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Aug252023 by Julia FosterNo Comments

A Novel “Hum-to-Search” Feature Under Testing on Android by YouTube

Technology

Google is currently in the process of testing a fresh feature on YouTube, allowing users to hum or record snippets of songs for search purposes. For those involved in the YouTube feature trial, the ability to hum or record at least three seconds of a song has been introduced, enabling Google to attempt song identification. Once the song is recognized, YouTube will present pertinent content related to that particular song. Essentially, this mirrors Google's distinctive approach to Shazam, a service owned by Apple. However, the experimental phase won't be accessible to everyone initially. Google has specified that it's being gradually rolled out to "a small portion of individuals around the world who use Android devices to access YouTube." This feature isn't entirely novel for Goog...

Aug242023 by Jordan CruzNo Comments

Southwest Airlines Modifies ‘EarlyBird’ Service Perk for Selecting Prime Seats

Business

European wholesale gas prices have experienced a decline following the apparent resolution of a planned strike at Australia's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant. Concerns arose due to a potential walkout at Woodside Energy's North West Shelf plant, which had the potential to disrupt global LNG supplies and trigger a notable increase in gas prices. However, on Thursday, Woodside Energy reached a preliminary agreement with the unions, a development aimed at preventing the strike from taking place. Since reaching their peak on Tuesday, benchmark EU and UK gas prices have fallen by nearly 33%. Representatives of the employees at the North West Shelf facility expressed support for the in-principle agreement with Woodside Energy. A vote to ratify the deal was scheduled for 7:...

Aug242023 by Philip ScottNo Comments

Angels’ superstar Shohei Ohtani will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a UCL tear after an early departure from a game

Sports

Los Angeles Angels' remarkable two-way talent Shohei Ohtani has been ruled out from pitching for the remainder of the season due to a UCL tear, following his early exit from a game against the Cincinnati Reds. Angels' General Manager Perry Minasian informed the media that surgery might be a consideration, but the final decision is pending. Minasian stated, "He has a tear, and he won't pitch the rest of the year. We're going to get a second opinion, go from there, but it's basically day to day... If anybody can bounce back, it's him." During the game, Ohtani displayed reduced velocity on his pitches, with his fastball measuring 93.2 mph, significantly below his typical seasonal average. This injury setback follows a series of minor issues Ohtani has faced, including fingernail proble...

Aug242023 by Julia FosterNo Comments

Enabling history sharing could potentially enhance the clarity of WhatsApp group chats for newcomers

Technology

WhatsApp is taking steps to enhance the experience for new members joining group chats through a feature called history sharing. This comes at a time of active development for the platform, with recent introductions like WhatsApp Channels in various countries and support for multi-account switching. Those fortunate enough to be part of the beta program have seen these improvements unfold. The usefulness of history sharing was evident to users connected to WhatsApp Channels, where an influx of messages became visible upon joining due to this feature. Building on this concept, the latest WhatsApp beta version, specifically 2.23.18.5, reveals a similar advancement in progress, this time focused on group chat administrators. In this evolving version, WABetaInfo has identified a new sett...

Aug242023 by Jordan CruzNo Comments

Google Workspace brings client-side encryption to Gmail, Calendar apps

Technology

Google Workspace has introduced client-side encryption (CSE) to its Gmail, Calendar, and Meet mobile apps, following its initial implementation on the web. This enhancement provides organizations with direct control over encryption keys, ensuring that neither Google nor unauthorized entities can access text, audio, or video content. Particularly beneficial for companies dealing with sensitive or regulated data, this feature is now available for general use. In the realm of document collaboration, Google Workspace is making strides. CSE will soon support comments in Docs (currently in preview) and is being tested for viewing, editing, and converting Microsoft Excel files. Additionally, Google Meet will soon offer guest access support, and administrators will have the ability to enforce ...