Chrome will clamp down on sites with annoying video ads

The Coalition for Better Ads surveyed 45,000 consumers worldwide, and found that most users are especially irritated by ads that make you wait five seconds to skip ahead, mid-roll ads that appear… Excerpt from: Chrome will clamp down on sites with annoying video ads

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Google Fiber stops offering traditional TV service to new customers

The focus on internet-only service makes sense when Google recently dropped its 100Mbps tier. Why pay for old-school TV when you have a gigabit connection that can stream video without so much as… See the original post: Google Fiber stops offering traditional TV service to new customers

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Alphabet’s Jigsaw created a tool that detects doctored images

Images that are edited in apps like Photoshop may look convincing to the human eye, but there are many artifacts that can be more easily detected by a computer. For example, the clone tool creates… Read more: Alphabet’s Jigsaw created a tool that detects doctored images

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Sony sets prices for (most of) its latest 4K LED TVs

The X800H lineup is no-frills with ‘just’ an X1 processor and less advanced LED lighting, but also offers lower pricing and a wider initial selection. It starts at $700 for a 43-inch set, while… Follow this link: Sony sets prices for (most of) its latest 4K LED TVs

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Instagram brought in more money than YouTube in 2019

The site might be more profitable, too. YouTube shares most of its ad revenue with creators, and its video-only focus could mean steeper costs for streaming clips. Facebook has declined to… View original post here: Instagram brought in more money than YouTube in 2019

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