“There’s a legit argument that he has too much power,” CBNC reports him saying at the Collision Conference in Toronto. “He needs to give up some of that power. If I was him, I would go hire a new CEO for the company.” Stamos isn’t the only one to voice concern, which has been flooding in both about Zuckerberg and the power of Facebook as a company. In an Op-ed earlier in the month, Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes called for a break up of its assets and spoke to the CEOs plans for domination....

Uses in the United States, Mexico, and Canada can start using Messenger Rooms from today. Other areas around the world will receive the tool starting next week. With Messenger Rooms, users can enter a group video call via a link. In other words, you won’t need a Facebook account to access the chat. When a link is clicked, it will open a guest session for the user through Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge....

Messenger mobile payments functioned as a peer-2-peer (P2P) payment system. Users are able to send and receive money through the app using cards and PayPal. Facebook says the system will be shuttered in the two European nations on June 15. To warn Facebook Messenger users of the change, the company is sending the following email alert for the Payments International team: “We’re contacting you because you have used our payments Peer-to-peer (P2P) service to send and receive money with friends and family on Messenger....

This extends from the introduction of Enhanced Tracking Protection feature rolled out in June. Mozilla says the tool has blocked one trillion tracking requests since it launched. A month ago, with the launch of Firefox 70, users received a privacy report that showed trackers that had been blocked. For Firefox 71, Mozilla is taking it a step further. The browser now sends a notification when it blocks web-based crypto-minters. Behind the shield icon, users can also find a daily running tally of blocked trackers....

Huawei has been a long-time target of regulators around the world. The company is believed to be using its technology to backdoor spy for the Chinese government. There is an ongoing debate around Huawei’s 5G networks and concerns over privacy. Canada could block Huawei 5G and the Chinese government has responded. It seems China suspects Huawei will be blocked, and the country’s ambassador said Ottawa will face repercussions if a bad is imposed....

For the unfamiliar, Relic is responsible for games like Company of Heroes, Warhammer 40k, and Homeworld. The studio will take over the AoE series after Microsoft shut down Ensemble Studios in 2009. So far, all we’ve seen is various concept art and no in-game footage. It shows battles between armies throughout history, from Rome to early Japan and Native Americans: Age of Empires II and III Remasters As a result, we’re expecting it will be a while until the fourth installment actually releases....

The former employee, who remains anonymous, posted the message following last week’s attacks on the US Capitol. After complaints from employees, GitHub’s human resources team warned the users for using the word “Nazi”. However, a few days later the same employee was fired. The company said the reason was changes in behavior beyond the message. Still, it is assumed the action was taken directly because of the message. Considering the current climate and growing vocal minority of emboldened Nazis, the move has been seen as a step backwards....

According to Axios, a memo from Google from advertisers said it will begin allowing ads from “government entities, hospitals, medical providers and NGOs” as early as this week. The advertising will be limited to those who want to get relevant information to the public, and won’t be used to promote shady services. Previously, Democrats criticized Google for promoting President Trump’s message, but not allowing ads that criticize the government’s approach....

Google takes 15-30% in commission from all in-app purchases, with the amount depending on which tier the app is in. Match Group argues Google forces users into paying through their own mechanisms despite making it seem like users have a choice of payment methods: “Google lured app developers to its platform with assurances that we could offer users a choice over how to pay for the services they want. But once it monopolized the market for Android app distribution with Google Play by riding the coattails of the most popular app developers, Google sought to ban alternative in-app payment processing services so it could take a cut of nearly every in-app transaction on Android....

Using the Google Maps Platform, developers can enrich their applications with maps, route planning and location information via interfaces (APIs). There are a total of 18 different APIs with which Google’s map services can be used. Developers can migrate previously used APIs and settings to the new interface with a special tool offered by Google. APIs for Gaming, Car-Sharing and Logistics The recently announced Google Maps for Games can also be found on the new platform, as well as APIs tailored for car-sharing and the logistics sector....

AI is hugely important for a search engine as it helps yield faster and more accurate results. A team of researcher led by Yong Shi, Feng Liu, and Ying Liu created an AI IQ test that put Bing Search and Google Search (and other engines) through their paces. The results found that Google’s artificial intelligence is smartest, arguably justifying the company’s significant search lead. Google scored 47.28 in the test....

As we have reported previously, Google was testing the dual-boot capability on a Pixel Book. Currently the device is codenamed Eve and could eventually be released. It is also likely Windows 10 dual boot would have been available on other Chrome OS laptops. Google originally called the project “Alt OS” but later changed it to simply “Dual-Boot”. Part of developing the feature has been to pass Microsoft’s regulations and rules that allow a company to include Windows 10 on their devices....

As Samsung continues to lead the folding market with its Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 smartphones, Google’s interest reportedly remains in developing a Pixel foldable. It is unlikely such a handset would entirely replace the current flagship range. In other words, don’t expect the Pixel 7 to be a foldable. Instead, it is more likely there will be a new category of Pixel smartphone. The latest rumor of Google’s ongoing interest comes from Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC)....

Firstly, the company is working on surfacing relevant information to users via its search engine. It will work with election commissions to show data across member states to do so, though it hasn’t given many details at this point. For political advertising though, Google has been more specific. It will require every ad that mentions a political party or candidate to show who funded it. It also plans to introduce a new verification process to make sure advertisers are who they say they are....

Peggy Johnson will leave Microsoft to assume the helm of Magic Leap. Johnson has been with Microsoft since 2014, after joining the Redmond firm from Qualcomm, where she spent 24-years. Recently, she has been Executive Vice President, Business Development at Microsoft. In a prepared statement, Ms. Johnson confirmed she was heading to Magic Leap. “Since its founding in 2011, Magic Leap has pioneered the field of spatial computing, and I have long admired the relentless efforts and accomplishments of this exceptional team....

1 How to Turn Preview Thumbnails in Windows 10 On or Off via File Explorer Properties2 How to Disable or Enable Media Preview via Control Panel3 How to Turn Thumbnails On or Off with Registry Editor4 How to Turn Thumbnails On/Off for All Users with Group Policy Editor For the unfamiliar, preview thumbnails in Windows 10 are the little icons that show for every image and video. They’re what helps you quickly find the media file you’re looking for....

1 How to Install and Access the Group Policy Editor (Gpedit.msc) on Windows 11 Home / Windows 10 Home2 How to Enable Fast User Switching via Group Policy3 How to Enable or Disable the Lock Screen via Group Policy Let’s explain: while it is technically possible to get the original gpedit on Windows 11 Home / Windows 10 Home, it’s a complicated process that isn’t really worth it. Instead, the open source third-party tool PolicyPlus is simple to install and just plain better than the original....

1 How to Remove Xbox Game Bar from Windows 10 with PowerShell2 How to Re-install the Xbox Game Bar After a PowerShell Removal This is a natural annoyance for those who never use Xbox Game Bar, keep hitting the shortcut by accident, or have seen performance issues and other bugs in games. If you have an overlay solution you use already, such as MSI afterburner, Steam, or UPlay, it can also cause problems....

1 How to right-click on a Chromebook using the touchpad2 How to right-click on a Chromebook using Keyboard + Touchpad3 How to Enable Tap to Click on a Chromebook4 How to Copy and Paste on a Chromebook / on ChromeOS Here’s how you can accomplish it. We have added another helpful hint as well. How to right-click on a Chromebook using the touchpad How to right-click on a Chromebook using Keyboard + Touchpad How to Enable Tap to Click on a Chromebook How to Copy and Paste on a Chromebook / on ChromeOS Similar to right-clicking, also Copy and Paste on a Chromebook works a bit differently as you might expect....

1 How To Roll Back Windows 10 Cumulative, Security, or Driver Updates2 How To Roll Back Windows 10 Feature Updates When it comes to feature updates, Microsoft makes this clear and easy. A simple button press in update settings is all you need to remove it. However, you may be wondering how to restore your previous version of Windows 10 when it’s cumulative, a change to drivers, or a security patch....