Social network rolls out personal force field for VR avatars blocking most touch Meta, formerly Facebook, has added a “personal boundary” system to its Horizon virtual reality platform in response to concerns over virtual harassment. The feature, which creates an invisible and impenetrable force field with an “almost four-foot” radius around individual avatars, will be […]
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Apple trials new feature amid Covid – media
The tech giant appears to be testing a feature that will let users use Face ID to unlock the iPhone even when wearing a mask Apple has reportedly started trialing a feature that lets users unlock their phones with Face ID while wearing a mask in a bid to protect from Covid-19. The recognition software […]
Instagram introduces new feature for exclusive content
Subscription-based model hopes to expand outside Meta umbrella Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has unveiled three new money-making features for creators who use the platform in an effort to compete with sites like OnlyFans and Patreon that offer users a reliable income stream. “Creators do what they do to make a living, and it’s important that […]
Tesla pauses crash-risky gaming feature amid probe
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has said Tesla will stop allowing games to be played in moving vehicles, following the announcement of an investigation by the auto safety agency. The auto safety regulator announced this week that they were investigating a feature in Tesla cars that allows drivers to play games on […]
Instagram to resurrect previously abandoned feature
An algorithmic feed that has been annoying millions of Instagram users might soon be replaced with content offered up in the traditional chronological order, the platform’s CEO has announced. One of the world’s most popular photo and video sharing apps is actively working “on a version of a chronological feed,” Instagram’s top executive Adam Mosseri […]
Twitter feature to warn users that certain conversations could become ‘heated or intense’
A new Twitter feature will warn users that controversial conversations on the platform could become “intense” if they join in and to remember that there’s a human behind every post. “Ever want to know the vibe of a conversation before you join in? We’re testing prompts on Android and iOS that give you a heads […]




