Meta exec behind Facebook"s cryptocurrency project to step down
David Marcus, the executive in charge of the troubled cryptocurrency project at Meta Platforms — the company formerly known as Facebook — announced Tuesday he will step down at the end of the year to pursue other projects......»»
Threads app will now show sports scores starting with NBA games
Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, is getting another update this week – this time with great news for sports fans. As announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the Threads app will now show sports scores, starting with NBA games. more….....»»
A cheaper version of the Meta Quest 3 now seems more likely than ever
Meta has clearance pricing on the aging Quest 2 VR headset, adding weight to rumors that a Quest 3 Lite or Quest 3s is coming soon......»»
Gurman: In-house Apple Watch display project canceled, but microLED products still expected
Spring cleaning continues at Apple. Per Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, Apple no longer plans to design and produce its own displays for the Apple Watch. Apple has reportedly been investigating moving from OLED to custom microLED screens dates since at lea.....»»
Apple has decided against making its own microLED Apple Watch displays
Less than a month after Apple abandoned its plans for the Apple Car, the tech giant has decided to bail on its initiative to design its own microLED screens for the Apple Watch.Apple Watch UltraThe project, which was first discovered in 2023, was des.....»»
Users shocked to find Instagram limits political content by default
Instagram never directly told users it was limiting political content by default. Enlarge (credit: Instagram) Instagram users have started complaining on X (formerly Twitter) after discovering that Meta has begun limitin.....»»
Switch emulator Suyu hit by GitLab DMCA, project lives on through self-hosting
Developer says there's "no way to confirm" if Nintendo was involved in takedown. Enlarge / Is a name like "Suyu" ironic enough to avoid facing a lawsuit? (credit: Suyu) Switch emulator Suyu—a fork of the Nintendo-targe.....»»
“We’ve done our job”: Baldur’s Gate 3 devs call off DLC and step away from D&D
Larian boss says BG3 is "a story with a beginning, a middle, and an end." Enlarge / Sometimes your infernal-engine-powered heart just isn't in it. (credit: Larian Studios/Hasbro) Swen Vincke, director of the colossal ent.....»»
Instagram and Theads users reportedly getting logged out of the apps
If you’ve suddenly been logged out of the Instagram and Threads apps, it’s not just you. There’s a bug affecting a number of users of Meta’s platforms on Thursday night, causing their accounts to be logged out for no reason. Read on as we sha.....»»
WhatsApp now lets users pin multiple messages to a chat
It’s been a while since WhatsApp introduced the ability to pin a message to a chat, so that it is always visible in that conversation. With the latest version of the app, Meta has introduced a small change to this feature that now lets users pin mu.....»»
Salt marshes put to the test in wave flume
Can salt marshes serve as a natural solution for flood protection? Researchers of the project "Living Dikes" transported 62 big blocks of salt marshes, containing soil and vegetation, from the coast of Friesland to the Delta Flume at Deltares. After.....»»
Veritas Backup Exec enhancements protect SMBs’ critical data
Veritas Technologies announced enhancements to Veritas Backup Exec, the unified backup and recovery solution. The latest updates include malware detection capabilities, role-based access control and additional optimizations for fast backup and recove.....»»
Epic will take 12% cut of Epic Games Store sales when it launches on iPhone this year
There are more developments today in the ongoing battle between Apple and some of its biggest App Store opponents. First, in a new amicus briefed filed in the United States today, Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group have teamed up to oppose Apple’s.....»»
Epic and allies are complaining about Apple"s US App Store fees, while they charge about the same
Epic has been joined by Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match to protest how Apple is handling App Store fees and the California anti-steering order, even as Microsoft bills Xbox developers heavily, and Epic attempts to charge a 12% commission in the EU.Epic.....»»
Threads joining the fediverse; Trending posts fully rolling out in the US
We’ve known for a while that Threads is joining the fediverse, and parent company Meta has now provided a preview of how things will work. The concept of the fediverse is to network together individual social media platforms, such that you can p.....»»
Polar’s Grit X2 Pro is its Most Rugged Wearable Yet
The Grit X2 Pro is packed to the brim with features that takes it a step beyond your run-of-the-mill wearable. The post Polar’s Grit X2 Pro is its Most Rugged Wearable Yet appeared first on Phandroid. Polar recently unveiled its newe.....»»
Nothing’s Giving Fans the Chance to Design their own Phone 2a
Nothing says that the Community Edition Project allows it to work with its followers and community in co-creating a specially-designed product. The post Nothing’s Giving Fans the Chance to Design their own Phone 2a appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Epic Hackintosh project gets 3D printed Mac Plus body
One Apple enthusiast has managed to create a Hackintosh closely modeled on the Macintosh Plus, thanks to a considerable amount of 3D printing.Original Macintosh Plus [left], Kevin Noki's recreation [right]Some Hackintosh projects attempt to give user.....»»
Illegal Trawlers Are No Match for Undersea Sculptures
Trailing weighted nets across the seabed wrecks fish stocks and kills carbon-capturing seagrasses—but one fisherman’s sculpture project has turned the tide......»»
Want to design your own smartphone? Thanks to Nothing, now you can
Have you ever wanted to design a smartphone? You now actually have a chance to, thanks to a new project from Nothing. Here's how it works......»»
How to run any app on the cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 5
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 will let you use apps on its cover screen, but you’ll need to adjust a few settings first. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help......»»