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Pixelfed is now available as a mobile apps for both iOS and Android. The open source, decentralized platform offers image sharing similar to Instagram. However, Pixelfed has no advertisements and does not share user data with third parties. The platform launched in 2018, but was only available on the web or through third-party app clients. The Android app debuted on January 9 and the iOS app released today. Creator Daniel Supernault posted on Mastodon Monday evening that the platform had 11,000 users join over the preceding 24 hours and that more than 78,000 posts have been shared to Pixelfed to date. The platform runs on ActivityPub, the same protocol that powers several other decentralized social networks in the fediverse, such as Mastodon and Flipboard. Many Instagram users have been seeking out alternatives to the Meta-owned platform after the company said it would eliminate third-party fact checking and revised its "Hateful Content" policy to allow denigrating comments against women and trans people, among other changes. Meta also blocked some links to Pixelfed on Facebook, treating them as spam and deleting those posts. A representative from the company said this was an error and that the posts would be reinstated.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/pixelfed-instagrams-decentralized-competitor-is-now-on-ios-and-android-205059236.html?src=rss
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Weve been hearing about the latest animated movie based on The Witcher franchise for a while now, but weve only ever gotten a short teaser and an equally short clip. Now, finally, theres a legit full-fledged trailer. This is opportune timing, as The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep hits Netflix on February 11. The big hook here? Geralt is voiced by Doug Cockle, reprising his role from the video games. Anya Chalotra and Joey Batey (Yennefer of Vengerberg and Jaskier in the live action show) are also reprising their roles. Its set in the universe of the TV show, surrounding events that occurred during the first season, but is based on a short story by franchise creator Andrzej Sapkowski. The original story, called A Little Sacrifice, involves Geralt investigating a series of attacks in a seaside village, leading to a conflict between humans and merpeople. Its generally considered one of the better short stories in the canon. Theres an underwater city, which is always a good time. The movie is directed by Kang Hei Chul. He was a storyboard artist for The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, which was a prequel that followed Geralts mentor Vesemir. Studio Mir is on animation duties, the same South Korean studio that worked on Nightmare of the Wolf. This company has an absolutely amazing pedigree. It animated the hit cartoon X-Men 97, but also stuff like The Legend of Korra, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, My Adventures with Superman and Voltron: Legendary Defender, among many others. The studio is currently finishing up the upcoming Devil May Cry anime, also for Netflix. A fourth game in The Witcher franchise is coming, but this one stars Ciri instead of Geralt. The fifth and final season of The Witcher TV show is expected to premiere on Netflix in 2026.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/the-new-witcher-animated-film-finally-has-a-legit-trailer-195457579.html?src=rss
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ChatGPT has had support for voice conversations since the end of 2023, but if youre new to OpenAIs chatbot, figuring out how to converse with it can be tricky since there are a couple of ways to go about it. In this guide, I'll explain the main differences between ChatGPT's two voice modes and how to use both of them. What is ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode? As of the writing of this article, OpenAI offers two different ways of interacting with ChatGPT using your voice: Standard and Advanced. The former is available to all users, with usage counting against ones message limit. Advanced, meanwhile, has more granular restrictions. As a free user, OpenAI offers a monthly preview of the tool. Subscribing to the companys $20 per month Plus plan allows you to use Advanced Voice daily. OpenAI notes daily limits may change, but either way, the company promises to notify users 15 minutes before theyre about to hit their usage cap. Pro users can use Advanced Voice as much as they want, provided they do so in a way thats reasonable and complies with the companys policies. Outside of those limits, the primary difference between the two modes is the sophistication of the underlying models powering them. Per OpenAI, Advanced Voice is natively multi-modal, meaning it can process more than just text input. In practice, this translates to Advanced Voice offering capabilities that arent possible with Standard Mode, which is limited to reading a transcript of what you say to your phone. In addition to hearing your voice, ChatGPT in Advanced Voice can simultaneously process video and images. Its even possible to screen share with the chatbot, making it possible for it to guide you through using an app on your phone. Additionally, OpenAI says Advanced Voices multi-modality means ChatGPT can produce a more natural voice and is better able to pick up non-verbal cues. How do you start a voice conversation with ChatGPT? Igor Bonifacic for Engadget As mentioned above, OpenAI offers two different ways of interacting with ChatGPT using your voice. The steps below will show you how to access them on your iPhone or Android device. First, you need to download the ChatGPT app (Android, iOS). The features detailed in this guide arent available through the ChatGPT integration offered by Apple through its AI suite. To use Standard mode, tap the microphone icon to the right of the Message bar. If you need to grant the ChatGPT app access to your phones microphone, you can do so through its settings menu. After ChatGPT begins recording your prompt, tap the checkmark icon for the chatbot to start processing your question. If you want it to discard what you said, press the x icon. To use Advanced Mode, tap the waveform icon to the right of the Message bar. Tap the microphone icon if you want to mute your phones mic. You can exit Advanced Mode at any time by pressing the x icon. How do you share a photo of your screen with ChatGPT while having a voice conversation? If you want to screen share with ChatGPT or share a photo or video with it, tap the three-dots icon and select Share Screen, Upload Photo or Take Photo. If you dont see those options, update to the latest version of the ChatGPT app. You may also live in a country where OpenAI isnt offering those features yet. See below for more information. How many voice options are available? The first time you use Advanced Voice Mode, youll be prompted to select a tone of voice for ChatGPT. Right now, OpenAI offers nine different options. Ive listed them below, along with the companys descriptions of each one. Arbor Easygoing and versatile Breeze Animated and earnest Cove Composed and direct Ember Confident and optimistic Juniper Open and upbeat Maple Cheerful and candid Sol Savvy and relaxed Spruce Calm and affirming Vale Bright and inquisitive If you want to change ChatGPTs voice, follow these steps: Bring up the sidebar by tapping the two-dash. Open the Settings menu by tapping the three-dots icon. Scroll down and tap Voice. Select the voice you want ChatGPT to use. You can also change ChatGPTs voice directly from the Advanced Voice interface by tapping the slider icon. Are there regional restrictions on Advanced Voice Mode? Some Advanced Voice Mode features arent available in every country where OpenAI offers ChatGPT. Specifically, the video, screen share and image upload capabilities OpenAI introduced in December arent available in the European Union, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/how-to-talk-to-chatgpt-on-your-phone-193633643.html?src=rss
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