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Lifehacker shares 10 Gmail hacks to tame inbox chaos—unsubscribing from newsletters, using filters and advanced search to root out junk, marking important messages, deleting spam and trash, cleaning up space, turning emails into tasks, and even trying third‑party tools like SaneBox for deeper cleanup.
Penn Engineers have developed a revolutionary adjustable filter using yttrium iron garnet (YIG) that can prevent signal interference in higher-frequency bands, potentially enabling the next generation of wireless communications, including 6G. This new filter is significantly smaller and more power-efficient than previous models, making it suitable for mobile devices and capable of covering a broad frequency range from 3.4 GHz to 11.1 GHz.
WhatsApp owner Meta is updating the chat app with inbox filters, introducing three filter buttons to help users keep track of conversations. The update, set to roll out in the coming weeks, aims to make it easier for people to stay organized and find important conversations. Despite its popularity, WhatsApp has faced struggles and criticism, including alleged hacks and usability issues. The move is part of Meta's efforts to make the messaging service more useful and user-friendly.
Google Meet is introducing face touch-up filters for its desktop web app, following the feature's initial launch on mobile last year. Users can choose from two filters, subtle and smoothing, to lightly touch up their complexion before meetings. The filters apply light effects such as complexion smoothing, under-eye lightening, and eye whitening, with the option to toggle Portrait touch-up on or off. The feature will be available to paid users on specific plans, and Google is catching up to competitors like Zoom and Microsoft Teams in offering face filters for video conferencing.
Jennifer Love Hewitt responded to criticism about her appearance by using filters on her Instagram posts, but even that backfired as people accused her of defending herself. In a recent interview, she discussed the challenges of aging in Hollywood and the constant scrutiny she faces. Hewitt acknowledged that no matter what she does, she can't please everyone, but emphasized the importance of caring about what people think while also not letting negative opinions dictate her self-worth.
Jennifer Love Hewitt addressed claims that she looked "unrecognizable" in a photo, explaining that she had used a filter while getting her hair done and hadn't thought much of it. The photo quickly garnered attention on social media, with people criticizing her appearance. Hewitt responded by sharing more photos with exaggerated filters, but that also received backlash. She discussed the challenges of aging in Hollywood and the pressure to care about public opinion, stating that pretending not to care would be a lie.
Jennifer Love Hewitt discusses the challenges of "aging in Hollywood" and the hate she received on social media after debuting a shorter haircut. The actress reveals that she feels she can do no right when it comes to aging in the public eye and shares her experience of using filters to combat negative comments. Hewitt acknowledges the pressure to care about public opinion in Hollywood and the difficulty of changing or getting older in the industry. Despite the criticism, fans defended her and praised her appearance.
Jennifer Love Hewitt responded to claims that she looks "unrecognizable" by addressing the challenges of aging in Hollywood and the pressure to meet unrealistic beauty standards. She explained that she used a filter in a video without much thought, which led to criticism. Hewitt denied having a brow lift and clarified that the only procedure she had was microblading. The actress also acknowledged that while she tries to ignore trolls, their comments still affect her.
Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a range of new features, including 25 new filters, marking the first time in a while that the app has added new filters. The update also includes improvements for Reels, such as the ability to scale, crop, and rotate individual clips, as well as undo and redo buttons. Instagram is also testing the option to create custom stickers from users' own photos and videos. Other changes include a streamlined drafts view, quicker access to the audio page in Reels, and more data for creators.
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new view of the spiral galaxy NGC 1385, revealing bright pink patches and tangled spiral arms. The recent photo, taken with different filters, shows more pinkish-red and umber shades compared to a previous image dominated by cool blues. The use of specialized filters allows astronomers to capture specific wavelengths of light and reveal fine details. NGC 1385, located 30 million light-years away, is a barred spiral galaxy with an active black hole at its core.
Kris Jenner faced backlash from fans after a heavily filtered video of her was shared on her makeup artist's Instagram page. Fans criticized the use of filters and called for more transparency in showcasing natural beauty. This is not the first time Kris and her daughters have been called out for over-filtering their photos and videos, with the Kardashian family often being accused of promoting unrealistic beauty standards.
Khloe Kardashian celebrated Scott Disick's 40th birthday on Instagram with a nine-image carousel, but some fans thought she looked "unrecognizable" due to the filters used. Despite the controversy, Khloe wrote a heartfelt message to Scott, expressing her gratitude for their close relationship. Fans also commented on how great Khloe and Scott are together, with some suggesting they should have their own show.
Netflix has added new filters to its mobile app's "My List" feature, allowing users to sort titles by movie, series, release date, alphabetical order, and date added. The "Started" and "Haven't Started" filters make it easier to find bookmarked content that hasn't been watched yet. The update will come to Android devices first and iOS over the next few weeks. Netflix is also adding a "Coming Soon" row to its TV apps, providing a preview of upcoming content.
[Floydfish] has created a low noise instrumentation amplifier using a row of low-noise op-amps presented in parallel at the input, followed by a buffer and a set of filters for different output frequency ranges. This circuitry serves as a learning exercise for anyone interested in pushing low noise circuitry to the limit.
Heidi Klum shared her getting unready process on Instagram after a day at Coachella with her children. She answered fan questions, flaunted her cleavage, and removed her make-up before transforming her bare face with filters. Earlier in the day, she shared various clips and videos of herself enjoying the festival with her children. She wore a lavender and bright purple eyeshadow look paired with lots of black eyeliner for her festival make-up.