May 31
Although artificial gravity is made to look simple in fiction movies and TV, the science and physical toll it would take on humans make it nearly impossible.
May 31
Another leak about the rumored Surface Laptop Go 2 has appeared, and this time, we’re learning more about the upgrades it may offer.
May 31
Not only did the 3 Series set a new standard for luxury, they also introduced us to arguably the best sports car every produced —the E30 M3.
May 31
Seattle-based Stratolaunch Systems has debuted a structurally complete prototype of its Talon-A separation test aircraftx, along with a view of the vehicle nestled within its unique launch platform. The company says hypersonic test flights could happen as early as this year.
May 31
After three years, the wait is finally over! There’s no better way to kick off summer this Memorial Day weekend than binging Stranger Things 4 Vol. 1. The Netflix series returns to deliver some long-awaited answers about what happened in the aftermath of last season’s Battle of Starcourt and how evil just won’t leave…
May 31
Smartphones are fairly essential to modern life, but so is internet access: There’s little point in having apps that can hail cabs, order food, translate languages, navigate between locations, and post to social media if they can’t actually get online. Free, public wifi is becoming more ubiquitous, but cellular data…
May 31
The next generation of Starlink satellites are going to be larger, and more powerful, designed to provide internet access to remote parts of the world, according to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The space billionaire recently discussed the details of the Starlink Gen2 System on the popular YouTube show, Everyday Astronaut.
May 31
Microsoft Wants to Prove You Exist with Verified ID System, if You’ll Let It
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In the decade-spanning conflict between the need for online privacy and efforts to stop fake accounts from accessing sensitive info, the tech monolith that is Microsoft is putting its massive weight behind the creation of standardized online identities.
May 31
TikTok tests 'clear mode' that removes buttons when scrolling through videos
Posted in: Today's ChiliTikTok is testing a new feature that allows users to scroll through content on the app without interface elements like usernames, captions and audio information cluttering the screen. “Clear Mode” was first spotted last week by former The Next Web editor Matt Navarra, with TikTok providing TechCrunch confirmation it was testing the feature on Tuesday.
TikTok is testing ‘Clear Mode’ for a distraction-free viewing experience https://t.co/HmEur1qfDapic.twitter.com/jAIUC6vFse
— Matt Navarra (@MattNavarra) May 26, 2022
The company didn’t say when users could expect Clear Mode to roll out more widely. As always, it’s also worth noting TikTok may ultimately decide against implementing the feature based on information the company gathers from users.
If you’ve enrolled in the test, you can access Clear Mode by long-pressing on a video and tapping the appropriate option. As TechCrunch points out, the feature, if implemented, would make the lives of creators easier since they would no longer need to re-upload clips people want to screenshot. You’ll often see TikTok users drop a “crop” comment on a video because a caption or button has obscured part of a video they want to share. TikTok has been testing more of these types of quality-of-life improvements in recent months. For instance, some users recently gained access to a watch history feature that makes it easier to rediscover videos you forgot to like.
May 31
When The Orville: New Horizons arrives on Hulu this week, fans will notice a new face among Captain Ed Mercer’s (Seth MacFarlane) crew: Charly Burke, a young ensign whose navigational talents have landed her a spot on the bridge. In “Electric Sheep,” the first episode, we quickly get to know her—and her intense…
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