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Project Kuiper is one of the most ambitious space programs in history. It would see the launch of 3,326 low Earth orbit satellites that will bring broadband coverage to the world. “The Kuiper System will deliver satellite broadband communications services to tens of millions of unserved and underserved consumers and businesses in the United States and around the globe,” the permission filing reads. Rivalry British billionaire Richard Branson is also in the market and was in fact the first to launch space broadband delivery satellites through his OneWeb company....

As the number of digital products continues to increase, so does the demand for API management. Unfortunately, with dozens of terms, methodologies, definitions, and more, the process can be confusing for businesses and developers alike. However, by understanding the basics of API creation, as well as some tips on how to profit from your product, you can transform the digital economy for your business or project. APIs are digital products that are designed to be fungible, reliable, and reproducible....

The company has used Intent Lab’s Intent Scoring Algorithm to uncover new insights into its searchers, analyzing the “abstract thinking consumers employ early in the purchasing journey”. One example Microsoft gives is using the words and structures users use during their searches to determine information about their mindset. “The algorithm also revealed that when advertising copy matches the consumer mindset, consumers are more likely to click on the ad and be open to its content,” said Kelli Kemery, market research manager, Bing Ads....

Google has been working on a Chrome feature that warns users if they access a website that could be using phishing techniques. Called Lookalike URLs, the tool would detect if a user was entering a website that looked legitimate but had been nefariously modified. Bad actors use this technique to fool users into believing they are entering the correct site. Instead, the URL is mimicking a legitimate site. Microsoft has revealed Chromium Edge has now adopted the feature....

Apparently, the answer to that problem has arrived. Software development company Citrix has announced that its UWP app, Citrix Receiver, is ready to run on Windows 10 S devices, allowing them to use Win32 apps. In the announcement, Citrix says that with Citrix Receiver users will be able to run their business critical apps on Windows 10 S. Additionally, the company states that customers will “also get the flexibility to run any other browser like Chrome or another search engine on browser like Google search....

Windows 10 on ARM (Always Connected PC) was arguably Microsoft’s biggest announcement last year, at least on the Windows front. Announced last year, it brings Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors to Windows laptops. It is a hardware movement that Microsoft hopes will eventually transform mobile, bringing full Windows operability to handsets. In the meantime, Windows 10 on ARM allows laptops to have benefits like excellent battery life. Additionally, the platform allows emulation of Win32 programs....

What Is An Ecommerce Helpdesk? A helpdesk can be an invaluable asset to an e-commerce business, as it provides a way to handle customer queries quickly and effectively. An eCommerce helpdesk can also act as a central data hub, collecting customer data and surfacing it when needed. Additionally, it can empower individual agents to solve more complex issues. Research shows that 82% of customers want to be able to resolve complex issues with one agent, which means that delivering on this expectation can improve customer support satisfaction....

If you are just getting started, you’re probably using a free website maker for small business to set up your site. This is what most small businesses do to keep their costs down. And indeed, there are many excellent ready-to-use website templates on offer. However, making sure that all the necessary cybersecurity measures are taken will help you lower the risk of potentially catastrophic attacks. Cybersecurity tips for businesses So what should businesses be considering to protect themselves?...

We are moving into an era of individually created entertainment. TV networks, movie studios, or even talent are no longer necessary as anybody with a camera can make content. A cursory glance through YouTube will tell you this is both a good thing and a dreadful thing. Tech companies are pushing towards video and streaming services. This is especially true on social media, where video is becoming increasingly important. Facebook wants bring users and content creators closer together with the Vidpresso acquisition....

The ultra specific unit seems useless, but it could be vital for C++ developers. Longer than a nanosecond, it’s designed to line up perfectly with video framerates. “When working creating visual effects for film, television, and other media, it is common to run simulations or other time-integrating processes which subdivide a single frame of time into a fixed, integer number of subdivisions. It is handy to be able to accumulate these subdivisions to create exact 1-frame and 1-second intervals, for a variety of reasons,” says project head Christopher Horvath....

The crackdown fills a giant gap in the social media’s vision. Though it has been fact-checking articles for some time, they aren’t the sole culprit. Pages can deceive users with paid actors, photoshop, or incorrect text overlays. By doing so, they can circumvent Facebook’s checks. According to Facebook, its new AI uses a number of factors to decide whether an image or video needs review. It notes user feedback, compares OCR text with headlines, and is working on detection of photo or video manipulation....

Windows Spotlight images give you a fresh Lock screen experience every time you need to sign in to Windows 10, but you also find and set these images as your desktop background. When the feature is enabled, new images download automatically every day on your PC, tablet, and phone allowing you to always have a fresh experience every time you unlock your device. Enable Windows Spotlight on the Lock screen In order to download those beautiful Windows Spotlight images curated by Bing, the first thing you need to do is to enable the personalization feature on your computer....

The company says this feature is only available for Windows 10 versions of Firefox. Through the browser, the Share menu is available through the main Firefox menu. Selecting the menu will open the features familiar to Windows 10 Share. At the moment, the integration is only available in preview through Nightly builds of Firefox 64. Mozilla says it will roll out the feature to all users by the end of the year....

Basically, If you have signed in to your Windows 10 PC with the built-in administrator account, you will not be able to open the Microsoft Edge browser or several other Windows apps. This is because of a security feature that restricts browsing for highly privileged accounts like the Local Administrator which is a built-in admin account. If you try to do it, you will receive the following message: This app can’t open....

Xbox general manager Aaron Greenberg spoke to Official Xbox Magazine at the event, talking up the console’s new specs. Though he didn’t go into detail, he did reiterate and expand upon some points made in its announcement. “For next-gen, I think you’ll see a big upgrade in CPU because we want to make sure you don’t have any compromises with frame rate. Yes we can do 4K, but we can also do frame rates up to 120....

Global natural resources will eventually dwindle, but science and technology can pave the way to greener and more efficient power. The German energy company is making strides towards cleaner and longer lasting power. A flow battery uses chemical energy through two components to dissolve liquids separated by a membrane. The liquids pass electrodes to create energy. There are several ways to implement flow batteries. While they are not self-sufficient (needing a fuel cell or recharge connection) they have almost unlimited longevity and are very efficient....

Users can now make use of physical security on every major platform. In Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, customers can make use of keys on Chromium browsers and Firefox. Legacy Edge is also supported on Windows, though Edgeium will soon supersede it. On iOS, implementation is a bit more difficult. Users must use Brave and a YubiKey 5Ci to access physical security. It’s also worth noting that while Safari supports the functionality, it’s only in the Technical Preview currently....

In its warning, Google says 18 smartphones are affected. Among them are the company’s own Pixel flagships, and handsets built by Xiaomi, Huawei, and Samsung. According to Google, the Android zero-day has already been observed in the wild. By exploiting the bug, a bad actor can gain complete control over a smartphone. The vulnerability was disclosed by Google’s Project Zero threat detection division late last week. The company says the bug has probably been exploited by knows Israeli group NSO Group Technologies....

Users are not going to get a group video calling experience they would have on other services, such as Skype. For example, the group chat function will support just seven people. It is also impossible to add a new member to the chat once the call has started. Google is also adding another useful feature to Duo, whether you’re in a group call or not. The company is working on a low light mode....

In terms of hardware, Google is ultra-cautious around product releases. The company is aware that it is not seen as a hardware company. Moreover, previous forays into cutting-edge technology – specifically with Google Glass – have been hit by trouble. With the Google Glass smart glasses, the product was seen as a glimpse into the future. However, there were growing concerns it could also glimpse into much more. People became worried that the glasses could be used to take photos and videos of people without consent....