Facebook continues to deal with fallout over its decision to allow right-wing activists and militia groups to organize counter-protests on the platform in response to the most recent Jacob Blake BLM uprising in Kenosha, Wisconsin. In response, non-binary software engineer Ashok Chandwaney resigned from the company, citing Facebook’s continued failure to curb hate and the spread of violent rhetoric. “I’m quitting because I can no longer stomach contributing to an organization that is profiting off hate in the US and globally,” they wrote in their resignation letter published by The Washington Post....

The new AI-powered tool is called Conflict Alerts and is meant to help group administrators have more control over their communities. The AI tech will notify an admin if it spots “contentious or unhealthy conversations” so an admin can take needed action quicker. For the average Facebook user, this new tool means you’ll most likely see less bickering and arguments within posts of Groups you follow, so things will be less negative, overall....

What Causes Bad TV Antenna Reception? The antenna may have difficulty picking up your favorite stations over the air for several reasons. The causes mostly come down to the basic idea that the signals reaching the device aren’t strong enough. You may be too far from the broadcast location, or something physically blocks the signals. The antenna could be in a less-than-ideal place or facing the wrong direction. Or, in some cases, the antenna might not be strong enough....

Fortunately, there are cataloging software tools you can use to quickly build up a searchable database. The following free software programs have been selected for their use in archived digital music collections, but can also be used for other types of media. It even includes a playlist generator that negates the need to have any music files already on your hard disk. This can save heaps of time when your media files may be hidden away in an archive file....

The company showed off some of the nifty features that will be included with the headset in an official YouTube video. The biggest new tool? Project Cambria headsets will support a full-color and highly-detailed pass-through. For comparison’s sake, current Meta Quest 2 headsets only offer an extremely grainy black and white pass-through for viewing the real world during use. The emphasis on that full-color pass-through leads us to the next Cambria innovation, a robust suite of mixed reality applications....

Considerations in Choosing Wireless Speakers The quality of wireless speakers varies depending on the model. While cheaply-made ones often sound tinny and distorted, higher-end models can deliver good audio quality. Better-made units also last longer. Other characteristics of good wireless speakers include: Compatibility: Capable of connecting to a range of other devices via industry-standard technologies.Portability: Lightweight enough to move from location to location, with good battery life (for battery-powered ones).Style: Aesthetic appeal....

What’s this? There are two ways to work with more than one app at a time on iPad, called Slide Over and Split View. Slide Over puts a second app in a dismissible column on the right or left side of your iPad screen, while Split View puts two regular-style apps next to each other on the same screen. How to get it: iPad multitasking for Google apps is on by default, and is available immediately for all regular and G Suite app users....

Apple has very few forced schedules these days. Now that it controls all the hardware and software in its devices, it can release things when they’re ready and not before. Except the iPhone. Apple announces a new version of its biggest moneymaker every September, and along with it comes the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, ready or not. This year, Apple has decided that iPadOS 16 needs more time and will most likely release it along with this year’s version of macOS in October....

A recent announcement from Google explains that the company has launched a new website to help schools begin or enhance their own Chromebook repairs. According to Google, knowing what devices can be repaired has been a sticking point for some IT administrators, and its new program should address that problem. While many schools already have Chromebook repair programs or even computer repair classes, Google has created its own Best Practices guide for beginning such a program and to encourage and assist with the creation of more programs....

Google is launching a Maps feature to make it easier for users to see wildfires. The new wildfire layer on Maps will show most major fires, and those demanding evacuations, around the world. It’s one of an increasing number of apps aimed at warning people of wildfires as the threat grows. “Knowing that a fire is just behind a ridge or above on the hills is very important information,” Albert Simeoni, a professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute who researches wildland fire behavior and impact, told Lifewire in an email interview....

The thick plastic frames look pretty cool, and they have one killer feature: real-time transcription, and translation, of the world around you. Instead of trying to be an all-purpose computer, like a cellphone, and squeeze every possible function into a wearable device, these AR Translation glasses are focused on one task. The reality of battery life and connectivity might take a while to catch up, and privacy-wise, these are a nightmare, but the core premise is excellent and easy to understand....

The move to make 2FA default was introduced back in May and has been steadily making headway. The company also will require 2 million YouTube creators to turn on 2FA to access its Studio website to boost security. Chrome Password Manager also is becoming available for iOS, giving those users new security features like auto-filling passwords, according to a post on Google’s Safety & Security blog, The Keyword. For users who can’t enable 2FA, Google is working on a new technology that offers a similar secure authentication process....

Security firm Avast has reported that torrent downloads of popular PC games such as NBA 2K19, GTA V, and Far Cry 5 are being used to install “mining malware” on gamers’ PCs. The malware, which Avast refers to as “Crackonosh,” takes advantage of Windows Safe mode to skirt around antivirus software. It then disables system security features in order to make itself more difficult to detect or remove. One major red flag to look out for is your PC unexpectedly restarting in Safe Mode, which Avast notes could take several restarts after installing the infected downloads....

The metaverse concept is a shared virtual platform that people can use to move through digital environments. At the moment, you can think of Horizon Worlds as a casual multiplayer game with the potential to be much more. The software requires a Facebook account and lets you hang out with up to 20 people at a time in a virtual space. You can zip between different “worlds” within the software by clicking your controller....

No one expected the Berlin-based software company to launch a new mobile app last week, let alone something so focused and polished. If you’re expecting a touchscreen version of the Ableton Live digital audio workstation (DAW), then you—like many serial music-forum complainers—will be disappointed. But if you want somewhere to quickly sketch out your musical ideas on the go, then move them into Live later, you’re in for a huge—and inexpensive—treat....

A portmanteau of his name, Anthony, and the Greek goddess of love and pleasure, Antphrodite is your spiritual healer decked out in an all-pink room full of fluffy decor and a vibrant aesthetic with the intention of bringing a little color to a dark world. “I realized I was always the one to stand out…and it wasn’t until I got older that I realized that’s a strength in the digital space or the entertainment space,” he said in a phone interview with Lifewire....

Automation is nothing new, but it’s certainly a trend humans should be wary of. A 2019 report from the Brookings Institution cautioned that industries considered to be at high risk for automation—including production, food service, and transportation—amounted to around 25% of all jobs in the US. Men, youth, and workers from under-represented groups are expected to be the demographics most impacted by automation, according to the report. Despite those risks, experts say there’s still time to turn things around and make sure automation works for us, rather than against us....

Facebook recently said its new augmented reality interface would use wristbands that translate neural signals into actions. It’s part of a growing number of attempts to allow computers to understand the brain, experts say. “The most exciting applications, in my opinion, are for the medical field and space exploration,” Jose Morey, a former advisor to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said in an email interview. “Utilizing this type of technology for patients that have lost the use of an extremity or post-amputation for a biomechatronic restoration....

Should you pay to do it, or can you run a free people search? The answer is clear: there are lots of ways to find someone for free. However, there are also plenty of people finder sites that aren’t free that you can either pay a one-time fee to use or subscribe to as a monthly service. “Is a Paid Site Better Than a Free-of-Charge People Finder?” Not necessarily. Not all people finders that cost are automatically better than free ones....

Microsoft recently announced that Outriders, a new looter shooter from developer People Can Fly, will arrive on the Game Pass service at launch. This move brings one of the first big third-party releases of the year to Game Pass subscribers. Microsoft also added Octopath Traveler, Undertale and other games to the service this past week, bringing more value to Game Pass. Not only does this help cement the impact that Microsoft is having on how gamers spend money on new games, but it also brings the game to many users who might not have been able to purchase it at full price when it launched....