Was President Joe Biden caught groping a girl in a viral video clip?!
Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : President Joe Biden Got Caught Groping A Girl On Video!
A short video clip of President Joe Biden has gone viral, with people claiming that he has finally been caught on camera molesting a young girl!
DeAnna Lorraine 🇺🇸 : This man just groped a woman on camera.
#StopTheWEFnow : Uncle Biden strikes again!!! 💥
This sex-crazed old man just can’t keep his hands off pretty girls.
When do people say enough is enough? When do the news networks stop protecting him and report this for what it is?
If Trump did that… #StopTheWEFnow
Moron, wet brains are screaming and kicking their feet about @Santos4Congress lying while running for political office but doing nothing about this bullshit.
WHAT IS THIS? It’s from a live broadcast – so not somehow deb-faked, or photoshopped images. Who is this (under-age) girl that Biden is touching her chest and kissing her????
Truth : President Joe Biden Was Not Groping The Girl!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by right wing activists, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Video Was Taken On October 29, 2022
While many people appear to believe that this incident just happened, the video is almost three months old.
The video was recorded by the Associated Press on Saturday, October 29, 2022, during early voting for the 2022 US midterm elections at a polling center in Delaware.
Fact #2 : Joe Biden Was Placing A Sticker On His Granddaughter
The original video shows President Joe Biden and his 18 year-old granddaughter, Natalie Biden – Beau Biden’s daughter, who was voting for the first time.
After they both cast their votes, they received “I voted stickers”. After Natalie Biden placed hers on her grandfather’s jacket lapel, the President asked her, “Wait, wait, wait, wait, which side do you want on?”
Natalie Biden then indicated she wanted the sticker on the left side of her dress, and President Joe Biden placed it there before giving her a quick kiss on her cheek.
The original video shows President Joe Biden placing the sticker and giving Natalie a kiss in about 2-3 seconds.
Fact #3 : Joe Biden Kissed Natalie Biden On Her Cheek
While some people are claiming that Joe Biden kissed the girl on her lips, that’s not true.
For one thing, reporters mentioned back in October 2022 that President Biden kissed Natalie Biden on her cheek.
The president and Natalie Biden placed “I voted” stickers on one another after casting their votes and the elder Biden kissed his granddaughter on the cheek.
But even if you don’t believe them, take a CLOSER LOOK at the video clip. You can see Natalie Biden turn her head as President Biden leaned in to kiss her… on her left cheek.
Fact #4 : Video Was Edited
The viral photo was edited from a very short clip of the original video, to a much which shows President Joe Biden placing a sticker on his granddaughter’s dress, and giving her a quick kiss on her cheek
It appears to be edited with a segment that loops back and forth to make it look like Joe Biden was fondling the girl’s left breast.
If you look at the white bearded man in the background, you can see him move from left to right and back to the left again. In the original video, he only moves to the left once.
The viral video also used a short clip of the song Simon Says by Pharoahe Monch, which suggestively goes, “Girls, rub on your titties (yeahhhh). Fuck it I said, rub on your titties”
Fact #5 : Video Was Apparently Created By Machiavelli Memez
If you look carefully, the video has the watermark of Machiavelli Memez, who posts right wing material on Twitter. The same watermark also adorned the fake photo of President Joe Biden molesting a little girl.
Believe it or not, President Joe Biden was falsely accused of molesting a little girl at a kindergarten just last month, based on a photo with a Machiavelli Memez watermark.
So watch out for any photos or videos with a Machiavelli Memez watermark.
Ultimately – the viral video was edited to make it look like President Joe Biden was groping the girl’s left breast.
In reality – he only placed a sticker on his granddaughter’s dress, before giving her a quick peck on her cheek. His fingers were on the sticker the entire time, and did not linger for more than 2-3 seconds.
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Take a look at the viral video of President Macron with his dancing teacher who became his wife, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : This Was President Macron With His Dancing Teacher / Wife 30 Years Ago!
People are sharing this video which claims to show a young Emmanuel Macron dancing with his teacher, who would end up becoming his current wife, Brigette Macron.
This is a 30 year old Television clip. This video is interesting not only because of the dance sequence, but because, this young boy is the current president of France, & the Lady dancer, his teacher …. is his current wife …Interesting!!! Isn’t it? 🤷🤷♀ 🤷🤷♀ 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Truth : That Was Not President Macron With His Dancing Teacher / Wife!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS circulating on WhatsApp and social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Brigitte Did Not Teach Macron Dancing
Brigitte Auzière (born Brigitte Marie-Claude Trogneux on 13 April 1953) first met Emmanuel Macron at the La Providence High School in 1998, when she was a 40 year-old teacher, and he was a 15 year-old student and a classmate of her daughter, Laurence.
She was not his dancing teacher, but taught him literature and was in charge of the theatre class that he attended. Brigitte divorced her husband, André-Louis Auzière, in January 2006 and married Macron in October 2007.
Fact #2 : Brigitte + Emmanuel Macron Never Participated In Dance Contests
As far as I can tell – Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron never participated in any dancing contest.
So it would be quite impossible for them to appear in a dance competition 30 years ago.
Fact #3 : Viral Video Was Recorded In 2016
The viral video, which people claimed was Emmanuel Macron dancing with his teacher Brigitte, was not recorded 30 years ago.
It was posted on the SYTYCD (So You Think You Can Dance) YouTube channel on 6 September 2017, but featured on another YouTube channel on 13 July 2016.
Fact #4 : Music Was From 2014
You can also date the video using the music. It was certainly not 30 years old, but a much more recent – Toca Toca (Radio Edit) by Fly Project was published on YouTube on 14 May 2014.
Fact #5 : Viral Video Is Of Jenna Johnson + Jake Monreal
The viral video does not show Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron dancing in a competition.
The two dancers are Jenna Johnson and Jake Monreal, who were competing in “So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation” on July 11, 2016.
The YouTube video had the title “So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation – Jenna and Jake’s Ballroom Performance“.
In that video, Jenna and Jake performed a Cha Cha routine which was choreographed by Jean Marc Genereux, to “Toca Toca (Radio Edit)“.
Fact #6 : Jenna Johnson Is A Professional Dancer
Jenna Johnson (born April 12, 1994) is an American professional dance and choreographer, who was one of the mentors in that dance competition.
She competed with Jake Monreal in 2016, and made it to the Top 8 before elimination on August 1, 2016. She returned to the show in Season 14 to mentor Kiki Nyemchek, and made it to Top 4.
Fact #7 : Jake Monreal Is A Professional Dancer
Jake Monreal (born September 24, 2003) is now a 19 year-old professional dancer, who began dancing at the age of 10. At that time the video was recorded, he was just 12 years old.
Jake would become a professional dancer for Dancing with the Stars Junior in 2018.
Fact #8 : Just Another Example Of Fake News About Politicians
This is just another example of fake news created about politicians, and shared on WhatsApp and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Here are some other examples I fact checked:
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Was President Joe Biden caught on camera molesting a little girl in a viral photo?!
Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : President Joe Biden Got Caught Molesting A Little Girl!
A photo of President Joe Biden has gone viral, with people claiming that he has finally been caught on camera molesting a little girl!
The viral photo shows President Biden apparently fondling a little girl’s crotch.
Stew Peters : What the EFF am I looking at here? Is this a photo of Biden fondling a small child’s genitalia?
Adults need to keep their hands off kids @potus
Moron, wet brains are screaming and kicking their feet about @Santos4Congress lying while running for political office but doing nothing about this bullshit.
What is @JoeBiden @POTUS doing? This is definitely not a good look and rather scary looking. #PedoPeter?
Truth : President Joe Biden Was Not Caught Molesting A Little Girl!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by right wing activists, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Photo Was Taken On October 15, 2021
While people are sharing this photo as something that was just taken in December 2022, this is over a year old.
This photo was actually taken by Evan Bucci, a photographer working for The Associated Press, on Friday, October 15, 2021.
Fact #2 : Photo Was Taken At A Connecticut Daycare Centre
The photo was taken when President Joe Biden travelled to a daycare centre in Hartford, Connecticut, to promote childcare plans that are part of his “Build Back Better” plan.
He was greeting children at a playground, when he was interrupted by Trump supporters yelling “traitor” and “f*ck Joe Biden” from across the street.
Needless to say – it would be incredibly stupid of President Joe Biden to even try to molest children in public, with Trump supporters watching his every move, and press photographers capturing the moment.
Fact #3 : Photo Was Edited
The viral photo was edited from the original photo, which shows President Joe Biden pointing to an American flag on the girl’s shirt. That was why she stretched her shirt with her own hands.
If you look closely, the girl appears to be “floating” above the ground because she was cropped out and moved upwards so that her shirt would cover Biden’s hand.
The person who edited the photo also removed the boy in the light blue shirt behind, and used a clone stamp tool to make the fence look seamless (removing a metal pole in the process).
Ultimately – this photo was edited to make it look like President Joe Biden had his hand on the girl’s crotch, when in reality – he was just pointing at the American flag on her shirt.
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The Stew Peters Died Suddenly movie was caught misusing photos of birth defects from before the COVID-19 pandemic!
Died Suddenly : Anti-Vaccination Claims Of Birth Defects
Anti-vaccination activist and conspiracy theorist Stew Peters recently released Died Suddenly – his “documentary” on sudden deaths blamed on “mysterious blood clots” caused by the COVID-19 vaccine.
The trouble is – the sudden deaths featured in his movie were not confirmed to be caused by the COVID-19 vaccine. In fact, many of them did not even die!
The movie was even caught using an old blood clot video from before the COVID-19 pandemic!
And now – its shocking photos of birth defects have been proven to have nothing to do with COVID-19 vaccines!
Died Suddenly Caught Misusing Birth Defect Photos!
At around 58:16 of the Died Suddenly movie, Dr. James A. Thorp, MD. – a 43 year veteran OBGYN embalmer said that they were seeing a substantial increase in miscarriages and birth defects.
Three shocking photos of babies with birth defects flashed as Dr. Thorp was talking about birth defects.
When I investigated all three photos, I discovered that all three were wrongly attributed to the vaccine, and two photos were taken long before the COVID-19 pandemic even occurred!
Neonate With Large Cystic Hygroma
The first photo is of a 5 year-old neonate presenting with a large cystic hygroma in the neck. This photo was posted in March 2011.
That’s more than 8.5 years before the COVID-19 pandemic, and over 9.5 years before the first COVID-19 vaccines were approved.
Just in case anti-vaccination activists try to claim that the COVID-19 vaccines have a Time Machine, a cystic hygroma (also known as a lymphangioma) is a birth defect that is not caused by vaccines.
Baby Eli With Congenital Arhinia
The second photo is of Baby Eli, who was born on March 4, 2015 to Brandi McGlathery and Troy Thompson.
That was more than 4.5 years before the COVID-19 pandemic, and over 5.5 years before the first COVID-19 vaccines were approved.
Baby Eli was born without a nose – an extremely rare (one in 197 million) birth defect called congenital arhinia.
Eli also suffered from other problems – his soft palate did not develop properly, his brain sat lower in his head, and his pituitary gland was not working.
Tragically, Eli died two years later, on June 3, 2017 – 2.5 years before the COVID-19 pandemic, and 3.5 years before the first COVID-19 vaccines were approved.
Indian Baby With Bilateral Oblique Facial Clefts
The third photo was a screenshot from an August 2021 YouTube video – at around 10:37, which was recorded by the Richardsons Face Hospitals.
It showed a 5 year-old Indian boy who was born with bilateral oblique facial clefts, and underwent surgery sometime in 2021.
Even though this photo was from 2021, the boy was born with this birth defect in 2016 – at least 3 years before the COVID-19 pandemic, and 4 years before the first COVID-19 vaccines were approved.
You have to ask yourself – why must the creators of Died Suddenly use photos of children who were born with birth defects long before the COVID-19 vaccines were invented?
If what they say is true – they would have tens of thousands, if not millions, of examples of birth defects caused by the COVID-19 vaccines.
Yet, they had no choice but to use photos of birth defects from before the COVID-19 pandemic… WHY? That is a question the creators of Died Suddenly must answer.
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The photo of Italian minister Maria Elena Boschi exposing her underwear during her swearing-in ceremony has gone viral again!
Take a look at the viral photo, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Maria Elena Boschi Exposed Her Knickers During Swearing-In Ceremony!
A photo of Italian minister Maria Elena Boschi exposing her underwear during her swearing-in ceremony keeps going viral on WhatsApp, and social media like Facebook and Twitter!
It’s often accompanied by comments like these :
This is the Italian Minister Maria Elena Boschi signing up for her new government position.
In my humble opinion, it is the wrong choice of shoe colour to wear with that suit in such an important occasion !
The new Italian minister, Maria Elena Boschi signing up for her new government. In G-string we stand. Lol
Gotta love the Italians. Italian Minister Maria Elena Boschi signing up for her new government position. Some might argue for a different choice of shoe color, but that would be quibbling.
Truth : Maria Elena Boschi Did NOT Expose Her Knickers At All!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and shared by misogynists who cannot stand a woman in power, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Maria Elena Boschi Was Sworn In On 22 February 2014
First, let me just point out that the viral photo isn’t new, even though it just went viral again in 2022.
The photo first went viral in February 2014, after Maria Elena Boschi was sworn into office as the Minister for Constitutional Reform.
Since then, it has repeatedly gone viral again and again over the years, each time with people claiming that she was “just” sworn into office. No, that happened in 2014.
Fact #2 : Maria Elena Boschi Did Not Expose Her Knickers
The viral photo was edited from the original photo taken during Maria Elena Boschi’s 2014 swearing-in ceremony. Here is a comparison I created of the original photo (left), and the edited photo (right).
Fact #3 : Maria Elena Boschi Faced Sexist Remarks
The photoshopped thong photo was not the only misogynist insult Maria Elena Boschi had to put up with. She was mocked for wearing the electric blue trouser suit:
Italian newspaper, Cormier della Sera described the suit as having a colour “unknown in nature”, while La Stampa said that it resembled something that might be worn by “a Marvel superhero like Captain America”.
La Stampa also criticised her trousers, saying that they were so tight that “many were reminded of Pippa Middleton’s silhouette” when she bent over to sign her name.
In 2016, Il Fatto Quotidiano would publish a sexist cartoon of Boschi on its front page, showing her thighs prominently, with headlines that played on the Italian word for “thighs” – cosce.
The Italian media appeared to be focused on how she looked, and not so much on her credentials – she was a lawyer, a member of the Chamber of Deputies since 2013, and a minister who pushed through a complicated series of reforms to the Italian Senate.
Fortunately, she has her supporters who call her by her acronym, MEB.
Fact #4 : Viral Photo Also Used To Mock Melania Trump
Oddly enough, the same photo was used to mock Melania Trump, when she was still the US First Lady, with comments like these:
This is YALL’S FIRST LADY!!! AND THEY GOT THE NERVE TO TALK ABOUT FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA wearing sleeveless dresses??? #melaniatrump #pornstar
Needless to say – that was not Melania Trump. Regardless of how we feel about her, it is still misogynistic.
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Here are a few tips on how to maximise the FlexCam capability of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 smartphone, to create unique and more appealing photos and videos!
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 : FlexCam Photography!
The Galaxy Z Flip4 is more than just a smartphone with a foldable display. Its foldable form factor allows you to make use of a more versatile photography method Samsung calls FlexCam.
FlexCam basically makes use of the Galaxy Z Flip4’s ability to “bend” the front and rear cameras at different angles for new perspectives.
This offers new creative ways for you to make use of the front 10 MP camera, and the dual 12 MP cameras at the back.
To help you maximise the Galaxy Z Flip4’s foldable form factor, here are a few FlexCam photography tips to get the best possible photos!
Take Photos At Any Angle!
Thanks to the Galaxy Z Flip4’s foldable design, you can now try out unique angles, and take hands-free photos without using a selfie stick or tripod.
You no longer need to ask your friends or strangers to take your photos. Just prop your phone on any convenient surface to take your photos from either the front or rear cameras!
Bonus : Try putting the Galaxy Z Flip4 on different surfaces and angles, to take photos and videos from different perspectives. Try both cameras too!
Steady Your Shot
Whether you are using the front or rear cameras, its foldable design allows you to place the Galaxy Z Flip4 on any flat surface, to give you a steady shot for both photos and videos.
Folding the Galaxy Z Flip4 also lets you get a firmer and steadier grip while try out new perspectives in your photos and videos. Its foldable design lets you record videos like a camcorder!
Bonus : The Galaxy Z Flip4 has an upgraded main camera with a 65% brighter sensor, which makes it even easier to take sharp photos even in low light conditions.
Night Mode + Night Hyperlapse
What you may not realise is that Samsung introduced three special night photography modes.
Night Mode lets you capture clear and bright photos even in very dim or dark conditions, by capturing multiple frames and combining them together.
Night Hyperlapse lets you create impressive motion videos at night, without any blur!
Super Night Solution minimises noise for sharp video at night, with enhanced OIS and VDIS.
With these three features, and the aforementioned brighter sensor, you will never have to worry about taking photos in the dark!
High-Resolution Selfies!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has a large Cover Screen which doubles as a viewfinder for its dual 12 MP cameras, allowing you to take incredibly high-resolution selfie and wefie photos in both normal and wide angles.
Thanks to enhanced Quick Shot, you can take selfies and defies quickly using the rear cameras, using the Cover Screen to make sure everyone’s in the frame.
Don’t forget to give its Portrait Mode a try, for a more appealing portrait with better blurring of the background (bokeh).
Quick Shot can also flex open until FlexCam takes over, so you can capture hands-free photos at both high and low angles.
Now that we shared those FlexCam photography tips with you, be sure to give them a try with your Galaxy Z Flip4, and level up your photos and videos!
To Try FlexCam, Buy Your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Today!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 comes in four colour options, as well as a special Bespoke Edition :
Graphite – legacy colour
Pink Gold – new colour
Blue – new colour
Bora Purple – their signature colour this year
These are the available models and launch prices for the Z Flip 4 :
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Does a death video showing the terrible car accident that killed former WWE star Sara Lee really exist?!
Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Here Is The Sara Lee Car Accident / Death Video!
A number of rumour / fake news websites are now capitalising on the sudden death of former WWE star Sara Lee.
They are claiming that they have the video of how he died, posting on YouTube
Breaking News Today : Former WWE Wrestler Sara Lee Death Video
Breaking News Today : Former WWE Wrestler Sara Lee Car Accident Video
SMBTechConsultants : Sara Lee WWE Cause Death Last Video
Truth : There Is No Sara Lee Car Accident / Death Video!
This is another example of FAKE NEWS that some websites and YouTube channels create for more views and money, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Unknown How Sara Lee Died
It is still unknown how Sara Lee died. Her cause of death has not been revealed.
Her mother announced her death on Facebook, on Friday, October 7, 2022, but did not reveal her cause of death.
It is with heavy hearts we wanted to share that our Sara Weston has gone to be with Jesus. We are all in shock and arrangements are not complete. We ask that you respectfully let our family mourn. We all need prayers especially Cory and her children.
It is possible that Sara Lee may have died in a car accident, or in a gym bathroom. But until her cause of death is revealed by her family or the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office, anyone who tells you that she died from this or that cause is lying.
Fact #2 : Sara Lee Videos Are All Fake
A number of these websites created fake YouTube videos with misleading titles, claiming to show Sara Lee’s death. Terribly ghoulish and insensitive, if you ask me.
Fortunately – they are ALL fake, if you click and watch those videos. And why not? No one actually knows how she died, much less was present to record it all on video!
Even if someone actually recorded Sara Lee’s death on video (instead of rushing to help), he/she would have provided the video to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, and certainly not leaked to some Indian / Pakistani website or YouTube channel!
Fact #3 : Title Screens Are Intentionally Misleading
To mislead you, these fake video creators used misleading photo collages of Sara Lee and some random car accident.
One YouTube channel – Breaking News Today, for example, created and posted two videos, claiming that Sara Lee both died in a car accident AND died after collapsing in the gym bathroom.
To be clear – there is no video footage of Sara Lee dying.
No reputable media outlet know Sara Lee’s cause of death, much less recorded it all on video for our ghoulish entertainment.
Yet, these no-name websites out of India and Pakistan somehow managed to get their grubby little hands on the “car accident video” or “death video” of Sara Lee?
None of those websites claiming to show the Sara Lee death video offered anything remotely close to “evidence”. Their articles will mention “car accident” or “death video” for SEO reasons, but offer nothing else.
Fact #5 : This Is Just Another Example Of Celebrity Fake News
This is yet another example of fake news created by rumour and fake news blogs to drive traffic and increase page views for ad money. Here are examples of other celebrity fake news that we debunked earlier:
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Find out why Chris Tucker went viral on social media, and became the latest celebrity to get killed in a death hoax!
Claim : Chris Tucker Is Dead / Died On The Way To The Hospital!
Chris Tucker went viral on social media over the weekend, after people started posting that he just died on the way to the hospital.
It apparently started when a Facebook page called R.I.P. Chris Tucker was created on Friday, September 30, 2022, harvesting over a million page likes with this viral message:
At about 11 a.m. ET on Friday (September 30, 2022), our beloved actor Chris Tucker passed away. Chris Tucker was born on August 31, 1972 in Atlanta. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.
In addition, YouTube creators created videos claiming that the 5th Element and Rush Hour star just died on the way to the hospital.
Truth : Chris Tucker Is Not Dead, He’s Very Much Alive!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS on Facebook and YouTube that was created to harvest Likes and video views, and here are there reasons why…
Fact #1 : No Announcement By His Agent
Chris Tucker signed with ICM Partners in April 2021, to represent him in all areas. If he died, ICM Partners would definitely issue a public statement.
Despite claims that they issued a statement on 1 October 2022, there was no such statement. Neither did his long-time manager Tracy Kramer issue any statement about his death.
Fact #2 : Jamia Tucker Did Not Mention His Death
If Chris Tucker really died, you would have expected his family members to post about it.
His niece, singer Jamia Tucker, for example shared an audition for THE WIZ, but never mentioned that her uncle died.
Fact #3 : Chris Tucker Is Currently Filming + Touring
Chris Tucker joined the cast of an upcoming movie about Nike’s pursuit of Michael Jordan for his iconic shoe deal sometime in June 2022.
In addition, he is also touring the United States for live stand-up comedy shows :
October 8 : Chandler, Arizona
October 15 : Valley Center, California
November 11 : Robinsonville, Mississippi
November 12 : Lake Charles, Louisiana
If he had actually died, the movie production would have to stop, and his live shows would have to be cancelled, with producers for both efforts issuing their own press releases.
Yet neither have happened – production of the Nike movie appears to continue as normal, and there has been no cancellation of any of Chris Tucker’s live shows.
Fact #4 : No Mention In Mainstream Media
The mainstream media has prepared obituaries for celebrities, and would be amongst the first to break the story.
Yet, not a single newspaper or news network like CNN / BBC, not even celebrity blogs like TMZ, broke the story that Chris Tucker died?
That’s because it never happened – Chris Tucker is very much still alive, and well.
Fact #5 : Chris Tucker Death Videos Offer No Evidence
The videos purportedly showing Chris Tucker dead, or bring driven to the hospital, are all fake.
They do not show him dying or dead. They also offer no evidence that he is actually dead.
Their creators just made up the story to generate views, for the ad money.
Fact #6 : This Is Just Another Example Of Celebrity Fake News
This is yet another example of fake news created by rumour and fake news blogs to drive traffic and increase page views for ad money. Here are examples of other celebrity fake news that we debunked earlier:
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Samsung just introduced a new Fun Mode for Galaxy A series smartphones!
Take a look at the new Fun Mode, and give it a try!
Samsung Galaxy A Series Gets New Fun Mode!
Samsung is introducing a new Fun Mode in the proprietary camera app of their Galaxy A series smartphones, which adds Snapchat’s AR Lenses!
Samsung Galaxy A series smartphone users will be able to use Fun Mode to add playful, quirky lenses to their photos, turning them into fun and unique content to share with friends, or upload to social media!
Fun Mode is powered by Snap’s Camera Kit, allowing businesses and developers to bring the power of Snap’s augmented reality into their own applications.
Galaxy users are constantly seeking new ways to express their creativity. Samsung is constantly innovating to empower users to do more of what they love.
That is why we continue to grow our partnership with Snap, one of the biggest and most creative augmented reality platforms, so we can explore further improvements and bring one of the best camera experiences to more users.
– Woncheol Chai, EVP and Head of Experience Planning Team at Mobile eXperience Business, Samsung Electronics
Samsung and Snap have been working to offer users around the world more engaging and localized experiences. In 2021, they launched region-specific AR Lenses in India, and since then have expanded to other countries including Germany, Indonesia, Brazil, the Philippines, and Mexico.
Lenses are the way over 250 million Snapchatters engage with augmented reality every day, and we’re thrilled that these experiences delight and resonate with Samsung Galaxy’s community.
Integrating the Camera Kit into Samsung Galaxy’s proprietary camera is an opportunity to collaborate on compelling, local AR experiences and bring them to Galaxy users around the world.
– Ben Schwerin, SVP of Content and Partnerships at Snap.
To make use of Fun Mode, just update the Camera app in your Samsung Galaxy A series smartphone!
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Did DJ and producer Jamie Roy die in a car accident?!
Take a look at the viral claim, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : DJ + Producer Jamie Roy Died In A Car Accident!
Immediately after news broke that Jamie Roy died in a car accident, rumour / fake news websites started making videos claiming that the DJ and producer died in a car accident.
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This is another example of FAKE NEWS that some YouTube channels are creating for more ad money. Here are the reasons why… and what we know so far.
Fact #1 : Jamie Roy’s Cause Of Death Is Unknown
First, let me just point out that NO ONE knows Jamie Roy’s cause of death.
All we know was what his family posted on his official Facebook page, announcing his death:
It is with much sadness that we share this message from Jamie Roy’s family:
“Jamie passed away yesterday. Jamie was a much loved and talented son, brother, nephew and uncle and loved by his many friends and colleagues both within the music industry and beyond that. We are all absolutely heartbroken.”
You will note that Jamie Roy’s family did not mention how he died. They certainly did not say that he died in a car accident!
It is possible that Jamie Roy could have died in a car accident, but until his family or the police reveals that information, it’s wrong for anyone to make that baseless claim.
Fact #2 : Jamie Roy Car Accident Video Is Fake
To gain views and click, YouTube videos were created with misleading titles, claiming to show the car accident in which Jamie Roy died. Terribly ghoulish and insensitive, if you ask me.
Fortunately – they are ALL fake, if you click and watch those videos. And why not?
There is currently no evidence that Jamie Roy actually died in a car accident. So why should there be any video or photo of that car accident?
Fact #3 : Car Crash Photo Was Taken Last Month
To mislead you, these fake video creators used a car crash photo that was taken in Palmdale, Los Angeles on August 6, 2022 – more than a month earlier.
That was a three-car crash in which one person died and four people were injured, and none of them (obviously) was Jamie Roy.
No reputable media outlet even mentioned that Jamie Roy died in a car accident, much less had a video recorded for our ghoulish entertainment.
Yet, these no-name websites out of India and Pakistan somehow managed to get their grubby little hands on the photos or videos of Jamie Roy’s car accident?
Needless to say, none of those websites or YouTube channels actually offered any actual evidence that Jamie Roy died in a car accident.
Fact #5 : This Is Just Another Example Of Celebrity Fake News
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Does a death video showing Hawaiian surfing champion Kalani David drowning really exist?!
Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Here Is The Kalani David Death Video!
A number of rumour / fake news websites have been capitalising on Hawaiian surfing prodigy, Kalani David, who tragically died out on the ocean.
They are claiming that they have the video of how he died, posting on YouTube
LifeStyle Magazine : Watch Kalani David death video https://bit.ly/3SkseUR with full detailed information. Pro Surfer champ suffered a massive seizure while practicing in the waters of Costa Rica #KalaniDavid
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Truth : There Is No Kalani David Death Video!
This is another example of FAKE NEWS that some websites create for more page views and money, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Kalani David Drowned While Practicing
Kalani David suffered epileptic seizures while surfing off the coast of Costa Rica, and drowned.
He was practicing on his own, and not competing in a competition. So there would not have been any video cameras to capture his death.
Fact #2 : Kalani David Death Videos Are All Fake
A number of these websites created fake YouTube videos with misleading titles, claiming to show Kalani David’s death. Terribly ghoulish and insensitive, if you ask me.
Fortunately – they are ALL fake, if you click and watch those videos. And why not? There is currently no evidence that anyone actually witnessed Kalani drowning after he suffered seizures on the waves, much less recorded it on video.
Yes, it is possible that Kalani David was surfing with other people, and someone may have been recording the session.
But even if someone actually recorded Kalani David’s death on video (instead of rushing to help), he/she would have provided the video to the Costa Rica police, and it would have been held as evidence as they are still investigating his death.
Fact #3 : Title Screens Are Intentionally Misleading
To mislead you, these fake video creators used misleading screenshots of Kalani David from years earlier, or in one case – a May 2014 photo of surfers at Salsa Brava.
The photos showing Kalani David in a hospital bed are from his August 2016 seizure, and either his December 2016 heart operation, or someone who looks like him.
It is important to note that Kalani David drowned in the ocean. He never made it to the hospital. So these are fake title screens to lure you into clicking.
To be clear – there is no video footage of Kalani David drowning.
No reputable media outlet even mentioned that his death was witnessed, much less recorded on video for our ghoulish entertainment.
Yet, these no-name websites out of India and Pakistan somehow managed to get their grubby little hands on the “death video” of Kalani David?
None of those websites claiming to show the Kalani David death video offered anything remotely close to “evidence”. Their articles will mention “death video” for SEO reasons, but offer nothing else.
Fact #5 : This Is Just Another Example Of Celebrity Fake News
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Did the Kajang prison warden invite Najib Razak to his home, after he was convicted and jailed?!
Take a look at the viral video, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Kajang Prison Warden Invited Najib Razak To His Home!
People are sharing a video that purportedly shows the Kajang prison warden showing former Prime Minister Najib Razak around his home, even though he was supposed to be in jail!
😡 Najib is seen in the house of the Prison Warden ,This Is Breaking The SOP, Najib Is Been treated as a VIP, Najib Is wearing Silk Baju, The warden should be sack & put in Jail ,Money is King,
Truth : Kajang Prison Warden Did NOT Invite Najib Razak To His Home!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS circulating on WhatsApp and social media, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : That Is Not The Kajang Prison Warden
The only person that I can visually identify is former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is seen wearing a peach coloured Baju Melayu.
The person showing him around the house is not the Kajang prison warden, but a Felda settler called Ithnin Abdullah.
That is actually a homestay that Ithnin Abdullah owns, and is not the home of the Kajang prison warden.
Fact #2 : The Video Was Posted On 17 June 2022
The video was originally posted on TikTok on 17 June 2022 – more than 2 months before Najib Razak was jailed 12 years for corruption.
You can also see the name of the original poster in the viral video – @DatoNajibRazakFan. This was the description of the original TikTok video (with my English translation) :
Cantik rumah homestay ni. Milik seorang peneroka Felda Kledang, Ithnin Abdullah.Ada disimpan gambar-gambar kenangan bersama saya juga. Ya, dahulu banyak meluangkan masa dengan peneroka.Felda ini peninggalan legasi arwah ayahanda.Saya hanya mahukan yang terbaik bukan sahaja buat generasi pertama atau kedua Felda, tetapi untuk generasi-generasi akan datang juga.
It belongs to a Kledang Felda settler, Ithnin Abdullah. There are pictures of me as well. Yes, I used to spend a lot of time with the settlers. Felda is a legacy of my late father. I only want the best not only for the first or second generation of Felda settlers, but for future generations as well.
Fact #3 : Najib Razak Only Allowed To Go To Hospital / Court
Najib Razak started serving his 12-year prison sentence on 23 August 2022. Since then, he has only been allowed to leave the Kajang prison only to go to the hospital, or to court.
On August 25 and 26, 2022, he was brought out of prison to attend two ongoing criminal trials :
Aug. 25 : Misappropriate of RM 2.28 billion from 1MDB
Aug. 26 : Tampering of the Auditor-General’s audit report on 1MDB
On September 4, 2022, he was admitted to Hospital Kuala Lumpur, allegedly for intestinal bleeding.
On September 5, 2022, he returned to the High Court to continue with the main 1MDB trial.
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Did Balenciaga just introduce water bottle slippers priced at €895?!
Take a look at the viral photos, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Balenciaga Is Selling Water Bottle Slippers For €895!
The Internet has gone crazy over photos of the new Balenciaga water bottle slippers, with comments like these :
“Bottle slippers? Balenciaga is testing how far people will go in the name of fashion” quip netizens as #Balenciaga Conceptualizes slippers made out of plastic bottles
#NEWS: Balenciaga releases ‘Bottle Slippers’ — with price tag of $1,000 USD, you coppin ??
Whose up for a pair of bottle slippers from Balenciaga? Only 895 euros
A number of fashion and celebrity blogs have also jumped onto the bandwagon, posting about these new high-fashion water bottle slippers.
Truth : Balenciaga Is NOT Selling Water Bottle Slippers For €895!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS on social media, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Balenciaga Water Bottle Slippers Do NOT Exist
First, let me just state that Balenciaga did not create any water bottle slippers. Those fancy and super-expensive water bottle slippers do NOT exist.
The viral photo showing that these bottle slippers can be purchased on the Balenciaga website for €895 was photoshopped.
That is indeed Justin Bieber in the photo below… but he did not model those bottle slippers either!
Fact #2 : Balenciaga Bottle Slippers Were Created By neondazer
These viral water bottle slippers were just a concept created by a Russian artist / designer called neondazer (Max Arnautov).
He posted photos of the water bottle slippers, including the edited photo of Justin Bieber wearing them, on his Instagram on August 25, 2022.
Wassup hypebeasts, cop or drop? 😂
Meta-irony and metamodernism are best friends of modern fashion, guys. I guess this concept is meta-ironic towards Balenciaga, which became meta-ironic brand itself thanks to @Demna.
When this idea came to me, I thought: “So f*cking funny! But… I will not be surprised if Balenciaga gonna do something like that for real.”
They released earrings made of laces, destroyed Paris sneakers, a trench shitted by birds.. so this bottle slippers are fitting perfectly! Cuz it’s all about overconsumption and its fruits.
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Did Justin Bieber just model the new Balenciaga bottle slippers?!
Take a look at the viral photos, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Justin Bieber Wore These Balenciaga Bottle Slippers!
The Internet has gone crazy over photos of Justin Bieber wearing the viral Balenciaga bottle slippers, with comments like these :
Justin Bieber in his Balenciaga ‘bottle slippers’😳🤣🤣🤣
#JustinBieber in bottle slippers, Balenciaga.
Not new in Africa.
Whenever Africa invent her product we laugh at it, now it is in the west let wait and see how it will go viral and Africa will be the first to go in for the same product 😂😂
What did they make Justin Bieber wear? But I like the slippers and thats not how it should be worn.
Truth : Justin Bieber Did NOT Wear Those Balenciaga Bottle Slippers!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS on social media, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Balenciaga Bottle Slippers Do NOT Exist
First, let me just state that Balenciaga did not create any bottle slippers.
Despite a viral photo showing that these bottle slippers can be purchased on the Balenciaga website for €895, they do not exist.
Fact #2 : Balenciaga Bottle Slippers Were Created By neondazer
The Balenciaga bottle slippers were just a concept created by a Russian artist / designer called neondazer (Max Arnautov).
He posted the viral photos of Balenciaga bottle slippers, including the edited photo of Justin Bieber wearing them, on his Instagram on August 25, 2022.
Wassup hypebeasts, cop or drop? 😂
Meta-irony and metamodernism are best friends of modern fashion, guys. I guess this concept is meta-ironic towards Balenciaga, which became meta-ironic brand itself thanks to @Demna.
When this idea came to me, I thought: “So f*cking funny! But… I will not be surprised if Balenciaga gonna do something like that for real.”
They released earrings made of laces, destroyed Paris sneakers, a trench shitted by birds.. so this bottle slippers are fitting perfectly! Cuz it’s all about overconsumption and its fruits.
Fact #3 : Justin Bieber Photo Was From Balenciaga Fall 2021 Campaign
The Justin Bieber photo that neondazer edited was taken from the Balenciaga Fall 2021 campaign, per GQ.
Taken by photographer Katy Grannan, it featured a clean-shaven Justin Bieber wearing a black leather bomber, scrunchy black sweatpants, white tube socks… and a pair of Balenciaga dad core running sneakers.
neondazer edited out the dadcore running sneakers, and replaced them with his own bottle slippers.
Here is a comparison of the original photo (left) and the edited photo (right). Very nice photo-editing.
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National Geographic just made a hilarious faux pas, wrongly putting Gardens by the Bay in Malaysia!
Take a look at the photo that just went viral, and the hilarious responses!
Nat Geo : Here Is Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, Malaysia!
On 27 August 2022, National Geographic UK went viral after posting a photo of the beautiful Gardens by the Bay, with this description :
From the Archive: A family from India walks through the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, Malaysia.
Gardens by the Bay Is In Singapore, Not Malaysia!
The photo by Lucas Foglia quickly went viral, not because it was beautiful – it was, but because National Geographic UK wrongly claimed that Gardens by the Bay is in Singapore, Malaysia!
Gardens by the Bay is located in Singapore, and not Malaysia. More importantly – Singapore and Malaysia are two separate countries.
Just in case Nat Geo UK editors are confused, Singapore used to be part of Malaysia, until it separated on 9 August 1965. Here is a bit of historical evidence of that sad day…
Many Singaporean and Malaysian netizens quickly ribbed Nat Geo UK for fun. Here is a selection of both serious and funny responses to National Geographic UK’s faux pas.
Tourism Malaysia : Dear Sir/Madam, that is Singapore. This is Malaysia
GSC : Also from the Archive: An IMAX theatre built with Vibranium in Wakanda, Johor Bahru.
Justin Jozy Oh : From the Archive: A beautiful view of the Big Ben in New York, UK.
Baxter Oh : From archive : A beautiful view at Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, People’s Republic of China
Zhen Feng Yap : From the Archive: A beautiful view of the Cat statue overlooking the city in Wakanda, State of Sarawak, Malaysia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa.
Chernyet Wong : From the Archive: A traveller from National Geographic UK was exploring in Sahara Desert in Mars, Malaysia
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Are the Western media covering up massive riots with looting and vandalism on the US West Coast?!
Take a look at the viral claim, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Western Media Are Covering Up Riots In US West Coast!
People are sharing a video of a recent riot in America, claiming that Western media is actively concealing the news.
Allegedly, only the Chinese media and netizens are exposing the riots on the US West Coast by releasing such videos to show the world how decadent and lawless the United States really is.
The viral video is often shared with comments like these :
Protests, vandalism and looting rage across the west coast of US on 31/5 and 1/6/22 but not reported by CNN & BBC . Also not by Singapore’s CNA
Lawlessness in the country supposed to be icon of justice
Truth : Western Media Are Not Covering Up Riots In US West Coast!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛), and pro-CCP netizens.
After investigating the viral video, here are the facts that I was able to ascertain…
Fact #1 : Video Was Recorded In Cleveland, Ohio
The viral video does not show riots in the US West Coast. I geolocated the precise location of this riot to East 4th Street (E 4th St.) in Cleveland, Ohio.
If you look closely at the video, you can spot these landmarks and their signboards :
Butcher and the Brewer (Old-World Cuts and Hand-Built Brews)
Windsor Apartments
Mabel’s BBQ
Society Lounge
Zocalo Tequileria
Flannery’s Pub
Buckeye Apartments
Those landmarks allowed me to precisely geolocate the entire video to that one street – East 4th Street in Cleveland, Ohio.
Fact #2 : Ohio Is A Midwestern State, Near The East Coast
Ohio is an American Midwestern state. But despite that classification, it is actually located next to the Eastern seaboard.
It is most definitely not on the US West Coast, which comprises of the states of California, Oregon and Washington.
I have no idea why the wumao would lie about the riot happening on the US West Coast. Perhaps, it is the American region most familiar to Chinese netizens, since it is located next to the Pacific Ocean.
Fact #3 : Cleveland Riot Happened In 2020
The video does not depict a riot that happened on May 31 and June 1, 2022. It actually showed people rioting over the death of George Floyd on June 2, 2020 – two years ago.
Chinese netizens may not be aware, but people in the United States are allowed to participate in peaceful protests, like the 2020 protests against police brutality and racism, epitomised by George Floyd’s death.
But violent riots are against the law, and so 99 people were arrested in the 2020 Cleveland riots.
Fact #4 : There Are No Riots Happening On The US West Coast
Just in case Chinese netizens are “confused”, there are no riots happening on the US West Coast, at the end of May or early June 2022.
There are no acts of vandalism or looting raging across the US West Coast, which is precisely why there is ZERO COVERAGE of these riots.
No one is covering these riots because they did not happen. This is just Chinese disinformation using a legitimate video from two years ago.
Fact #5 : Western Media Covered The Cleveland Riots
Unlike in China, where the media is muzzled and “inappropriate news” are censored, Western media are under no such restrictions.
If there are riots in the United States right now, you can be sure they would be covering it. Bad news sells best, after all!
The truth is – the Western media covered the Cleveland riots extensively… when it happened in 2020! In fact, you can see a man who looks like a press photographer taking photos in the viral video.
Fact #6 : Video Is Part Of Wumao Disinformation
This isn’t the first real video being used in a wumao disinformation campaign, to drive the narrative that the United States is in a perpetual state of anarchy.
I have personally fact checked many videos and stories that were deliberately spread by the wumao as part of their disinformation campaign :
So why are the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛), and pro-CCP netizens promoting such videos and stories?
More importantly – why is the Chinese government spending money on such disinformation campaigns?
While you ponder on those questions, watch out and be wary of similar videos and stories being spread in Chinese and pro-CCP groups.
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Take a look at the scene that got the Disney-Pixar movie, Lightyear, banned in 14 countries, and likely China too!
Lightyear Movie Banned In 14 Countries + Maybe China Too!
Lightyear – the long-awaited Toy Story prequel from Disney-Pixar – has been banned in 14 Asian and Middle Eastern countries, and quite likely China too!
The ban started in the UAE, whose Media Regulatory Office of the Ministry of Youth and Culture announced on 13 June 2022 that Lightyear was banned from screening in all cinemas for “its violation of the country’s media content standards“.
A Variety report claimed that the UAE initially approved Lightyear for release, but revoked the licence after social media posts accused the movie of insulting Muslims and Islam.
That ban was then followed by other countries. The current list includes, but is not limited to :
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Indonesia
Malaysia
Singapore
Lebanon
Oman
Qatar
Kuwait
Bahrain
Although not confirmed yet, it is very likely that Lightyear will also not be allowed to screen in China.
Lightyear producer, Galyn Susman, said that Chinese authorities “asked for cuts”, which Disney declined to make. So she assumed that the movie would not be allowed to screen there either.
I’m assuming it will not make it to China. I know we’ve gotten requests for things to cut, Disney isn’t going to modify the material.
We’re not going to cut out anything, especially something as important as the loving and inspirational relationship that shows Buzz what he’s missing by the choices that he’s making, so that’s not getting cut
The Brief Kiss That Got Lightyear Banned In 14+ Countries!
The reasons why Lightyear has been banned in at least 14 countries, and possibly China too, is over a brief kissing scene.
In the first 30 minutes of Lightyear, Alisha Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba) – a female space ranger and a close friend of Buzz Lightyear – shares a brief kiss with her same-sex partner.
That kiss was part of a scene showing milestones in the couple’s relationship. It also shows the couple’s son, although it is not known if he was adopted or conceived through assisted reproduction.
But it was the brief kiss between two fictional characters that broke the camel’s back for censors in those countries. They demanded that the scene be cut from the film.
Normally, Disney would quietly cut such a controversial scene from the movie to comply with “local sensibilities”, since it doesn’t affect the plot.
However, Pixar employees had earlier penned a letter complaining that Disney corporate executives were censoring “nearly every moment of overtly gay affection” in their projects.
We at Pixar have personally witnessed beautiful stories, full of diverse characters, come back from Disney corporate reviews shaved down to crumbs of what they once were.
Nearly every moment of overtly gay affection is cut at Disney’s behest, regardless of when there is protest from both the creative teams and executive leadership at Pixar.
Disney caved to the pressure, and decided not to censor the kiss from Lightyear. And so, all those countries refused to grant a licence to screen the movie in theatres.
Chris Evans, who voiced Buzz Lightyear in this prequel, labelled such objections as “frustrating”.
It’s great that we are a part of something that’s making steps forward in the social inclusion capacity.
But it’s frustrating that there are still places that aren’t where they should be.
He also told Variety magazine that he was frustrated that news coverage of the movie would be focused on such an issue :
It’s tough to not be a little frustrated that it even has to be a topic of discussion. That it is this kind of ‘news.’
The goal is that we can get to a point where it is the norm, and that this doesn’t have to be some uncharted waters, that eventually this is just the way it is.
Taika Waititi, who voices the character of Mo Morrison in the film, added :
We’re hoping for a time when we don’t even have to have this conversation. We can watch a movie and we don’t even have to bat an eyelid.
We don’t have to think ‘Oh wow, weird’. It’s not weird, it’s normal and it should be normalised.
Whenever you have these small steps that studios are making – sometimes they may feel small but also, they are steps – and it’s steps towards normalising humanity and love. I really feel sorry for countries who don’t want this film because of a tiny, weird little thing like that
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The Disney-Pixar movie, Lightyear, has been banned in 14 countries, and quite possibly China too!
Here is what we know so far…
Lightyear Movie Banned In 14 Countries + Maybe China Too!
Lightyear – the long-awaited animated feature film from Disney-Pixar – has reportedly been banned in 14 Asian and Middle Eastern countries.
The ban started in the UAE, whose Media Regulatory Office of the Ministry of Youth and Culture announced on 13 June 2022 that :
The Media Regulatory Office announced that the animated film Lightyear, which is scheduled for release on 16th June, is not licensed for public screening in all cinemas in the UAE, due to its violation of the country’s media content standards.
A Variety report claimed that the UAE initially approved Lightyear for release, but revoked the licence after social media posts accused the movie of insulting Muslims and Islam.
That ban was then followed by other countries. The current list includes, but is not limited to :
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Indonesia
Malaysia
Singapore
Lebanon
Oman
Qatar
Kuwait
Bahrain
Although not confirmed yet, it is very likely that Lightyear will also not be allowed to screen in China.
Lightyear producer, Galyn Susman, said that Chinese authorities “asked for cuts”, which Disney declined to make. So she assumed that the movie would not be allowed to screen there either.
I’m assuming it will not make it to China. I know we’ve gotten requests for things to cut, Disney isn’t going to modify the material.
We’re not going to cut out anything, especially something as important as the loving and inspirational relationship that shows Buzz what he’s missing by the choices that he’s making, so that’s not getting cut
Why Lightyear Was Banned In Those Countries…
In Lightyear, the character of Alisha Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba) shares a brief kiss with her same-sex partner.
That’s it – a little kiss between two fictional characters. Unfortunately, it was a kiss too far for those countries.
Normally, Disney would quietly cut such a “controversial” scene from the movie to comply with “local sensibilities”, since it doesn’t affect the plot.
However, Pixar employees had earlier penned a letter complaining that Disney corporate executives were censoring “nearly every moment of overtly gay affection” in their projects.
We at Pixar have personally witnessed beautiful stories, full of diverse characters, come back from Disney corporate reviews shaved down to crumbs of what they once were.
Nearly every moment of overtly gay affection is cut at Disney’s behest, regardless of when there is protest from both the creative teams and executive leadership at Pixar.
Disney caved to the pressure, and decided not to censor the kiss from Lightyear. And so, all those countries refused to grant a licence to screen the movie in theatres.
Chris Evans, who voiced Buzz Lightyear in this prequel, labelled such objections as “frustrating”.
It’s great that we are a part of something that’s making steps forward in the social inclusion capacity.
But it’s frustrating that there are still places that aren’t where they should be.
He also told Variety magazine that he was frustrated that news coverage of the movie would be focused on such an issue :
It’s tough to not be a little frustrated that it even has to be a topic of discussion. That it is this kind of ‘news.’
The goal is that we can get to a point where it is the norm, and that this doesn’t have to be some uncharted waters, that eventually this is just the way it is.
Taika Waititi, who voices the character of Mo Morrison in the film, added :
We’re hoping for a time when we don’t even have to have this conversation. We can watch a movie and we don’t even have to bat an eyelid.
We don’t have to think ‘Oh wow, weird’. It’s not weird, it’s normal and it should be normalised.
Whenever you have these small steps that studios are making – sometimes they may feel small but also, they are steps – and it’s steps towards normalising humanity and love. I really feel sorry for countries who don’t want this film because of a tiny, weird little thing like that
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Many people claim that Ukraine is hiding NATO’s biological warfare lab and headquarters in the bunkers under Azovstal.
Take a look at the real photos of Azovstal, and find out what’s really inside its bunkers!
Claim : Azovstal Has NATO Bio Warfare Lab + Officers!
Pro-Russian and pro-CCP websites and groups keep claiming that Azovstal conceals a NATO biological warfare lab, which is why the Ukrainians fought so hard to defend Azovstal – they simply cannot let Russia find out that NATO had been developing illegal biological weapons in the bunkers!
They even shared schematics of what they claimed was the NATO biological laboratory hidden under the massive Azovstal metallurgical plant.
If a biological weapons lab is not enough, they also claim that NATO also has a secret headquarters under Azovstal, hosting soldiers who would have attacked Russia…
Azovstal Photos Show What’s Really Inside Its Bunkers!
When Russia invaded Ukraine, one of the first cities they attacked was Mariupol, which they quickly surrounded in just 3 weeks.
Due to heavy attacks and bombardment, Ukrainian soldiers and civilians retreated to the massive Azovstal metallurgical plant, which had over 30 Soviet-era bunkers.
After almost 3 months of constant bombardment and attacks, civilians were evacuated and the Ukrainian defenders were ordered to surrender.
One Ukrainian soldier, Orest (Орест), had been documenting life at the Azovstal metallurgical plant throughout their ordeal.
On the day he left the massive complex (20 May 2022), he left his photos on a public Google Drive, with this message (and its English translation) :
Ну от і все. Дякую з прихисток Азовсталь – місце моєї смерті і мого життя.
Well, that’s all. Thank you from the shelters of Azovstal – the place of my death and my life.
Доречі, поки я буду в полоні, залишу вам фото в найкращій якості, відправляйте їх на всі журналістські премії і фотоконкурси, якщо щось виграю, після виходу буде дуже приємно. Дякую всім за підтримку. До зустрічі ❤️
By the way, while I am in captivity, I will leave you photos in the best quality, send them to all journalistic awards and photo contests, if I win something, it will be very nice after the release. Thank you all for your support. See ❤️
These 24 photos will show you what it was really like inside the tunnels and bunkers, and prove once and for all just how absurd and false those claims of NATO facilities under Azovstal really are.
The extent of the devastation is clear in this photo of a Ukrainian soldier standing inside one of the many Azovstal factory buildings.
The Soviet-era bunkers may have been hardened against a nuclear attack, but Russian forces cut electricity and water supply to the complex. So most of the bunkers were dark or lit only by lamps powered by car batteries.
Most of the bunkers were not only dark and damp, they were cold and heated by wood fire. Hardly what you would expect from a “NATO biological warfare lab”, right?
Will people stop creating and spreading fake news about the Azovstal tunnels and bunkers? I seriously doubt it.
They will just jump to the next fake news… and the next Azovstal…
Despite their injuries, the Ukrainian soldiers seem to be in remarkably high spirits, for people who have had to endure daily bombardments and attempts by Russian soldiers to root them out from the Azovstal bunkers.
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Do baby birds really feed their parents, after they grow too old to fly?
Take a look at the viral video, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Baby Birds Feed Old Birds That Can’t Fly!
People are sharing this video, which claims to show baby birds feeding their parents who are too old to fly, together with such messages :
Aged birds can not fly and there is no old age home for them . Appreciate the small baby birds feeding them . A great message to human beings .
An old aged bird. Can’t fly and there is no old age home for it like human beings. A small baby bird is feeding it. A great message to human beings. Hats off to nature
Truth : Those Are Not Baby Birds Feeding Old Birds!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS circulating on WhatsApp and social media, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : The Larger Bird Is A Cuckoo Bird
The video does not show baby birds feeding their old parents. In fact, the smaller bird is the “parent” of the larger bird.
Fact #2 : The Larger Bird Is A Baby Bird
The larger bird is actually a baby cuckoo bird – a cuckoo chick.
It only looks larger than the “parent” bird, because it is not of the same species.
Fact #3 : Cuckoo Birds Are Brood Parasites
Some 59 cuckoo bird species are brood parasites – they don’t make nests of their own. Instead, the female cuckoo bird lays her eggs in the nest of other birds.
The eggs of these brood parasite cuckoo birds hatch earlier than the host bird’s eggs. The cuckoo chick grows up faster, and often evicts (kills) the host bird’s real chicks.
Cuckoo chicks are also very greedy, with a begging call that encourages the host parent to keep feeding it. So it grows very fast.
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Unboxing Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra : What’s Inside Its Box?
Samsung just combined their Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series into the Galaxy S22 Ultra – their latest flagship smartphone.
Not only does it adopt the blockier industrial design language of the Galaxy Note series, it also comes with the S Pen built-in!
Despite being the biggest model in the Galaxy S22 family, the S22 Ultra comes in a slim cardboard box. Here’s an interesting fact – the colour of the S on the box shows you the colour of the Galaxy S22 Ultra inside!
In this video, we take a quick look at the box, before showing you exactly what you will find inside!
Here is everything you will find inside the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s box :
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone
Set of Galaxy S22 series documents
USB data and power cable (Type C to Type C)
SIM card tray extraction pin
Sadly, the Galaxy S22 Ultra does not come with a 45 watt charger in-the-box. You can reuse your old 15 watt charger, but you would be losing out on a key S22 Ultra feature.
Now, let us go through its key features, and show you why the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is worthy of our Editor’s Choice Award!
6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with a massive 6.8-inch display, with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel.
Its wide colour gamut of 100% DCI-P3, a peak brightness of 1750 nits, and a contrast ratio of 3 million:1 will guarantee the best possible image quality, whether indoors or outdoors.
Gamers will love its high dynamic refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, with a touch sampling rate of up to 240 Hz.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra offers two refresh rate options (Settings > Display > Motion smoothness) :
Adaptive : Get smoother animation and scrolling by automatically adjusting your screen refresh rate up to 120 Hz
Standard : Get longer battery life with a 60 Hz screen refresh rate
Last year’s Galaxy S21 Ultra also has an Adaptive mode, which dynamically refreshes between 10 Hz and 120 Hz
The new Galaxy S22 Ultra improves on that, with an Adaptive mode that dynamically refreshes between 1 Hz and 120 Hz.
By default, the Galaxy S22 Ultra uses the Adaptive mode, for smoother graphics, but you can choose to switch to the Standard mode for longer battery.
4nm Flagship Mobile Platform
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is built around the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile SoC, which is fabricated on the latest 4nm Samsung process technology.
Together with a powerful Adreno 730 GPU, it has eight processor cores in a triple-tier architecture :
a Cortex-X2 prime core running at up to 3 GHz,
three sustained-performance Cortex-A710 cores running at up to 2.5 GHz, and
four energy-efficient Cortex-A510 cores running at 1.8 GHz.
Memory + Storage Options
Samsung will be offering four memory and storage options, but not all of them are available globally :
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage
12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage
12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage
12 GB RAM + 1 TB storage
Cameras Galore!
As the premiere Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with a smorgasbord of cameras!
In the front, it has a 40 MP camera, with a wide f/2.2 aperture, and the ability to combine pixels for better low-light performance.
In the back, it has a quad-camera system that consists of :
a 108 MP Dual Pixel camera, f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide angle camera, f/2.2 aperture
a 10 MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom, f/2.4 aperture, and
a 10 MP periscope camera with 10X optical zoom, f/4.9
Ultra-Low Latency S Pen
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the only model in the Galaxy S22 family to come with the S Pen.
Just like the Galaxy Note series, it has a dedicated S Pen slot, so you will never have to worry about dropping the S Pen.
This is an improved S Pen, with ultra-low latency of just 2.8 ms – down from 9 ms in the previous generation. This gives it an instantaneous feel, just like writing an actual pen on paper.
Built To Last
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is protected in the back and front by the latest Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+.
On top of that, it is IP68-rated against dust and water ingress. That means it can withstand immersion in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.
Battery + Charging
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with a large 5,000 mAh battery, which offers a very long battery life.
On top of that, it can support wired charging at up to 45 watts, with wireless charging supported at up to 15 watts.
It also supports Wireless PowerShare, allowing you to recharge other smartphones and wearables like the Galaxy Buds2.
The only downside – Samsung is not providing the 45 watt charger in-the-box.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra : Battery Life Comparison!
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with a larger 5,000 mAh battery, which is the same size as last year’s Galaxy S21 Ultra.
To test its battery life, we turned off Automatic Brightness, and set its display brightness to 50%.
Why 50%? That is actually slightly higher than the average indoor brightness level of 40% during the day, and is what we usually use in all our mobile battery life tests.
It is important to fix the brightness level, to make sure the screen brightness does not change as the ambient brightness changes.
We then ran the PCMark Work 3.0 battery life test until its battery capacity dropped to 20% several times, and this was the best result we obtained with 60 Hz and 120 Hz refresh rates :
Will you look at that!
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a battery life of 10.5 hours with Adaptive refresh rate enabled, and a whopping 14.25 hours with the Standard refresh rate!
But let’s compare its battery life at 60 Hz and 120 Hz, against the S21 Ultra and Z Flip 3 smartphones.
Standard Refresh Rate (60 Hz)
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra really shines with the refresh rate set to 60 Hz.
The S22 Ultra used 20% less power per minute, which delivered 25% longer battery life than the S21 Ultra.
Work 3.0
S22 Ultra
(60 Hz)
Z Flip 3
(60 Hz)
S21 Ultra
(60 Hz)
Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
3,300 mAh
5,000 mAh
Battery Life
14 hrs
15 mins
8 hrs 11 mins
11 hrs 22 mins
Utilisation
per min.
4.68 mAh
5.38 mAh
5.87 mAh
Adaptive Refresh Rate (120 Hz)
While the Galaxy S22 Ultra certainly used less power than the S21 Ultra, that advantage was greatly diminished with the Adaptive refresh rate enabled.
The S22 Ultra used just 2% less power per minute, which delivered 2% (12 minutes) longer battery life than the S21 Ultra.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra supports up to 45 watts of wired fast charging, but unfortunately, does not come with the charger in-the-box.
So we relied on the standard 15 watt Samsung fast charger than shipped with their previous smartphones – something we believe most users will end up doing.
But we used the 25 watt charger for the S21 Ultra, because it came with that charger.
Work 3.0
S21 Ultra
S22 Ultra
Z Flip 3
Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
3,300 mAh
Charger Output
25 watts
15 watts
15 watts
Battery Life
64 minutes
64.5 minutes
88.5 minutes
Recharging Speed
(per minute)
62.5 mAh
62.0 mAh
29.8 mAh
Interestingly, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra recharged as quickly with a standard 15 watt charger, as the S21 Ultra with its more powerful 25 watt charger!
In fact, the Galaxy S22 Ultra recharged itself twice as fast as the Galaxy Z Flip 3, even though they both used the same 15 watt charger!
This is really good news. It means that Galaxy S22 Ultra owners need not worry too much about its recharging speed with the older 15 watt chargers.
In fact, you don’t really need to splurge on a new 45 watt fast charger. The Galaxy S22 Ultra fully recharges from 20% to 100% in just over an hour with the standard 15 watt Samsung charger!
We first tested the Galaxy S22 Ultra using PCMark, which simulates work applications like web browsing, playing video, writing text and editing photos.
Work 3.0
Galaxy
Z Flip 3
Galaxy
S22 Ultra
Galaxy
S21 Ultra
Note20
Ultra
Galaxy
A52
Mobile Platform
SD 888
SD 8
Gen 1
Exynos
2100
Exynos
990
SD
750G
Performance Score
13317
12860
12535
10523
7874
Web Browsing
11637
10442
10185
8865
7021
Video Editing
7762
7444
6336
6232
5693
Writing
15316
15471
15247
11112
7454
Photo Editing
25357
30177
37847
30789
15812
Data Manipulation
11938
9691
8310
6825
6424
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Get 1 was surprisingly slightly slower than the Snapdragon 888 used by the Galaxy Z Flip 3, but the difference is just 5%, which means you won’t actually notice the difference.
For certainly, it will easily handle anything you throw at it, whether it’s just posting your latest Instagram pictures or editing a 4K video.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra : Gaming Performance
For gaming, we tested the Galaxy S22 Ultra using 3DMark, with these results :
3DMark
Galaxy
S22 Ultra
Galaxy
Z Flip 3
Note20
Ultra
Galaxy
Note10+
Device
SD 8
Gen 1
SD 888
Exynos
990
Exynos
9825
Sling Shot Unlimited
11094
9248
8026
3327
Wild Life Unlimited
9106
3952
4504
3288
Wild Life
Extreme
Unlimited
2220
1174
1387
528
Look at that! The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 was a head above the competition when it comes to gaming!
It was 20% to 130% faster than the Snapdragon 888, and 38% to 102% faster than the Exynos 990!
For certain, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will crush any game you throw at it.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra : Overall Performance
We then tested the Galaxy S22 Ultra using AnTuTu, yielding these results :
AnTuTu
Galaxy
S22 Ultra
Galaxy
Z Flip 3
Galaxy
S21 Ultra
Note20
Ultra
Galaxy
A52
Device
SD 8 Gen 1
SD
888
Exynos
2100
Exynos
990
SD 750G
AnTuTu Score
889167
696767
624411
522735
341908
CPU
203090
206228
166290
146783
105098
GPU
402617
242573
258995
215205
88068
Memory
146002
133586
120805
89376
60642
UX
137458
114380
78321
71371
88100
The AnTuTu benchmark confirme that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a veritable beast of a performer, beating even the very fast Galaxy Z Flip 3 by 28%, and the last-generation Galaxy S21 Ultra by 42!
Its GPU performance was, in particular, spectacular, delivering 66% better performance than the Galaxy Z Flip 3, and 55% better performance than the Galaxy S21 Ultra!
But note that its temperature jumped by over 10°C! At peak performance, the Galaxy S22 Ultra can get quite toasty!
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra : Performance Summary
The Galaxy S22 Ultra was meant to be the ultimate Samsung smartphone for 2022, and it does not disappoint.
Built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 – the fastest mobile SoC that exists for Android devices – it offers a tremendous boost in GPU performance, which should make gamers and mobile content creators happy.
The benchmark results amply demonstrates, you can count on the Galaxy S22 Ultra to easily handle anything and everything you throw at it.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Video Recording Performance
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s super-high resolution 108 MP main camera can take up to 8K videos, if you want to. But in reality – most people are not going to bother with 8K video recording, at least for now.
Very few televisions and devices support 8K video playback, and even the S22 Ultra will downsample the 8K video when playing back on its 3K display.
1080p and 4K videos are what the Galaxy S22 Ultra does best, thanks to its support for 60 fps recording and combination of optical image stabilisation and advanced electronic image stabilisation.
1080p Video Sample : Concubine Lane @ Ipoh
This video sample was taken at the famous Concubine Lane in Ipoh, which is crowded and really great to test the camera out.
In this video sample, you can see just how smooth and stable the video is at 60 fps, even with so much shaking and jostling.
4K Video Sample : Concubine Lane @ Ipoh
When we switched to 4K, the video was remarkably stable, even while we walk through the crowd, and pan around Concubine Lane.
You should also note the lack of wind noise, which is fantastic. You won’t need to use a third-party microphone with a dead cat with this phone!
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Video Zoom Capability
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra also supports multiple zoom levels – up to 20X zoom at 1080p, and up to 10X zoom at 4K.
Its ultra-wide camera lets you record with a wider 0.6X zoom, while its 3X zoom and 10X zoom cameras allow for extended optical zoom capabilities.
1080p Zoom Demonstration
At 1080p, you can record videos from 0.6X zoom up to 20X zoom – which offers much wider range than competing smartphones.
The best image quality was seen at up to 10X zoom, while image stabilisation was best at up to 4X zoom, and still pretty good at 10X zoom.
While 20X zoom has pretty decent image quality, it is not as sharp as at 10X or lower zoom. Colours also appear more washed out at 20X.
4K Zoom Demonstration
You can record 4K videos from 0.6X zoom up to 10X zoom. – which is narrower than recording 1080p video.
For best image quality, limit your zoom up to 3X while recording 4K video. While image stabilisation was pretty good at 10X zoom, the image isn’t sharp and colours appear washed out.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Video Recording Performance Summary
If you ignore the 8K hype, you will realise that the Galaxy S22 Ultra offers truly excellent 4K and 1080p video recording capabilities.
You should buy the Galaxy S22 Ultra for its advanced optical and electronic image stabilisation for super-stable recording on-the-move.
You should also buy the Galaxy S22 Ultra for its wide zoom range of 0.6X to 10X when recording 1080p videos, or 0.6X to 3X when recording 4K videos.
These are the critical video recording features that will give you greater flexibility and super stable videos, without the need to use a gimbal.
While not showcased in our videos, the Galaxy S22 Ultra also supports Audio Zoom, focusing the audio recording as you zoom into a scene. That can be really helpful in isolating audio from the subject from background noise.
These features are not new – they have been part of the Samsung Galaxy S and Note series for a few years now. Samsung just keeps improving them, which is why we keep using Galaxy S smartphones as our primary video recording device.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra boasts a super-high resolution 108 MP main camera, built around the same ISOCELL HM3 sensor used in the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
However, this camera features improved AI optimisations. Thanks to the improved performance of its GPU and NPU, it now runs approximately 60 new AI models through its Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to optimise the final output.
Here are six shots I took around Ipoh Old Town, using the 108 MP main camera, and the 12 MP ultra-wide angle camera.
They are 4000 x 3000 pixels in size, with a JPEG file size of between 4 MB and 15 MB – it all depends on the amount of detail in the picture. To save space, I definitely recommend that you enable HEIF – the High Efficiency Image Format.
By default, the 108 MP camera takes 12 MP photos, combining nine pixels into one super-large 2.4 µm pixel. Coupled with the new AI models, the final photo is not only much brighter, but has significantly lower noise.
When you take shots at night, the Galaxy S22 Ultra combines images taken using both the 108 MP main camera, and the 12 MP ultra-wide camera. The 12 MP camera provides the rough details, while the fine details are provided by the 108 MP camera.
Here are four shots to show you the incredible amount of detail you can capture at just 12 MP. If you need greater detail, you can always increase the resolution to the full 108 MP, but frankly – these pictures should show you that you don’t really need to.
Its digital zoom has also been improved by the new AI models and the faster processor. For images taken above 30X digital zoom, the camera actually takes 10-20 shots at once, and processes them to improve the details in the final photo.
Finally, the Galaxy S22 Ultra features a new AI portrait model that uses two cameras to accurately differentiate the depth between the person and the background.
This is critical because the 108 MP camera has a very wide f/1.8 aperture, which makes for very narrow depth-of-field (DOF). If you do not accurately focus on the subject, you could end up with a blurry photo even though it looks sharp on the phone.
In these four shots, you can see just how narrow of depth of field you have to work with. This makes for better photos – you just need to make sure the subject is really in focus.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Photography Summary
If you want the best cameras on a smartphone money can buy, you should definitely consider the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Ignore the 108 MP marketing hoohah. What you are really getting is an awesome 12 MP camera with super-large pixels for really great noise-free images, and better low-light photos.
You may be wary about Samsung reusing the ISOCELL HM3 sensor from last year, but it has better photographic capabilities, thanks mostly to software and AI improvements.
For one thing, I noticed that it is now much better at accurately focusing on the subject, resulting in far fewer wrongly-focused shots.
It also does a better job of correcting for disparate lighting conditions, although some of you may find the photos oversaturated.
But there is no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has some of the best smartphone cameras I’ve tried this year.
It is really quite hard for flagship smartphones to really differentiate themselves from last year’s flagships, but Samsung somehow pulled it off with the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Most of the improvements may not be readily apparent to the user though.
Thanks to Samsung’s decision to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile SoC, it has significantly better GPU and NPU performance.
Even its Dynamic AMOLED 2X display has been quietly improved. It is now 250 nits brighter and has a minimum refresh rate of just 1 Hz, allowing for better battery life.
If you don’t mind using the standard 60 Hz refresh rate, you will be pleasantly surprised by a 25% longer battery life than last year’s S21 Ultra!
Even its S Pen was upgraded. It may look like last year’s S Pen, but it has a much lower latency of just 2.8 ms – down from 9 ms in the previous generation.
Samsung reused the Galaxy S21 Ultra‘s excellent quad-camera system, but you may not know that it features improved AI optimisations. Powered by the much faster Snapdragon processor’s NPU, it now runs approximately 60 new AI models to optimise the final output.
This may not sound like much, but you will realise just how much has improved if you compare the videos and photos taken with the S22 Ultra against the S21 Ultra. Its AI optimisations have taken out most of the hard work of making sure that each picture comes out looking great, while its video stabilisation is truly best-in-class.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is not cheap, but if you want the best possible Android smartphone that is powerful and takes excellent photos and videos, this is as good as it gets!
On top of that, it boasts the best-in-class Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both front and rear aspects, and is IP68 dust- and water-resistant.
For these reasons, we gladly award the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra our Editor’s Choice Award! Great work, Samsung!
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Was a CNN reporter caught lying on live TV about what a Chinese man really said?
Take a look at the viral video, and find out what the FACTS really are!
Claim : CNN Reporter Caught Faking Chinese Translation On TV!
A video clip showing a CNN reporter lying about what a Chinese man said on live TV is going viral again, together with this message :
All he said was, “I just finished dinner with friends and want to catch up on my texts.”
If you know Mandarin, you can see how CNN can make up their news.
I can’t believe CNN will go this low. 😤🤮
It originally went viral in February 2021, but is going viral again in May 2022 during the COVID-19 lockdown of Shanghai.
In the video, the CNN reporter is seen asking a Chinese man why he’s drinking by himself.
The man replied (in Chinese) that he just had dinner with friends and was now just taking a look at his phone.
However, the CNN reporter told the CNN anchor a completely different story,
“Jesus, you can see by the look on his face. This man told me that his family had been taken away, that his brother’s sick, and he can’t get out.”
“And the only thing that’s left to do is drink. And really, I can’t blame him. Poor guy.”
CNN Reporter Was Not Faking Chinese Translation Because…
… the truth is this video was edited, and is being used as Chinese propaganda.
In this video, we will show you why this video is NOT real, and is just another piece of Chinese propaganda.
The viral video clip is really a 29 second segment of a much longer video that runs 4 minutes and 19 seconds.
The original video was created by a UK student living in China, who calls himself Comerad James.
He stated clearly in his original video that he wanted to show how easy it was to make fake news.
Anyone watching his video can see that it was intentionally satirical, with the title CNN Global Bullcast, and his nickname there – Comerad James.
You can even see that both the CNN anchor and the CNN reporter are the same person – Comerad James himself.
And note that he even put in all sorts of Easter eggs – GME (GameStop) share price rising 9999%, and chyrons about public alcoholism spiralling out of control because Chinese citizens are giving up hope.
Comerad James created this video to satirise the “lack of integrity” of CNN and BBC in covering news on China.
Ironically, his video ended up being edited and used by Chinese propagandists to malign CNN’s integrity. So much for “integrity”.
The truth is major news organisations like CNN have fact-checkers and native speakers. Such a broadcast would have been caught very quickly, and they would have apologised for it.
If they didn’t, news of this would spread like wildfire and CNN would have been justifiably castigated online. Not just by Chinese citizens and Sinophiles, but also by other media outlets and the public in general.
On the other hand, Chinese propaganda outlets masquerading as news agencies like CGTN have never apologised or corrected themselves, even after they were caught lying.
When you see such videos, THINK TWICE before forwarding them. You could be helping to propagate Chinese fake news / propaganda.
Always be wary about fake videos and fake news created and propagated by the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛).
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Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s photography performance, and find out why it’s such an awesome smartphone for photographers!
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra : Flagship Class Photography!
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is their flagship smartphone for the year 2022, and it boasts the best cameras money can buy.
Headlining its top-of-the-line quad-camera system is a Dual Pixel camera, which is built around the 108 MP ISOCELL HM3 sensor, and optically-stabilised lens with a large f/1.8 aperture.
You can seamlessly switch to its ultra-wide camera, with a 12 MP sensor and a f/2.2 aperture; or optically zoom up to 10X with its dual telephoto and periscope cameras.
In this review, we are going to take a look at the photography capability of Galaxy S22 Ultra, and show you just how well its cameras perform!
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Photography Review
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra boasts a super-high resolution 108 MP main camera, built around the same ISOCELL HM3 sensor used in the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
However, this camera features improved AI optimisations. Thanks to the improved performance of its GPU and NPU, it now runs approximately 60 new AI models through its Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to optimise the final output.
Here are six shots I took around Ipoh Old Town, using the 108 MP main camera, and the 12 MP ultra-wide angle camera.
They are 4000 x 3000 pixels in size, with a JPEG file size of between 4 MB and 15 MB – it all depends on the amount of detail in the picture. To save space, I definitely recommend that you enable HEIF – the High Efficiency Image Format.
By default, the 108 MP camera takes 12 MP photos, combining nine pixels into one super-large 2.4 µm pixel. Coupled with the new AI models, the final photo is not only much brighter, but has significantly lower noise.
When you take shots at night, the Galaxy S22 Ultra combines images taken using both the 108 MP main camera, and the 12 MP ultra-wide camera. The 12 MP camera provides the rough details, while the fine details are provided by the 108 MP camera.
Here are four shots to show you the incredible amount of detail you can capture at just 12 MP. If you need greater detail, you can always increase the resolution to the full 108 MP, but frankly – these pictures should show you that you don’t really need to.
Its digital zoom has also been improved by the new AI models and the faster processor. For images taken above 30X digital zoom, the camera actually takes 10-20 shots at once, and processes them to improve the details in the final photo.
Finally, the Galaxy S22 Ultra features a new AI portrait model that uses two cameras to accurately differentiate the depth between the person and the background.
This is critical because the 108 MP camera has a very wide f/1.8 aperture, which makes for very narrow depth-of-field (DOF). If you do not accurately focus on the subject, you could end up with a blurry photo even though it looks sharp on the phone.
In these four shots, you can see just how narrow of depth of field you have to work with. This makes for better photos – you just need to make sure the subject is really in focus.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Photography Summary
If you want the best cameras on a smartphone money can buy, you should definitely consider the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Ignore the 108 MP marketing hoohah. What you are really getting is an awesome 12 MP camera with super-large pixels for really great noise-free images, and better low-light photos.
You may be wary about Samsung reusing the ISOCELL HM3 sensor from last year, but it has better photographic capabilities, thanks mostly to software and AI improvements.
For one thing, I noticed that it is now much better at accurately focusing on the subject, resulting in far fewer wrongly-focused shots.
It also does a better job of correcting for disparate lighting conditions, although some of you may find the photos oversaturated.
But there is no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has some of the best smartphone cameras I’ve tried this year.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra : Price + Availability
Samsung is offering the Galaxy S22 Ultra in four colour options – Burgundy, Green, Phantom Black and Phantom White.
I had the opportunity to attend an exclusive Samsung preview event, to check out all four colours for ourselves.
Note : Samsung only allowed us to use digital cameras, so the video is not stabilised as it would be with smartphones that I generally use.
Here in Malaysia, it is available starting 10 February 2022 in three variants, at these price points :
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Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra camera’s video recording performance, and find out why it’s such an awesome video recording device!
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra : Flagship Class Camera Performance!
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is their flagship smartphone for the year 2022, and it boasts the best cameras money can buy.
Headlining its top-of-the-line quad-camera system is a Dual Pixel camera, which is built around the 108 MP ISOCELL HM3 sensor, and optically-stabilised lens with a large f/1.8 aperture.
In this article, we are going to take a look at the video recording capability of Galaxy S22 Ultra, and show you just how well its quad-camera system performs!
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Video Recording Performance
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s super-high resolution 108 MP main camera can take up to 8K videos, if you want to. But in reality – most people are not going to bother with 8K video recording, at least for now.
Very few televisions and devices support 8K video playback, and even the S22 Ultra will downsample the 8K video when playing back on its 3K display.
1080p and 4K videos are what the Galaxy S22 Ultra does best, thanks to its support for 60 fps recording and combination of optical image stabilisation and advanced electronic image stabilisation.
1080p Video Sample : Concubine Lane @ Ipoh
This video sample was taken at the famous Concubine Lane in Ipoh, which is crowded and really great to test the camera out.
In this video sample, you can see just how smooth and stable the video is at 60 fps, even with so much shaking and jostling.
4K Video Sample : Concubine Lane @ Ipoh
When we switched to 4K, the video was remarkably stable, even while we walk through the crowd, and pan around Concubine Lane.
You should also note the lack of wind noise, which is fantastic. You won’t need to use a third-party microphone with a dead cat with this phone!
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Video Zoom Capability
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra also supports multiple zoom levels – up to 20X zoom at 1080p, and up to 10X zoom at 4K.
Its ultra-wide camera lets you record with a wider 0.6X zoom, while its 3X zoom and 10X zoom cameras allow for extended optical zoom capabilities.
1080p Zoom Demonstration
At 1080p, you can record videos from 0.6X zoom up to 20X zoom – which offers much wider range than competing smartphones.
The best image quality was seen at up to 10X zoom, while image stabilisation was best at up to 4X zoom, and still pretty good at 10X zoom.
While 20X zoom has pretty decent image quality, it is not as sharp as at 10X or lower zoom. Colours also appear more washed out at 20X.
4K Zoom Demonstration
You can record 4K videos from 0.6X zoom up to 10X zoom. – which is narrower than recording 1080p video.
For best image quality, limit your zoom up to 3X while recording 4K video. While image stabilisation was pretty good at 10X zoom, the image isn’t sharp and colours appear washed out.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Video Recording Performance Summary
If you ignore the 8K hype, you will realise that the Galaxy S22 Ultra offers truly excellent 4K and 1080p video recording capabilities.
You should buy the Galaxy S22 Ultra for its advanced optical and electronic image stabilisation for super-stable recording on-the-move.
You should also buy the Galaxy S22 Ultra for its wide zoom range of 0.6X to 10X when recording 1080p videos, or 0.6X to 3X when recording 4K videos.
These are the critical video recording features that will give you greater flexibility and super stable videos, without the need to use a gimbal.
While not showcased in our videos, the Galaxy S22 Ultra also supports Audio Zoom, focusing the audio recording as you zoom into a scene. That can be really helpful in isolating audio from the subject from background noise.
These features are not new – they have been part of the Samsung Galaxy S and Note series for a few years now. Samsung just keeps improving them, which is why we keep using Galaxy S smartphones as our primary video recording device.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra : Price + Availability
Samsung is offering the Galaxy S22 Ultra in four colour options – Burgundy, Green, Phantom Black and Phantom White.
I had the opportunity to attend an exclusive Samsung preview event, to check out all four colours for ourselves.
Note : Samsung only allowed us to use digital cameras, so the video is not stabilised as it would be with smartphones that I generally use.
Here in Malaysia, it is available starting 10 February 2022 in three variants, at these price points :
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Take a look at the famous Jesus tree of Lebanon, and find out what’s the true story behind those viral photos!
Is The Famous Jesus Tree Of Lebanon A Real Miracle?
Pictures of the famous Jesus Tree – a tree that looks like Jesus crucified on a cross – are often shared on Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, emails and elsewhere online.
These pictures are often accompanied by prayers and claims that it’s a true Christian miracle.
It really looks like Jesus crucified on a cross, doesn’t it? It would be quite a miracle if a tree actually twisted itself to look like that.
Or is it just pareidolia – the perception of a familiar pattern or image, where none actually exists?
The Famous Jesus Tree Of Lebanon Really Exists!
For Christians who need vindication for their faith, we have good news and bad news.
The good news is the Jesus Tree exists. The bad news is it is neither natural, nor supernatural. It is certainly not miraculous.
The Jesus Tree is the artistic creation of Lebanese poet, painter and sculptor Rudy Rahmè, who carved it out of a dead cedar tree in the forest of the Cedars of God (Al Arz el Rab) in Northern Lebanon.
On the 24 July 2015, when a James Morales took this picture below, and made it viral on Facebook by calling it evidence of “the power of God’s goodness…” :
Credit : James Morales, 24th July 2015
The truth and the far more mundane fact is that it took Rudy Rahmè 5-6 years to carve that sculpture. Here is a closer look at the sculpture.
Credit : Maria, 24th March 2014
Rudy Rahmè did not just create that famous Jesus Tree. He also carved Jesus’ image into other cedar trees in the Cedars of God.
Credit : Commons.Wikimedia.org
Credit : Commons.Wikimedia.org
The Jesus Tree Was Created By Man, Not God
Instead of misleading other people into thinking that the Jesus Tree is a supernatural or miraculous creation, we should give the artist Rudy Rahmè props for turning these dead cedars into such incredible works of art.
He is the true miracle behind the Jesus trees of Lebanon!
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Did China create these amazing robot dancers at the Shanghai Disneyland, beating even the Japanese?
Watch the viral clip for yourself, and find out what the FACTS really are!
Claim : China Created Classic Robot Dancers At Shanghai Disneyland!
Here is the video that countless people have been sharing on social media and even on YouTube. It is often paired with a short explanation in (broken) English.
This classic dance is only created in China and broadcast in Shanghai Disneyland. They are not female dance artists, but all robots made in China.
The performance time is only about 5 minutes, but the ticket queue time takes 4 hours. The ticket price is 499 yuan.
It has surpassed Japan in complexity, and its perfect facial expressions. Send this video to everyone to watch. Let us enjoy together…
Truth : They Are NOT Robot Dancers At Shanghai Disneyland!
The agility and grace of these dancers are amazing, but they are NOT robot dancers created by China for Shanghai Disneyland!
The less gullible would point out that it is something you would only expect from professional human dancers, and they would be right.
Fact #1 : That Is A Video Of A CBDF Competition
That was actually a video clip from one of the many competitions organised and broadcast by the CBDF (Chinese Ballroom Dance Federation).
Although we cannot ascertain who the dancers are, you can see the CBDF logo in the background, at 4:03 and 4:38.
No robot made today can match their agility and grace.
Fact #2 : 499 Yuan Was The Entry Price To Shanghai Disneyland
The fake story claimed that the ticket to watch this performance costs 499 Yuan – about US$73 / £55 / RM303. That would be ridiculously exorbitant for a single show.
In truth, that was the cost of an entry ticket to the Shanghai Disneyland when it first opened in February 2016.
Since 6 June 2018, it has been priced at 399 Yuan (off-peak), 575 Yuan (peak) and 665 Yuan (peak holiday).
Fact #3 : Disneyland Does Not Charge Extra To Watch Certain Shows
Anyone who has been to Disneyland knows that the entry fee is pricey. That’s because it covers all rides and shows inside Disneyland.
You only need to pay for food and drinks, and arcade games. Or if you opt to purchase Disney Fastpasses (Fastpass, FastPass+, MaxPass) to bypass long queues at popular rides or shows.
Otherwise, all rides and shows are free to enjoy once you enter Disneyland.
Fact #4 : That Is Not The Only Fake Video Of Chinese Robot Dancers
That is not the only fake video of Chinese robot dancers.
This one circulated earlier, claiming to be of a female robot dancer that handily beats all Japanese made-robots.
In that example, they took the video clip from the 2018 World Dance Sport Federation Championship in Lithuania…
Who Would Create Fake Stories About Robot Dancers?
With China’s aggressive foreign stance in recent years, it is not uncommon to see such fake stories being created and shared.
Some believe it’s part of a concerted attempt to burnish China’s image overseas.
Others believe the many fake stories are being created to drown out the negative coverage of China’s controversial Belt and Road Initiative, and their aggressive moves in the South China Sea.
Whatever the reasons may be, it is our duty as global citizens to stop the proliferation of such fake stories.
Please share this fact check with your friends, so they know the truth!
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The new vivo Y33T smartphone is here, offering great features at an incredibly affordable price point!
Find out if the vivo Y33T is what you have been waiting for!
vivo Y33T Smartphone : What You Need To Know!
The new vivo Y33T is targeted at the youth, offering an all-rounder device with a fast processor, a sleek design and great photographic capabilities at a great price point.
Those are some of the most important characteristics many consumers are looking for in their smartphones during the pandemic.
6.58-inch Display
The vivo Y33T comes with a massive 6.58-inch display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels.
Its display panel has a 90 Hz refresh rate, and boasts a wide colour gamut of 96% NTSC.
High-Performance Mobile SoC
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 is a mid-range mobile SoC, manufactured on the 6 nm process, offering
four high-performance Kryo 265 Gold (A75) cores running at up to 2.4 GHz,
four power-efficient Kryo 265 Silver (A55) cores running at up to 1.8 GHz, and
an Adreno GPU to accelerate 2D and 3G graphics
It also features the vivo Multi-Turbo 5.0 software that intelligently optimises network connectivity, processor speed, and power usage to keep it running cool at optimal performance.
RAM + Storage
The vivo Y33T comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x memory, with an additional 4 GB of extended RAM, giving up to 12 GB of RAM – more than enough to handle multiple memory-hungry games and apps at the same time!
There’s also no need to worry about storage. Its fast UFS 2.1 internal flash memory has a capacity of 128 GB – enough for a multitude of games and apps.
And if you run out, you can top up storage through a microSD card – up to 1 terabyte!
16 MP Selfie Camera
When it comes to photography, the vivo Y33T offers great selfie shots from its 16 MP front camera, with a wide f/2.0 aperture for great selfies even in low light conditions.
The front camera automatically focuses on your eye area, to ensure that you are always in focus; with software enhancements to deliver a natural portrait look.
You can also opt for Multi-Style Portrait to create portraits in a variety of distinct styles!
50 MP Triple-Camera System
In the back, it has a 50 MP main camera with a wide f/1.8 aperture, together with an 2 MP bokeh camera, and a 2 MP macro camera for really close-up shots (as close as 4 cm).
The main camera supports Super Night Mode, combining multiple night shots into one photo with incredible clarity.
Large Fast Charging Battery
To power all that, the Y33T comes with a large 5,000 mAh battery, which gives you a full day of usage and then some!
On top of that, the Y33T also supports reverse charging, letting you recharge your other mobile devices!
The vivo Y33T is available in three colour options. From left to right, they are Mirror Black, Midday Dream, and Starry Gold!
Mirror Black features their latest double-layer coating technique, which intertwines black the elegant shade of black with a glossy sheen.
Midday Dream features an embossed AG texture with a frosted feel, and a liquid crystal coating that is fingerprint smear resistant.
Starry Gold features newly-upgraded fluorite glitter texture, with nano-grade gradient colour plating technology that creates a frosted golden surface with shiny lines.
Do let us know which you prefer!
vivo Y33T : Price, Availability + Deals!
The vivo Y33T has a launch price of only RM999 – approximately US$237 / £180 / A$310 / S$322.
For a limited time, every purchase will come with 1-year extended warranty worth RM159 from now until 17 April 2022!
If you like the vivo Y33T, make sure you grab it on the official vivo store!
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Did China just introduce an artificial woman called HOORI, with artificial intelligence and 72 hour battery life?!
Take a look at the viral video, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : China Invented Artificial Woman Called HOORI!
Netizens are sharing a video of an artificial woman on WhatsApp and social media, claiming that she was invented by a Chinese company.
A artificial woman made in China has been released into the Chinese market. The body flesh is made of 100% Fanta Flesh material with silicone parts. A single charge will work for 72 hours without interruption. No soul. No need for food. Market price is Rs.200000 + tax. It is named “HOORI”. It works on artificial intelligence so it can speak any language with 99% accuracy. The company is planning to launch this “HOORI” in India soon. No Dowry… No Horoscopes. Cooks, home courses, no arguments, no demands or orders! have a nice days ahead.
Artificial woman made in China has been launched in the Chinese market. Body meat 100% Fanta Flesh Material Made With Silicone Parts. Works for 72 hours without interruption on a single charge. No soul / spirit. No need for food.
Imagine how far China have gone in technology. We Africans are begin because of Western country people.
China has produced first plastic female human. Very intelligent & beautiful.
Truth : China Did Not Invent Artificial Woman Called HOORI!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated on WhatsApp and social media, and here are the reasons why!
Fact #1 : China Did Not Invent Any Artificial Woman
Let me just clearly state this – no Chinese company has invented an artificial woman to handle your household affairs for 72 hours on a single battery charge.
Neither did they invented an android with the capability to speak any language with 99% accuracy.
Fact #2 : It Was Taken From A Video Game
The video was actually edited from a promotional short video called “Detroit: Become Human – Shorts: Chloe“.
This short video was created to promote a 2018 video game called Detroit: Become Human by Quantic Dream, and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
It was edited to remove the introduction of the video which shows the Playstation logo, the Quantic Dream logo, and this title screen, which clearly explains that this video is part of a video game.
Fact #3 : The Original Video Was Published In May 2018
To promote the launch of the game on Playstation 4, Quantic and Sony released the Chloe animated short video on May 23, 2018.
That short video shows a 2024 interview by KNC of Chloe – an RT600 android and the first to pass the Turing test.
John : For starters, what should I call you?
Chloe : I’m Chloe. And you, what’s your name?
John : Oh, John. My name is John.
Chloe : Delighted to meet you, John.
John : Could you tell us a little about yourself and what you can do, Chloe?
Chloe : Of course. I’m the first personal assistant built by CyberLife. I take care of most everyday tasks like cooking, housework, or managing your appointments for example.
John : And I understand you’re the first android to have passed the Turing test. Could you tell us a little more about that?
Chloe : I really didn’t do much, you know. I just spoke with a few humans to see if they could tell the difference between me and a real person. It was a really interesting experience.
John : But this is the first time in history that man has created a machine more intelligent than himself. I gather your brain can perform several billion, billion operations per second. Is that right?
Chloe : Absolutely. But I only exist thanks to the intelligence of the humans who designed me. And, you know, they have something I could never have.
The company that invented the RT600 android called Chloe is called CyberLife.
This is not a real company. It only exists as an antagonistic faction in the game, Detroit: Become Human.
In that game, CyberLife was founded by Elijah Kamski (also a fictional character), and it produces all kinds of android in Detroit.
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Was a “dead” Ukrainian crisis actor caught waking up on TV, during a live video of civilian casualties?!
Take a look at the viral video, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : “Dead” Ukrainian Crisis Actor Caught Waking Up On TV!
People are sharing a video which they claimed is evidence of Ukrainian fake news.
It shows a reporter speaking, with rows of black body bags behind him – supposedly civilian casualties in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
One of the “dead” Ukrainian crisis actor is seen fiddling with his body bag that was blowing in the wind, before a lady goes to help cover him up!
Ukraine live TV supposedly filming dead TV persons killed during the invasion. But during filming one of dead woke up. 🤣🤣🤣
What nonsense!!!
Truth : “Dead” Crisis Actor Was NOT Caught Waking Up On Ukrainian TV!
This is yet another example of anti-Ukrainian fake news, apparently created and distributed by pro-China activists.
Fact #1 : TV Broadcast Was In German
The video has the chyron, WIEN: DEMO GEGEN KLIMAPOLITIK, with one individual holding a sign that said “Aktuell Klimapolitik Nicht“.
Those are German words, not Ukrainian or Russian; and the reporter was speaking in German.
This is one of the reasons why I believe this to be a Chinese effort at misinformation, rather than Russian.
Russians would not waste their time with this video, because they know that most Europeans would be able to identify the German language even if they don’t understand it.
Fact #2 : oe24TV Is Austrian, Not Ukrainian
The video identifies the reporter as Marvin Bergauer of oe24TV – a TV channel that belongs to Österreich.
Österreich, which literally means Austria, is an Austrian newspaper that publishes in the German language.
Fact #3 : Video Was About A Climate Change Protest
The video was actually about a climate change protest in Vienna, as these English translations will tell you :
WIEN: DEMO GEGEN KLIMAPOLITIK = Vienna: Demo against climate policy
Aktuell Klimapolitik Nicht = No to the current climate policy
The “dead bodies” were not crisis actors, but 49 protesters in body bags outside the Federal Chancellery in Vienna. This was what oe24 reporter, Marvin Bergauer, was saying in German :
No greenhouse gas and reduction targets in Austria for 400 days. That is the official title of this event here, this demonstration.
It was organised by Fridays For Future… Here you can also see this protest action, which is somewhat macabre. Forty-nine people are lying here on the ground to represent the climate deaths.
Fact #4 : Video Was Taken Before Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
This video was recorded on 4 February 2022 – 20 days before Russia invaded Ukraine.
You can confirm this in the official oe24TV broadcast page for this protest, as well as this tweet by the Fridays for Future group in Vienna.
Seit 400 Tagen hat Österreich kein wirksames Klimaschutzgesetz.
Und das mit einer Bundesregierung, die sich „Klimaschutz“ groß auf die Fahnen schreibt.
Durch jeden Tag (!), an dem Österreich seine Treibhausgasemissionen nicht senkt, werden 49 Menschen zu Tode kommen.
— Fridays For Future Wien – #DontFuelWar (@ViennaForFuture) February 4, 2022
Fact #5 : Video Was Also Misused By COVID-19 Deniers
This video was also misused earlier by COVID-19 deniers who claimed that these are crisis actors in Germany who pretended to be dead COVID-19 patients.
They were sharing it as evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic was staged or planned, and that people did not actually die from it.
This video was already circulating in the West since 9 February 2022, so it would be really peculiar for Russian disinformation teams to reuse it.
This would suggest that the video is being used by Chinese disinformation efforts unfamiliar to its earlier circulation in the West.
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