[ad_1] Facebook is making its newest TikTok rival even more prominent in India. Instagram’s app in India now has a dedicated tab for Reels, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri. With the change, the Reels section appears where “Explore” used to be, and the Explore section has moved to the top right corner of the […]
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Facebook didn’t actually take down the event page for Wisconsin militia
[ad_1] Facebook didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. The company told BuzzFeed News that its initial statement was an “error.” Facebook had said at the time that it removed both the group and the event page. The company has been widely criticized for not taking action against the Kenosha Guard group and its […]
Apple pushes iOS 14’s updated ad anti-tracking feature to 2021
[ad_1] “We are committed to ensuring users can choose whether or not they allow an app to track them,” the company said in a developer update it posted on Thursday. “To give developers time to make necessary changes, apps will be required to obtain permission to track users starting early next year.” While the policy […]
GIF search, voice typing and more are coming to Windows 10
[ad_1] Voice typing is introduced as a “new and improved” version of Windows dictation. The new version has been optimized for use with touch keyboards, has auto-punctuation and back end updates that should make voice typing faster and more responsive. You can also use voice commands to stop or pause voice typing and to delete […]
Facebook slaps new label on Trump post about mail-in ballots
[ad_1] Facebook Previously, Facebook had labeled Trump’s post with a message encouraging users to visit the company’s voting information center. But that label, which is similar to ones the company has added to other voting-related posts, had been criticized for not taking a stronger stance on the president’s claims. Facebook’s new label comes after Mark […]
NVIDIA shows off ‘Doom Eternal’ running on the GeForce RTX 3080
[ad_1] When it revealed its first 3000-series graphics cards earlier this week, NVIDIA said the $699 GeForce RTX 3080 runs twice as fast as the 2080. To showcase its latest tech, the company released a gameplay video of Doom Eternal running on the 3080, which includes side-by-side comparisons with the 2080 Ti (a souped-up version […]
Amazon’s new Blink cameras can run for up to four years
[ad_1] There are a few helpful tricks to make note of here: For one, if you’ve placed one of these Blink cameras in high-traffic areas, you can designate them as such in the companion app so your phone doesn’t drown in motion detection notifications. Since this is Amazon we’re talking about, you’ll get full control […]
YouTube TV adds NFL Network to its core lineup
[ad_1] With football season right around the corner, YouTube TV is making some significant changes to its sports coverage. Beginning today, the NFL Network is available as part of the YouTube TV base membership. Football fans will be able to watch live games, popular shows, like NFL Total Access and NFL Now, and league events, […]
Alexa for Residential lets landlords create smart apartments
[ad_1] Amazon wants to make it easier to have a smart home without actually owning a home. Today, the company is unveiling its “Alexa for Residential” program that lets property managers add Alexa-enabled devices and experiences to rental properties. Landlords and property managers can install Alexa devices, pre-fill info like device name, address and Wi-Fi […]
Facebook lets users transfer photos and videos to Dropbox
[ad_1] The goal, at least partially, is to keep regulators happy. Data portability is required by the EU’s GDPR privacy rules and the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). Increased data portability could also address some larger antitrust concerns. As Reuters notes, a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hearing on September 22nd will examine the potential benefits […]