Technology News for Tuesday 3rd May 2022

1. Fort Myers city leaders propose rent increase rules for landlords

Leaders across Southwest Florida are offering solutions to help neighbors find affordable housing. According to the rental website Zumper, an average two-bedroom apartment in Fort Myers costs about $2,000 a month. That is up 45% from last year.

2. Microsoft Edge Is Getting a Built-In VPN

Following Google One's VPN and Apple's Private Relay, Microsoft's Edge Secure Network joins the ranks of top tech names offering virtual semi-private networks. Rae Hodge headshot.

3. Meta's VR roadmap reportedly has four new headsets, with both high-end and cheaper Quest units

Last month we took a deep dive into Mark Zuckerberg's grand metaverse plan, and some of the hardware Meta is working on to deliver it, in the form of Project Nazare augmented reality glasses. Now The Information reports on a roadmap for virtual reality ...

4. Apple Watch Series 7 now available from Apple Refurbished Store

The 41mm aluminum Apple Watch Series 7 with a regular sport band is being sold for $339 at the Apple Refurbished Store, down from $399 compared to the official price of a new unit. As for the 45mm model, the refurbished price is $359. Both prices refer to ...

5. Men are much more likely to be offered the chance to own shares in their company than women, a new survey suggests.

Boodle Hatfield said the figures showed the difference in remuneration between men and women at senior levels is likely to be "even starker" than the 10% gender pay gap reported for all jobs in the UK.

6. Amazon Summer Sale 2022: Best deals on Apple iPhone, iPad and AirPods

Amazon's Summer Sale is here and this sale will feature cashback and discount deals across multiple product categories including electronics, smartphones, kitchen appliances, TVs, and home appliances. The e-commerce company is also offering 'Countdown ...

7. Tomb Raider publisher sells iconic video game franchise to invest in blockchain

Japanese video game publisher Square Enix is selling the Tomb Raider franchise to Sweden's Embracer Group in a $300 million deal. Embracer will also acquire the intellectual property for three other game series, including Deux Ex, Thief and Legacy of ...

8. Lamborghini unveils new Huracan GT3 racer

The Lamborghini Huracan EVO2 follows the 2019 evolution of a car that started racing back in 2016 and will come on stream one year after the sister Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II introduced this season. The EVO2 developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse at ...

9. Warner Bros. Discovery to examine The Power Of Sport

New weekly show will aim to show sport from a different angle. Toprak Razgatlioglu. Warner Bros. Discovery Sports will premiere The Power Of Sport on Eurosport, discovery+, and Eurosport Player at 7pm on 4 May. Produced by Buzz16, the 18-week weekly ...

10. Apple's Biggest Hit Product Is an Overnight Success 38 Years in the Making

Apple said it set a record for Mac sales, largely driven by the MacBook Pro. That makes sense--Apple basically just gave people exactly what they've been asking for, along with the fastest performance you can buy in a laptop.

11. PSA: Reading Apple Books on Kindle still won't be possible, even with upcoming change

For years, there were two main competing ebook file formats: MOBI and EPUB. Amazon used MOBI for its Kindle devices, while Apple used EPUB for what were then iBooks and are now Apple Books.

12. Spotify brings music-themed islands to Roblox

Although it's called Spotify Island, it's more like a virtual archipelago — players can hop between other interactive music-themed islands that change throughout the year. Spotify calls its digital island an “audio oasis, ...

13. Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale: Check out the best deals on smartphones

Flipkart's sale brings big deals on smartphones across different segments. However, apart from discounts, the e-commerce giant has also introduced other offers like No Cost EMI payment option, mobile protection, and best deals on exchange. Flipkart is also ...

14. Twitter's long-rumored edit button revealed: Here's how it works

You don't have to look like a Twit-wit any longer. Tired of having to delete painstakingly formulated Tweets due to minor errors? Not to fear: After almost a year of speculation — and myriad complaints from frazzled users — Twitter's long-rumored edit ...

15. Chips for chipmaking machines are affected by chip shortage, says TSMC and Intel

One of the catch-22s of the global component shortage is that chips for chipmaking machines are one of the items in short supply, say execs from Intel and Apple chipmaker TSMC. Buying new chipmaking machines was never a speedy process, ...

16. Wyze takes on Ecobee, Nest with new room sensors for its smart thermostat

Designed to optimize comfort in your home and help manage hot and cold spots, the Wyze Room Sensor detects temperature, humidity, and motion. The sensor only works when paired with the thermostat using the Wyze app, so it can't be used as a standalone ...

17. Four arrested on drug charges after police execute search warrants at two Riverhead homes

An East End Drug Task Force investigation led to the arrest of four people in Riverhead Saturday following community complaints of drug dealing, according to Riverhead Town police. Police conducted search warrants at two addresses at about 6 a.m. ...

18. Microsoft Edge Overtakes Safari as World's Second Most Popular Desktop Browser

According to the data, Microsoft Edge is now used on 10.07 percent of desktop computers worldwide, 0.46 percent ahead of Safari, which stands at 9.61 percent. Google Chrome remains in first place with a dominant 66.64 percent share, and Mozilla's Firefox ...

19. Don't Call Tony Fadell an Asshole—He Prefers 'Mission Driven'

In his new book Build, the founder of Nest gets into how to be an effective leader, why the metaverse is bunk, and when quitting is a virtue.

20. 'Creepy' Mental Health And Prayer Apps Are Sharing Your Personal Data

Despite dealing with sensitive issues — depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, domestic violence, eating disorders and PTSD — these apps routinely share data, allow weak passwords, target vulnerable users with personalized ads, and feature vague and ...

21. Forget “walking the plank.” Pirate portrayals—from Blackbeard to Captain Kidd—are more fantasy than fact.

How we think famous swashbucklers walked, talked, and dressed didn't come from the history books, so where did these pirate myths come from?

22. 1Password 8 for Mac brings autofilling passwords to native apps

But if you're in a native app, you have to open your password manager, search for the account, and copy and paste your info into the app. With Universal Autofill, which 1Password assigns to a global ?\ keyboard shortcut, you can open a new overlaid menu ...

23. New Warcraft Mobile Game Slims the Strategy Franchise to Fit on Your Phone

Before World of Warcraft, the orcs-versus-humans franchise got its start on the PC with a series of popular strategy games. Today, Activision Blizzard has announced a simplified mobile version inspired by the minions-in-lanes gameplay of Clash Royale ...

24. Apple Park WWDC 2022 Viewing Event Lottery for Developers Opens May 9

We're hosting a special all-day experience at Apple Park on June 6 to kick off WWDC22. Gather with others in the developer community to watch the keynote and State of the Union videos alongside Apple engineers and experts, explore the all-new Developer ...

25. Q&A on COVID-19 treatments with Waterloo expert

Professor, pharmacist answers common questions about four drugs to treat mild cases of COVID-19 · Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid) — an antiviral drug taken by mouth · Remdesivir (Veklury) — an antiviral drug given intravenously.

26. Google Docs' updated tables are designed for project management

The dropdown tool lets you insert a small dropdown menu into a Google Doc, with a list of customizable options to choose from. Meanwhile, there are also new table template options that can be used to quickly add nicely formatted tables into a document.

27. Frontier giving away free Apple TV 4K to customers for 'Fiber 2 Gig' internet promo

Frontier is running a new promotion for new customers purchasing its Fiber 2 Gig internet. When new customers subscribe, they will receive a free Apple TV 4K. In addition, new subscribers will also get three months of the Apple TV+ streaming service ...

28. How big companies kill ideas — and how to fight back, with Tony Fadell

TonyTony Fadell was instrumental in the development of the iPod and iPhone at Apple and then co-founded Nest Labs, which kicked off the consumer smart home market with its smart thermostat in 2011. Tony sold Nest to Google for $3.2 billion in 2014 and ...

29. iJustine gives rare Apple Fitness studio tour with Jay Blahnik and coach interviews [Video]

Apple has one big Fitness+ studio in Los Angeles where all its 27 trainers record classes in a room with 13 robotic cameras. The YouTuber explains that with a massive team behind the scenes, the trainers can be almost alone in the studio to record their ...

30. Citizen Sleeper and two more indies make same-day Xbox Game Pass launches in May

Citizen Sleeper, by Jump Over the Age, uses a dice-roll system inspired by tabletop RPGs. In it, the player is fleeing a dystopian megacorporation which has scheduled their body for “planned obsolescence.” ...

31. Police investigating burglary at Aquebogue farm

Riverhead Town police are investigating a burglary that occurred early Tuesday morning at Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue. An employee contacted police at 4:40 a.m. and said as he entered the building at 10 Edgar Ave., he realized someone was inside.

32. SoundCloud acquires Musiio, an AI music curator, to improve discovery

An online audio sharing platform and streamer, SoundCloud has acquired Musiio, an AI music curation company. With Musiio's team and technology, SoundCloud plans to strengthen its music discovery features. The terms of the deal are undisclosed.

33. Why World Password Day should become World Passwordless Day

Identity theft and data breaches are less likely to occur in an environment without passwords. passwordless future Image: Song_about_summer/Adobe Stock. World Password Day will be recognized on May 5 this year – but isn't it time to rebrand it to ...

34. A new Google feature lets you search using images and text at the same time — here's how it works

The feature is great for online shopping and making tricky searches that you're not sure how to describe. Google Multisearch is available in the official Google app for both iPhone and Android.

35. Firefox 100 Brings HDR Video and Other Features to Mac

Firefox today announced the launch of Firefox 100, the newest version of the popular browser that serves as an alternative to Safari and Chrome. Firefox 100 brings new features for both mobile devices and the desktop to enhance the browsing experience.

36. 4 DC-area hotels awarded Forbes' 5-star ratings

The Spa by Ivanka Trump at the Trump International Hotel also earned a five-star rating for a spa. The Trump International Hotel is expected to close this summer and reopen as a Waldorf Astoria after its recent sale to Florida investors.

37. is the perfect dystopian sci-fi adventure for Xbox Game Pass

The massive circular space station known as the Eye hangs in deep space, still bearing the scars of a revolution. Inside, glittering threads weave through its halls, linking the people of the Eye: mechanics, smugglers, refugees, and street cooks alike.

38. NASA chief says competition is making space exploration cheaper, in dramatic shift on contracts

NASA administrator Bill Nelson strongly backed fixed-price contracts with companies – and decried more variable cost-plus contracts as “a plague” on the agency. Nelson's emphasis on competition likely represents a boon for the growing swath of space ...

39. Instagram is testing a TikTok-like full-screen feed

A new Instagram test would make the app look even more like TikTok. According to TechCrunch, Instagram is experimenting with full-screen vertical home feeds. Upon opening the Instagram app, users immediately see vertical content meant to “bring video ...

40. Apple patent describes iPad keyboard accessory that triggers macOS-like UI

Today, the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted another new patent for Apple that raises new suspicion. According to Patently Apple, this new patent involves a hinged iPad keyboard accessory with an iPad using a macOS-like interface.

41. Twitter Circle, a 'Close Friends'-like feature, is testing

Twitter says that the feature is in its early stages, which is why only some users have access. Even if you yourself can't make a Twitter Circle, you can see tweets from users who do have the feature, so long as you're in their Circle, of course.

42. You can get 3 free months of Apple TV through Best Buy right now

Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. If you've been meaning to start Ted Lasso but lacked the right streaming platform to get started, we've got excellent news: ...

43. 'After Steve' book review and tidbits: Forstall friction, Apple Car origin, Jony's exit

9to5Mac received an advanced copy for review. Its pages split the reader's time between tracking the origin and careers of Apple's top two decision makers of the last several years, Tim Cook and Jony Ive, including much of what has already been documented ...

44. A diminished Firefox turns 100

Mozilla launched version 100 of its Firefox browser today, but more so than a day for celebration, it feels like a day for nostalgia. That's a nostalgia for a time when Firefox was truly revolutionary after it broke out of the Mozilla Application Suite ...

45. AliveCor launches KardiaComplete heart health management platform

Mountain View, California-based AliveCor designed the KardiaComplete platform to drive improved health outcomes and reduce the cost of cardiac care for people diagnosed with hypertension and arrhythmias, like AFib, through their self-insured employers, ...

46. Goat Simulator and Warped Kart Racers feat. Family Guy and King of the Hill coming to Apple Arcade

Upcoming additions to Apple Arcade have been announced today. The cult-favorite Goat Simulator is on the list as well as the all-new Warped Kart Racers featuring characters from Family Guy, King of the Hill, American Dad!, and more.

47. Amazon's wall-mounted Echo Show 15 just received its first discount at Best Buy and Amazon

Only the best deals on Verge-approved gadgets get the Verge Deals stamp of approval, so if you're looking for a deal on your next gadget or gift from major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more, this is the place to be.

48. How Reggie Fils-Aimé got 'Wii Sports' included with the Wii

One of the first key decisions in my new role as president of Nintendo of America (NOA) would be launch planning for Wii. Despite a successful Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Nintendo had not revealed all the launch details for the product.