Meta has introduced a new bill-splitting feature, called Split Payment, in Facebook Messenger. The company started testing the feature in the US at the end of 2021. Now, it's rolling out to all Facebook Messenger users, which should make it easier to divvy up a utility bill with roommates, for instance, or split a restaurant or bar tab with friends. You can ask people for … [Read more...] about How to split a bill with friends using Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger rolls out encryption to everyone: How to enable it in chats
Facebook Messenger is getting an update that allows everyone to encrypt their direct messages, group chats, and calls. Facebook first began experimenting with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) about six years ago. And it's taken all that time for the company, which is now called Meta, to finally roll out the optional privacy feature to everyone on Messenger. Meta indicated it's … [Read more...] about Facebook Messenger rolls out encryption to everyone: How to enable it in chats
Facebook Portal Go review: The ultimate video-calling device?
Thoughtfully designed and remarkably practical, the Portal Go is only let down by its weak selection of apps Pros Premium-feeling designClear, vibrant displayGood audio qualityCons Weak app supportBasic smart assistantOccasionally unresponsive Initially, I must admit to being sceptical about the Facebook Portal Go. This portable smart display felt unnecessary: after … [Read more...] about Facebook Portal Go review: The ultimate video-calling device?
Facebook and Ray-Ban’s smart glasses leak before launch
Facebook and Ray-Ban are set to announce their smart glasses collaboration later today, September 9th, and right on cue Evan “Evleaks” Blass has posted a ton of alleged photos of the product lineup. The glasses are called Ray-Ban Stories, and other than the box it doesn’t look like Facebook branding appears anywhere on the product. Evleaks’ images include three distinct … [Read more...] about Facebook and Ray-Ban’s smart glasses leak before launch
How to Send Sound Emojis on Facebook Messenger
Facebook has introduced a new type of emojis in Messenger – Soundmojis. As evident by their name, these sound emojis are basically emojis with sound. So now, you can send that birthday cake emoji to someone with the happy birthday tune to add extra effects. In this article, I will explain the steps to send sound emojis on Facebook Messenger. Send Sound Emojis on Facebook … [Read more...] about How to Send Sound Emojis on Facebook Messenger
TikTok follows Snap and Facebook by testing new augmented reality developer tools
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge TikTok is testing an experimental set of developer tools that might one day let creators build augmented reality effects for the popular app. The platform is called TikTok Effect Studio and is currently in private beta, according to a report from TechCrunch. TikTok told the publication that Effect Studio is simply an “experiment” at … [Read more...] about TikTok follows Snap and Facebook by testing new augmented reality developer tools
Facebook Messenger voice and video calls finally get end-to-end encryption
Facebook Messenger is introducing end-to-end encryption, or E2EE, for voice and video calls. Facebook began trialing end-to-end encryption in 2016 - when it added a mysteriously named "secret conversations" feature to its Messenger mobile app that offered the - admittedly, buried - option to secure one-on-one text chats with end-to-end encryption. In the past year, Facebook … [Read more...] about Facebook Messenger voice and video calls finally get end-to-end encryption
Facebook groups can now designate Group Experts
Image: Facebook Facebook is introducing a new feature called “Group Experts” today, which will allow admins to designate which members are highly knowledgeable about the group’s topic. Beyond the bragging rights, Group Experts will have a badge next to their name emblazoned with the proof of their elevated status. This badge will show up on posts, comments, and in the … [Read more...] about Facebook groups can now designate Group Experts
How to Archive Facebook Posts (without Deleting Them)
Worried your past posts will come back to haunt you? Fortunately for you, Facebook has a tool that lets you archive your old Facebook posts in bulk so that they’re hidden from everyone but yourself. Here’s how it works. Rather than only restricting certain people, the Archive function on Facebook effectively reduces the audience that can see the post to just you. Even if … [Read more...] about How to Archive Facebook Posts (without Deleting Them)
Which is the best Facebook Portal video calling device for you?
Facebook now has several different smart displays aimed at video calling and helping you connect with your loved ones. These range from a small screened device that looks like a digital photo frame to a camera that plugs into your television. Each of these devices is intended to make video calling more convenient, interesting and accessible. But which of the Facebook Portal … [Read more...] about Which is the best Facebook Portal video calling device for you?