Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes displaying, by the first computing device, a first content adaption of a digital content, synchronously with one or more second content adaptions displayed on one or more second computing devices, respectively, where the one or more second computing devices are in physical proximity to the first computing device, detecting, by the first computing device, a change in position information for at least one of the one or more second computing devices, receiving, by the first computing device from a server, a reconfigured first content adaption, where the reconfigured first content adaption and one or more reconfigured second content adaptions are reconfigured responsive to the change in position information, and displaying, by the first computing device, the reconfigured first content adaption, synchronously with one or more of the reconfigured second content adaptions displayed on one or more of the second computing devices, respectively.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes displaying, by the first computing device, a first content adaption of a digital content, synchronously with one or more second content adaptions displayed on one or more second computing devices, respectively, where the one or more second computing devices are in physical proximity to the first computing device, detecting, by the first computing device, a change in position information for at least one of the one or more second computing devices, receiving, by the first computing device from a server, a reconfigured first content adaption, where the reconfigured first content adaption and one or more reconfigured second content adaptions are reconfigured responsive to the change in position information, and displaying, by the first computing device, the reconfigured first content adaption, synchronously with one or more of the reconfigured second content adaptions displayed on one or more of the second computing devices, respectively.

Abstract: A method includes optimizing a video quality of a video data stream received by a user in a video conference. A region of at least one frame of the video data stream may be sampled. The sampling rate may be variable based on the rate of change of objects in the video data stream. A video quality metric corresponding to the video quality of the video data stream may be calculated. The video quality of the video data stream may be adjusted based on the video quality metric. Another method includes retrieving a video and detecting one or more moving regions of interest (ROIs). Each of the ROIs is tagged with metadata configured to allow users to interact with the ROI, and the detected ROIs and their corresponding metadata are stored in a file. Based on the file, playback of the video and movement of the ROIs may be synchronized.

Abstract: A method of generating respective adaptions of digital content for display by multiple computing devices is recited. In one embodiment, a first computing device sends an invitation to congregate to one or more second computing devices. If the first computing device determines that the one or more second computing devices are in physical proximity to the first computing device, the first computing device may invoke play of the digital content. A plurality of generated content adaptions may be generated, wherein a first content adaption is configured for synchronous display by the first computing device with one or more second content adaptions displayed on the one or more second computing devices, respectively.

Abstract: An online system provides a user-generated media platform that enables the gamification of content generated on the site. The online system maintains a page of content including content items and a link to a third party system that is external to the online system. When the user selects the link, the user is directed to the third party system with which the user interacts to complete tasks. When the third party system determines one or more conditions are satisfied based on the user interactions with content from the third party system, the third party system updates the page of content maintained by the online system. For example, the third party system provides additional content items to the online system for display via the page of content or unlocks content items stored by the online system for presentation by the page of content.

Abstract: A method of generating respective adaptions of digital content for display by multiple computing devices is recited. In one embodiment, a first computing device sends an invitation to congregate to one or more second computing devices. If the first computing device determines that the one or more second computing devices are in physical proximity to the first computing device, the first computing device may invoke play of the digital content. A plurality of generated content adaptions may be generated, wherein a first content adaption is configured for synchronous display by the first computing device with one or more second content adaptions displayed on the one or more second computing devices, respectively.

Abstract: A method of generating respective adaptations of digital content for display by multiple computing devices is recited. In one embodiment, a server determines whether multiple client computing devices are in physical proximity to one another. If multiple computing devices are in physical proximity to one another, respective adaptations of digital content are generated. Each respective content adaptation presents a different content view which is configured for a specific one of the computing devices. Each content adaptation is configured for synchronous presentation on the computing devices with the other content adaptations. The content adaptations are then sent to the computing devices.

Abstract: A method of generating respective adaptations of digital content for display by multiple computing devices is recited. In one embodiment, a server determines whether multiple client computing devices are in physical proximity to one another. If multiple computing devices are in physical proximity to one another, respective adaptations of digital content are generated. Each respective content adaptation presents a different content view which is configured for a specific one of the computing devices. Each content adaptation is configured for synchronous presentation on the computing devices with the other content adaptations. The content adaptations are then sent to the computing devices.