How does it work: Facebook Messenger is available as a single app for Windows 10 and macOS on each of the platform-specific app stores. Once downloaded, you’ll log in with Facebook and get a window with all your Facebook Messenger chats in it. Create a group of up to 8 people (including yourself) and hit the video camera icon and you’ll be chatting in no time, camera to camera. In our testing, we were able to connect desktops, laptops, and mobile versions of Messenger with nary an issue....

Companies like Facebook, Microsoft, and Google all are working to combat deepfakes from spreading across the web and social networks. While methods differ, there’s one potential fool-proof method to spot these false videos: blockchains. “[Blockchains] just give you lots of potential to validate the deepfake in a way that’s the best form of validation that I can see,” Stephen Wolfram, founder & CEO of Wolfram Research and author of A New Kind of Science, told Lifewire over the phone....

Major cities like London, Paris, and Barcelona are committed to reducing pollution, which pretty much means that they plan to eventually get rid of gas-powered vehicles altogether. And while good public transit and bike infrastructure make a total ban on personal vehicles possible, deliveries aren’t so easy. The answer is electric delivery vehicles, which reduce noise and air pollution in cities and use less energy overall. And FedEx’s new EV (electric vehicle), from GM’s BrightDrop, shows what this future could look like....

Since DirectX is utilized by most Windows based games and advanced graphics programs, d3dx11_43.dll errors usually show up only when using these programs. D3dx11_43.dll Errors There are many ways d3dx11_43.dll errors can show up on your PC. Here are several of the more common specific error messages you might see: D3dx11_43.DLL Not FoundThe file d3dx11_43.dll is missingThe program can’t start because d3dx11_43.dll is missing from your computer.File d3dx11_43.dll not foundDependency d3dx11_43....

We gathered a list of video-sharing sites that offer ways to monetize your titles. Check these out and see which is a good fit. YouTube pays content creators through its YouTube Partner Program (YPP). When you become a YouTube partner, monetize your videos with ads, YouTube Premium subscribers, and other channels. You’ll have to meet eligibility requirements to become a YouTube partner. Requirements include having an approved Google AdSense account, more than 1,000 subscribers, and more than 4,000 watch hours (the amount of time that people spend watching your videos)....

Who Is the Founder of Nintendo? Fusajiro Yamauchi, born November 22, 1859, was an artist and entrepreneur who lived in Kyoto, Japan during the late 19th century. At that time, card games had been banned in Japan for over 250 years in order to combat illegal gambling. However, a game called Hanafuda, which used illustrations instead of numbers for the gameplay, was developed to skirt legal prohibitions on playing cards. The Japanese government relaxed its restrictions, but Hanafuda (which means “flower cards”) did not become popular right away....

What Is a Gamertag? A gamertag is like a username for Xbox consoles. Gamertags were first introduced with the original Xbox alongside the Xbox network, and they’re still around. When you play games with people online with your Xbox console, they see your gamertag instead of your real name. Each gamertag has to be unique because it’s the way that you are identified on the Xbox network. Nobody else can have the same gamertag as you, and if the gamertag you want is already taken, you have to choose something else....

Holoride is a new platform that promises to turn commutes into VR experiences. Users will be thrust into a VR environment that reflects their surroundings, the developer claims. It’s part of a growing interest in bringing virtual information to everyday life, also called augmented reality (AR). “Future advances in AR in cars would be exciting to see,” Jack McCauley, former co-founder of virtual reality company Oculus, told Lifewire in an email interview....

What Is Gmail Recent Mode? Microsoft Outlook and iPhone Mail download messages from your Gmail account every 15 minutes. When you have both programs connected to Gmail, the two compete for new mail. Whichever checks first after a new email has arrived fetches it and hides it from all programs and devices that check the same Gmail account later. Recent mode offers a solution to this inconvenience. With recent mode enabled in your email program or mobile device, Gmail will send it the last 30 days’ mail, even if it has already been downloaded elsewhere....

Gmail Exchange ActiveSync Settings The Gmail Exchange ActiveSync settings are: Gmail Exchange ActiveSync server address: m.google.comGmail Exchange ActiveSync domain: googleGmail Exchange ActiveSync username: Your full email address (for example, me@gmail.com)Gmail Exchange ActiveSync password: Your Gmail passwordGmail Exchange ActiveSync TLS/SSL required: yes If these server settings don’t work for your personal Gmail account or free Google Apps account, it’s because Google doesn’t allow personal and free users to set up new accounts with Exchange ActiveSync....

While Google’s first push into the smartphone world began as an endeavor to bring great software and performance at a more affordable price, the Pixel series has moved away from that in its primary devices. Now, they often cost the same as (or even more than) other budget-friendly devices that offer better paper specs and hardware options. With rumors of Google’s Whitechapel chip swirling, and leaks that point to a complete redesign of the phone’s outer body, we finally might get a true flagship contender from Google....

According to a post on Google’s blog, The Keyword, the company recognizes this time of the year can be pretty stressful, so to alleviate that, these features aim to keep people informed while also maximizing time spent with friends and family. The additions include seeing where large crowds are gathering and finding stores in an area. You can check out if a part of town is busy or not with the new Area Busyness feature....

Google Exceeded Expectations With Its iOS Maps App Google exceeded expectations with its Maps app for iPhone by producing the app quickly and doing right by iPhone users and even by Apple. It produced a polished product that works well and is competitive within the set of smartphone navigation apps. It excels in a few key areas: Search: Google Maps’ feature list includes an address and business/points-of-interest search using Google’s powerful Local Search utility, ratings, and reviews....

The best video doorbells let you see and talk to people who come on your porch without having to physically answer the door. In addition to providing extra security for the home, a good video doorbell should have clear video quality during both day and night, exceptional durability and weather resistance, clear two-way audio, and features that promote convenience for the user. The Google Nest Hello video doorbell is one of the more popular options available, and the Google Nest Hello paired with a Nest Aware subscription is supposed to provide a next level home security experience....

A Reddit user spotted the updated Google Play Store look earlier this week, posting photos of the new changes. 9to5Google notes that the new design looks less cramped on the watch’s small screen, thanks to the pill-shaped cards, and includes a bit more color to make the options stand out. The new Play Store UI is reportedly rolling out to select users slowly before a wider rollout to all Wear OS devices....

According to a post from Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), the company blames Russian hacking group APT 28, also known as Fancy Bear. The group has been so prolific in its efforts that Google saw a 33% increase in attacks from this same time in 2020. Fancy Bear’s hacking strategy appears to be large-scale phishing and malware campaigns, and when an attempt is detected, Google immediately sends out a notification....

Google’s Threat Analysis Group has released a report documenting and warning against a prevalent “cookie theft” phishing and malware campaign. For several years, malicious actors have been using it as a way to hijack thousands of YouTube channels. Google states that it’s been combating the problem since late 2019 and cautions against suspicious offers for collaboration. The attackers send phishing emails about antivirus software, VPN, online games, and so on, then link to or include a download for cookie-stealing malware....

Overall Findings: HBO Max vs. HBO Now HBO Max and HBO Now are available for cord-cutters and those who only want to stream their TV and movies. If you’re a current HBO Now subscriber, you can keep using that service—for now (more on that later in the article). If you’re a new subscriber, HBO Max is the only thing you can sign up for. And that’s not a bad thing! HBO Max has a huge library of content, including everything offered by HBO Now....

Regardless of what sort of headphones you own, however, there are times when some headphones stop working. There are many easy fixes to try that will get your headphones back up and running. Causes of Headphone Problems Headphone technical problems are as varied as the number of models available. Sometimes a damaged headphone cable or Bluetooth connectivity issues result in a headphone jack not working. Noise-canceling headphones, such as the Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones II and the Microsoft Surface Headphones, sometimes find it hard to sync audio and video....

Haven’t heard of Hisense? You’re probably not alone on that front, but the Chinese gadget giant has recently pushed hard into the American market as a budget TV brand to rival Vizio. However, the TV market is incredibly competitive these days throughout the price scale, even if you only want to spend a couple hundred bucks. Can Hisense really break through? If the Hisense 40H5590F 40-inch Smart TV is any indication, then they have a fighting chance....