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Google introduced ‘Google Reviews and Development’ (GRAD), a new rating system that will help managers avoid paying low-performing employees bonuses and stock grants. Now Facebook owner Meta is also bringing a rating system according to which the bonus payouts will be awarded. Citing an internal memo, Wall Street Journal reported that Meta is planning to lower bonus pays for some employees and assess staff performance more frequently. The report also mentioned that employees who get a rating of "met most expectations" in their 2023 year-end reviews, will receive a smaller percentage of bonuses and restricted stock award due in March 2024. Read Also Meta launches subscription service in US Changes in grading The WSJ report mentioned that the bonus multiplier for the grade has been cut to 65% from 85% earlier and Meta will restart assessing staff performance twice a year. "We are making changes to our performance process, taking into account … [Read more...] about meta: Facebook parent Meta is bringing Google-like review system for bonus payouts: Report

Meta Platforms Inc on Friday launched its subscription service in the U.S., which would allow Facebook and Instagram users pay for verification in the same vein as Elon Musk-owned Twitter. The Meta Verified service will give users a blue badge after they verify their accounts using a government ID and will cost $11.99 per month on the web or $14.99 a month on Apple's iOS system and Google-owned Android, Meta said in a statement. The service, which Meta said it was testing in February, follows in the footsteps of Snap Inc-owned Snapchat as well as messaging app Telegram and marks the latest effort by a social media company to diversify its revenue away from advertising. After a $44 billion buyout by Musk last year, Twitter had rolled out its Blue subscription service which lets people pay for the blue check mark previously limited to verified accounts of politicians, journalists and other public figures. The initial launch of Twitter Blue in … [Read more...] about Meta: Meta launches subscription service in US

If you’ve been disappointed by the Meta Quest Pro’s visuals when using it for PCVR then you’ll likely want to download the headset’s next software update, as it should greatly improve your experience. One of the biggest updates to the Quest Pro compared with the Oculus Quest 2 is its improved display. As we highlighted in our Meta Quest Pro review , its miniLED LCD panels offer 37% more pixels per inch, 10% more pixels per degree, and 75% better contrast than the Quest 2’s – with the contrast improvement afforded by an effect called local dimming. However, local dimming has been an opt-in feature, so developers have to enable it for their Quest Store applications. This opt-in system has meant that PCVR software – which Quest Pro owners can access by using a Link Cable or Air Link – is unable to take advantage of the Quest Pro display’s improved contrast. Thankfully, that looks set to change in system update V51. According to users in Meta’s Public Test Channel … [Read more...] about PCVR fans need to download the next Meta Quest Pro update as soon as possible

Meta-owned Instagram has launched a new feature that aims to enable users to share and save images at a dedicated space. Called " collaborative collections ", the feature is sort of an extension of a bookmarking that allows users to organise the posts they save for easy access at a later time. " Collections are one of my favourite features on Instagram — and we just do it so that you can make collections with friends," head of Instagram Adam Mosseri said in his Channel on the photo and video sharing platform. How to use 'collaborative collections' Just like "collections", this feature will allow users to organise the posts they save into private groupings for easier access, 'collaborative collections' will allow a group of friends or relatives to share and save posts in one such group for accessing them at a later time. Read Also Meta launches subscription service in US Now when users save a piece of content on Feed or from DMs, … [Read more...] about instagram: Instagram launches Collaborative Collections: What is it, how to use and more

Selon un analyste VR réputé, le PSVR 2 n'atteindra probablement pas ses objectifs de vente. Pour Francisco Jeronimo, analyste VR chez IDC, le PSVR 2 devrait se vendre à un peu moins de 300 000 unités d'ici à la fin mars 2023. Dans une déclaration (s'ouvre dans un nouvel onglet) à Takashi Mochizuki de Bloomberg, Jeronimo a expliqué pourquoi ce casque PS5 pourrait être moins performant en termes de ventes. "Les consommateurs du monde entier sont confrontés à l'augmentation du coût de la vie, des taux d'intérêt et des licenciements", explique Jeronimo, "les casques VR ne sont pas une priorité pour la plupart des consommateurs dans le climat économique actuel". Jeronimo déclare également qu'une réduction du prix du PSVR 2 pourrait être nécessaire si Sony veut "éviter un désastre complet". Exclusive: Sony's PSVR2 is not doing well. IDC's @fjeronimo expects sales of just 270,000 units by the end of March. "I suspect a price cut on the PSVR2 will be needed to … [Read more...] about Sony PSVR 2 : le casque ne dépassera probablement pas les ventes de son prédécesseur

As soon as Lars Ruiter steps out of his car, he is confronted by a Microsoft security guard, who is already seething with anger. Ruiter, a local councillor, has parked in the rain outside a half-finished Microsoft data center that rises out of the flat North Holland farmland. He wants to see the construction site. The guard, who recognizes Ruiter from a previous visit when he brought a TV crew here, says that’s not allowed. Within minutes, the argument has escalated, and the guard has his hand around Ruiter’s throat. The security guard lets go of Ruiter within a few seconds, and the councillor escapes with a red mark across his neck. Back in his car, Ruiter insists he’s fine. But his hands shake when he tries to change gears. He says the altercation—which he will later report to the police—shows the fog of secrecy that surrounds the Netherlands’ expanding data center business. The heated exchange between Ruiter and Microsoft’s security guard shows how contentious Big Tech’s … [Read more...] about These angry Dutch farmers really hate Microsoft

Homegrown telecom gear maker Tejas Networks has named Anand Athreya as the CEO and MD designate of the company, and he will join the company effective April 3. “Mr. Atherya would be appointed as CEO and MD post all regulatory and shareholders approvals,” the company said in a late evening regulatory filing Wednesday. This is since the company’s present CEO and MD, Sanjay Nayak , has decided to seek voluntary retirement from the services to pursue other personal interests. “Mr. Nayak would step down from his role as CEO and MD by the next Annual General Meeting of the company. The Board of Directors has considered his request and accepted the same. The Board placed on record their appreciation for the contribution made by Mr. Sanjay Nayak, during his tenure as CEO and MD of the Company,” Tejas Networks said in the filing. Athreya joins Tejas Networks with over 25 years of experience in the telecom equipment , networking, and software industries. … [Read more...] about Tejas Networks: Sanjay Nayak quits Tejas Networks, Anand Athreya to take over as new CEO

Microsoft brought the AI-powered Copilot for Teams earlier this month to assist users in running more effective meetings. To further enhance the user experience while using the app, the company has now announced a new Teams app for Windows. It said that the new Microsoft Teams is faster, simpler, more flexible and smarter. “The new app is built on a foundation of speed, performance, flexibility, and intelligence — delivering up to two times faster performance while using 50% less memory so you can save time and collaborate more efficiently,” the company said in a blog post. It added that the streamlined app will be simpler to use and these enhancements will also provide the foundation for AI-powered experiences. Microsoft Teams availability Microsoft said that it is targeting the general availability of new Teams later this year in 2023. “We intend to extend the preview release to a broader set of customers, including those using Macs later this … [Read more...] about teams: Microsoft Teams Windows app gets an overhaul: What is changing, benefits and more

Microsoft announced in 2021 that it will bring 3D avatars to Teams and in October last year, the company opened the Private Preview Mesh avatar. These avatars are aimed at helping people represent themselves in meetings at times when they don’t want to turn their webcam on. The company has now announced that Avatars for Microsoft Teams are beginning to roll out for public preview. “Starting today, you can represent yourself the way you want with customizable avatars and reactions,” the company said in a blog post. Why are Avatars needed Microsoft said that it found in a research that video usage is highly correlated to meeting participation, inclusiveness, and effectiveness. “However, only about 30% of participants meet with their video on. Avatars for Microsoft Teams offers an alternative to the current binary option of video or no video,” it noted. Avatars for Teams are meant to give users “that much-needed camera break.” What’s … [Read more...] about teams: Microsoft Teams Avatars are rolling out for public preview: What’s new, launch date and more

The last few years of the technological revolution have been pivotal in many ways. However, of all the great accomplishments brought to you by technology, banking has been one of the most disruptive ones. Online banking has simplified the lives of every economic class, right from students, daily wage workers and small-store owners to multi-millionaires and tycoons of all sorts. The other side of online banking As much as technology needs to be hailed for streamlining our banking needs, it can’t be disregarded that online banking comes with its own perils, like risks of cyber fraud through unauthorised QR codes, malicious links, spurious calls, and other means. However, our preferred mode of banking still remains online because of the convenience it provides. If we’re mindful of our online banking practices, we can secure our lifetime of savings. Why do people lose huge amounts of money during online banking? Have you heard of cases where people lose … [Read more...] about Cyber frauds are on the rise! Here’s how mindful online banking choices can help