Instagram experiments with offering posting on desktop

The latest experiment Instagram is trying on the desktop brings the ability to post via the web browser. Social media consultant Matt Navarra shared screenshots of the feature, which Facebook has confirmed it is testing.

"We know that many people access Instagram from their computer," spokesperson Christine Pai told Bloomberg. "To improve that experience, we're now testing the ability to create a Feed post on Instagram with their desktop browser."

Based on Navarra's screenshots, Instagram on the web will let you select aspect ratios, apply built-in filters, and use the essential editing tools. It isn't available for all users yet. But this might be a welcome addition, especially for social media professionals who need an easier way to manage their accounts.

Source: The Verge

Microsoft Windows 11 brings Android apps, new interface, Snap Layouts, and more

Microsoft has just previewed the next iteration of Windows, which is aptly called Windows 11. The company worked to simplify the user interface, improve performance and multitasking, and bring Android apps natively for the first time.

You'll be greeted first by one of the most significant changes, the Start menu and updated Star button are now at the center of the taskbar, which might remind you of macOS but also the now-cancelled Windows 10X. There are no longer Live Tiles. Instead, you get a launcher similar to Chrome OS or Android. You see apps, recent documents, and a search option. There are more rounded corners here, too, which we've seen on operating systems like Android and iOS. There's also more straightforward access to Microsoft 365 productivity apps, which will make it easier to continue working on files you've accessed on other devices.

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All you need to know about the UFC

At first sight, UFC may seem like a sport where there is no shortage of money. But the harsh reality is that it doesn’t matter how much money circulates through the entire empire of UFC, the fighters remain underpaid. Only about 20 fighters out of more than 2500 fighters actually make millions. Some other fighters even struggle to make their ends meet.

Top Earners of UFC in Comparison to Other Sports

By comparing the Net worth of UFC fighters with other sports athletes, we can see the clear difference between the reality of payment in this business in the same way that one might compare between top online casinos for real money in Canada.

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Google brings its News Showcase to Canada

Google has signed an agreement with eight Canadian publishers for its News Showcase program. This agreement will let Google license their content while paying the news organizations for curated stories and high-quality journalism. It will allow Google users to access some paywalled stories for free. Those who signed on include The Globe and Mail, Black Press Media, Narcity Media, Glacier Media, Winnipeg Free Press, Métro Média, Village Media, and SaltWire Network. The publishers represent over 70 national, regional, and community news groups in English and French.

The company also wants to expand its investment in Canadian journalism with the Google News Initiative. Google plans to train over 5,000 Canadian journalists and journalism students over the next three years.

Source: Engadget