Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other endeavors, has announced its latest standalone virtual and mixed reality headset – the Meta Quest 3 (Oculus Quest 3). It is the successor to the Oculus Quest 2 (Meta Quest 2) and as expected, offer several improvements including the highest resolution display yet, improved graphical […]
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The Facebook Company Rebrands As Meta
Facebook – the company, not the social media platform, has announced plans to rebrand as Meta. The new parent company showcases the company’s new direction, which is to become a social technology company and focus on bringing the ‘metaverse to life and help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses’. As per the official statement […]
Facebook Adds Live Audio Rooms and Podcasts
As part of its efforts to bring social audio experiences to Facebook, the social media giant has added Live Audio Rooms and Podcasts on Facebook. Both features are tied around Facebook Groups – currently available to 1.8 billion people, and Public figures to ensure app-wide adoption. Live Audio Rooms in Facebook and Messenger allow group […]
Facebook Podcast Streaming Commencing From June 22
Few weeks after Apple rolled out its Podcasts subscription service, Facebook has announced plans to support Podcast streaming on its platforms from June 22 and eventually add a twitch-like clips’ feature which lets users post short clips of their favourite shows. Based on a report by The Verge, citing an email sent to page owners, […]
6 Social Media Hacks for Businesses
Some businesses take naturally to social media, whereas others can be more of a struggle for others. In particular, highly professional and formal businesses may feel out of place on a vibrant and fun social media feed, but there’s always a way to turn your content into what you need it to be for any […]
7 Tips For Taking Instagram Photos Like A Pro
Do you frequently post pictures on instagram? Does your posts receive less engagement? Whether your answer is Yes or No, your pictures need to stand out on Instagram to gain a lot of traction. According to statista, the platform currently has more than 1 billion monthly active users (MAUs) globally who regularly upload content. Therefore, […]
Cloud Gaming On Facebook Makes Its Debut In The US
Taking on rival such as Amazon’s Luna, Google’s Stadia and Microsoft’s xCloud, Facebook is throwing its hat in the ‘Cloud Gaming Service’ ring with the launch of Facebook Gaming. This service will allow Facebook users play cloud streamed games alongside HTML5 games in the redesigned Gaming Tab or News Feed in the Facebook app (Beta […]
Facebook Acquires GIPHY, Team Now Part of Instagram
Facebook Inc has announced the acquisition of GIPHY and merged the visual expression and creation team as part of popular photo and video-sharing networking service, Instagram. Both Facebook and GIPHY made separate official announcements, however, both teams did not discuss the financial terms of acquisition. The folks at American news website, Axios value the deal […]
5 Fun Gadgets to Pass the Time
Today’s crazy era of rapid tech development has resulted in a tremendous variety of gadgets that make boredom a thing of the past. Whether you’re looking for a fun new hobby or just have extra money to burn, this list of new tech toys can help narrow down your search for an awesome new pastime. […]
Facebook Portal and Portal+ Video Calling Devices With AI Tech
Social media giant, Facebook recently unveiled two new video calling devices – Portal and Portal+. The duo are already available for pre-order in the US from Facebook at Portal.Facebook.com as well as Amazon and Best Buy. Shipping is scheduled to commence in November. Priced starting at US$ 199, the Facebook Portal has a 10-inch display […]