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TikTok Notes starts rolling out as a new rival to Instagram
Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge
TikTok has started rolling out its Instagram rival, TikTok Notes, to select Android and iOS users “for download and limited testing in Australia and Canada.” A tweet announcing the launch, as well as the App Store and Google Play listings, showed off some official images of the app that offer insights about how it works for those of us who don’t have access yet.
In them, we see that you can write up headlines for images above your
Dwarf Fortress goes on an adventure
Image: Bay 12 Games
Though you could always go on adventures in Dwarf Fortress, with the game’s Adventure Mode expansion entering public beta today, you can now sally forth with a full complement of updated graphics.
In Adventure Mode, there are all sorts of shenanigans to get up to in the ridiculously large and detailed procedurally generated world. It’s an RPG campaign complete with character creation, quests to complete, and bandits to fight.
With the public beta, you
Huge Sky Stream low latency boost will mean less spoiled goals
Sky has announced a host of key enhancements to its Entertainment OS – the software that underpins the Sky TV experience – with a massive boost for sports fans coming soon.
When streaming Sky Sports Main Event via Sky Stream and Sky Glass, the TV provider has managed to shave a full 20 seconds off difference in broadcast time when streaming live games.
Save £100 on a refurbished PS5
Music Magpie is selling refurbished PS5 consoles in ‘Very Good’ condition at a £100 di
I'm not a gamer, but this gaming monitor sold me with a genius feature
<div>The Titan Army 27" gaming monitor is a reliable, no-frills monitor with solid specs and the ability to swap from horizontal to vertical with a simple twist.</div>
Don't like your Linux desktop? Here's how to install an alternative
<div>If you're not happy with the desktop environment your chosen distribution uses, you have plenty of options available to you. Find out how easy it can be to install here.</div>
How Humane can fix the AI Pin (before it's too late)
<div>The innovative wearable assistant is getting slammed for performance and usability fails. Here are the improvements Humane needs to make before the likes of Apple, Amazon, and Google eat its lunch.</div>
Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet price has been drastically reduced
The Amazon Fire Max 11 is the best rival to the classic iPad from Amazon and we’re enthused to see such a great deal on the company’s most powerful tablet.
Right now the retailer is selling the Fire Max 11 tablet for just £164.99, which is a 34% saving on the RRP of £249.99.
Fire Max 11 is a stone cold bargain
Amazon’s Fire Max 11 tablet is just £164.99 for a limited time, which is more than a third off the RRP.
Amazon
Was £249.99
The Veranda Assisted Living: Telesales Representative
Headquarters: Philippines
URL: https://theverandaal.com/
Job Summary:
Answer incoming calls of individuals having interest in our services. Educate family members and prospective residents regarding our services. Asking questions to understand customer requirements and close sales. Maintain good customer relationships and follow up with residents, families and referral sources regarding potential admissions. Enter and update customer information and notes in the database. Conduct inter
The Galaxy S23 FE has finally plunged to the ideal price
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has only been around since the end of 2023, but we’ve been eagerly awaiting a data-rich price drop like this.
Mobiles UK is offering the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE with 100GB of data for just £21.99 a month. You’ll pay £59 up front and get a free pair of Galaxy Buds FE for your troubles. Here are the details on claiming those buds.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE with free Galaxy Buds FE deal
The excellent Samsung Galaxy S23 FE comes with 100GB of monthly d
Chameleon: Technical Support Engineer
Headquarters: San Francisco, USA
URL: https://www.chameleon.io
☀️ Highlights ☀️
Chameleon is SaaS for product teams to create in-product UX (modals, banners, checklists, microsurveys etc.) to drive user engagement. Watch a short demo here.
We’re a remote-first, Series A, VC-backed startup and currently with ~40 folks distributed across the Americas and Europe. Learn more about our team, company, and culture here.
Looking for a mid-level Technical Support Engineer with SaaS experience
BERH Stores & Consulting - FZCO Inc: Sales Appointment Coordinator
Headquarters: Dubai, UAE
URL: https://www.highticketecommerce.co/10k-profit?el=ytbio
Company: High Ticket eCommerce
Location: Remote, preferably Europe & Americas
Hours: Full-time, 9 AM - 5 PM EST !!! American time zone
Salary: $1,500-$2,500 USD monthly, depending on experience
About High Ticket eCommerce:
High Ticket eCommerce is a leading coaching program dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and business owners excel in the world of high-ticket online sales. Our mission is to
Aiir: Senior Developer
Headquarters: No HQ
URL: https://aiir.com/
Aiir is hiring a Senior Developer
About the Job
You'll be working on building new products, maintaining existing ones, and creating new features to delight our customers.
Your work will span front and back end. On the front, you'll be creating accessible user interfaces, beautifully functional components, and working closely with our design team to forge the best customer experience.
On the back, you'll be writing APIs, working with databases
Digi Lumers: Thumbnail Designer need for our YouTube Channel
Headquarters: Dubai
URL: http://digilumers.com/
As a full-time YouTube creator dedicated to the firearms niche, my channel, All About Survival, serves as a comprehensive platform for enthusiasts, offering everything from firearm reviews to survival gear guides. This venture has supported a team passionate about creating content that educates and engages our community, and it's deeply rewarding to see the impact of our work. We're on the lookout for a Thumbnail Designer who can craft i
MANUAL: Full-Stack Typescript Engineer
Headquarters: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
URL: https://manual.care
MANUAL is a digital personal development and mental wellness platform designed to inspire young men to become the best versions of themselves. Today, male students are far less likely to be enrolled, retained, and graduate from higher education institutions, and this is especially true for young men of color. Their mental health outcomes are rapidly worsening, with young men dying by suicide and ove
The Boring Phone is a nostalgic branding exercise by HMD and Heineken
The phone is boring so you can focus on good times with your friends, get it? | Image: HMD
HMD really wants us to have more fun. Earlier this year, it announced a collaboration with Mattel on an upcoming Barbie flip phone. Now, it’s teaming up with Heineken and creative firm Bodega on another effort designed to tap into nostalgia: the Boring Phone. There are more details on Heineken’s site — which you’ll need to be at least 21 to view — but basically It’s a translucent f
Drake muddies the ‘Push Ups’ AI debate with a deepfake
Drake performing in Atlanta, Georgia in 2022. | Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage
Last year, a few AI voice clone tracks went viral using Drake’s voice. His label, Universal Media Group, responded to one track with a strongly worded statement against AI and takedown requests that saw it removed from streaming services. And Drake, seemingly not happy about another one of the songs, posted, “This is the final straw AI,” on Instagram.
BREAKING DRAKE DISS TRACK LEAKED.
Boston Dynamics Atlas robot, 2013-2024
Image: Boston Dynamics
The robotics company has retired the dancing bot after more than a decade.
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Wellue: Content Writer
Headquarters: China
URL: https://getwellue.com
We’re in search of a Content Writer who excels at writing long-form blog and service page content for B2B businesses in the Financial, Medical, or SAAS fields. We are looking for a Remote content writer to join our team. We need a team player who can get things done, wants to learn and grow as a marketer and is driven by achieving excellent results You will be expected to work on an ad-hoc basis with our digital marketing team. Primary Re
A new NES emulator was briefly available on the Apple App Store
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
Just two days after Apple removed the iGBA emulator from the iOS App Store, an NES emulator called Bimmy briefly appeared before being taken down. MacRumors reported that the app was described as being for homebrew games but also supported ROMs provided by players. Unfortunately, when we attempted to download Bimmy, we received an error message saying it’s no longer available.
Now, clicking on a link to Bimmy shows “This app is cur
The Jackery Explorer 1000 is one of the best portable power stations you can buy, and it's on sale
<div>This Jackery portable power station is a fantastic model for camping and RV trips, or for emergencies and power outages, and you can get it with or without a solar panel.</div>