces Feature to Filter Out Elon Musk Content
Flipboard has introduced a new feature in the latest beta update of its Surf app, allowing users to exclude posts about specific individuals, including Elon Musk. This enhancement is part of Surf's broader goal to offer a personalized and clutter-free browsing experience on the decentralized web.
Customizable Content Filters
Bluesky Extends Video Uploads to 3 Minutes in Latest Update
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, has released its version 1.99 update, introducing several enhancements aimed at enriching user experience. The most notable change is the extension of video upload durations from the previous 60-second limit to now allowing videos up to three minutes long. This update enables users to share more comprehensive content, aligning Bluesky more closely with other platforms that support longer video formats.
New Conversational Ads Launched Exclusively for Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft has unveiled new advertising formats exclusively designed for users of its AI assistant, Copilot. These aim to enhance user engagement and provide advertisers with more dynamic ways to reach their target audiences.
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