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Unavailable in your country – a myth with UnoTelly

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UnoTelly might be the service that will solve one of the biggest problems people have on the internet nowadays: geo-restricted content. In this editorial, I will be reviewing UnoTelly and explaining why it’s a service that needs to get more attention, all the while explaining its purpose, its goal and its tariffs. Although you can bypass geolocation restrictions that pop up on the internet manually, UnoTelly is not just a helpful tool for that, but an entire service with a wide range of uses. Whenever you see “unavailable in your country” or “not available in your country” on Youtube, Spotify, Netflix, TV channels, video streams, network errors and such, UnoTelly might have a completely legal solution.

I’m sure many of you have encountered the not available in your country error on various websites, especially if you’re not a U.S. resident. The people who reside within Europe, Asia and Canada seem to be most impacted by the unavailable in your country notification and some are already very angry about the geolocation restrictions that they’re faced with. Although you can work around these things by meddling with network settings, there’s an easier solution and it’s called UnoTelly. So far, this is the easiest method I’ve found to watch videos that are not available in your country.

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First off, you should know that UnoTelly will be able to remove all the unavailable in your country errors from any webpage that you visit, but it’s not for free. It’s not expensive, and you can actually try it out before committing to a subscription, which is a great way to find out if you really truly need such a service or not. If you do need it because you would like to access content that is not available in your country from Netflix, Spotify, Hulu, Pandora, local TV channels, regional services like HBO Go and such, but can’t because you always get an unavailable in your country notification, UnoTelly might be a good solution.

You can try out the service that UnoTelly offers for 8 days, and you don’t need to do much save for creating an account (which takes less than a minute) and confirming it. You will have to follow a few instructions to properly set up UnoTelly, but thankfully, UnoTelly does have a huge database of guides and helpful walkthroughs that will teach you all you need to know about using UnoTelly, UnoDNS and even UnoVPN, if that floats your boat.

Since this is more of a review, the first thing I would like to point out about UnoTelly is that you won’t be left in the dark if you’re experiencing issues. Many people who have encountered the unavailable in your country notification have searched the web for fixes, workarounds and hacks and have come to realize that it’s difficult to meddle with network settings and DNS settings without the proper guide. UnoTelly offers a lot of information about how you need to set your computer or mobile device up in order to be able to use UnoTelly and consequently, any service or website from across the Earth.

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The UnoTelly dashboard looks a lot like Windows Tiles and is easy to rearrange and use

For me, since I currently reside in Europe, UnoTelly is a great asset because I can listen to Spotify, a service that I have been longing for for quite some time now. Also, to be able to tune into Netflix is a great bonus. Regarding that, you can’t get access to paid content just like that. You do need to have a subscription set up for every type of paid service, including Netflix, HBO, Adult Swim and all that jazz. But the fact that you have the possibility of getting a subscription and enjoying it no matter where you reside is quite appealing to me. What would be more appealing: if these services were globally available. That’s an idea, Netflix!

But UnoTelly is not just a service for Europeans getting the unavailable in your country notification, it’s for everyone, all across the globe. No matter where you are, you can access content that would otherwise be restricted in your area because of geolocation and regional restrictions. Regardless of what service you want to access, UnoTelly will let you do that in a flash and without too much of a hassle. The initial setup process is easy and if you’re not comfortable with it, there are a lot of guides on the website that will help you out, as well as the diligent support team.

Since UnoTelly is mainly focused on video streaming, that’s what the service excels at. Once you get an account and try it out, you will notice that your streaming speed and quality will not be affected, which is something I appreciated during my experience with UnoTelly. The same applies for streaming from Spotify, so you’re going to get the same quality content that you would if you were in the region that the service is destined for. Unlike a VPN service, UnoDNS doesn’t affect your streaming experience, which is a plus.

You can use UnoVPN as well if you need to, but they make it very clear that you should not use it for malicious purposes, such as downloading copyrighted content from torrent sites. VPN is not very common, but thanks to UnoTelly, I actually became accustomed to using it and setting it up, although at first it seemed like a difficult task. Luckily, there’s a guide for every kind of device that you want to use UnoVPN with.

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Setup instructions everywhere!

If you’re thinking that “ah well, I wanted a service that would remove unavailable in your country notifications from my Smart TV or console”, UnoTelly can actually do that. You can use UnoTelly on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux, Max OS X, Ubuntu of course, iOS (iPads, iPhones and iPods), Nintendo Wii and Wii U, Playstation 3 and 4, Sonos, Amazon Kindle Fire HD,  Android, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Apple TV, Chromecast, LG smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV and many many more. You can check out the full list of supported devices on the UnoTelly website, but you’ll have to scroll quite a lot.

Overall, my experience with UnoTelly was very positive, but mostly because it really helped. I get a lot of unavailable in your country notifications and it has become annoying. Although the service is free for only 8 days, I recommend you guys try it out and let me know what you think. If you like it and find that it really helps your online experience, I think it’s definitely worth the monthly subscription.

The Premium UnoDNS plan will cost you $3.94 per month, and will grant you unlimited access to more than 300 channels (which you can browser through here), free requests for channels that aren’t in the list and you can cancel the subscription at any time. The Gold UnoDNS and UnoVPN plan is a bit more expensive at $4.93 per month, but aside from the features of UnoDNS, you also get UnoVPN with PPTP and OpenVPN Protocol support, as well as access to US, UK, Canada and Netherlands’ VPN servers. I would definitely say that the service is worth it, but it’s entirely up to you. Before getting a subscription, make sure to check out the channels and devices list so that you can be sure that you’ll be able to access the content you want from the device you have.

Although my overall experience with UnoTelly was positive, I do have one beef: Android and iOS. Since UnoTelly were nice enough to let me try out every feature in the box, I couldn’t help but try out UnoVPN as well. Even though I am satisfied and have learned a lot about setting up a VPN on Android and iOS, UnoTelly impacted performance. Granted, the devices I tried it on where not the best out there, so that might have been a factor, but the performance on my Android 4.4 KitKat tablet running a 1.33 GHz processor and 2 GB RAM decreased. The interface became sluggish and loading web pages was a pain. But Spotify worked and that was enough for me. What I found neat is that while UnoTelly and the VPN that I had set up were negatively impacting performance and prompted me to eventually remove the app, Spotify was still fine and dandy and working like a charm.

The experience on iOS was better, although it wasn’t as smooth as on a Windows 8.1 – equipped Toshiba Qosmio laptop or a MacBook Air. On the laptops, I didn’t even notice anything amiss and I could use UnoTelly without any problems. On iOS it was good, with a bit of lag when surfing the internets and using social apps, but on Android it was difficult. Still, I’m glad that UnoTelly approached me with the service, otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to listen to all the music that I want to and watch all the Adult Swim possible without looking like a procrastinator. As a conclusion: if the pricing bothers you and you would rather do complicated network settings to make the unavailable in your country notification disappear, consider this: the trial might just convince you and gives you enough time to form a good idea about what you can actually do with UnoTelly.

As part of the editorial team here at Geekreply, John spends a lot of his time making sure each article is up to snuff. That said, he also occasionally pens articles on the latest in Geek culture. From Gaming to Science, expect the latest news fast from John and team.

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Airchat, developed by Naval Ravikant, is a social application that focuses on conversation rather than written messages

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Airchat is a recently developed social media application that promotes and encourages users to engage in open and spontaneous conversations.

Last year, a previous iteration of Airchat was released. However, yesterday the team, which included Naval Ravikant, the founder of AngelList, and Brian Norgard, a former product executive for Tinder, rebuilt the application and reintroduced it on both iOS and Android platforms. At present, Airchat is exclusively accessible via invitation. However, it has already achieved a ranking of #27 in the social networking category on Apple’s App Store.

Airchat has a user interface that is visually familiar and easy to understand. Users can follow other users, navigate through a feed of posts, and interact with those posts by replying, liking, and sharing them. The distinction comes from the fact that the content consists of audio recordings for both posts and replies, which are subsequently converted into written form by the application.

Airchat automatically starts sending messages, which you can quickly navigate through by vertically swiping up and down. If you have the desire, you have the option to pause the audio and only read the text. Additionally, users have the capability to exchange photographs and videos. However, it appears that audio is the main point of interest for everyone, and Ravikant explains that it has the potential to significantly change the way social apps function, especially when contrasted to text-based platforms.

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Upon my recent enrollment in Airchat, the majority of the messages I encountered pertained to the application itself. Notably, Ravikant and Norgard actively engaged in responding to inquiries and seeking input from users.

“All humans are inherently capable of harmonious interactions with one another; it simply necessitates the use of our innate communication abilities,” Ravikant stated. “The prevalence of online text-only media has created the false belief that people are unable to get along, when in reality, everyone is capable of getting along.”

Past instances have seen digital entrepreneurs placing their bets on speech as the upcoming significant trend in social media. However, Airchat’s utilization of asynchronous, threaded messages provides a distinct experience compared to the transient live chat rooms that briefly gained popularity on Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces. Norgard claimed that this method eliminates the obstacle of stage fright when it comes to participation, as individuals have the freedom to make multiple attempts at producing a message without anybody being aware.

Indeed, he stated that during discussions with the first users, the team discovered that the majority of individuals currently utilizing AirChat exhibit introverted and timid characteristics.

Personally, I have not yet persuaded myself to publish anything. I was primarily intrigued by observing how other individuals were utilizing the application. Additionally, I had a complex emotional connection with the auditory perception of my own speech.

However, there is value in listening to Ravikant and Norgard articulate their perspective instead of solely relying on written transcriptions, as the latter may overlook subtle aspects such as excitement and tone. I am particularly interested in observing how deadpan humor and shitposting are conveyed, or not, in audio format.

I also encountered some difficulty with the velocity. The application automatically sets the audio playing to double the normal speed, which I found to be artificial, especially considering that the main purpose is to promote human interaction. To reset the speed, simply press and hold the pause button. However, when the speed is set to 1x, I observed that I would begin to skim through longer postings while listening, and I would often jump forward before listening to the entire audio. However, perhaps that is acceptable.

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However, Ravikant’s conviction in the efficacy of speech to reduce hostility does not always obviate the requirement for content-filtering functionalities. According to him, the feed operates based on intricate regulations that aim to conceal spam, trolls, and those that either you or they may prefer not to receive messages from. However, at the time of publication, he had not yet replied to a subsequent user inquiry regarding content moderation.

When questioned about monetization, namely the introduction of advertisements, whether in audio format or otherwise, Ravikant stated that the company is currently not under any obligation to generate revenue. (He characterized himself as “not the exclusive investor” but rather as a significant stakeholder in the company.)

“Monetization is of little importance to me,” he stated. “We will operate this project with minimal financial resources if necessary.”

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Pixel 8 Pro runs Google’s generative AI models

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Rick Osterloh, Google’s SVP of devices and services, says the Pixel 8 Pro will be the first hardware to run Google’s generative AI models.

At an event today, Osterloh said the Pixel 8 Pro’s custom-built Tensor G3 chip, which accelerates AI workloads, can run “distilled” versions of Google’s text- and image-generating models to power image editing and other apps.

Osterloh said, “We’ve worked closely with our research teams across Google to take advantage of their most advanced foundation models and distill them into a version efficient enough to run on our flagship Pixel.”

Google improved Magic Eraser, its photo-editing tool, to remove larger objects and people smudge-free using on-device models. Osterloh claims that this improved Magic Eraser creates new pixels to fill in shot gaps, producing a higher-quality image.

Osterloh says a new on-device model will “intelligently” sharpen and enhance photo details, improving zoom.

On-device processing benefits audio recording. The Pixel 8 Pro’s recording app will soon summarize meeting highlights.

Gboard will use a large language model on the Pixel 8 Pro to power smart replies. Osterloh claims that the upgraded Gboard will provide “higher-quality” reply suggestions and better conversational awareness.

Osterloh said an update in December will add on-device generative AI features except for Magic Eraser, which appears on the Pixel 8 Pro at launch.

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Telegram launches a global self-custodial crypto wallet, excluding the US

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Telegram, with 800 million monthly users, is launching a self-custodial crypto wallet. The move will solidify its presence in the vibrant crypto community that has grown from its chat platform and may attract more people to crypto.

Telegram and TON Foundation announced TON Space, a self-custodial wallet, on Wednesday at Singapore’s Token2049 crypto conference, which draws over 10,000 attendees.

Telegram has a complicated blockchain relationship. After the SEC sued Telegram over a massive initial coin offering, the chat app abandoned its Telegram Open Network (TON) blockchain project in 2020. The Open Network Foundation (TON Foundation), founded by open-source developers and blockchain enthusiasts, supports the development of The Open Network (TON), the blockchain powering a growing number of Telegram applications, including the wallet.

The Open Platform (TOP) and TOP Labs, a venture-building division, created the TON-based wallet.

TON Space will be available to Telegram users worldwide without wallet registration in November. The U.S., which has cracked down on the crypto industry and promoted many crypto apps to geofence users, is currently excluded from the feature.

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