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Better Voice Messages Are Coming to Your Phone!

1 Jul 2025 10.945 views

Good news for anyone who sends voice messages: a new technology called xHE-AAC is being added to the RCS messaging system.

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This Free Meta Tool Edits Your Videos Like a Pro

18 Jun 2025 16.982 views

Meta’s AI video editor lets users apply cinematic effects to short videos with zero editing experience.

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MPC-BE 1.8.5: Smarter, Faster, and Packed with Codec Upgrades

17 Jun 2025 15.706 views

MPC-BE 1.8.5 is here, bringing modern codec support, smoother playback, better stability, and a refreshed interface to this fast, open-source media player.

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Google Releases New AI Video Creation Tool Called Flow

16 Jun 2025 11.397 views

Google has launched Flow, a new AI-powered video creation tool that lets users make short films and video clips.

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Your Mac Just Got a Serious Upgrade (And It's About Time!)

11 Jun 2025 8.909 views

Apple's Metal 4 brings real codec improvements to macOS Tahoe 26. Your Mac might actually handle games and 4K video properly now.

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Topaz Labs Releases Video AI 7.0 Featuring Starlight Mini for Local Processing

17 May 2025 23.679 views

Topaz Labs has announced the release of Video AI 7.0, introducing Starlight Mini, a new diffusion-based AI model designed for local video enhancement on Windows systems with NVIDIA GPUs.

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Whisking Up Something Special

3 Mar 2025 10.757 views

Initially introduced as an experimental service, Whisk has quickly garnered attention for its ability to change the way users shop, cook, and plan meals.

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Microsoft Makes Copilot Voice and Think Deeper Free for All

25 Feb 2025 14.242 views

Microsoft has announced that its AI assistant, Copilot, now offers unlimited access to its Voice and Think Deeper features for all users.

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EAC3/AC3 Fixes and More in HandBrake 1.9.1 Update

13 Feb 2025 17.210 views

HandBrake, the popular open-source video transcoder, has released version 1.9.1, bringing important fixes and enhancements.

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FLAC 1.5 Gets a Speed Boost

11 Feb 2025 14.036 views

The latest FLAC update brings several powerful and and performance-boosting improvements.

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Sony Ends Production of Recordable Blu-rays

25 Jan 2025 12.443 views

Sony shifts focus to business-to-business production as demand for physical media declines.

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Samsung and Google Introduce Dolby Alternatives

15 Jan 2025 11.544 views

Eclipsa is part of a broader push by Google and Samsung to compete with Dolby’s dominance.

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VLC Celebrates 6 Billion Downloads with New AI Subtitles

9 Jan 2025 15.568 views

VLC Media Player, the popular open-source multimedia player, has surpassed 6 billion downloads.

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Zoom Player 20, Sleek Design and Powerful Features

7 Jan 2025 6.886 views

The highly anticipated Zoom Player 20 is here, bringing a refreshed look and enhanced functionality.

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Discover the New Features of XMPlay 4.0!

25 Dec 2024 7.956 views

XMPlay 4.0 combines fresh features with better performance for an upgraded audio experience.

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PgcEdit 9.4, Free and Updated After 14 Years!

23 Dec 2024 8.392 views

This release brings a wealth of new features, major improvements, and critical bug fixes.

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Topaz Video AI 6.0: Sharper, Faster, Better

18 Dec 2024 9.687 views

Topaz Labs has launched Topaz Video AI 6.0, introducing significant updates aimed at improving video processing quality.

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AIMP 4.12 Now Compatible with Android 15

13 Dec 2024 7.855 views

AIMP, the versatile and lightweight music player celebrated for its high-quality audio playback and broad format support, has released version 4.12 for Android.

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