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Google Authenticator's new update to safely backup your one-time codes
"With this update we're rolling out a solution to this problem, making one-time codes more durable by storing them safely in users' Google Account. This change means users are better protected from the lockout and that services can rely on users retaining access, increasing both convenience and security," Google said in a blogpost on Monday.
Twitter to prioritise 'verified' accounts
"Verified accounts are now prioritised," he tweeted. This development might give special attention to people who have had their accounts verified. For instance, if your account is verified, people looking at Twitter are more likely to see your posts. Last week, Musk removed all legacy verified accounts with Blue check marks. American actor Charlie Sheen publicly begged Musk to return his blue Twitter check mark.
Elon Musk has 24.7K subscribers on Twitter, makes at least $1.2 mn a year
Angel investor Alex Cohen did the maths and tweeted that with each subscriber paying him $4 a month, the Twitter CEO is generating around $1.2 million a year "in passive income". "It's literally this simple to achieve financial independence and retire early," Cohen tweeted. It means Musk, who has 136.5 million followers is making.
Apple wins major antitrust case against Fortnite maker Epic Games
The ruling is a major setback for Epic Games and other developers and could set precedent for further antitrust claims, according to reports. The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals largely upheld the district court's earlier ruling related to Epic Games' antitrust claims in favour of Apple, reports TechCrunch. However, it also upheld the lower.
Musk's TruthGPT sparks buzz among Twitter influencers: Report
"Many influencers are expressing hope that Musk will create a human-centric AI model that prioritises ethical considerations and advocates for the betterment of humanity, ultimately shaping a more responsible and sustainable future," Smitarani Tripathy added. Some of the popular influencers also shared their opinions.
Indian gaming CEOs slam Google's 'jagirdari' 30% tax on apps
Sai Srinivas, Co-founder and CEO, Mobile Premier League (MPL) highlighted that the 30 per cent commission may be viable in advanced markets like the US, but for India, it is crucial to ensure that Indian game developers receive more revenue to invest in game development and build more games.
India leads global refurbished smartphone market, Apple captures 49% share
5G is growing in the secondary markets and it now makes up 13 per cent of global refurbished sales, according to Counterpoint Research. With the demand for refurbished smartphones continuing to grow across most geographies, the global secondary smartphone market grew 5 per cent YoY last year.
YouTube mobile gets animated loading screen inspired by Android TV
Google stated that the new animation is part of an identity update aimed at creating a visually appealing and easily recognisable brand image, reports 9to5Google. The animation was said to have been inspired by old CRT TVs (a television device that uses cathode ray tubes used back before the invention of the flat-screen TV).
Apple may produce 32, 42-inch OLED displays by 2027
According to a forecast from analysts at research firm Omdia, Apple could have some physically big plans for OLED in the works, reports AppleInsider. The report said that Apple will switch almost its entire product line to OLED by 2026, with only a 10.9-inch iPad using LCD at the time. The iPad Pro 11-inch and 12.9-inch displays will switch from Mini LED to hybrid OLED by 2024.
Samsung Galaxy S24 may use EV tech to boost its battery: Report
Samsung's SDI division, responsible for battery research and development, is reportedly exploring the possibility of introducing stacked batteries to their smartphone business, reports GSMArena. Unlike a change to the chemical composition of the battery, this innovation involves rearranging the cells within the battery, resulting in a higher energy density, which in turn, will allow for a greater capacity of the battery to fit within the same volume, potentially extending the battery life of Samsung's future smartphones.
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