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Jul 1, 202511,065 views1 min read

Better Voice Messages Are Coming to Your Phone!

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

Jun 18, 202517,120 views1 min read

This Free Meta Tool Edits Your Videos Like a Pro

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

Jun 17, 202515,975 views2 min read

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

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.

Jun 16, 202511,588 views1 min read

Google Releases New AI Video Creation Tool Called Flow

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

Jun 11, 20259,081 views3 min read

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

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

May 17, 202524,274 views1 min read

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

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.

Mar 3, 202510,875 views1 min read

Whisking Up Something Special

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

Feb 25, 202514,416 views1 min read

Microsoft Makes Copilot Voice and Think Deeper Free for All

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

Feb 13, 202517,368 views1 min read

EAC3/AC3 Fixes and More in HandBrake 1.9.1 Update

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

Feb 11, 202514,227 views1 min read

FLAC 1.5 Gets a Speed Boost

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

Jan 25, 202512,610 views1 min read

Sony Ends Production of Recordable Blu-rays

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

Jan 15, 202511,690 views1 min read

Samsung and Google Introduce Dolby Alternatives

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

Jan 9, 202515,791 views1 min read

VLC Celebrates 6 Billion Downloads with New AI Subtitles

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

Jan 7, 20257,017 views1 min read

Zoom Player 20, Sleek Design and Powerful Features

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

Dec 25, 20248,190 views1 min read

Discover the New Features of XMPlay 4.0!

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

Dec 23, 20248,546 views1 min read

PgcEdit 9.4, Free and Updated After 14 Years!

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

Dec 18, 20249,912 views1 min read

Topaz Video AI 6.0: Sharper, Faster, Better

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

Dec 13, 20248,056 views1 min read

AIMP 4.12 Now Compatible with Android 15

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.