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Who says webcams can’t be fun? | Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge At this point‚ I think it’s pretty safe to say that remote work is here to stay in at least some capacity‚ even if Meta‚ Apple‚ Google‚ and a host of other companies have rolled out more stringent WFH policies over the past year. Thankfully for those of us who work from home and still find ourselves knee-deep in Zoom calls‚ Insta360’s Link is on sale at Amazon‚ B&;H Photo‚ and direct from Insta360 for $249.99 ($50 off)‚ which marks a new low on the auto-swiveling webcam. Although auto-framing is nothing new — Apple introduced its Center Stage feature with the iPad Pro in 2021 — Insta360 has taken a more novel approach to keeping you centered in the frame with its latest webcam. Whereas most digitally pan and zoom‚ the 0.5-inch Sony... Continue reading…

Dollars and sense? | Illustration by Hugo Herrera / The Verge Great news for those of you already experiencing subscription fatigue: you can subscribe to buy now‚ pay later (BNPL) service Klarna for $7.99 a month. At first glance‚ this seemed pretty fucking weird to me. I mean‚ the entire point of Klarna is that you can essentially do layaway without paying any kind of interest; Klarna has partnered with a wide array of retailers — from Dolce &; Gabbana to 1-800-Flowers.com to Macy’s — to create this service. So what’s the consumer value in the subscription? The subtext of the announcement is‚ “Hey look‚ another revenue stream!” Well‚ let’s say you shop at‚ I dunno‚ Target or Kroger or Safeway. These retailers aren’t affiliated with Klarna‚ so if you try to use the service there‚ you have to pay a... Continue reading…

BeReal just announced a major change for its app with the global launch of RealPeople and RealBrands. With this update‚ the real-life-moments app adds support for official accounts for notable people‚ such as actors‚ athletes‚ and musicians. BeReal says this change gives an opportunity for "notable people to keep it real and share behind-the-scenes moments to give you‚ their community‚ a glimpse of their lives when they aren't on the world stage. Unfiltered‚ unedited‚ unscripted moments." RealPeople and RealBrands launch on February 6‚ so regular users can see "who they are outside of the spotlight. The app says these figures will create BeReal accounts and share content that you can engage by becoming a RealFan of that person or brand. It will also be possible to tag them in your post so they can see and even re-share it. BeReal says that this change doesn't mismatch the company's focus as it wants to create "a more authentic world and keep you connected with the people you really care about" and "people want to see more of the faces behind the filters‚ the people behind the brands‚ and the chaotic moments that make life so human." This is why "official account holders will also have to post on time‚ just like everyone else... no filters... just spur of the moment authentic BeReal." It's important to note that the app already has a few celebs and brands‚ such as Billie Eilish‚ Jimmy Fallon‚ Chipotle‚ and NBA stars. Still‚ the company doesn't disclose who is joining RealPeople and RealBrands in a couple of weeks‚ as users will have to "wait and see." That said‚ brands and A-listers can apply for an official account‚ which is available directly from the timeline in the app. While "not everyone will get an account‚" BeReal encourages people to throw their hat in the ring. To try getting a BeReal verified account‚ follow the steps below: Go to your timeline Find the survey card box Tap on "I'm an artist‚ athlete‚ brand‚ or other The app is available for free at the App Store. Don't Miss: BeReal is adding DMs to try and keep you in the app longer The post BeReal adds celebs and hot brands because your real friends’ lives are so boring appeared first on BGR. Trending Right Now: Netflix Top 10: The most-watched shows in the world right now ChatGPT GPT-4.5 update might have just leaked; here’s what we know Google banned 13 infected Android apps‚ so delete them from your phone

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Two American-flagged ships carrying cargo for the U.S. Defense and State departments came under attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Wednesday‚ officials said‚ with the U.S. Navy intercepting some of the incoming fire.

The U.S. military buildup in the Middle East since Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7 has cost $1.6 billion‚ but the Defense Department is unable to pay the bill because lawmakers haven't passed a full-year spending bill‚ Politico reported.