Instagram shakes up Reels with focus on originality and smaller creators

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Instagram is overhauling its Reels recommendations in a major shift that prioritizes original content and levels the playing field for smaller accounts. This will significantly impact aggregator accounts that primarily repost others' work.

The company acknowledges that its current system favours established creators and aggregators. Their goal is to fix this and give all creators a fairer shot at reaching new audiences. This means the algorithm will no longer prioritize follower count.

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Sonos unveils redesigned mobile and web apps

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Sonos is shaking things up with a major update to its mobile app, launching on May 7 for both iOS and Android. This complete overhaul focuses on speed and ease of use, with a brand-new homescreen that puts everything you need at your fingertips.

Gone is the tabbed navigation bar. Now, you can customize the layout to prioritize your favourite playlists, line-in sources, and even specific carousels from music services (like Spotify's "New releases"). A persistent search bar at the bottom lets you find music quickly while swiping up from the mini player reveals a system overview for volume control and grouping speakers.

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Fresh food, happy cats: Introducing the PETLIBRO Polar Wet Food Feeder

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Cat owners know the struggle: keeping wet food fresh and mealtimes on schedule. PETLIBRO tackles these challenges with the Polar Wet Food Feeder, a first-of-its-kind automatic feeder specifically designed for wet food.

A recent PETLIBRO survey of over 900 cat owners revealed their top concerns with wet food: maintaining freshness (56%) and mealtime scheduling (50%). Polar solves both issues. It features a built-in refrigeration system that keeps wet food fresh for up to three days, perfect for weekend getaways.

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Google Nest Doorbell audio fix incoming

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Frustrated by choppy audio during live feeds on your Google Nest Doorbell (wired)? You're not alone. Many users have reported this issue since February 2024. The good news is Google has confirmed a fix is on the way!

Unlike recorded footage, live audio with the Nest Doorbell (wired) has been experiencing skips and drops. This makes two-way communication—a key feature of video doorbells—nearly impossible.

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