Facebook Publishes New Insights into the Ongoing Impacts of the Pandemic on SMBs

The new report highlights key trends impacting SMBs, and how the vaccine take-up is influencing sales recovery.

WhatsApp Adds Encryption for Chat Back-Ups, Closing a Loophole in its Privacy Systems

The option will further close off WhatsApp data, which will no doubt raise the hackles of law enforcement and other regulatory groups.

Court Rules that Apple Must Allow Alternate In-App Payment Options, Paving the Way for New Monetization Options

The ruling could pave the way for increased creator monetization within social media apps.

Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul Now Available On Oculus Quest

Originally released for PC VR in 2017, Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul is now available on Oculus Quest.

PS4 Pro Update For Arashi: Castles Of Sin Available Now

A new update adds support for PS4 Pro on the PSVR exclusive title Arashi: Castles of Sin, developed by Endeavor One.

Lynx R1 Standalone VR/AR Headset Costs $499, Kickstarter This Month

Promising standalone headset Lynx R1 will cost $499 when it launches on Kickstarter, and you can get this super cool transparent edition too.

Sam & Max VR Hits PC Headsets Today

The PC VR version of Sam & Max: This Time It’s Virtual is launching today! Are you going to be picking it up?

Station Busy with Sunday Spacewalk Preps and Biology, Botany Research

Two Expedition 65 astronauts are getting ready for a Sunday spacewalk to modify the International Space Station’s power system. Meanwhile, the orbiting lab is hosting a variety of biology and botany research today as two cosmonauts clean up following Thursday’s spacewalk. International astronauts Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Thomas Pesquet …

Twitter Updates End Card Info for Completed Spaces, Providing Additional Context on the Discussion

The updated listing will provide info on when the Space ended, and the speakers that participated.

Twitter Launches Live Test of New Labels for Bot Accounts

The new labels will help users better understand who, or what, they’re engaging with in the app.