EU-backed Chrome plugin debunks fake videos

Telling what’s real from what isn’t is a bit challenging these days. Thankfully, some people are trying to set things right for us. One of the latest technological attempts to rid us of fake news is a new Google Chrome plugin made by EU-backed InVID. This Fake Video News Debunker does as its name suggests. The tool will help out fact-checking journalists and truth-seekers of the original context of a particular clip. All you need to do is put in the URL of the YouTube or Facebook video in the Analysis tab and let it do the work. The plugin will pull up general information about the clip like time, location, and description, among others. You’ll even get an option to do reverse image searches and Twitter video search. It even has more in-depth features including a Keyframe tab, Thumbnails tab, Magnifier lens tab, Search tab, Forensic tab, and Metadata tab.

The clip above shows how the plugin works. It’s currently in beta version but it might be worth trying it out now, especially for the information it can provide. InVID has gotten funding from EU’s Horizon 2020 programme for projects like this. They’ve already launched other services that check credibility of videos and organizations and even copyright tools.

Source: The Next Web

Young phenom JD McCrary joins first Apple scripted TV show ‘Vital Signs’

We’ve heard a while back that Apple’s first entry into scripted television programming is a Dr. Dre-lead show called Vital Signs. It’s said to be a six-episode series that is rumoured to be debuting in September—although Apple won’t confirm the release date. What we have found out that one of the episodes called Innocence will feature a 9-year-old singer/actor/dancer named JD McCrary. He’s been on different talent shows and has made a name for himself as someone who’s evocative of the late Michael Jackson. It’s been confirmed that he’s part of the show along with Dr. Dre, Sam Rockwell, and Ian McShane.

The show is described to be a semi-biographical drama. And each episode is rumoured to be focusing on a specific emotion. Perhaps, he’ll play a young Dr. Dre. We can’t say yet. But we’re bound to find out soon enough.

Source: The Next Web

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Chrome OS gets more touch-friendly

Looks like Google is trying to make Chrome OS more Android/mobile-friendly. A new version of Chrome OS in Canary build just surfaced. The Canary build is where they try out the most experimental updates for the browser. This new version shows off a launcher that comes with a search bar. When you swipe up, you get to see more apps. It also lets you do voice search. It comes as no surprise that Google is trying to make Chrome OS more touch-friendly. The company has been pushing Chromebooks with touch support, stylus support, and convertible form factors.

Source: The Next Web