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Google’s no frills Podcasts app is the start of something beautiful

Jun19
by on June 19, 2018 at 9:04 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Google


Google today announced the return of its dedicated app for podcasts on Android. It’s called Podcasts, and its feature-base is about as basic as the name. But all the pieces are there and, thanks to the company’s AI, it may quickly become the best option available. The app features Google’s AI-powered insights and, upon installation, it starts trying to figure out what kind of podcasts you’d enjoy. Every time you listen to a new podcast, it’ll get a bit smarter. It also enjoys complete integration with Google Assistant. You can pause a podcast playing on your phone, for example, and…

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Adobe’s Project Rush is a new all-in-one app for video creators

Jun19
by on June 19, 2018 at 7:27 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider


If you’ve ever had to work on video project, the wealth of options can be frustrating. Software like Adobe’s Premiere and After Effects are both industry standards, but they’re expensive and the learning curve can be daunting. Project Rush is Adobe’s attempt to combine the best features of its professional production software into one app. You can capture edit video like Premiere, add motion graphics and special effects like After Effects, or master audio like Audition. It can also integrate Adobe Stock so you always have access to free templates to work with and you can share to social media…

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Adobe’s Project Rush is a new all-in-one app for video creators

Jun19
by on June 19, 2018 at 7:27 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider


If you’ve ever had to work on video project, the wealth of options can be frustrating. Software like Adobe’s Premiere and After Effects are both industry standards, but they’re expensive and the learning curve can be daunting. Project Rush is Adobe’s attempt to combine the best features of its professional production software into one app. You can capture edit video like Premiere, add motion graphics and special effects like After Effects, or master audio like Audition. It can also integrate Adobe Stock so you always have access to free templates to work with and you can share to social media…

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Facebook Live update brings polling and trivia features

Jun19
by on June 19, 2018 at 5:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web


Facebook today announced it’s rolling out several updates to its live video service, including game shows, polls, subscriptions, and other ways of snagging audience attention. The two major updates to Live with Faceboook are polling and gamification, both of which make videos more interactive. Polling is just what it sounds like: video hosts ask viewers to vote and give their opinion on a variety of different topics. It’s available for both live and on-demand video. The first Facebook show to put this into action is Help Us Get Married, which tasked viewers with voting on different wedding options. Gamification basically turns…

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Facebook Live update brings polling and trivia features

Jun19
by on June 19, 2018 at 5:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web


Facebook today announced it’s rolling out several updates to its live video service, including game shows, polls, subscriptions, and other ways of snagging audience attention. The two major updates to Live with Faceboook are polling and gamification, both of which make videos more interactive. Polling is just what it sounds like: video hosts ask viewers to vote and give their opinion on a variety of different topics. It’s available for both live and on-demand video. The first Facebook show to put this into action is Help Us Get Married, which tasked viewers with voting on different wedding options. Gamification basically turns…

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