— Facebook Newsroom (@fbnewsroom) May 10, 2021 With the new test, if a user is attempting to share a news article that they see on Facebook, the app will prompt the user to read the article before they share it. This way, Facebook hopes, more people will read news articles and get all their facts straight before sharing information on the website. That said, the test won’t completely lock you out of sharing, either....
For the uninitiated, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is a unique take on the Battle Royale genre. The title became massively popular amongst online gamers and streamers last year. This was mainly due to its super-fun gameplay and adorable characters. The game also bagged the award for the best multiplayer game at the Golden Joystick Awards for video games. Moreover, with the developers adding new content with each passing season, players remain hooked to the game....
Far Cry 6 to Release on October 7 Ubisoft developers gathered in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit where the team answered questions from the fans. During the session, the developers shared some interesting tidbits about their upcoming title under the Far Cry series, including the release date of the game. So, Far Cry 6 will officially release on October 7. However, some of the gameplay elements will not be included at launch....
The company has followed a full-rim design on this one. The material used in the frame is plastic. For those wondering, the width of the lens is 54mm, while the bridge width is 12mm. The temple length of Fastrack Vibes measures 144mm. Fastrack Vibes sunglasses comes with inbuilt Bluetooth speakers and mic for calls. According to the company, you get various convenient features including weather and traffic updates, music, and navigation....
Once available, you will see a new ‘Trash’ item in the app’s hamburger menu present to the top left corner of the home page. According to the report, you’ll find the deleted files in reverse chronological order. From the Trash section, you can choose to manually delete files or restore them to their original location. As Google points out in its notification banner, the app will automatically delete files in Trash after 30 days....
With this addition, you can set Spotify as your default podcast service for Google Assistant. This way, you can pick up your podcasts right where you left off. More importantly, you no longer have to rely on Google Podcasts when you listen to your podcasts through your smart speaker. If you’re interested to use Spotify as your default podcast service when you access podcasts through Google Assistant, you can set it from Assistant settings....
The Mountain View-based giant addressed the issue in an official blog post recently. In the post, the company says that Mattias Buelens, a certified security researcher, reported the bug that was in the browser’s WebAssembly and Javascript engine V8. This zero-day vulnerability could lead cyber-attackers to execute code on a victim’s machine and gain access to their sensitive information via Chrome. There are a few public details about the bug dubbed CVE-2021-21148 as most developers were unaware of the bug’s existence....
Google Lens on Chrome Desktop Once available, you can right-click on any part of the website on Chrome and choose ‘Search Part of the Page with Google Lens’. You will then see an interface to drag over any portion within the page. Soon after, Google Lens will show the search results at the right-side panel, which means you can browse the results without leaving the current page. The biggest improvement to Google Lens announced at the event, however, has to the arrival of Multitask Unified Model (MUM)....
With RCS, you can send and receive images, videos, and texts over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Google Messages users can now use these enhanced chat features in almost all countries except China, Cuba, Iran, and Russia. The company has published an RCS availability map, which you can check out below. Image: Google Alongside RCS rollout, Google has announced a long-awaited security feature for Messages – end-to-end encryption. End-to-end encryption adds an additional layer of security that makes sure that your conversations remain private....
Now, the landing page of Google Play Music web reads – “Google Play Music is no longer available. You can transfer your account and library, including playlists and uploads, for a limited time.” If you’re an active Google Play Music user, there is still ample time left to download or transfer your music library. Google will automatically delete all the remaining music and data once the shutdown process is complete....
You Can Now Register for the Google Play Points Program Google will provide you with points when you make in-app purchases or buy movies, books, and more on the Google Play Store. These points can be redeemed for in-app purchases, games, and other subscriptions from Google Play. This program helps developers get more engagement and increased revenue while providing benefits to you too. There will be four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum....
In an APK teardown, 9to5Google spotted these upcoming changes. According to the report, the Play Store may soon revamp the ‘My apps & games’ section. After the revamp, the section will be called ‘Manage apps & device’. In its current state, the My apps & games section has four tabs: Updates, Installed, Library, and Beta. Going by the report, the new ‘Manage apps & device’ will have just two tabs – Overview and Manage....
Android 13’s First Public Beta Released Google recently took to an official blog post to announce the rollout of the first public beta of Android 13. While the public beta version contains all the new features of Android 13’s previous developer previews, it brings a few more new features and changes for end-users that are focused on boosting their privacy and security of using Android. The Android 13 Beta 1 includes features like the new iOS-like photo picker from Android 13 DP 1 and the notification permission feature and per-app language support, both of which were added with the second developer preview....
New Among Us Map: The Airship The Airship will be the fourth map in Among Us. It will join the existing maps, i.e The Skeld, Polus, and MIRA HQ. This new map follows a different theme and is more bright, colorful, and offers a number of cool features. The Airship has ladders to travel between the upper and lower deck. One of the highlight features of this map will be the ability to choose which room to start the match in once a meeting is adjourned....
Batch Rename Files in Windows 11 (2022) Batch Rename Files with Windows 11 File Explorer Did you know that you can use Windows 11’s default file explorer to batch rename files? Although it’s not as versatile as PowerToys or other third-party batch file renaming software, it gets the job done for most users. Here’s how it works: Open File Explorer using the Windows 11 keyboard shortcut ‘Win+E’ and select the files you wish to rename....
Breed Axolotls to Get Rare Variants in Minecraft (2022) All you need to do beforehand is install the Minecraft 1.18 Caves & Cliffs update to get started with breeding Axolotls in Minecraft. We have divided the process to breed Axolotls into dedicated sections for your ease. Use the table below to explore them at your convenience. How to Find Axolotls in Minecraft Before we breed Axolotls, we need to find at least two of them....
Change Your Name on Zoom (Updated May 2021) In this article, we will show how you can change your name on Zoom irrespective of whether you are using the desktop app, the mobile app, or the website. We will also detail how to change your name from the global settings or even while you are in the middle of a meeting. So without further ado, let’s get started: Change Your Zoom Name Permanently From Settings Zoom lets you edit your user name easily using its website, the desktop client, and the Android and iOS mobile apps....
How to Change Netflix Password (2022) Netflix account sharing is a common practice among users. However, the company recommends you distribute one account only to your family members. If you think you have overshared your account or received an email about a suspicious login attempt, it’s wise to change your password. Let’s see how you can change your Netflix account password right away. Moreover, we will also look at the reasons why Netflix might stop you from changing the password....
Disable Change File Extension Warning on Mac The pesky warning dialog box that we are dealing with here is there for a good reason. It helps prevent users from accidentally changing file types on their macOS devices and rendering files useless. However, if you are reading this, you know what you’re doing, and this warning is just slowing you down. So here’s how to disable it. Click on Finder from the Dock....
Enable and Use Quick Note on iPhone (2022) iOS 16 not only allows you to add a Quick Note icon to your iPhone’s Control Center but also use it in other handy ways. Quick Note is even integrated into the iPhone share sheet so you can access it in several supported apps like Safari, Pages, Voice Memos, etc. To find out more, let’s dive right in! Add Quick Note Icon to iPhone Control Center First, open the Settings app on your iPhone and select “Control Center“....
