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Instagram bio can now include up to five links
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday announced the new feature in a post on his Instagram channel, saying, "the feature has been a top request among creators", reports The Verge. With the new feature, users can now add links by editing their profile in the mobile app, where they can give them titles and reorder how they'll appear.
Netflix to finally crack down on password sharing, upgrades ad-supported plans
Netflix originally planned to roll out "paid sharing" in the US during the first quarter this year. The company will now introduce the feature on or before June 30. "We are planning on a broad rollout, including in the US, in Q2," the company said in its first-quarter 2023 earnings.
Samsung launches 'News' app with podcasts, daily briefings
The company launched the app in beta and will be rolled out to users in the US. "We created Samsung News to deliver breaking and premium news to Galaxy users in an easy-to-access format. Our goal is to support users by letting them curate their ideal news experience," Avner Ronen, VP of Product Development at Samsung Electronics, said in a statement.
YouTube announces new policies on eating disorder content
"We've long had policies to remove content that glorifies or promotes eating disorders. Moving forward, we'll be updating our Community Guidelines to also prohibit content about eating disorders that feature imitable behaviour, or behaviour that we worked with experts to determine can lead at-risk viewers to imitate," Youtube said in a blogpost.
AI tech like ChatGPT can be used to aturbocharge fraud: FTC's Lina Khan
In a Congressional hearing to protect consumers from fraud and other deceptive practices, Khan and fellow commissioners warned House representatives of the risks involved with AI technologies."AI presents a whole set of opportunities, but also presents a whole set of risks," Khan told the House representatives. "I think we've already seen ways in which it could be used to turbocharge fraud and scams. We've been putting market participants on notice that instances in which AI tools are effectively being designed to deceive people can place them on the hook for FTC action, she stated.
Apple Mumbai store sees huge response as Tim Cook gears up for Delhi opening
There were at least 6,000-7,000 Apple fans and customers, cheering amid the beats of Nashik dhol, as Apple CEO Tim Cook inaugurated Apple BKC, located at Mumbai's bustling Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) financial, arts, and entertainment district, at the Jio World Drive Mall. Neil Shah, Vice President of Research, Counterpoint Research, told IANS that the response was expected to be big and thousands of fans, enthusiasts make the retail store a sort of place of pilgrimage.
India improves global ranking for mobile speeds amid 5G rollout
The country increased two spots in rank globally for median mobile speeds, from 66th in February to 64th in March, according to Ookla, the global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights. However, for overall fixed broadband speeds, India's global rank dipped by three spots, from 81st in February to 84th in March.
Netflix grows engagement in India by 30% in Q1 2023 after price cuts
Over time, Netflix has adapted our prices to meet local needs and to further deepen its penetration, it lowered prices in India by 20-60 per cent in December 2021. These reductions -- combined with an improved slate -- helped grow engagement in India by nearly 30 per cent year on year while F/X neutral revenue growth.
Meta to slash around 4K high-skilled jobs this week: Report
This week's layoffs could be in the range of 4,000 jobs, according to a report in Vox, citing sources. In March, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company would cut 10,000 jobs in the coming months. In an internal memo seen by The Washington Post, Meta said that "the company will begin notifying employees on its technical teams.
Tim Cook left amused after seeing 1984 Mac computer at Mumbai retail store
He could not stop his amusement after Sajid Moinuddin, a designer by profession and a Goregaon resident, came with an old Macintosh computer to see him at the inauguration of Apple BKC here. Tim Cook was elated to see the old Apple machine at the event, and signed an autograph on it.
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