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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….