Facebook, the social media company that owns Instagram and WhatsApp, appears to be done with its brand name. According to a recent report, Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook is going to change its name to reflect the company’s ambition to create a sort of metaverse of services. Briefly put, Facebook does not want to be known as a social networking company anymore and changing its name maybe its best option. According to The Verge, which cited sources familiar with the matter, the plans for the name change might be at the center…
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The Instagram web got major updates
Instagram for the web has received major updates, allowing users to submit stories from their desktop web browser. Previously, Instagram users could only view stories on their desktop and post stories using their mobile app. However, the Facebook-owned company has now made it easier for users to manage their accounts on desktop computer browsers as well. Instagram users now have a variety of choices available at the top right corner of their tab, including the ability to send messages and publish posts, as well as an explore tab that allows…
Read MoreApple is all set to launch new Beats Fit Pro earbuds
Apple plans to release new Beats Fit Pro earphones next month as per the report from 9to5Mac. According to reports, the Beats Fit Pro will have active noise cancellation as well as Apple’s H1 processor for faster connection speeds and hands-free Siri integration. According to 9to5Mac, pictures of the Beats Fit Pro were found in “internal iOS 15.1 RC files.” The picture shows Beats Fit Pro with a design similar to Apple’s Beats Studio Buds launched earlier this year. They’ll reportedly be available in black, grey, white, and purple. According…
Read MoreFCC to put an end to illegal robotexts
The Federal Communications Commission wants to remove illegal robotext messages. Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced on Monday that the agency will explore rules requiring mobile wireless carriers to block illegal text messages. The FCC is already fighting illegal robocalls, which are automated dialers that flood customers’ phones with annoying calls, many of which are scams, such as those selling fake automobile warranties. Robocalls are also used by criminals to obtain personal information, such as calls impersonating official institutions such as the IRS. Earlier this summer, the FCC required that all…
Read MoreGovt may issue regulations to teardown Chinese phones due to data security concerns
The Indian government may issue a regulation requiring the teardown or in-depth testing of phones to guarantee that devices and installed apps are not spying on citizens. To combat suspected cyber snooping, the government is allegedly compiling a list of trusted providers and companies for telecom equipment and networking products. The move is regarded as a response to Chinese aggression at the India-China border. According to sources acquainted with the scenario, Chinese brands would be targeted if the regulation is implemented. The rule aims to keep Chinese companies like Huawei…
Read MoreDelhi metro introduces free WiFi at yellow line metro stations.
The Delhi Metro introduced free high-speed Wi-Fi access from all Metro stations along the Yellow Line, which runs from HUDA City Centre to Samaypur Badli. In a press release, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) mentioned that the Wi-Fi service is being launched on the Yellow Line, which consists of 37 Metro stations and runs mostly underground through one of the most congested areas of Delhi, covering outer Delhi, north Delhi, central Delhi, south Delhi, and finally Gurugram. Over 330 access points have been placed at these 37 stations to…
Read MoreFacebook bans the sale of amazon conservative areas on its family of apps
Facebook has announced that it will no longer enable the sale of land in Amazon rainforest conservation areas through its marketplaces or its Instagram and WhatsApp services. The announcement came as Facebook defended itself against charges that it has always prioritized business over societal good, prompting some online to wonder why it had allowed sales of precious rainforest land in the first place. “We are updating our commerce policies to explicitly prohibit the buying or selling of land of any type in ecological conservation areas on our commerce products across…
Read MoreGoogle adds guitar tunes to search
Google has recently added a new feature called “google tuner” right within the search. The tech giant has confirmed to Android Police that it has just rolled out the new Search feature, which can be accessed on pretty much any device. Simply search for “Google tuner” to have access to the feature. The user interface is similar to the hundreds of existing guitar tuning applications. When you play a string on the guitar, Google detects the note you’re looking for and tells you to “tune-up” or “tune down” as needed….
Read MoreApple is all set to launch the new MacBook Pro on October 18
Apple is expected to unveil all-new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models on October 18 at a special launch event. The M1X CPU, which will be the successor to the M1 microprocessor that debuted last year, will be the most important thing to watch for. The new edition of the MacBook Pro seems to have a mini-LED display, an HDMI port, and an SD card slot. Apple is likely to ditch the touch bar in favor of traditional function keys. The next MacBook Pro models are unlikely to get a…
Read MoreMicrosoft turns windows subsystem for Linux into a windows 11 application
Microsoft has turned the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) into a Windows 11 app that you can easily download and install from the Microsoft Store. A preview version of the app is currently available, allowing Windows 11 users to install Windows Subsystem for Linux without having to navigate to add / delete applications and choose WSL as an optional mailbox component for Windows. This standalone app will now be supported by the store, allowing Microsoft to update WSL independently of Windows, allowing WSL customers to “receive the newest WSL upgrades…
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