Jan 21

Facebook And Instagram Reportedly Planning To Make And Sell NFTs

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NFTs are all the rage these days so when a report from the Financial Times (paywall) claims that apparently both Facebook and Instagram are planning on making, showcasing, and selling their own NFTs, we can’t say that we were too surprised.

Also, given that when Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company’s rebranding and spoke about the metaverse, he also revealed that it would support the “ownership of digital goods or NFTs”, so this report seems to be in line with the company’s plan and strategy for the future.

Not much is known yet about Facebook and Instagram’s plans as it is said to be in the early stages of planning and that things could still change, but apparently one of the changes could be where users could display their NFTs as their profile pictures.

For those unfamiliar, NFTs are essentially digital assets where ownership of an NFT is recorded in the blockchain (the same tech behind crypto). Some might wonder, what’s stopping users from right-clicking and saving an NFT on the web to their computer? Essentially nothing, but what NFTs do is that they act as a receipt of sorts to your ownership claims, meaning that you could use it to prove you indeed own the NFT and get it taken down from sites that are reposting it.

However, there is the question of enforcement, so if a company as big as Facebook or Instagram were to start enforcing NFT ownership claims, it could lend an air of legitimacy to it.

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Jan 21

iOS Concept Lets People Give You A Reason Why They’re Calling

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In this day and age where there are so many instant messengers, is calling really that necessary? We suppose in some cases it is, but given that we’re so used to texting, it might be weird to receive a call, especially if it’s coming from an unknown number.

However, Dan Mall, the CEO of Super Friendly, has created a concept for iOS that will let the caller specify the reason they are calling. This means that when a call is coming in on your phone, you will be able to see a message as to why that person is calling you so you can decide if you want to answer that call or not.

This can be useful for both known and unknown numbers. For example, if you receive a call from an unknown number, they could state the reason behind the call so you know it might not be a spam or robocall. Say you ran out of battery on your phone and you’re using someone else’s phone to call your family to let them know, so putting a message to indicate you’re not some random stranger could be useful.

Another potential scenario is when a friend or family member calls you but you’re in the middle of something, so if it’s urgent they could state it in their message and you know that you should definitely pick up that call. Keep in mind that this is currently a concept which means that it’s more like a what-if kind of scenario and there’s no guarantee Apple will make it a reality, but it sounds so good that we’re hoping that Apple (or anyone else) picks it up and implements it.

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Jan 21

Dog Saved After Drone Carrying Sausage Lures Her To Safety

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Rescuers in England had to get creative when Millie, a Jack Russell-whippet mix, got stuck on mud flats while the tide was quickly rising.

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Jan 21

Here’s how to clear your router history

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Jan 21

New Android game uses a smart vibrator as a controller

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In October, roboticist and software engineer Allison Liemhetcharat announced that she had been working on a game that would use a smart vibrator as a controller. Specifically, the Lioness smart vibrator, which gathers bio-data like body temperature and pelvic pressure. Liemhetcharat said she was partly inspired by the Perifit kegel exerciser, which also uses games and a device to help people strengthen their pelvic floor. The game, an endless runner called You Are What You Eat, has been in beta since then. Today, Liemhetcharat has released the Android version, which you can now download from the Google Play Store. 

Liemhetcharat told Engadget that You Are What You Eat is based on her family’s favorite activity. “Our running joke is that we eat everything,” she said. By itself, the game is an endless runner, with the objective of eating as many creatures as possible before dying. You begin as a blob, then grow and morph depending on what you ingest. That will also affect what you can continue to consume, as some creatures will subsequently become “inedible” based on what you’ve become. A WebGL version of the game is available. 

But for those who own the Lioness smart vibrator, you can use it to control your slimeball. Squeeze the dildo’s head (where the pressure sensors are) to jump, and do that twice to fly or jump twice. The device will also vibrate in response when you do those things or eat something.

Those on iOS won’t be left out — Liemhetcharat told Engadget that a version for the iPhone is coming soon, too. So far, the game itself is simple, but the most intriguing aspect is its use of the bio-sensing vibrator as a controller. As a proof of concept, YAWYE is fairly straightforward, though we’ll have to wait for medical professionals to weigh in before we can say with any certainty if it can be helpful in strengthening pelvic floor muscles. 

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Jan 21

Samsung Teases Its Next Phone, the Second Coming of the Galaxy Note

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We’re still waiting for the full details of Samsung’s next Unpacked event, which will take place next month. But there’s good news for anyone who’s been missing the company’s Galaxy Note: Samsung just teased its return, though it will be a different device than what you might expect.

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Jan 21

The Batman Movie Is Waaaaaaaaaaay Too Long

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The complaint that blockbuster movies nowadays are too long has been a standard gripe for awhile now, and so common that it’s become stale and annoying on its own. I want to acknowledge that I know this, and agree with this sentiment, and yet I am utterly powerless not to say Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson’s…

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Jan 21

New Bill Cosby Docuseries Drops Powerful Trailer: ‘A Lot Of People Knew’

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The trailer suggests the disgraced comedian has long been hiding in plain sight, “dropping breadcrumbs” about who he was, as one woman puts it.

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Jan 21

Hubble finds weird black hole which is helping stars to grow

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Jan 21

Samsung will unveil its next Galaxy S flagship in February

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After introducing S Pen support to the Galaxy S21 Ultra and not launching a new version of the Note series last year, Samsung’s next Unpacked event would be a timely opportunity to address concerned fans. Though the company has yet to confirm an exact date beyond the month of February (rumors suggest it might take place Feb. 8th), president TM Roh has written a blog post on what we can expect at the launch. Samsung has also shared a teaser trailer.

“We know many of you were surprised when Samsung didn’t release a new Galaxy Note last year,” he wrote. “At Unpacked in February 2022, we’ll introduce to you the most noteworthy S series device we’ve ever created.” The company is expected to unveil the Galaxy S22 series this year.

Roh also said “the next generation of Galaxy S… [brings] together the greatest experiences of our Samsung Galaxy into one ultimate device.” He teased nighttime photography, power and performance as some areas to look out for, ending his post with “Get ready for the ultimate Ultra experience.” That could mean the best upgrades could be limited to the Ultra model again, as in previous years.

The rest of Roh’s post is mostly recap of its S and Note series, as well as vague allusions like “we haven’t about these [Galaxy Note] experiences you love.” There aren’t any details on what exact Note-esque features we might see in the next S flagship, and our biggest clue is the use of the word “noteworthy” to describe the upcoming product.  

Finally, Samsung also announced today that tomorrow (Jan. 21st) at 10am ET, it’ll open its Reserve Now offers ahead of time like it’s done for previous launches. If you want to guarantee you can get whatever Samsung announces in February, you can reserve early and get perks like a $50 Samsung credit towards other Galaxy products during pre-order, as well as more deals when it’s time to pre-order.

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