Building bigger online communities through gaming.
Building bigger online communities through gaming – Facebook’s latest bid to take over the world. Android and web only for now. Do you fancy playing this? #technews #onlinegaming #facebook https://www.techradar.com/in/news/facebook-launches-cloud-gaming-on-android-and-web
Are we being manipulted into rating apps?
If you’ve ever rated an app, you might be interested in this. Apparently, some developers are manipulating our good moods, in order to get a coveted 5 star review from us #AppReviews #MoodManipulators #5Stars https://www.afr.com/technology/how-app-developers-are-hacking-your-brain-to-boost-ratings-20200922-p55y60
Finally, Zoom has end to end encryption.
Finally. Zoom has end to end call encryption. Does this privacy make a difference to you? #zoom #SaferVideoCalls https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/27/21535818/zoom-end-to-end-encryption-e2ee-security-privacy-video-conferencing
A “Virtual Commute” from Microsoft, is that right for you?
Microsoft Teams will soon allow you to schedule a “virtual commute”, to help you improve your work/life balance while WFH #teams #worklifebalance #TakeItEasyForABit https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-teams-will-soon-let-you-schedule-a-virtual-commute
Buds, pods, headphones, what has Apple planned now?
Looks like Apple might be launching new smaller AirPods next year. And some AirPods Pro that’ll have no stem at all #apple #SmallerAirPods #LooksLikeYoureTalkingToYourself https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/apple-airpods-pro-release-date-earphones-headphones-iphone-12-homepod-mini-b1345762.html
Apple Maps V Google Maps Where do you stand?
Apple’s been working really hard on its Maps to make it better than Google Maps. Now it’s releasing new features that Google really needs to add #AppleMaps #GoogleMaps #fight https://www.autoevolution.com/news/apple-has-developed-the-feature-that-google-maps-really-needs-149203.html
Why is it now so difficult with internet?
We rely more on our home internet connections than ever before. So how do you cope when the connection fails? Here’s some quick troubleshooting advice to avoid downtime #tech #internetdown #troubleshooting #remoteworking https://www.forbes.com/sites/advisoruk/2020/10/26/what-can-i-do-if-my-internet-goes-down/
You might be interest in the game Among us…
You must have heard of the game Among Us by now. It seems like everyone is playing it. This shows just how big it is #AmongUs #AreYouTheImposter https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/16/21519507/among-us-twitch-sensor-tower-app-store-google-play-mobile-gaming
How is the internet really funded, very few Brits understand.
Who really pays for the internet? One in four Brits don’t realise how our online activities are funded #technews #technology #internet #funding #internetadvertising https://www.thedrum.com/news/2020/10/19/one-four-brits-don-t-realise-the-internet-funded-advertising
Apparently, Boeing 747s still use floppy disks.
Apparently, Boeing 747s still use floppy disks. That’s… extraordinary. Crazy as it may seem, Boeing has clearly been investing money on more important upgrades over the years #IfItAintBroke #FloppyDisks #Boeing https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/11/21363122/boeing-747s-floppy-disc-updates-critical-software
