Instagram Adding Extensive Parental Controls In March 2022

Mosseri gave out the information in a blog post (via), adding that these new additions have been in development for a while. The Meta-owned company also unveiled a handful of other safety features focused on teens. These changes come ahead of Mosseri’s testimony to a U.S. Senate Committee this week. Instagram is also working on a dedicated educational hub for parents/guardians with tutorials and tips on social media use by children....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 344 words · Catherine Smith

Instagram Could Soon Get Take A Break Feature

This feature would encourage teens to stop using the platform for a while. Clegg didn’t specify when the feature would roll out, according to Reuters (via). But it’s clear that this is a direct consequence of reports suggesting Facebook’s platforms are causing mental health issues among teens. Clegg went on to say that Facebook will direct its teen users away from content within its apps that “may not be conducive to their well-being....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 328 words · Helen Bennett

Introducing Google Home Google Rebrands Smart Home Ecosystem

I think it would be important to mention the sheer scale of everything included within Google’s Smart Home ecosystem. Google Home will include Google Home speakers, Google Assistant, Nest devices, Android, and new smart displays. Lets not forget the multitude of apps and devices made by partners and developers. All of this exciting technology will now fall under the umbrella of Google Home. Android developers better pay attention Much to the excitement of developers and smart home geeks around the world, Google has also revealed some pretty ground-breaking developer tools....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 374 words · Theresa Duarte

It Ll Be Easier To Import Photos To Microsoft Office From Your Android Phone

This is great, as it can be a bother getting pictures from your phone onto your computer. However, that may change. Full disclosure, this feature is not out yet, so you’ll want to keep that in mind. If you’re using the web version of Microsoft Office, you will be able to test out this feature if you join the Windows Insider program. This is Microsoft’s beta testing program where you can test new features coming to Microsoft products like Windows 11....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 364 words · Neil Mcmillian

It S Official Elon Musk Now Owns Twitter

While it’s still unclear what might happen to Twitter under Musk’s ownership, he does believe he can help make Twitter grow and become more profitable. The Tesla and SpaceX founder and entrepreneur is also a big Twitter user, and has voiced a lot of concerns that users have been complaining about for years. Like the existence of an Edit button, and the spam bots. In fact, Musk has said that if his offer goes through, they will “defeat the spam bots, or die trying”....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 248 words · Carol Cullen

Latest Oneplus 10 Pro Update Brings Crucial Optimizations

The update changelog is live on the OnePlus forums, detailing some key inclusions. The update is already rolling out to customers in North America and India. But since it’s a phased rollout, it could take a few days to hit all devices. Users can try downloading the update manually via the System updates section under Settings. OnePlus said it is optimizing the fingerprint algorithm to improve fingerprint unlock while also improving power consumption....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 230 words · Sarah Anton

Leaked Moto Watch 150 Bears Resemblance To The Moto 360 2Nd Gen

The leaked Moto Watch 150 resembles the Moto 360 (2nd gen) a lot The Moto 360 (2nd gen) arrived way back in 2015, and it was a successor to the smartwatch that had quite an impact on the smartwatch game, the Moto 360. That watch looked great, and it showed people that smartwatches don’t have to look like computers on the wrist. The Moto 360 (2nd gen) changes the design a bit, by adding lugs on the sides, which made it look even more like a regular watch....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 293 words · Pamela Hobbs

Lg C1 4K Tvs With High Refresh Rates Are Discounted For Black Friday

LG C1 48″ TV – $1,039.99 (reg. $1,499.99)LG C1 55″ TV – $1,289 (reg. $1,499.99)LG C1 65″ TV – N/ALG C1 77″ TV – N/ALG C1 83″ TV – N/A You’ll notice that prices for only two TVs are listed here, even though there are five sizes available. Well, at the time of writing this article, only the 48-inch and 55-inch models are available. The 65-inch, 77-inch, and 83-inch models were not....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 238 words · Harold Gil

Lg Shows Off Transparent Displays At Guggenheim Museum

These LG displays are about 40% transparent We’re all used to there being something opaque behind our displays. This makes sense, as displays are meant to be seen and now seen through. However, that doesn’t mean that companies like LG can’t have their fun. During a swanky colorful art show at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, LG displayed some transparent OLED panels for people to see. You could see right through those panels and get a look at what and who’s on the other side....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 309 words · Nolan Levesque

Live Translate Comes To A Wealth Of Apps Gboard For Pixel 6 Series

Instead, the new support comes with direct integration into apps for the new device range. What does Live Translate mean on the Pixel 6 series? Now, the new feature hinges on the powerful machine learning supported by the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro’s Tensor chip. And it works offline, processing the translations locally using downloaded language models. But the kicker with the introduction of the new features isn’t necessarily in its offline capabilities....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 260 words · Jeremy Tippens

Major Leak Reveals Detailed Galaxy S23 Ultra Specs

Key Galaxy S23 Ultra specs confirmed As per the TENAA listing, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will sport a 6.8-inch display with a QHD+ resolution (1,440×3,088 pixels). It will feature an octa-core processor operating at a maximum frequency of 3.36GHz. That’s none other than the higher-clocked “AC” version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Samsung is pairing the chipset with 8GB and 12GB of RAM options. Storage options will include 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 355 words · Joseph Mosley

Marvel S Spider Man 2 For Ps5 Everything You Need To Know Updated Dec 2022

This will make it the third Spider-Man game from Insomniac but the fourth Marvel game overall. Because Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was one of two games from Insomniac announced during the showcase. The other being Marvel’s Wolverine. But where Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 had a significantly longer trailer, the Marvel’s Wolverine trailer was fairly short. And had little more to show off than a brief scene that confirmed what the game was....

November 17, 2022 · 9 min · 1888 words · Russell Ochoa

Masonite M Pwr Smart Door Could Be The Start Of The Next Iot Trend

What is the Masonite M-Pwr Smart Door? Summarily, the Masonite M-Pwr Smart Door is an unassuming exterior door for a home. But it ships with every smart home gadget category that might be installed near an exterior door, already built-in. And some of the best of those, in fact. The door itself is comprised of fiberglass and comes complete with a welcome light just above. In the door itself, the company has built-in both a Ring Video Doorbell and a Yale smart lock....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 235 words · Mattie Mcinnis

Mediatek Demos Wi Fi 7 Technology Products Expected In 2023

According to MediaTek’s press release, Wi-Fi 7 aka IEEE 802.11be will bring a 2.4 times speed boost over Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax). It uses the same 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands that the existing Wi-Fi standard use. However, changes and improvements in other technologies make for faster speeds. The new Wi-Fi standard can make use of the 320Mhz channels and 4K quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) technology. It also brings improvements to MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output), allowing for up to 16 spatial streams....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 359 words · Connie Stewart

Meta Is The Next Company To Cut Staff

It hasn’t been a good couple of years for the tech industry, as we’re still in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, this debilitating chip shortage, and the struggling global economy. Because of this, many people working at major tech companies are losing their jobs. Some companies needed to cut less than 100 people while some companies are rumored to have cut more than 1,000. Meta had to cut a fair number of staff members Meta has been dealing with slowed growth for a bit....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 296 words · Viviana Smiley

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Fcc Certified With 5G Uwb Wireless Charging

First spotted by Windows Central, the said FCC entry doesn’t explicitly mention the Microsoft Surface Duo 2. However, the documents suggest so in multiple instances. For one, it is a “portable handset” that supports “flip and flat” states of usage. The listed firmware build number also closely matches the format we see on the original Surface Duo. All this points to none other than the Surface Duo 2. The FCC listing for the Surface Duo 2 reveals a few details about the handset....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 360 words · Wallace Lewis

Mobvoi Ticwatch Gth Pro Can Track Long Term Heart Health

The TicWatch GTH Pro measures your arterial health Mobvoi makes a wide selection of products, but it’s popular in the mobile tech world for its smartwatches. Its latest fitness tracker was made in collaboration with Cardie X, which is a global health technology company. The TicWatch GTH Pro comes with a set of sensors that are said to monitor your long-term arterial health. These are special in that they measure your central arterial waveforms....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 337 words · Christine Murphy

More Details Emerge On The Oneplus 2T Launch

As spotted by tipster Abhishek Yadav, the OnePlus India YouTube page has scheduled an event for May 19, 2022, at 4 PM CEST (10 AM ET). The event is titled “Speed Games,” with the static image making it quite clear that it’s a Nord device. It’s currently unclear whether the Nord 2T will make it beyond Europe and India, but we expect more information on that front during next week’s launch event....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 331 words · Charles Frazier

More Material You Changes Are Coming To Gboard

There have been several changes to Gboard in terms of functionality, and they’ve all been welcome. Now, Google is focusing on the visuals. There are some slight changes to the visuals that bring the tool more in line with what we’ve been seeing with Material You. Before we get started, you’ll want to take this information with a grain of salt. This information was discovered during an APK deep-dive into the latest version of the app by 9To5Google....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 281 words · Pamela Picklesimer

Motorola Moto G52 Wallpapers Are Up For Grabs Early

The Motorola Moto G52 wallpapers are already available to download The Moto G52 will be a budget phone from the company, it seems. It is expected to launch in the near future, but we still don’t know when exactly. Well, while we wait, feel free to grab the phone’s wallpapers. These images have been shared by XDA Developers, and there are 18 of them for you to check out. Some of these wallpapers are the same you’ll find on the Moto Edge 20 and Moto Edge Plus 2022 / Edge 30 Pro, though....

November 17, 2022 · 2 min · 309 words · Edgar Schmitt