Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has been ordered to sell Giphy by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. The company, then known simply as Facebook, bought the Gif-sharing search engine last year for a reported $315m (£236m). It planned to integrate
Read More about UK competition watchdog orders Meta to sell Giphy
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey steps down as chief executive
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as chief executive of the company. He will be replaced by the current chief technical officer, Parag Agrawal, Twitter said. Mr Dorsey, who co-founded Twitter in 2006, has been serving as CEO of
Read More about Twitter founder Jack Dorsey steps down as chief executive
Screenshots in Windows 10 and Windows 11: 7 easy tricks
What’s the best way to capture that Windows 10 or Windows 11 screen? We’ll show you.Sarah Tew/CNET You only need a few keystrokes to take screen captures in Windows 10 or 11. Here are several ways to do it. Whether
Read More about Screenshots in Windows 10 and Windows 11: 7 easy tricks
Change your Windows 11 wallpaper in 5 quick and easy steps
Check out the sleek new Windows 11 wallpaper. Sarah Tew/CNET Not a fan of Windows 11’s default wallpaper? It only takes a few clicks to change it. Microsoft started rolling out the new Windows 11 operating system last month in phases for eligible devices. It’s
Read More about Change your Windows 11 wallpaper in 5 quick and easy steps
I used the Apple Card for 3 months. Here’s what I think of it now
James Martin/CNET The Apple Card saved my bacon when I got robbed. But it’s still not the top credit card in my wallet. The Apple Card caused a splash when it first launched in August. Designed for iPhone users, it has no fees, offers
Read More about I used the Apple Card for 3 months. Here’s what I think of it now
Apple’s iPhone 13 is great, but these missing features are a letdown
The iPhone 13 brings new features like better cameras and longer battery life, but it’s missing some capabilities. | Apple Apple’s new iPhone still doesn’t have an in-screen fingerprint sensor, always-on display and these other desired features. With longer battery life, better cameras,
Read More about Apple’s iPhone 13 is great, but these missing features are a letdown
Amazon, Apple and Google are always listening: How to opt out and delete your voice recordings
Siri and Alexa are always listening, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have privacy. | Julie Snyder OK Google, Alexa, and Siri: Delete what I just said! Google Home, Siri and Alexa users are now more cautious than ever when speaking to their smart home devices,
Read More about Amazon, Apple and Google are always listening: How to opt out and delete your voice recordings
Microsoft just expanded its malware protection for Linux servers
Microsoft brings more security tools to Linux operating systems for the cloud. Microsoft has announced it’s adding even more security features to the protection it offers to open-source operating systems. Defender for Endpoint on Linux server gained endpoint detection and response
Read More about Microsoft just expanded its malware protection for Linux servers
Microsoft Teams is getting avatars, launching in VR and AR next year
Teams is getting metaverse-ified, with hopes of being the Zoom for VR. There really isn’t a “Zoom for VR” yet, despite many companies working on offering virtual meeting rooms. The mainstream work tools most people use haven’t made the leap. Facebook,
Read More about Microsoft Teams is getting avatars, launching in VR and AR next year
Facebook, now Meta, shows off new neural interface tech during Connect conference
It’s a big step forward for Project Aria, but don’t expect it to be something you can buy anytime soon. In Facebook’s original presentation of its Project Aria augmented reality camera experiment, the company showed off a thumb clicker for driving the prototype
Read More about Facebook, now Meta, shows off new neural interface tech during Connect conference