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Omegle is gone ☠

Omegle, the widely used live video chat platform, is shutting down after 14 years due to mounting user claims of abuse. Launched in 2009 by founder Leif Brooks at the age of 18, the service randomly connected users with strangers. It quickly gained popularity among children and young people during the COVID-19 pandemic which inevitably resulted in serious allegations, with over 50 cases involving paedophiles in recent years.

Brooks acknowledged the unsustainability of operating the platform, both financially and psychologically. He stated, "There can be no honest accounting of Omegle without acknowledging that some people misused it, including to commit unspeakably heinous crimes." The stress and expense of combating misuse, coupled with operating the platform, led to the difficult decision to shut it down.

Disney+ and Hulu are getting married? 👰🏼

This one I’m excited for. So Disney + and Hulu are merging and will transition to a single app!

Although they're both owned by Disney (Disney owns a portion of Hulu), they've been treated as separate apps for the most part. That's all about to change.

The new app will be launched in two phases. It will begin with the beta version of the app which will launch this December. Then it will be followed by the main non-beta version expected to launch in Spring 2024. Its not clear what the new app will be called, but I’m expecting this to be announced in a future press release.

However, there is one final hurdle. Comcast owns the other portion of Hulu which Disney is looking to buy out to seal the deal. However, there is speculation that Comcast may be looking to renegotiate Disney's $8.61 billion offer, but it doesn’t appear to be a significant stumbling block.

If you are an existing Disney bundle subscriber, you should expect to have access to the new combined app when the beta launches next month. Pricing is expected to remain the same as well.

Would you travel to a remote island with your significant other? 🏝

So a mystery billionaire is offering $185,000 to one lucky couple to spend a year as the influencers-in-chief on a private Caribbean island.

Sounds dope Yemi, but what’s the catch?

The lucky duo will have to serve as the in-house hype machine, documenting the island's evolution from a construction site to a luxury haven. While the owner's identity remains a secret, it’s worth mentioning the island has the likes of Richard Branson and Larry Page as neighbours.

This influencer extravaganza isn't your typical construction project, so no hammers are required! The selected couple will manage facilities and events, ushering in the first wave of guests and investors.

Ok cool Yemi, how do we sign up?

You know I always come through with the hookup! You can sign up RIGHT HERE

Would you replace your phone with Humaine’s AI Pin? 🤖

This week, Humane finally pulled back the curtain on its first foray into the world of AI-powered wearables: the AI Pin. Priced at $699, this device comprises a square component and a magnetic battery pack that attaches to your clothes.

The AI Pin is operated through a combination of voice control, gestures, and a built-in projector. The device also features a 13-megapixel camera, capable of capturing both photos and videos.

Unlike its always-on counterparts, the AI Pin doesn't incessantly eavesdrop or record your every move. Activating it requires a manual tap and drag on the touchpad, which triggers the "Trust Light" to let you know that data is being processed.

The Pin's core functionality revolves around AI Mic, connecting to AI models from the likes of Microsoft and OpenAI, with ChatGPT at its heart. The emphasis is on a frictionless user experience; just talk to or touch the Pin, express your desires, and watch them materialize. While features like voice-based messaging, real-time translation, and nutritional info from food scans are already on the menu, Humane promises more, including navigation and shopping capabilities, with plans to open the door for developers to add their own magic. As Humane embarks on this ambitious journey, the AI Pin seems poised to evolve with the tech industry's relentless pursuit of new frontiers in AI. Get ready; the revolution starts with the AI Pin.

Humane's goal is to simplify your tech life—no home screens, no complex settings, just seamless interaction. Its operating system, Cosmos, is designed to automatically direct your queries to the right tools, eliminating the need to sift through a plethora of apps. Humane positions the AI Pin as more than just a device; it's a glimpse into the future of, somewhat reminiscent of the early days of smartphones.

SIDEBAR: Is it just me or does this kinda feel like something out of an episode of Black Mirror? 🤔

It’s worth mentioning there is a $24 monthly subscription fee for access to a Humane subscription, complete with a T-Mobile-powered phone number and data coverage. Preorders kick off on November 16th, with shipments expected to commence early in 2024.

Will you be getting one?

We’re finally getting a new GTA game! 🚗

After several leaks, close calls, etc, we finally have official confirmation from Rockstar on a new GTA game! They announced this in a press release on their X page:

We expect to get the official trailer in early December which leaves the question of when the actual game will be released. My guess is sometime in Q2 or Q3 2024, but we’ll have to wait and see.

The live-action Avatar trailer is here!!

Do I need to say more? I’ll leave you to it:

🎁 LOOK WHAT I FOUND

Doritos Silent

No, it’s not a new flavour unfortunately, it is however their very own AI noise-cancellation plugin. (not what you were expecting yeah?)

Doritos is pretty popular in the gaming and eSports scene and it’s a thing to hear people chew loudly over long gaming sessions. They trained an AI model on a range of crunching noises and now you can chew away to your heart’s content with your gaming buddies on Discord, and no one will ever know! 👿

Check it out HERE

Stealthy TikTok Links

Have you ever sent a TikTok to your uncle, only to find out he’s now followed you and can see all your awkward dance videos?

Hella annoying right? Yeah, I thought so too. Fear not though, I come bearing a solution! (Lool why am I so corny FGS? 😭)

It’s an Apple Shortcut created by Reddit user u/rootyb and it essentially strips the link of any identifying trackers and spits out a clean link for you to share. It is worth noting however that this is currently only available to iOS users. (Sorry droid fam 🤧).

You will also need to include it in your share sheet for easy access. There’s a handy tutorial on how to do this RIGHT HERE

Check it out HERE

✨ OPPORTUNITIES

• Sony Music A&R Academy Internship - Application Deadline: 20th November at 5:00 PM

• Optimism We The Art Competition

• Mercy Corps Ventures Climate Tech Fund - Application Deadline: 15 November

• Meta Llama Impact AI Grants - Application Deadline: 15 November

• Cisco Youth Leadership Award - Application Deadline: 15 December

• Amplify London Music Fund - Application Deadline; 13th November

• Play Wide Days Music Performance Program 2024

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That’s it for today gang. See you in the next one!

- Yemi 💥