Have you ever wondered exactly what happens when you take your car or van for a service at your nearest Toyota dealer? We speak to Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician, Martin Kaminski, as he gives a Proace City van its 30,000-mile service.Which parts are changed during a van service?Tyre pressure is checked.“Service parts and fluid intervals…
Month: October 2022
Immerse Yourself in Halloween Horror on Meta Quest
Today, we’re sharing more shows, movies and experiences on Meta Quest to help you get spooked this Halloween in virtual reality (VR). Earlier this month, we updated our Haunted Headsets list, which is jam-packed with VR games to help you celebrate this season in spine-chilling style. BlackBoxTV Presents: Scream Park: Scream Park hits the…
Increasing access to mental healthcare in Ireland
Technology is at the core of what you do. Can you tell us more about how tech solutions can drive social impact?We know that peer support, awareness and timely access to help and information play a crucial part in mental health. Turn2me is one of the first online mental health services in the world and…
Launching Our First Cross-App Brand Campaign in India
Last year, we introduced a new company name, Meta, bringing together our apps and technologies under one brand. Our focus is bringing the metaverse to life and helping people connect, find communities and grow businesses. But our mission remains the same, which is to give people the power to build community and bring the world…
AWS Week in Review – October 17, 2022
This post is part of our Week in Review series. Check back each week for a quick roundup of interesting news and announcements from AWS! Monday means it’s time for another Week in Review post, so, without further ado, let’s dive right in! Last Week’s LaunchesHere’s some launch announcements from last week you may have…
Website typo protection defends against fraud including phishing, malware, and other scams
It’s easy to make typos when writing out a website name (URL), but these simple mistakes can lead you to potentially fraudulent websites planted by malicious actors. Website typo protection helps protect you when you accidentally navigate to a fraudulent site after misspelling a well-known site’s URL by guiding you to land on the legitimate…
Remote work challenges inspire Windows 11 updates to increase productivity and lessen distractions
As companies around the world continue to embrace hybrid work, the new accessibility features in Windows are helping people of all abilities to be as productive at home as when they are in the office. Carolina Hernandez, who leads accessibility for Windows and recently wrote about how inclusion drives innovation in Windows 11, says that…
The YouTube Effect: New ways to reach engaged audiences
Today, we’re making it easier for people to shop what they love on YouTube. Advertisers can already use product feeds on YouTube, which turns ads into a virtual storefront. We’ve recently expanded product feeds to Shorts and found that, on average, Video action campaigns with product feeds saw an over 70% increase in conversions on…
Creating an Emotional Support Community on Facebook
After sharing his thoughts on Facebook about feeling lonely, Martin N. realized others needed an outlet too. He founded the group Tales of Nigerians to give people a safe space to share their life experiences, connect and learn about mental health and emotional intelligence. Now, more than 80,000 members tell their stories and feel seen.…
Show Your Spirit With Liverpool FC Kits in the Meta Avatars Store
If you’re a Liverpool F.C. fan, your love of the team is probably a big part of your life. You wear the club’s kits and logo to demonstrate your allegiance to your team, and for some, to show your hometown pride. And now, you can rep The Reds with your avatar in the metaverse. Today,…