Gmail’s Change To Spam Rules Are Resulting In People Missing Emails

Nobody likes receiving spam emails, but one of the good things about Gmail is that Google has created a pretty robust spam filtering system that does a good job of keeping spam out of your inbox. However, it seems that Google has recently made some changes to the spam filter rules that have ended up causing users to miss some emails.

According to several posts on Google’s Community page, there are several users who are complaining that Gmail is now filtering out legitimate emails. Users are experiencing issues where users have had to mark emails as not spam, but somehow Gmail still considers them to be spam anyway.

Kirk McElhearn from The Mac Security Blog has outlined certain things users can do to configure their Gmail accounts to make sure this doesn’t happen, but we reckon that these aren’t necessarily things that the average user might be aware of and that could be a problem for users who are suddenly not receiving emails that they are supposed to.

Google does have a support document that shows users some of the things that they can change in their settings to avoid this issue, so if you are realizing that you’re receiving more legitimate emails in your spam folder than usual, then it might be worth checking out. In the meantime, if you are also noticing emails that you’re supposed to receive aren’t showing up in your inbox, do check the spam folder just in case.

Gmail’s Change To Spam Rules Are Resulting In People Missing Emails

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Pre-Orders Are Breaking Records

Every year, Samsung releases a new flagship phone, and this year it was the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. However, for whatever reason it seems that this year’s flagship is doing exceptionally well where according to the sales figures, it seems that Samsung managed to nab over 1 million pre-orders in the first 8 days.

They also managed to sell over 300,000 units on the first day the phone went on sale. Keep in mind that these figures are only for the Korean market, meaning that combined with the rest of the world, Samsung probably sold millions of the Galaxy S22 series, breaking the record set by the Galaxy S8 from back in the day.

It’s hard to say why the Galaxy S22 seems to be more popular than its predecessor, but there’s a chance that the Galaxy S22 Ultra might have played a role. This is due to the fact that the Galaxy S22 Ultra is seen as the spiritual successor to Samsung’s Note series with an integrated S Pen slot.

This in turn might have attracted Galaxy Note owners who did not get a refresh back in 2021, and with Samsung seemingly being done with the Note series (for now), Note owners who are fans of Samsung’s products have no other choice. Either way, it’s a good thing for Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Pre-Orders Are Breaking Records

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Twitter is pausing ads and recommendations in Ukraine and Russia

Twitter has temporarily paused ads in Ukraine and Russia, one of several steps the company is taking to highlight safety information and minimize “risks associated with the conflict in Ukraine.”

“We’re temporarily pausing advertisements in Ukraine and Russia to ensure critical public safety information is elevated and ads don’t detract from it,” the company wrote in an update that was also shared in Ukrainian. Twitter also said it’s temporarily halting the recommendations feature that surfaces tweets from accounts users’ don’t follow in their home timelines in order to “reduce the spread of abusive content.”

Twitter didn’t indicate how long these measures would be in place, but said it was part of its ongoing work to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “We’re actively monitoring for risks associated with the conflict in Ukraine, including identifying and disrupting attempts to amplify false and misleading information,” the company said.

The company added that it’s directing users to Moments and Events curated by its editorial team in order to provide additional context about what’s happening in Ukraine. Researchers have warned that misinformation and disinformation about Ukraine will continue to flood social media platforms. 

Twitter said it’s also working to keep “high-profile accounts” safe from hacking attempts. “We’re actively monitoring vulnerable high-profile accounts, including journalists, activists, and government officials and agencies to mitigate any attempts at a targeted takeover or manipulation.” The company’s move comes one day after Facebook announced it was enabling its one-click “lock profile” tool for people in Ukraine to help users there safeguard their personal information.

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The Week's Best Toys Are All Aboard the Goat Boat

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s regular round up of the latest in wallet-sapping toy and merchandise news. This week: Lego gives us another glimpse at Thor: Love and Thunder’s Mighty Thor and her friends, a classic Voltron gets updated, and… brace yourselves, it’s toys based on the human Buzz Lightyear that the toy…

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Meta reportedly disbands team creating a new OS for AR and VR

Meta might be rethinking plans to build a new operating system for its AR and VR devices. The Informationunderstands Meta recently disbanded a team of 300-plus people working on its long-in-the-making XROS. The team will reportedly share its experience with other parts of Meta. Some will move to the Project Aria AR glasses unit, while others will work on future Quest headsets and the “XR Tech” team responsible for eye tracking, hand tracking and other machine perception features.

Rumors surfaced in January that Meta had halted most or all work on XROS in favor of refining the Android-based VROS platform used in the Quest 2 headset. Meta appeared to deny the move in a statement to Engadget at the time, claiming that it was “not halting or scaling back” its reality OS development.

We’ve asked Meta for comment on this latest report. In a statement to The Information, spokesperson Sheeva Slovan didn’t confirm or deny the state of XROS but did reference the disbanding. Meta could “speed up” work on technology for each product line by placing OS engineers “directly” into its AR and VR teams, she said, adding that the company was still devoted to making “highly specialized systems.”

A decision like this might produce mixed results. While it could help Meta launch new AR and VR products that much faster, it would also keep the company tied to Android despite attempts to drop Google’s software. If those are true, you might see more frequent but iterative headset releases than if Meta continued work on XROS.

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Faraday Future is preparing to actually sell its FF 91

Despite a litany of financial struggles and botched factory plans, Faraday Future has built its first production-intent car. The EV startup today unveiled the FF 91 at its Hanford, California-based plant, and announced it would begin production in Q3 of 2022. Since the best-laid plans of Faraday Future often go haywire, we won’t hold our breath for the time being.

Here’s what we know about the FF 91 so far: Faraday Future’s flagship car is intended to be an “ultra-luxury EV” that can compete with the likes of Jaguar, Tesla, Polestar and other brands. It has three motors, which means that at least in terms of power, it would beat out even the newer Tesla models (except for the Cybertruck) and ostensibly be in the same league as Audi’s E-tron crossover. The system horsepower is a jaw-dropping 1050, and it can go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.39 seconds. The seats are zero gravity (meaning they recline in a fashion that makes you feel weightless) and ventilated. They also double as massage chairs.

The FF 91 can go 300 miles per charge, putting it roughly in the same league as a Tesla Model 3. It also includes a huge 130 kWh lithium-ion battery, which will no doubt be one of the reasons behind the vehicle’s inevitably large price tag.

Drivers who can’t wait to join in on Faraday’s vision of a future can reserve an FF 91 today. There’s a waitlist to join the FF 91 Futurist Alliance (which costs $5,000 but guarantees you a priority reservation), but you can still pay $1,500 for a standard reservation. Given the company’s poor track record with deadlines, prospective early adopters should be cautious. The company’s troubles don’t seem to be over. Just earlier this month, the company restructured its leadership board after an internal investigation found that employees were lying to investors. Given that production of the FF 91 is about four years late; it’s likely we shouldn’t hold our breath for a timely release.