Instagram tests an auto-caption sticker for Stories

It might soon be easier to caption Instagram Stories. The social network is testing out a way to add automatic captions to the feature. Social media consultant Matt Navarra shared a video on Twitter of auto-captions in action. It shows a new CC captions option available alongside the other stickers you can add to your stories. When you enable it, the sticker will show a transcription of the audio. It also lets you change the captions' font and style as you would when you type text on your Stories.

As Engadget pointed out, the feature didn't transcribe Navarra's audio completely accurately as it mistook the word "finally" for "find." Errors with automatic transcriptions are inevitable, though. 

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What you need to know about the ASUS ROG Phone 5

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate & Pro (Source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG has taken the gaming phone concept and ran with it. The ROG Phone 5 pushes the specs boundaries further in ways that will appear overkill. Let's get to know the new phones, shall we? (Yes, phones. There are three new options to choose from.)

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Peloton Sessions will offer smaller, scheduled classes with friends

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Peloton is improving its Sessions feature by giving you the option to workout with smaller groups. The upgrade allows you to schedule these classes now, with the extra benefit of exercising with friends. You can schedule Sessions from Peloton's iOS app. It includes runs and rides that last upwards of 20 minutes. All you have to do is pick a class, select the date and time, and invite friends by sharing the link with friends. Five minutes before the course, you'll get a notification on your bike or tread. If you don't have friends who use Peloton, it's still possible to join the smaller, on-demand sessions.

Source: Engadget

Apple Podcasts eases confusion, swaps 'subscribe' for 'follow'

Source: 9to5Mac

Apple is making a small change in its Podcasts app that might have a significant impact. The service follows in the footsteps of the likes of Spotify and Audible by using the term "follow" instead of "subscribe" when inviting users to keep tabs on their favourite podcasts. The new wording will arrive in iOS 14.5, which is expected to come out later this month. 

The small change might seem insignificant to you. But it could affect the podcast industry. To those who don't listen to podcasts, the word "subscribe" suggests you need to pay to follow a show you're listening to, similar to what you do with subscription services. Instead, you're just planning to follow that show to make sure you don't miss updates.  

Source: Podnews