Instagram launches ‘First Draft’ to auto‑trim Reels clips
The new Reels editing tool automatically cuts video to highlight moments, delivering a first pass in under
Instagram is adding a feature called First Draft to its iPhone app. The tool analyses a Reel and automatically trims the clip to emphasize the most engaging parts. Instagram says the initial edit can be produced in less than ten seconds, cutting down the time creators spend cutting footage. The feature is intended to make short‑form video creation faster and more approachable for users without advanced editing skills.
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X issues cease‑and‑desist to open‑source Nitter project
X has sent cease‑and‑desist letters to the maintainers of Nitter, an open‑source front‑end that provides a privacy‑focused view of the platform. The letters demand that Nitter instances and the code repository be taken down, alleging that the project scrapes data from X without permission.
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Generalist robotics startup valued at $3 billion after $200
Generalist, a physical‑AI robotics company, secured a $200 million financing extension that pushes its valuation to $3 billion, according to sources. The round follows a previous valuation of $2 billion reached months earlier.
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