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Its a battle for the youth! “Snapchat is clearly worried about the growth of TikTok and should be. To make headway, Snapchat has to offer something different and appealing.” gahsoon / Getty Images Youth Market Disruption How will Snapchat compete? The amount received by each user will be determined by engagement and unique views. TikTok and Snapchat have seen explosive growth over the years, especially among younger users. Community on TikTok is part of the ethos, experience, and lively vibe....

SARS stands for, in this case, Nigeria’s secret police, the now-dissolvedSpecial Anti-Robbery Squad. Originally started in 2017, it gained international recognition onOct. “The traditional media, the TV stations and radio stations here, are biased. Leon Neal / Getty Images They show you what wasnt actually going on. One of the unique features of social media is its ability to democratize access and attention. The democratizing power of social media allows for a spotlight to be shone on repressive institutions across the world....

“They will basically lose the good and valuable users in the longer run.” Hidden Words automatically filters requests that contain offensive words, phrases, and emojis. It also filters out requests that are likely spam or are otherwise low-quality. SolStock / Getty Images The feature has been launched in select countries and will be available worldwide by the end of the month. Twitter Considers Ways to Prevent Abuse Other social media platforms are also considering anti-abuse measures....

These could include human moderation, blocking content flagged by other users, or sensitivity and warning screens." A new version of the bill drops provisions that would ban “legal but harmful material.” Free or Controlled Speech? Daisy-Daisy / Getty Images Social media hate speech has become a contentious topic in the US in recent months. Twitterhas reportedlyseen an increase in racist content since its purchase by tech mogul Elon Musk. US diversity consultantKim Clarksaid in an email interview that hate speech can lead to violence....

What Is Spaces? Spaces can have a maximum of 10 participants, but theres no limit to the number of listeners. Twitter envisions the feature as a virtual “dinner party.” Maskot / Getty Images wrote toLifewirein an email. However, Twitters Spaces idea is nothing newthere are already many audio-centric platforms out there. Most notably, theresClubhouse, a virtual audio-only chat room app that debuted this past spring. eclipse_images / Getty Images Plus, it is amazing how helpful people are in giving out advice on business and life....

For Windows 10, here are the activation steps enable basic media server capabilities: OpenStart. Go to theControl Paneland search the termmediausing the provided search box and selectMedia Streaming Optionsunder theNetwork and Sharing Center. Click theTurn on Media Streamingbutton to turn on the media streaming server. Screenshot Each has its own, but similar setup procedures. Most media server software programs will also let you specify other folders where you have stored your media....

Apple can add new functionality which can improve the overall experience." Unlike previous watchOS updates, no security fixes were confirmed to be in this release, however. Using Apple as an example, the recentwatchOS 9 release includes supportfor the Apple Watch Series 4. RB/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Images Theres more to come, too, with Apple promisingmore new featuresthat will arrive soon. But some experts warn that software updates can also have a negative impact....

Minorities and women represent only a tiny percentage of technology workers and face obstacles to join the growing field. We believe that much of our nations talent is hidden in plain sight. Just3.1 percentof American tech workers, and only about3 percent of Silicon Valley workers, are Black. Peter Cade / Getty Images Even Black and Latinx computer scientists from top universitiestend to not get hiredby big tech. Womens representation in computer jobs hasdecreasedsince 1990....

The study finds that 18 states have restrictive legislation in place that makes establishing community broadband difficult. “In rural communities, in particular, private competition is sparse, if it exists at all.” “The cost was prohibitively expensive for a city our size,” he said in an email interview. John Rensten / Getty Images “A regional, state-wide, or even national solution would be better.” Another common barrier for municipal broadband is pricing, according to the report by BroadbandNow....

Sonyhas confirmedthe launch date and price of the PlayStation VR2. On paper, at least, the PS VR2 offers advantages over the recently releasedMeta Quest Pro. “Quest Pro is heavier, [but] the whole point of VR is an immersive experience. Sony The PS VR2 is getting upgraded optical tech as well. The headset can do 4K HDR and potentially hit up to 120 frames per second. Its also got four cameras for headset and controller tracking with an IR camera for eye tracking....

But the MDR-7506 was never really known for its hi-fi, audiophile-pleasing abilities. So can Sony pull this trick off while also adding modern features like support for 3D spatial audio? This often means accentuated low and high frequencies. Sony To some audiophiles, studio headphones may sound ‘duller’ than what they’re used to. Open-Back Headphones vs Closed-Back One way to categorize over-the-head headphones is whether they are open-back or closed-back. The ones you are used to are probably closed....

Podcasts in 360 surround sound. Immersive Spatial Audio is perfect for movies and TV shows and surprisingly good for music. It is alsoperfect for podcasts, so why are so few podcasters using it? CoWomen / Unsplash “Spatial audio is like the ultimate podcast upgrade. It’s like going from regular TV to 4K. It’s just a whole new level of listening experience. Apple On the MacBook Pro, Spatial Audio lets music and movie audio fill the space around you....

“I think this is a smart/good move for Spotify,” Clark said in our email. “Its because time spent on the app increased due to stories. Plain and simple.” Oscar Wong / Getty Images This isnt the first time that Spotify has incorporated a video feature into its app, though. Artists also receive a breakdown of how much their songs have been played. Some users were quick to dismiss the feature, while others can see the value that it brings....