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Omegle is gone. What happened, and how to choose an alternative
A short history of Omegle from its 2009 launch to the November 2023 shutdown, why it closed, and what to check before you trust a site that wants to replace it.
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Notes from the team behind Stranger on meeting new people online, safety, moderation and making a good first impression on camera.
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What our nudity detection sees, and what it misses
How Stranger rates video for nudity with an AI model on its own server, what happens when a frame is flagged, and where automated detection falls short.
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The case for talking to strangers
Why short conversations with people we do not know tend to leave us happier, what we keep getting wrong about them, and how to get more out of meeting someone new.
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How to look and sound good on a video chat, without new gear
Simple fixes for light, camera angle, framing, background and sound that improve how you come across on any video chat, plus a short checklist for before you start.