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Public Instagram Reels Can Now Be Downloaded on to Devices
Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced that all users of the social media platform can now download Reels that are public.This feature is now available to users all over the world after an initial June roll out for those based in the United States. Users can download a Reel via the "share" option, with the videos that are downloaded on to a device featuring an Instagram watermark with the name of the account that the Reel was downloaded from. Only Reels with original sound will be downloaded with audio; if a Reel features a licensed audio clip, the downloaded video will not include the sound.Users can turn off the option for others to download their reels via the Privacy menu, under Reels and Remix.The new feature arrives shortly after Instagram allowed users to share in-feed posts and Reel...
Samsung and Maison Margiela Reveal Collaborative Galaxy Z Flip5
Samsung and Maison Margiela, have recently revealed their latest collaboration -- a special edition of the Galaxy Z Flip5, marking a blend of Samsung's technological prowess and Maison Margiela's iconic design approach.Stephanie Choi, the EVP at Samsung Electronics shared "This second collaboration between the two brands brings together fashion and technology by approaching a high-tech device in a way similar to the construction of a haute couture garment. Through this collaboration, we want consumers to discover their own identity and express it without limitation."Unique to this special edition is the rear glass design, showcasing the inner structure of a Maison Margiela jacket. This design, exclusive to the Galaxy Z Flip5 Maison Margiela Edition, uses a semi-transparent effect that rev...
Ubisoft blames “technical error” for showing pop-up ads in Assassin’s Creed
/ A fullscreen pop-up ad appeared in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey for some players this week. By Tom Warren, a senior editor covering Microsoft, PC gaming, console, and tech. He founded WinRumors, a site dedicated to Microsoft news, before joining The Verge in 2012. Share this story Ubisoft’s rogue pop-up ad.Image: triddell24 (Reddit) Ubisoft is blaming an unspecified “technical error” for a fullscreen pop-up ad that appeared in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey this week. Reddit users say they spotted the pop-up on Xbox and PlayStation versions of the game, with an ad appearing just when you navigate to the map screen. “This is disgusting to experience while playing,” remarked one Reddit user, summarizing the general feeling against such pop-ups in the middle of gameplay. “We have been made aware that...
Peloton CEO apologizes after Thanksgiving ride struggles with demand
/ “We let you down,” CEO Barry McCarthy said following world record attempt. By Andrew Webster, an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. Share this story Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Many Peloton users were unable to get into Thursday’s Thanksgiving ride, prompting the company’s CEO to apologize. At 10AM ET Peloton kicked off its 10th annual “Turkey Burn” event, with the goal of breaking the Guiness World Record for “largest live cycling class.” But the company struggled with the demand, and many users were unable to participate at all. “We let you down,” CEO Barry McCarthy said in a statement. According to McCarthy, over 37,000 people were able to participate...
AI Startup Stability Has a New Tool For Creating Generative Video
Startup Stability is taking generative AI up a notch. While the technology has been used largely for photos and voice replications, Stability is making waves with a new tool for advanced AI-generated videos.The feature is called Stable Video Diffusion and is described by the company as “a latent video diffusion model for high-resolution, state-of-the-art text-to-video and image-to-video generation.” What that essentially means is it’s a foundational model for creating videos, based on a similar model used to make AI imagery.Unlike most AI models, Stable Video Diffusion doesn’t only churn out videos based on text prompts. It’s also capable of transforming a single image into a video between 14 and frames, shown at a speed between 3 and 30 frames per second.In addition to announcing the tool...
AI Startup Stability Has a New Tool For Creating Generative Video
Startup Stability is taking generative AI up a notch. While the technology has been used largely for photos and voice replications, Stability is making waves with a new tool for advanced AI-generated videos.The feature is called Stable Video Diffusion and is described by the company as “a latent video diffusion model for high-resolution, state-of-the-art text-to-video and image-to-video generation.” What that essentially means is it’s a foundational model for creating videos, based on a similar model used to make AI imagery.Unlike most AI models, Stable Video Diffusion doesn’t only churn out videos based on text prompts. It’s also capable of transforming a single image into a video between 14 and frames, shown at a speed between 3 and 30 frames per second.In addition to announcing the tool...
Tesla introduces new fee to limit congestion at Superchargers
/ The Supercharger Congestion Fee will charge US drivers $1 for every minute they charge their car above 90 percent at ‘certain Supercharging locations.’ a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>A row of Tesla charging stations.
Tesla introduces new fee to limit congestion at Superchargers
/ The Supercharger Congestion Fee will charge US drivers $1 for every minute they charge their car above 90 percent at ‘certain Supercharging locations.’ a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>A row of Tesla charging stations.
Microsoft’s Windows Hello fingerprint authentication has been bypassed
/ Security researchers have found flaws in the way laptop manufacturers are implementing fingerprint authentication. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
Microsoft’s Windows Hello fingerprint authentication has been bypassed
/ Security researchers have found flaws in the way laptop manufacturers are implementing fingerprint authentication. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
Spotify’s new royalty scheme picks the winners
/ Plus, Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast company forms a union. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. Happy Thanksgiving week! I will be out tomorrow making twice baked potatoes, putting together holiday baby outfits (many tiny overalls will be worn!!), and attempting a night drive to Long Island without hitting Southern State traffic or eliciting baby rage. This is to say, there will be no Hot Pod Insider this week and I will ret...
YouTube says it’s not slowing down Firefox — just ad blockers
/ Addressing complaints that YouTube videos are taking extra long to load on Firefox, YouTube says it’s down to its efforts to keep the ads flowing. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Users on Reddit and Hacker News are complaining that YouTube seems to have inserted an intentional five-second delay before video pages will load in Mozilla’s Firefox and occasionally some other browsers. YouTube tells The Verge that these users are right about the delay, but the browser has nothing to do with it — it’s part of the company’s efforts to quash ad bloc...
