Oculus Quest Becomes a Paperweight When Facebook Goes Down
When Facebook went down yesterday for nearly six hours, so did Oculus' services. Since Facebook owns VR headset maker Oculus, and controversially requires Oculus Quest users to log in with a Facebook account, many Quest owners reported not being able.....»»
Actor from Call of Duty 2024 seemingly leaks and hints at game details
Call of Duty 2024 details have emerged from a Facebook post by an actor claiming to be involved......»»
Apple pulls latest Rapid Security Response updates
Hours after issuing security updates for Mac, iPhone and iPad, Apple has pulled the release, reportedly because it was causing problems with websites including Facebook.Apple issued the updates to macOS 13.4.1, iOS 16.5.1, and iPadOS 16.5.1, to preve.....»»
New EU deal legalizes transatlantic data transfers once again
The European Union has agreed to a proposal to allow companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple to store data about European users in the United States, once again allowing data to flow across the Atlantic.European flagsIn 2020, an EU court decided t.....»»
Big Tech can transfer Europeans’ data to US in win for Facebook and Google
EU-US data pact approved; privacy advocates to appeal because of US surveillance. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | BeeBright) The European Commission today decided it is safe for personal data to be transferred from the E.....»»
How changes in the law will finally help victims of "revenge porn"
In 2015, Keeley Richards-Shaw found her name and personal life splashed all over the media. Her photo, her job and links to her Facebook page were all published. She'd been in court seeing her ex-partner sentenced for harassment and sharing sexual im.....»»
This trick guarantees you’ll get bots only in every Fortnite match
Using this trick, you can be sure that you'll always get bots in Fortnite's battle royale mode so you can quest in peace......»»
Can Threads make more money than Elon Musk’s Twitter?
Mark Zuckerberg has made a fortune selling ads on Facebook and Instagram. Will Threads be the same?.....»»
How electrostatics can advance green catalysis events
Developing new and more-efficient catalytic ways to control chemical reactivity and selectivity has been a constant quest for chemists in the fields of chemical manufacturing and fundamental research. Growing evidence points in the direction of utili.....»»
State Dept. cancels election meetings with Facebook after “free speech” ruling
US aims to block injunction after judge ruled White House coerced social networks. Enlarge / US President Joe Biden exits the White House before boarding Marine One on Thursday, July 6, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg).....»»
What is Threads? Here"s what you need to know about the potential "Twitter Killer"
Facebook-parent Meta on Wednesday officially launched its Twitter competitor, Threads, after first confirming its plans for the app just three months ago......»»
Threads explained: The Twitter rival that pits Mark Zuckerberg against Elon Musk
Facebook-parent Meta on Wednesday officially launched its Twitter competitor, Threads, after first confirming its plans for the app just three months ago......»»
Canada stops advertising with Facebook and Instagram in news row
It's the latest move over a new bill that will force tech giants to pay Canadian media for news content......»»
Meta officially launches Twitter rival Threads
Facebook has tried to compete with Twitter in numerous ways over the years, including copying signature Twitter features such as hashtags and trending topics. But now Facebook's parent company is taking perhaps its biggest swipe at Twitter yet......»»
You can kind of try visionOS in VR now without Vision Pro
Have a Meta Quest sitting around? You can now experience a rough estimation of what using visionOS on an actual headset will be like. No need to spend $3500 on Vision Pro or whatever the going rate for a time machine to next year costs these days......»»
Apple Reality Pro vs. Meta Quest 3: power or price?
Meta's Quest 3 and Apple's Vision Pro are in different price classes but share some surprising similarities. Which is best for you?.....»»
Apple Reality Pro vs. Meta Quest 3: Power or price?
Meta's Quest 3 and Apple's Vision Pro are in different price classes but share some surprising similarities. Which is best for you?.....»»
Facebook owner Meta set to launch Twitter rival on Thursday
The move is the latest in a rivalry between Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk......»»
Apple Vision Diary: After a top-end headset, what can a Quest 2 tell me?
From one extreme to the other! I recently got the chance to try a $6,500 enterprise mixed-reality headset, and I’ve also been experimenting with the $300 , to see whether there’s a place in my life for this type of tech as I wait for a more affo.....»»
Why do rational people believe lies online? Research explains how misinformation spreads
Misinformation is an unfortunate reality of social media. On any given day, visitors to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other websites can find made-up "facts" about anything from vaccines to the war in Ukraine to climate change......»»
A big discount just landed on the Meta Quest 2 VR headset
If you're interested in the Apple Vision Pro but want a virtual reality headset at a fraction of the cost, grab the Meta Quest 2 for just $300......»»