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Facebook sees the metaverse as the next frontier of web development that it believes will bring virtual reality and augmented reality to the masses. At a time when hybrid work is expected to become the norm and when tech giants are facing scrutiny from regulators over competition and privacy, Facebook is betting its European recruitment drive will help it develop a ‘responsible’ metaverse. SEE: Even computer experts think ending human oversight of AI is a very bad idea “The metaverse has the potential to help unlock access to new creative, social and economic opportunities....

“I will stay on as long as it takes to ensure a successful leadership transition,” Schroepfer tweeted. He added that he plans to take on a new part-time role as Facebook’s first Senior Fellow in a Facebook post. See also: Facebook is the AOL of 2021 “This change in role will allow me to dedicate more time to my family and my personal philanthropic efforts while staying deeply connected to the company working on key initiatives including recruiting and developing technical talent and continuing to foster our AI investments in critical technologies like PyTorch,” Schroepfer wrote....

“We believe satellite technology will enable the next generation of broadband infrastructure, and as part of our connectivity efforts, we’ve built an incredible team around designing and testing new ways to advance satellite connectivity using optical communications and radio frequency systems and solutions,” the Facebook spokesperson said. “Facebook remains committed to enabling better, broader global connectivity through the development of new programs, technologies and business models, and we’re excited to watch as this team takes their work to the next stage and makes a lasting impact in the field....

A couple of Saturdays ago, the famed food show presenter and general apogee of erudition, was not in a good mood. I know this because he tweeted: “I love how @fedex can send you a notice saying they attempted delivery at the exact time you were actually standing at the door waiting for the delivery.” I felt at one with Brown’s plight because, at that very moment, the same thing was happening to me....

That’s the point of this post, where I’ve assembled five well-hidden Windows 10 features that I guarantee will save you time and help you avoid unnecessary clicks. Snip & Sketch Capture, mark up, and share any part of your screen If you’re old enough to remember those early releases of Windows 10 from 2015 through 2018, you might have missed this feature, which didn’t arrive for the masses until more than three years after the debut of Windows 10....

Avast and AVG In October it was already revealed that Avast Online Security and AVG Online Security both store unnecessary user information. The extension, for example, collected users’ search history. This is not needed for the extension to function. Both Google and Mozilla even prohibit it. The latter has now taken action against the antivirus companies. Not Blacklisted Yet Although Mozilla has removed the antivirus extensions from its website, they are not yet blacklisted....

While Frontier is best known for its rural DSL internet service, the company has been expanding its fiber network. Frontier’s 2 Gbps service will be available to approximately 4 million customers in 19 states as part of its launch. This 2 Gbps service is symmetrical; this means you’ll get 2 Gbps speeds both up and down. So, what kind of speed does that give you in real-world terms? Well, you can download Fortnite, which comes in at 10GBs, in about two minutes....

Facebook has faced significant backlash this week after they closed the researchers’ accounts working for the Ad Observatory project, which let Facebook users download a browser plugin that allowed the researchers to see what kind of ads show up on someone’s page. Facebook product management director Mike Clark defended the decision to shutter the project, writing that it was in violation of the website’s Terms of Service and a privacy program demanded by a recent FTC order....

The November feature updates are rolling out to the Venu 2, Venu Sq 2, Forerunner 255 series, Forerunner 945 LTE, Forerunner 955 series, Fenix 6/MARQ, Fenix 7/Epix (Gen 2), MARQ (Gen 2), Enduro 2, and Tactix 7. Earlier this year, I tested the Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar that launched with some of these features in this update, but even that device gets some of the new goodies. The Garmin Enduro 2 lives on one of my wrists at all times while I test out all kinds of other smartwatches and GPS sports watches on the other wrist....

There are three colours available: black, white, and cool mint. The device pops right out of the silicone band so you can quickly and easily swap out other color bands. The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is available for $149.99. The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is designed for people who want a minimalist activity tracking experience while also having the support of a vast ecosystem in Garmin Connect. It is not designed to help you train for a marathon but will inform you about your everyday health, wellness, and activity....

Contrary to what you might think, hackers are still achieving a great deal of success in ransomware, phishing attacks, and many other types of cybercrimes. Therefore, everyone should use as many protective measures as possible, particularly powerful VPNs and unique passwords. We all know better than to use the same password everywhere; it’s as convenient as it is dangerous. However, the best password managers can help a great deal with that situation, and new users can get a three-year Mindpass Unlimited Plan for only $29....

Is there any device more equally suited to work and play than the iPad? A smartphone is great, but having a bigger screen just opens up a lot more possibilities - and that’s before you start adding on a keyboard or other peripherals. If you’re looking for a workhorse tablet around the house, refurbished iPads are the best bet on a budget. And thanks to a sitewide 4th of July sale, this Apple iPad Pro 9....

It’s days away. While most will blindly hit install, I like to take some steps to make sure that the process goes smoothly and I don’t lose data. After all, data loss can put a damper on the excitement of a new release. Here’s what I’ll be doing to get ready for the upcoming release. Must read: Buying a new Apple gadget? Here’s how to find the best deals (September 2021)...

The new charging accessories drop in five fun colors, including black, blue, green, pink and white. They’ve also been constructed with sustainability and plastic waste reduction in mind, and take up significantly less space in your pockets and bags than the standard Apple charger. The Nano 3 will sell for $22.99 and the cables will start at $16.99. Anker 511 Charger (Nano 3, 30W) The Nano 3 charger is the newest in the Nano line, following the Nano II 30W which was released last year....

More than 100 companies worked on the project, which involved developing a comprehensive set of cloud data management capabilities, standards and best practices for cloud, multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud implementations while also incorporating automated key controls for protecting sensitive data. “The EDM Council is honored to have facilitated the development of the CDMC framework to provide an auditable and certified cloud data management best practice available as a free license for all industries,” said John Bottega, the president of the EDM Council....

Children are very observant and bright in nature, so it doesn’t take long before they pick up on the fact that they can ask their handy Google Assistant any question in the world and get an answer to all of their biggest curiosities. This much unlimited access to information can be very beneficial in feeding their hunger for knowledge and helping them learn about the world around them. However, when unchecked, it could lead to your children accessing information that as a parent, you didn’t quite want them to learn....

The release, which updates Google Chrome to version 105.0.5195.102, fixes what’s described as a high-severity security issue (CVE-2022-307) relating to insufficient data validation in Mojo, a collection of runtime libraries used in Chromium, which powers much of the code behind the Google Chrome browser. Google said it’s “aware of reports that an exploit for CVE-2022-3075 exists in the wild”. SEE: These are the cybersecurity threats of tomorrow that you should be thinking about today The security patch is set to be rolled out to users over the coming days and weeks....

Under the partnership, SAP RISE customers will be able to leverage Google Cloud’s services, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. With SAP’s RISE effort, initially outlined in January, the company is looking to simplify its deployments and move to a subscription model. Enterprise customers, who have often customized SAP’s applications, are trying to move to more standard models and see RISE as an avenue to transform business processes. SAP is doubling down on the idea of modular cloud ERP and is extending RISE with modules for human experience management, analytics, and governments....

The Google Nest Hub 2 is a great way to help organize your home, calendar, and more. Hook up your smart lights, doors, and even thermostat and control them by just saying, “Hey Google.” One really cool feature is that you can ask the device to broadcast that it’s dinner time, and it will share via connected Nest speakers and Displays in your home, showing just how it can help “smart” up your home....

It’s important to note that, despite being attracted by the Nest’s promises, I was hesitant at first about the integration process. I live in a home that’s over 120 years old. Obviously, the heating system is much newer, but it’s still what I’d call pretty geriatric. The idea of connecting a Wi-Fi enabled, AI-using, smart assistant-communicating thermostat into my home and expecting it to work perfectly with a heating and cooling system that was installed over 20 years ago caused a kind of cognitive dissonance that made it hard to believe this could possibly go well....