Month: November 2021
Facebook is adding monetization features to groups
Facebook is bringing monetization features into yet another part of its service: groups. The social network is testing new tools that allow group admins to make money, with new shopping, fundraising and subscription features. The company announced the updates at its annual Communities Summit event, where it said the new…
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The best iPhone gaming controller now works with Android phones — but you’ll need a cable
Last year, a small company called Backbone Labs released arguably the best iPhone gaming controller on the market right now, the Backbone One. Starting Thursday, you’ll be able to use that controller with many more devices — including Android phones — though it won’t work exactly as you might expect…
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PC gamers targeted in new Discord phishing scam
Cybersecurity researchers have run into a new phishing campaign that is being promoted via messages on the gaming-centric messaging platform Discord. Researchers from Malwarebytes caught wind of the campaign that promises a free Discord Nitro subscription by asking users to link to their Steam account. Discord Nitro is a paid…
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Chip shortage will play havoc with Black Friday shopping, PC giants warn
Lenovo, the world’s largest computer manufacturer, has restated its belief that the global chip shortage will continue to cause problems for the foreseeable future. During an earnings announcement, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqung said he stands by his earlier prediction that supply will not return to healthy levels until the first…
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Google is working on a more user-friendly way to find files in Drive
Google is preparing to beta test new search filters in Google Drive, which will hopefully make it easier to find the exact file you’re looking for. Dubbed “search chips,” the feature adds a line of filters to the top of the Drive interface, letting you limit your search by things…
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The Best USB Flash Drives for Ultra-Portable Storage
These WIRED-tested memory sticks are a virtual filing cabinet in your pocket. Source
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