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TechCrunch reports today that Facebook is testing a new privacy setting that would share location history from Instagram with Facebook. This news comes on the heels of the Instagram cofounders leaving the company, with Facebook’s former VP of News Feed being named Head of Instagram. The Instagram location sharing is still in the testing phase, but Facebook did not rule out a full launch. This Instagram location sharing capability is located in the Privacy and Security settings of Facebook, where it is explained that Instagram and Messenger data can be used to collect and build a history of locations based on your iPhone’s Location Services feature....

Facebook’s interest in AR smart glasses was telegraphed by Mark Zuckerberg at the company’s 2016 developer conference. A new report today reveals some details about Facebook’s “Orion” project and a possible time frame. According to CNBC, Facebook’s glasses are internally code named “Orion.” Named after the hunter in Greek mythology, the project is being developed by Facebook Reality Labs — which essentially subsumed Regina Dugan’s Building 8 skunkworks group — in Redmond, Washington....

Well, it looks like Bethesda forgot to register the domain Fallout First before they unveiled the new Fallout 76 membership of the same name, and angry fans have bought it instead. Announced earlier this week as a way to access premium content, such as private servers and an unlimited storage container for scrap items, Fallout 1st costs players either $99.99 for a full year’s membership or $12.99 a month. Since both the ability to play on private servers and better storage for scrap were things which Fallout 76 players have been asking for since the game’s launch last year, many fans were understandably upset when these much-wanted updates were thrown behind Bethesda’s new paywall, especially considering the developer’s previous promises from last year which claimed all content for Fallout 76 would always be free....

Here’s a quick guide to the voice actors and main characters of Far Cry 5. The Far Cry franchise has undergone a strange evolution since the original game arrived in 2004. Far Cry threw players into the shoes of ex-soldier Jack Carver, who has to sneak or shoot his way through a jungle island loaded with mercenaries. The game became famous for its lush graphics and somewhat open-world gameplay, and later received a (terrible) movie adaptation in 2008....

FX’s anthology series, Fargo, which is loosely based on the Coen brothers film of the same name, has come in for major critical acclaim during its previous two seasons. From the violent, dark humor, expressed through excellent writing, to the outstanding performances from its A-list cast, Fargo has managed to consistently deliver and therefore it is with good reason that hopes are set so high for season three. Staring Ewan McGregor as warring brothers, Fargo’s third season once again changes its time setting, jumping to 2010 after the ’70s setting of its second season....

Earlier this month FiftyThree’s popular Pencil stylus for iPad joined the accessory lineup in Apple’s retail stores, and today FiftyThree is unveiling a new gold brushed and anodized finish variant of its Bluetooth stylus. FiftyThree’s Pencil Gold color matches that latest iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 which are both available in gold versions, while the new Pencil holds the same $59.95 price tag at the existing Walnut option....

That’s right: An ordinary horse is hiding among these famous symbols of medieval magic. If you’re a fan of history, you may want to check out three old-timey optical illusions we put together. One is ancient, while the others reflect famous historical figures. Tap or click here for three unsolved mysteries. Legends of unicorns may date back to the Bronze Age. Over time, they’ve developed many meanings for different cultures....

American Truck Simulator is one of the popular open-world truck driving simulator video games by SCS Software that was launched in 2016. It offers legendary American trucks and allows players to journey through different landmarks in the United States. After the new DLC update, multiple reports are coming out that the American Truck Simulator Wheel is unexpectedly not detecting on the PC. Apart from the crashing issues and lags, the title is also prone to multiple other issues, such as the gaming controller not working on the PC....

Users of Google Pixel phones can now download Android 13 after several months of beta testing. This is an iterative update to a foundation laid with Android 12 that arrives earlier than usual in the fall of 2022. As part of this update, Material You will be more elaborate and customizable, multitasking tools will be more convenient, Chromebook and tablets will be compatible with it, and improved photo picking will be included....

The newly released COD Modern Warfare 2 (2022) game is doing well for players just a month after its official beta release. The game is now available for Xbox, PC, PS4, and PS5. However, it seems that just like the previous COD titles, MWII also has plenty of issues, and Modern Warfare 2 stuck on the loading screen issue is one of them. According to several reports by the affected MWII players, there are a couple of bugs or errors in this game....

It is without debate that Google is a software-first brand and specializes in advertisement and marketing. But this is not to say that they haven’t tipped their toes in a few hardware ventures. The Pixel lineup of smartphones is a great example of what Google can accomplish when they get things right. Google is also one of those giants that like to acquire smaller companies and inject their products with even better software and integration....

Grounded is a survival game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. It was released in July 2020 and currently, is in early access mode. The game is available for Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One platforms. After the new update, many reported issues of the audio not working or the sound cutting out. If you’re also one of the victims, then follow this troubleshooting guide to fix the Grounded audio not working or the crackling sound issue....

Are you having trouble connecting your Kindle Fire HD to a WiFi network? If yes, you are not alone here. Many Kindle users have reported similar issues where the WiFi refuses to make a connection with the Kindle Fire HD. Thankfully, there exist some workarounds which have worked for many Kindle users. We’ll be looking at them in this post. The WiFi network may refuse to make a connection with your Kindle Fire HD due to many reasons....

Garmin watches are durable and come with good battery life. There are complaints about a few Garmin Smartwatch models where the watch won’t charge or power on. This creates a huge problem for users who use the watch daily to track fitness data and time. Garmin watches are probably among the top-notch competitors when it comes to smartwatches. They produce the best smartwatches in the market with almost all the essentials....

With technology advancement, some of the common issues also arrive on our smartphones quite often. Sometimes an issue may arise where the smartphone user can’t see the screen at all. According to many users on the OnePlus forum, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G screen automatically goes black, and the device doesn’t respond. This might be due to hardware or software failure. You can fix this issue by performing a hard reset or booting into safe mode....

Today we’re excited to announce Sprout’s new Facebook Contact View with message history. This update brings together contextual information and collaborative tools to help teams seamlessly resolve support issues, nurture prospective leads and deliver an exceptional brand experience on Facebook. Facebook Message History Makes Engagement Easier Referencing past conversations is a key component to any social customer care strategy. Whether you’re responding to a comment or managing social communication as a team, access to Facebook message history is critical in creating a consistent, personalized experience....

Facebook released version 9.0 of its Messenger app for iOS today bringing an improvement to how photos and videos are viewed. Previously trapped to a smaller section when shared, photos and videos in messages can now be viewed full screen like you would expect. It’s a small improvement to Facebook Messenger, but now that the social network is stripping messaging functionality out of its primary Facebook for iPhone app, you can expect to see even more focus in this space in the future....

Facebook has suspended around 200 apps as part of the internal investigation prompted by data misuse by Cambridge Analytica … Reuters reports that the social network took the step after identifying apps which had access to ‘large quantities of user data.’ However, Facebook says that this doesn’t necessarily mean the apps did anything wrong. Archibong said that the investigation was likely to run for some time. Cambridge Analytica filed for bankruptcy after the scandal, but there is speculation that it may re-emerge under a new name....

Since January 31st, 1999, Family Guy has ripped into every headline, destroyed every celebrity, and broke every rule of network television and was even cancelled twice. But it continues to remain a staple of the Fox network and will return for a 18th season at the end of this year. Even after all these years, Family Guy can still bring in enough viewers to justify renewing it for another season. They have also announced, last August, that a feature film is in the works....

Remember FaceApp? It went viral over the summer as a way to transform your selfies with aging effects, glasses, and more. Almost immediately after it went viral, users started voicing concerns over the app’s privacy policy and its ties to Russia. This prompted US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to call on the FBI to investigate FaceApp for potential national security concerns. Now, the FBI has officially responded to Schumer’s request, stating that apps developed in Russia, including FaceApp, to be “potential counterintelligence threats....