All posts tagged: app

Charlize Theron shares her two dating app red flags after signing up to Raya

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[ad_1] Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Actor Charlize Theron has revealed she hates online dating because every man always has the same two red flags featured on their profile. The 49-year-old Monster star, who adopted her first daughter Jackson in 2012 and her second daughter August in 2015, never married but has been romantically involved with Stuart Townsend and Sean Penn. Speaking to Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live, Theron said she is on the A-list dating app Raya but hasn’t used the platform properly since she landed two dates when her friend initially signed her up. “Every guy has a Burning Man picture,” she explained of her reason for swerving the app, referencing the “experiment in temporary community” in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert that’s designed to test …

Sophia Smith Galer launches AI social video app to help journalists

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[ad_1] Home screen and teleprompter screen on Sophiana app. Pictures: Sophiana Former British Journalism Award innovation winner Sophia Smith Galer has launched an AI app aiming to help journalists get more traction with their videos on social media. Freelance journalist and digital consultant Smith Galer, who previously worked for BBC News and Vice and was one of the first UK journalists to make waves on Tiktok, has created Sophiana to, she says, halve the time it takes to create “algorithm-ready” videos. Sophiana allows journalists and other content creators to plug in their articles, research or notes so the app can suggest several potential hooks and then a script that it thinks will be amplified by the algorithms and engage audiences on platforms including Tiktok, Instagram Reels, Youtube Shorts and Linkedin. Sophiana then has a teleprompter function to help people film their videos. Smith Galer told Press Gazette she is picturing two main groups of users for the app. “I know its use case within journalism is huge – journalists really need a tool like this, …

iOS 26 to Enable iPhone 16’s Audio Mix Feature Beyond the Photos App

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[ad_1] All five iPhone 16 models offer an Audio Mix feature in the Photos app that lets you edit the sound of a video after it is recorded. For example, you can reduce the background noise in a video, so that the person speaking on camera sounds more clear. Starting with iOS 26, Apple is allowing third-party apps to offer the same Audio Mix controls as the Photos app does on the iPhone 16 and newer. Audio Mix, powered by machine learning, offers four primary options: Standard: Play the original audio you recorded. In-Frame: Reduce sounds and voices from sources not visible in the video frame. Studio: Reduce background sounds and reverb, to make it sound more like you are recording in a professional studio. Cinematic: Put all the voices onto a front-facing track and leave environmental noises in surround, like the audio in movies. iOS 26 introduces some additional Audio Mix options for background noise. In order to use Audio Mix, the video must have been recorded with Spatial Audio. On all iPhone 16 …

X app code points to a physical card coming to X Money

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[ad_1] X’s plans for a payments service may extend beyond the digital realm, new data suggests. According to findings from mobile app intelligence firm App Sensa, the X app has been updated over the past few weeks with several references related to a physical debit card, which can be customized with your X username. Dozens of new strings of code in the X app reference various actions you can take with the new debit card, including checking its shipping status, activating your card after it arrives, reporting your card lost or stolen, locking the card, setting a PIN, and more. Multiple strings also include the terms “physical_card_option” as well as just “physical,” the data indicates. Image Credits:App Sensa The news follows X CEO Linda Yaccarino’s January announcement that Visa would be the company’s first partner for the X Money service, which will allow users to instantly fund their X Wallet accounts via Visa Direct. She explained that the new service would enable peer-to-peer (P2P) payments by connecting with users’ debit cards and would offer the …

Instagram brings teleprompter and overlays to Edits app

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[ad_1] Instagram’s Edits just got a few much-anticipated features with teleprompters, overlays, and more, the company announced this week on Instagram. “New on Edits,” the Creators’ Instagram account posted on Wednesday. “Update your Edits app today to find more insights, overlays and the much requested Teleprompter feature which allows you to read your script while filming and focus on capturing the perfect take. Swipe through to learn more — and comment below to let us know what features you’d like us to add next!” The most exciting update in the new package of features is probably the teleprompter feature, which makes content creation a whole lot easier. To try it out yourself, start recording a video by clicking the record button at the bottom of the screen in Edits. On the left, you’ll see five options: a music symbol, a little guy with a dotted box around them, a timer button, a zoom button, and, at the bottom of that list, a teleprompter button. Simply click the teleprompter, add your script, and change the text …

The Meta AI App Lets You ‘Discover’ People’s Bizarrely Personal Chats

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[ad_1] “What counties [sic] do younger women like older white men,” a public message from a user on Meta’s AI platform says. “I need details, I’m 66 and single. I’m from Iowa and open to moving to a new country if I can find a younger woman.” The chatbot responded enthusiastically: “You’re looking for a fresh start and love in a new place. That’s exciting!” before suggesting “Mediterranean countries like Spain or Italy, or even countries in Eastern Europe.” This is just one of many seemingly personal conversations that can be publicly viewed on Meta AI, a chatbot platform that doubles as a social feed and launched in April. Within the Meta AI app, a “discover” tab shows a timeline of other people’s interactions with the chatbot; a short scroll down on the Meta AI website is an extensive collage. While some of the highlighted queries and answers are innocuous—trip itineraries, recipe advice—others reveal locations, telephone numbers, and other sensitive information, all tied to user names and profile photos. Calli Schroeder, senior counsel for the …

This New Scam-Checking App Is So Good That I Trust It to Protect My Parents

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[ad_1] This week, my Mum messaged me asking if a message she’d received from a delivery service was real or not. Now, I’m lucky that she’s pretty savvy when it comes to spotting scams and knows what to look for. It’s just useful to have a son who’s the Security Editor for a leading tech website to check with. But obviously, not everyone has that opportunity—and that’s where Malwarebytes’ new Scam Guard AI chat can save the day. What Is Malwarebytes AI-Powered Scam Guard Chatbot? Malwarebytes Scam Guard is a free AI chatbot integrated into Malwarebytes Mobile Security, the security company’s free smartphone app. Download: Malwarebytes Mobile Security for iOS | Android (Free, subscription available) Scam Guard basically does what it says on the tin. It’s designed to provide an instant response on whether what you’re reading or an email that’s landed in your inbox is a scam. So, instead of having to figure out whether what you’re looking at is a scam that could pilfer your banking details, you can grab a screenshot or …

Court denies Apple’s request to pause ruling on App Store payment fees

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[ad_1] A U.S. court denied Apple a stay on a ruling that requires the company to stop charging developers for payments made outside the App Store through links in apps. This means in the U.S., Apple will no longer be able to charge developers a fee when customers click on a link within their app that takes them outside the App Store for payment, resulting in a potential loss of revenue to the company. “Apple ‘bears the burden of showing that the circumstances justify an exercise of [our] discretion,’” the court said in a filing. “After reviewing the relevant factors, we are not persuaded that a stay is appropriate,” it added. Epic Games’ head Tim Sweeney applauded the court’s ruling and said, “The long national nightmare of Apple tax is ended,” in a post on X. Apple’s stay is denied by the 9th Circuit Court. The long national nightmare of the Apple tax is ended. May next week’s WWDC be the Apple-led celebration of freedom that developers and users have long deserved. pic.twitter.com/f0A3IAVKNC — Tim …

The app that keeps your life organized and your data safe

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[ad_1] We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › It’s 2025. And if you’re anything like me, you know enough about data privacy and how to limit the sharing of your personal details online. Of course, you have a secure password generator app. Of course, you have a VPN. And, yes, of course, you have at least two email addresses. So, why are you still rocking that one cell phone number you’ve had since college? Get a second phone number—for life—with a Hushed Private Phone Line Lifetime Subscription for just $19.99 when you use code SAVE20 at checkout. That’s 87% off the regular price of $150. Hushed keeps your real phone number hidden, whether you’re making calls or texting. I use it when selling on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist, but it’s also the right app for keeping work calls—and all things online dating—separate from your primary cell phone number. Hushed works as a VoIP, so paying for an expensive second phone line is unnecessary. Just download the …

Lifesaving mobile app detects strokes and heart attacks in minutes

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[ad_1] In a medical emergency, every second matters. But too often, people delay getting help because they’re unsure whether their symptoms are serious. This hesitation can lead to dangerous outcomes, especially for stroke and heart attack patients. Both conditions are leading causes of death, and the time between the first sign of trouble and medical treatment—often called the “golden hour”—can decide whether someone recovers fully, survives with a disability, or dies. Now, researchers are working on a tool that could change how people respond to these emergencies. A new smartphone app, known as ECHAS (Emergency Call for Heart Attack and Stroke), helps people decide when to seek emergency medical care. Built with insight from neurologists and cardiologists, the app is meant to catch heart attacks and strokes early, when treatment works best. Closing the Delay Gap in Emergencies For many people, the problem isn’t just knowing what to do—it’s knowing when to act. Studies have shown that most patients experiencing a stroke or heart attack fail to recognize their symptoms as life-threatening. This delay in …