Meta is to turn all Instagram videos into Reels

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Meta is to turn all Instagram videos into Reels. The social media giant – which is the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp – launched the 90-second video feature back in 2020 after the rise of rival TikTok and is now trialling a feature that will see all of its videos take on the Reels format. Alongside a screenshot that read “video posts are now shared as reels”, industry analyst Matt Navara wrote on Twitter: “Instagram is now making EVERY video a Reel!” His claims were then backed up by Meta, who claimed that the feature was being “tested out” gradually amongst random users. … Continue reading →

Amazon launches eco-friendly delivery bikes

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Amazon has launched eco-friendly delivery bikes. The tech giant – which sells everything from books and CDs to clothes and gadgets – offers next-day delivery to their millions of millions of Prime membership holders and has now swapped vans for e-cargo delivery bikes as part of their “micromobility hub” in London. John Boumphrey, UK country manager, Amazon, said: “Our new e-cargo bikes, walkers, and growing electric vehicle delivery fleet will help us make more zero-emission customer deliveries than ever before across London and the UK.” The move – which is said to see up to one million parcel… Continue reading →

James Cameron likens Avatar to Lord of the Rings

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James Cameron has likened ‘Avatar’ to the ‘Lord of the Rings’ franchise. The 67-year-old filmmaker helmed the record-breaking 2009 sci-fi movie – but James only committed to making more films after reaching a specific agreement with 20th Century Fox, the studio behind the money-spinning original. He shared: “What I said to the Fox regime at the time was, ‘I’ll do it, but we’ve got to play a larger game here. I don’t want to just do a movie and do a movie and do a movie. I want to tell a bigger story’. “I said, ‘Imagine a series of novels like ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ existed, and we’re adapting… Continue reading →

What kinds of video content does TikTok remove the most?

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A watchword for TikTok these days is transparency. The Chinese social network has lifted the veil on the type of content that most often got removed from its platform during its first quarter of 2022. Fake accounts, nudity involving minors, illegal activities… Here’s a summary of what TikTok put the kibosh to the most for the first months of 2022. What types of videos does TikTok delete most? The social network has shared the results of its report regarding its moderation activities for the first quarter of 2022. It can help creators and viewers understand why videos get removed from the pla… Continue reading →

Visiting Paris this July? Take a free tour of locations seen in hit shows like ‘Lupin’ and ‘Emily In Paris’

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Heading to Paris this summer? Netflix has already set the agenda for fans of TV series and movies heading to the French capital this July. The streaming giant is offering guided tours of the filming locations seen in some of its most iconic shows, such as “Lupin” and “Emily In Paris,” entirely free of charge. Ready to step into the world of your favorite series? Netflix is offering a free Parisian walking tour of the filming locations seen in some of its most iconic series, including “Lupin,” “Emily In Paris” and even “Notre-Dame, la part du feu,” the upcoming French miniseries about the fire … Continue reading →

How solar power could make the future of electric mobility even brighter

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A brighter future could be in store for electric charging thanks to various projects — at different stages of development — relating to solar energy. The idea is to take advantage of the sun to recharge batteries throughout the day, rather than having to find a charging station to recharge a car or use a domestic socket for a bike or scooter battery. The latest concept in this field comes from Indonesia, where designer Fajar Ismail has come up with a curious little electric motorcycle incorporating a solar panel. Called Stellar Landcraft, this project is heavily inspired by the Atom Alpha, m… Continue reading →

Twitter teams with Shopify to boost on-site e-commerce

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Are social networks set to be the next big thing when it comes to shopping destinations? It’s a trend that has been growing in recent months. And Twitter is no exception. The platform is teaming up with Shopify to set up a system designed to give a boost to the sale of merchants’ products. We take a look. Will Twitter be the new-generation storefront? The social network continues to innovate in terms of online commerce. With shopping on social networks one of the biggest trends of 2022, Twitter has announced a new collaboration with Shopify, the e-commerce platform. The aim of this partnership… Continue reading →

Jessica Chastain has seen ‘seismic’ changes for women in Hollywood

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Jessica Chastain feels she has seen a “seismic” change for actresses in Hollywood. The 45-year-old said a dramatic transformation has happened during her time in the film business, explaining to NET-A-PORTER’s digital title PORTER actresses are now following “a different set of rules than 12 years ago”. Chastain said: “I do believe no matter how many people want to force us all to stay in the lanes that we were born into, or that society says we have to stay in, we’re moving against that.” The ‘Molly’s Game’ actress believes women now have a much stronger voice within the film industry. In con… Continue reading →