Meta test end-to-end encryption on calls and messages in their virtual reality glasses
30/05/2022Meta announced some time ago their desire to improve the privacy of their users and the confidentiality of their conversations, and in accordance with this, the company has just presented a new software update, v40, for its Meta Quest 2 virtual reality glasses, which tests the encryption of end-to-end of both calls and Messenger conversations that can be done through this device. In addition, this update incorporates a new function in App Unlock, which allows the user to block certain games and 'apps' with a security pattern plan. Another new feature is the secure payment system in 3D Secure, which is presented as an alternative to the Oculus app. The Meta Quest 2 glasses also receive with this update the possibility of being paired with other keyboards through Bluetooth connectivity, being fully compatible with Apple keyboards. Finally, among the outstanding novelties of this new v40 update, is the possibility of hearing the same thing from the speakers on the left and right of the viewfinder and even from the headphone jack. In addition, there is the option to adjust the left and right audio channels for those who hear better from one side than the other.
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What's new in Google for Android?
10/01/2022Google opens the year with news and has already presented in CES 2022 some of the most importants ones, such the new option for locking and unlocking devices and for the remote control of actions on all devices compatible with their Assistant. This means that from now on, you can unlock and use a Chromebook, mobile or tablet from a Wear OS smartwatch. To be successful, of course, the devices must be close to the clock. It is also available the option of unlocking - opening or start the car - BMW vehicles through a compatible Samsung phone or Pixel and, also, the function of transferring and managing content between devices through an integrated Chromecast that allows users to send content from the smartphone to televisions and monitors as well to speakers. Google has also announced the upcoming launch of a new device connection function that will allow, for example, to configure a Chromebook from the mobile phone and access all the saved data,. The new feature will also incorporate 'Fast Pair' pairing with Bluetooth accessories.
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Chromebook computers will notify if someone is spying the screen
01/12/2021Google's new antispyware tool will warn if someone spies the screen. The new tool will have the potential to lock the computer by facial recognition. Google has everything ready to test its new anti-spying tool, which will be incorporate in the future, Chromebook computers. This tool, if the user has it activated, will be able to send a warning alert every time it detects that another person is spywaring the screen. The anti-spying function will be activated through its human presence sensor. The user can activate or deactivate the tool from the settings section. When the system detects a person spying or looking over the user's shoulder, the computer screen will warn him discreetly, either with a icon or by dimming the screen. According to the first information released, the sensor would have the potential to lock or unlock the equipment through facial recognition. In addition, the tool will incorporate additional functions such as an automatic deactivation of the notifications of the conversations that the user is having privately when the "spying" is detected.
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Facebook announces 10,000 new jobs in Europe to develop its metaverse
19/10/2021Facebook has announced 10,000 new jobs in the European Union to develop a new virtual environment. This environment is going to be design to interconnected virtual experiences using different technologies as virtual and augmented reality. This new environment baptized as a metaverse will increase the feeling to be presence in the virtual environment and the interaction between all those who are there. The goal, explains Vice President of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg, Vice President of Core Products, Javier Olivan is create a greater sense of 'virtual presence', to unlock access to new creative, social and economic opportunities. Facebook will shortly begin recruiting candidates for the 10,000 jobs. Their first priority will be highly specialized engineers.
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