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Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Gizmodo
Download VERO - True Social (free) for Android and iOS
VERO – True Social is a social network app developed to stand out from the online experience we're accustomed to. At its core, VERO is not an algorithm but authenticity. It's a space where people can share things that matter: photos, music, books, links, and thoughts, with no one able to hide them by filtering and reordering your message or by simply burying it. The timeline is chronological. That alone sets it apart. No guessing as to who sees what, why, or what not. What you put up is what your followers get to see, and that transparency in the format is one of the things contributing to the voice of the app. One more thing that makes VERO unique is the way it treats the issue of relationships. It allows you to arrange your contacts into categories of close friends, friends, acquaintances, or followers. That means you have the opportunity to share something very personal with only a few people or post for everyone. This flexible control provides its users with something that is not always provided — the choice. Not all has to be for all, and VERO does not forget it. There are no ads. Noninvasive data mining. It is a more deliberate space, less noisy. It makes you slow down, consider what you are posting, and communicate with others without all this feeling of being in a rush and feeling superficial. The majority of the social platforms are currently full of noise. Browsing through them is as if walking through a crowded mall with flashing billboards yelling at your face to give attention. VERO is in the opposite direction. It doesn't shout. It does not pop up ads in your face or bombard you with content that you never asked for on your feed. That alone changes the manner in which you relate to the app. You open it and check what the people whom you care about are sharing, that's all. Simplicity has a feeling of quiet. The app allows you to be yourself, instead of constantly contemplating how many likes you are going to receive. It does not hide or promote posts on some algorithm. It is what you post that the people get to see, and this is in the order it was shared. This means that your content doesn't get lost even when you are not posting during the 'right' time, or trying to game the system. And because with VERO you can share more than pictures or the status update, i.e., can recommend music, review books, share videos, or even post articles, so it makes your profile a reflection of your true interests, not a shining highlight reel. It's also about connection. The fact that all you need is the ability to sort out the followers hence, you can be selective about what you share and with whom you share it. There is no need to choose between the two systems: public and private. It is up to you to take both, depending on the post. This control creates the kind of trust that is very often lacking in other applications. And since there are no ads and no algorithms that make up your feed, it is like your time on VERO is your own time. You're not sucked to an endless scroll. You're simply checking in. For creatives, this is a thing of great importance. VERO has become a place of displaying art where the artists, photographers, writers, and musicians are making their works unhidden by distraction. The premium image support, no-frills interface, and ad-free environment allow the creators to post with no compromise. If you are tired of always trying to fit in the rules of other platforms and all you want is a platform where you can share your voice, then VERO is one of the limited ones where it doesn't feel like you have to try. Yes, VERO – True Social is free for downloading and for use. Although there were initially plans for a subscription-based model, the app currently offers all its major features for free. Ads, data selling, and paywalls for basic access are not present. VERO – True Social can be installed on both iOS and Android. It functions properly on modern smartphones and tablets and updates itself regularly for stability and compatibility. Designed with mobile use in mind, the app is visually tidy, with a desktop version underway. The company wants you to have a responsive and fluid surfing experience, regardless of whether you're looking for a newly developed phone or a mid-range device. The fact that the world is full of social apps, finding the right one boils down to what kind of experience you want to get. Even among all the sites, Facebook remains the most popular and the largest network of contacts. And it has its own set of problems – algorithm-based feeds, ads, targeted suggestions, as well as the feeling that you are watched all the time. If you are all for a curated experience, then Facebook can be overwhelming. Nevertheless, for being in contact with family or staying in groups or events, it is worth its money. Pixelfed has to be mentioned as another option, especially if you are interested in photography and would rather go for something less commercial. Based on the approach to decentralized social sharing without advertising, Pixelfed keeps the focus on the visuals, meaning that the visuals are the main focus. Similar to VERO, it does not show ads to you, nor does it mine your data. It is a part of the Fediverse, and therefore, it gets along with other decentralized apps such as Mastodon. It may not have all the bells and whistles of the big names, but it does not mess around with your content and privacy. For those who like to tell stories through pictures, that is a welcome turnaround. Then, there's Triller that has an entirely different approach. It's made for short-form, high-energy video content, usually linked to music and pop culture. If you are a person who likes making or watching fast, shareable clips that go viral, Triller does all of this in spades. It's more performance-oriented, getting more into trends, challenges, and influencer culture. Though it may not provide the deep, serene environment VERO is trying to create, it is for creators who succeed in today's fast-living digital crowd. It is all about having maximum eyes in short lengths of time.
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month for May: Jack Della Maddalena takes Belal Muhammad's belt
MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month for May: Jack Della Maddalena takes Belal Muhammad's belt With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from May 2025: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month award for May. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting on your choice. Nominee: Daniel Santos def. Jeong Yeong Lee at UFC 315 Daniel Santos and Jeong Yeong Lee produced three solid rounds of action in the featherweight division, busting each other's faces up over the course of 15 minutes as the contest flowed on both the feet and the ground. After three rounds, Santos (12-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) was awarded the unanimous decision win over Lee (11-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC) with 30-27 scorecards across the board, which was a credit to Lee's toughness. Nominee: Aiemann Zahabi def. Jose Aldo at UFC 315 Aiemann Zahabi went to war with Jose Aldo in what turned out to be the UFC Hall of Famer's final fight before retirement. After a strong start by the former UFC champion, Zahabi (13-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) survived a scare and turned the tables on Aldo (32-10 MMA, 14-9 UFC) to win a competitive unanimous decision, extending his winning streak to six fights and marking the end of Aldo's legendary career. Nominee: Melquizael Costa def. Julian Erosa at UFC Fight Night 256 Melquizael Costa and Julian Erosa were immediately transported to a hospital after their hard-fought battle in the featherweight division. Costa (24-7 MMA, 5-2 UFC) and Erosa (31-12 MMA, 9-8 UFC) put on a gruelling three-round scrap, and as a result, both men received an additional $50,000 for Fight of the Night honors. In the end, Costa was awarded the unanimous decision victory after enduring a late swarm from Erosa. Nominee: Alice Ardelean def. Rayanne dos Santos at UFC on ESPN 68 Alice Ardelean got her first UFC win when she outworked the favored Rayanne dos Santos to get her hand raised and snap of eight-month skid women getting Fight of the Night honors. Ardelean (10-7 MMA, 1-2 UFC) pulled off a unanimous decision over dos Santos (14-9 MMA, 0-3 UFC) in the curtain jerker on the prelim in the strawweight division. Dos Santos was more than a 2-1 favorite in the fight, but Ardelean pulled off the upset. The winner: Jack Della Maddalena def. Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 The UFC's welterweight division has a new king, and his name is Jack Della Maddalena. Incoming champion Belal Muhammad entered the fight seeking his first title defense, but would run into a stiff challenge in the form of a highly confident Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC). The welterweight title fight served as the main event of UFC 315 at Bell Centre in Montreal. After the final horn sounded, Della Maddalena was declared the new champion unanimously with 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 scores over Muhammad (24-4 MMA, 15-4 UFC). Della Maddalena came forward early, putting pressure on the champ as he landed combinations while the crowd chanted in his favor. After studying his opponent's movements, Muhammad began to open up his offense. Della Maddalena appeared very comfortable on his feet, and grew in confidence after stopping Muhammad's first takedown attempt. Striking exchanges unfolded early in Round 2, with both fighters connecting with clean offerings. Della Maddalena found a home for a hard right hand that turned Muhammad's head, but the champ ate it and continued to come forward. Della Maddalena stifled another takedown attempt, but Muhammad landed nicely on the exit. Still feeling good, Della Maddalena had some fun with a few spinning strikes in the closing seconds of the round. A beautiful combination from Della Maddalena started Round 3. As the round progressed, Muhammad chased the challenger all over the octagon, but was met with quick jabs and the occasional two-punch combo. It wasn't all one-way traffic, but Muhammad was unable to land anything of significance to change the tone of the fight. In the fourth round, Muhammad dedicated himself to more takedown attempts. The champ pushed forward with urgency, looking to get the fight to the ground. This caused a few heated exchanges, but it was clearly Muhammad's best round, even though he was on the receiving end of a share of clean strikes. With just five minutes to go and the fight on Della Maddalena's side, Muhammad turned up the pressure more than before. This created some heated moments of hard striking exchanges, where it seemed like the fight could end at any moment. Muhammad was finally able to complete a takedown with over three minutes to work. After landing some ground and pound, Della Maddalena exploded back to his feet and resumed landing sharp strikes, putting Muhammad on wobbly legs. Della Maddalena went for a takedown but was reversed, allowing Muhammad to get off some more offense on the ground momentarily. However, the fight would return to standing, where Della Maddalena would close out his championship-winning performance by pressing on the gas until the final horn. Cast Your Vote!
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month for May: Jack Della Maddalena takes Belal Muhammad's belt
With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from May 2025: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month award for May. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting on your choice. Nominee: Daniel Santos def. Jeong Yeong Lee at UFC 315 Daniel Santos and Jeong Yeong Lee produced three solid rounds of action in the featherweight division, busting each other's faces up over the course of 15 minutes as the contest flowed on both the feet and the ground. Advertisement After three rounds, Santos (12-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) was awarded the unanimous decision win over Lee (11-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC) with 30-27 scorecards across the board, which was a credit to Lee's toughness. Nominee: Aiemann Zahabi def. Jose Aldo at UFC 315 Aiemann Zahabi went to war with Jose Aldo in what turned out to be the UFC Hall of Famer's final fight before retirement. After a strong start by the former UFC champion, Zahabi (13-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) survived a scare and turned the tables on Aldo (32-10 MMA, 14-9 UFC) to win a competitive unanimous decision, extending his winning streak to six fights and marking the end of Aldo's legendary career. Nominee: Melquizael Costa def. Julian Erosa at UFC Fight Night 256 Melquizael Costa and Julian Erosa were immediately transported to a hospital after their hard-fought battle in the featherweight division. Advertisement Costa (24-7 MMA, 5-2 UFC) and Erosa (31-12 MMA, 9-8 UFC) put on a gruelling three-round scrap, and as a result, both men received an additional $50,000 for Fight of the Night honors. In the end, Costa was awarded the unanimous decision victory after enduring a late swarm from Erosa. Nominee: Alice Ardelean def. Rayanne dos Santos at UFC on ESPN 68 Alice Ardelean got her first UFC win when she outworked the favored Rayanne dos Santos to get her hand raised and snap of eight-month skid women getting Fight of the Night honors. Ardelean (10-7 MMA, 1-2 UFC) pulled off a unanimous decision over dos Santos (14-9 MMA, 0-3 UFC) in the curtain jerker on the prelim in the strawweight division. Dos Santos was more than a 2-1 favorite in the fight, but Ardelean pulled off the upset. The winner: Jack Della Maddalena def. Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 The UFC's welterweight division has a new king, and his name is Jack Della Maddalena. Advertisement Incoming champion Belal Muhammad entered the fight seeking his first title defense, but would run into a stiff challenge in the form of a highly confident Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC). The welterweight title fight served as the main event of UFC 315 at Bell Centre in Montreal. After the final horn sounded, Della Maddalena was declared the new champion unanimously with 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 scores over Muhammad (24-4 MMA, 15-4 UFC). Della Maddalena came forward early, putting pressure on the champ as he landed combinations while the crowd chanted in his favor. After studying his opponent's movements, Muhammad began to open up his offense. Della Maddalena appeared very comfortable on his feet, and grew in confidence after stopping Muhammad's first takedown attempt. Striking exchanges unfolded early in Round 2, with both fighters connecting with clean offerings. Della Maddalena found a home for a hard right hand that turned Muhammad's head, but the champ ate it and continued to come forward. Della Maddalena stifled another takedown attempt, but Muhammad landed nicely on the exit. Still feeling good, Della Maddalena had some fun with a few spinning strikes in the closing seconds of the round. Advertisement A beautiful combination from Della Maddalena started Round 3. As the round progressed, Muhammad chased the challenger all over the octagon, but was met with quick jabs and the occasional two-punch combo. It wasn't all one-way traffic, but Muhammad was unable to land anything of significance to change the tone of the fight. In the fourth round, Muhammad dedicated himself to more takedown attempts. The champ pushed forward with urgency, looking to get the fight to the ground. This caused a few heated exchanges, but it was clearly Muhammad's best round, even though he was on the receiving end of a share of clean strikes. With just five minutes to go and the fight on Della Maddalena's side, Muhammad turned up the pressure more than before. This created some heated moments of hard striking exchanges, where it seemed like the fight could end at any moment. Muhammad was finally able to complete a takedown with over three minutes to work. After landing some ground and pound, Della Maddalena exploded back to his feet and resumed landing sharp strikes, putting Muhammad on wobbly legs. Della Maddalena went for a takedown but was reversed, allowing Muhammad to get off some more offense on the ground momentarily. However, the fight would return to standing, where Della Maddalena would close out his championship-winning performance by pressing on the gas until the final horn. Cast Your Vote! This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Fight of the Month, May 2025: Della Maddalena batters Belal Muhammad
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Archaeologist refuses to revise Keeladi report, writes back to ASI quoting excavation's integrity
Amid renewed scrutiny from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), archaeologist K Amarnath Ramakrishna has written a strongly worded letter, refusing to revise his final report on the Keeladi excavations. The letter, sent to ASI's Director (Exploration and Excavation) Hemasagar A Naik, defends the findings and methodology employed in documenting one of Tamil Nadu's most consequential archaeological sites. More than two years after Ramakrishna submitted his 982-page final report in January 2023—after previous preliminary and interim submissions in 2016 and 2017, respectively—the ASI had written to him on May 23, 2025, asking for corrections to 'make the report more authentic'. In response, Ramakrishna offered a point-by-point rebuttal in a letter that stops short of confrontation but leaves little room for reinterpretation. 'After a gap of two and half year of my submission,' Ramakrishna wrote, 'you have again raised some query on my final report…In this regard, it is informed you that already accepted nomenclatures of the changes in the period was agreed and accordingly the changes of the same was communicated', referring to a letter in April 2023. Responding to the ASI's request for fresh justification of the earliest dating—spanning 8th to 5th century BCE—Ramakrishna wrote: 'It is to inform that regarding the period of Keeladi excavation has been evaluated (as per) the archaeological excavation procedure. Here the period of the site was reconstructed as per the stratigraphic sequence, cultural deposit available with material culture and with AMS date found during the excavation. Based on the findings and facts the final outcome of the observation of the excavator was incorporated in the final report with all documentary evidence, and the chronological sequence of the Keeladi site was clearly explained in the report. The view expressed by you for further examination of sequence is against the well reasoned conclusive finding of the excavator of the site.' 'The tone of Ramakrishna's reply is notably formal, but his words make clear he sees the ASI's intervention as redundant and unnecessary,' said a source known to the letter's content. Agreeing to minor procedural updates, he wrote'layer numbering will be done if it is found missing'. On the issue of visual data, which the ASI had previously said needed replacements or were missing, Ramakrishna clarified: 'All relevant maps, plates and drawing were given in high resolution format in soft copy as well as in hard copy to the H.Q. at the time of submission of the report. Hence there is no chance of any missing happens, however if anything is found missing will be corrected.' The ASI's original letter, dated May 15, had asked for a reassessment of the site's chronological brackets, particularly the proposed 8th century BCE dating. It had suggested the earliest date 'can be, at the maximum, somewhere in pre-300 BCE', citing concerns that the three cultural periods required 'proper nomenclatures or re-orientation'. It also cited feedback from two unnamed experts, which sparked disquiet among several independent scholars who viewed the delay and revisions as attempts to dilute Keeladi's significance. Keeladi has long been politically charged. Following Ramakrishna's sudden transfer to Assam in 2017, ASI closed the excavation citing 'lack of significant findings'. Only after a Madras High Court intervention was the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology allowed to resume digging. Later findings—including over 13,000 artefacts—strengthened Keeladi's claims of being a significant urban settlement from the Sangam era or earlier. When contacted, Ramakrishna told The Indian Express that he was not allowed to comment on his official transactions.
USA Today
01-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month for April: A slugfest on the UFC 314 prelims
MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month for April: A slugfest on the UFC 314 prelims With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from April 2025: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month award for April. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting on your choice. Nominees Nominee: Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes at UFC 314 Nominee: Richie Miranda def. Richie Lewis at LFA 207 Nominee: Dominik Hamburger def. Samuel Krištofič at OKTAGON 70 Nominee: Randy Brown def. Nicolas Dalby via punch at UFC on ESPN 66 The winner The winner: Marco Tulio def. Tresean Gore at UFC 314 More: Marco Tulio def. Tresean Gore at UFC 314: Best photos Brazilian middleweight Marco Tulio went toe to toe with Tresean Gore at UFC 314, and although they were snubbed by the UFC for Fight of the Night honors, they won't get the short end of the slick here. Tulio (14-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) had to overcome getting dropped early in the fight, to then come back to drop Gore (5-3 MMA, 2-3 UFC) and eventually get the finish. It was a straight right, and then ground-and-pound to seal the deal at the 3:16 mark of Round 2. Tulio is now on a 10-fight winning streak since suffering his only career loss in 2018. He's logged 10 KO wins and one submission win in his 15 professional fights. Cast Your Vote!
