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Instagram has deployed its response to TikTok | Gadget theory

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For a long time now, TikTok has reigned supreme on social media, capturing the attention of the population most difficult to retain: young adolescents. Its popularity has spread to older teens, college students and adults, making it one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. However, TikTok has come under fire lately, especially in the United States, which has threatened to ban the video-sharing app altogether. India has already banned the app, citing security concerns. Instagram was quick to launch and has now released, Reels, their version of a 15-second clip-sharing platform. Instagram unveils reels According to Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, Reels is “a new way to create and experience short, entertaining videos on Instagram. With Reels, you can record and edit multi-clip videos with music, effects, and new creative tools. Share reels with friends on Feed or with the larger Instagram community in Explore. Other Reels features include setting up Reels to mus...

screen protector turns iPhone, Galaxy and Pixel screens into 3D | Gadget theory

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Who can forget to go to the cinema to watch the latest 3D movie with these red and blue cardboard glasses? It seemed like we were living in the future and the cinema was forever changed. How could it be better than that? Holoscreen 3D protector Well… we were a little wrong thinking this was the best in 3D. Soon after, new and improved 3D glasses were made, so now we looked like hipsters watching 3D movies in theaters. It was always an incredible feat, as the quality improved dramatically and the blue and red plastic filters that impaired our vision are gone. Who could have imagined back then that we would eventually have portable devices that could also show us our favorite 3D movie right in the palms of our hands? Believe it or not, this is the level we have reached. All it takes is a simple and affordable screen protector. Holoscreen transforms images into 3D Yes, it’s true. Something you would probably already have on your phone can turn it from a regular smartphone (or ...

Swiss Guards in Vatican use 3D printed helmets | Gadget theory

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The Vatican represents a long tradition of religion and order. Technology isn’t really the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions the Vatican. However, some changes are implemented in the ancient city in order to stay in tune with the times. At least the Swiss Guards are profiting from the use of modern technology. Swiss Guard Donations 3D Printed Helmet The Swiss Guard is known for its vibrant uniforms which it proudly wears as it protects the Vatican as well as the Pope. As is customary with many traditions related to religion, very few changes have been made to these uniforms over the years. Now a few changes have been made to the morion, or the traditional helmet of the Swiss Guard uniform. 3D printed helmets The new helmets that will be worn by the Swiss Guard will be 3D printed, offering benefits such as being lighter, cooler and cheaper to manufacture. While the original morion is steeped in years of tradition, the benefits of the new design outweigh tho...