Day: June 19, 2022
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Telegram’s Premium subscription is here and it costs $4.99 / month
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge After announcing Telegram Premium earlier this month, the messaging app has finally rolled out the paid tier, which gives users access to extra features for $4.99 / month (via TechCrunch). All the features are outlined in a post on Telegram’s blog, with some of its bigger draws including […]
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Apple promoting AirPods and Spatial Audio with new silhouette effect on TikTok
Earlier this month, Apple launched a new campaign starring Harry Styles to promote AirPods and Spatial Audio. The ad, which features the song “Music For a Sushi Restaurant,” shows silhouettes of people dancing just like in classic iPod ads. Now the company has released a new TikTok filter that lets you star in your own […]
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Trend Micro’s Antivirus for Mac app helps stop malware and block web threats (25% off)
When compared to Windows devices, Macs do suffer less from malware attacks, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Trend Micro’s Antivirus for Mac app, which blocks web threats, stops malware, and helps safeguard your privacy, while avoiding online scams and frauds, is offering a 25% discount when subscribing to it for a year. […]
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TikTok and Oracle teamed up after all, but concerns about data privacy remain
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge On Friday, TikTok announced that it had started routing American users’ data to US-based servers owned by Oracle. But a timely report from BuzzFeed News calls into question what TikTok’s promise really delivers, claiming TikTok employees based in China have “repeatedly” accessed US users’ data over the course […]
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Exquisite Weavings Depict Wanderlust-Worthy Landscapes on a Loom
Exquisite Weavings Depict Wanderlust-Worthy Landscapes on a Loom Using an array of yarn and her loom, Chicago-based artist Adrienne Lee, aka Painted Sky Textiles, creates portals to beautiful destinations. Her handwoven textiles depict an array of idyllic locales inspired by natural environments, from tranquil seascapes to lush fields to faraway mountainscapes. Even though these works […]
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Ethereal Sleeping Figures Gracefully Emerge From Blocks of Raw Wood
Ethereal Sleeping Figures Gracefully Emerge From Blocks of Raw Wood Ethereal characters emerge from large pieces of wood in the art of Akiko Mimasu. The Japanese artist carves tranquil, slumbering faces atop long chunks of timber, each of which appears to be safely wrapped inside the wooden log. Wearing plush hardware, these sleeping figures look […]
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Scientists Use Camera Traps To Create World’s Largest Photo Database of Amazon Wildlife
Scientists Use Camera Traps To Create World’s Largest Photo Database of Amazon Wildlife Puma captured on a camera trap. (Photo: WCS Ecuador) We may never know the entirety of the natural world’s vast beauty. But thanks to scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) we’re another step closer to figuring out one little corner of the […]
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Go read this report about a Google contractor who claims he was fired for calling out cult activity
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google is known for its close-knit — and sometimes secretive — company culture, but one wouldn’t suspect an actual cult running things behind the scenes. Well, one Google contractor claims that’s exactly the case, as detailed in this unusual report from The New York Times. Kevin Lloyd, a […]
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Starling Home Hub firmware update brings virtual temperature sensors to HomeKit using Nest’s weather service
For people that dabble between Google and Apple’s smart home platforms, Starling Home Hub is a must-have on your home network. Once installed, every single Nest and Google Home device you have are accessible in HomeKit. I’ve been using the product for a few years, and it’s received continuous updates to add new features at […]
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PowerA’s pastel controllers are perfect for a summer spent playing games indoors
From left to right: pastel dream, purple camo, cotton candy blue, pink lemonade, and lavender swirl. When it comes to colorful controller designs, Xbox’s game has been on point for years. Ever since the Xbox One generation, Microsoft has released many fun variations of its controllers — including limited editions and the Xbox Design Lab […]