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Twitter to show 50% less ads to paid Blue subscribers
The micro-blogging platform has implemented the new tool on both 'For You' and 'Following' tabs. "As you scroll, you will see approximately twice as many organic or non-promoted Tweets placed in between promoted Tweets or ads. There may be times when there are more or fewer non-promoted Tweets between promoted Tweets," according to the company.
Apple unveiling VR headset at WWDC, says 'last hope' to convince investors
"There is currently insufficient evidence to suggest that AR/VR headsets can become the next star product in consumer electronics in the foreseeable future," Kuo said. "Apple's announcement event is likely the last hope for convincing investors that the AR/VR headset device could have a chance to be the next star product in consumer electronics," he added.
IT Ministry unveils key amendments to online gaming rules, industry elated
The aim of these amendments is to enforce greater due diligence by online gaming and social media intermediaries in respect of online games & fake or false misleading information related to Government business, the Ministry said. Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said that online gaming is certainly a huge opportunity for India and young Indians.
Google to restrict personal loan apps from accessing user's contacts, photos
"We're updating our Personal Loans policy to state that apps aiming to provide or facilitate personal loans may not access user contacts or photos," Google said. "Apps that provide personal loans, or have the primary purpose of facilitating access to personal loans (i.e., lead generators or facilitators), are prohibited from accessing sensitive data, such as photos and contacts," it added.
Google's new policy to let users delete their account data from app
"For apps that enable app account creation, developers will soon need to provide an option to initiate account and data deletion from within the app and online," Google said in a blogpost. According to the company, the move aims to "better educate" users about their data control and to foster trust in both apps and the Play Store in general.
IT spending in India projected to total $108.5 bn in 2023: Report
Despite continued global economic turbulence, all regions globally are projected to achieve IT spending growth in 2023, according to Gartner. "IT spending will remain strong, even as many countries are projected to have near-flat gross domestic product (GDP) growth and high inflation in 2023.
Ready to roll out cutting-edge tech, innovation with 5G range: iQOO's Nipun Marya
Marya told IANS that all iQOO 5G supporting devices are eligible to use the Airtel 5G plus network and soon we will release the update for the Jio network as well. "5G has transformed how we consume content and use our devices. We were among the first smartphone companies to introduce the 5G compatible smartphone, iQOO 3 back in 2020 in India," he informed.
India records 1.4 times more sales of Galaxy S23 series than predecessor: Samsung
Galaxy S23 Ultra was the top-selling model globally, including in India. According to the industry, the strong performance of the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the innovative camera performance of 200 million pixels have succeeded in capturing consumers' hearts.
Quick commerce platform Dunzo lays off 30% of its workforce
According to sources, Kabeer Biswas, Dunzo Founder and CEO, told employees in a town-hall meeting about the latest round of layoffs. When reached, Dunzo did not immediately comment. When reached, Dunzo did not immediately comment. The Economic Times was first to report about the development. In January, Dunzo had laid off 3 per cent of its workforce amid cost-cutting measures, as the company looked at team structures and network design to build efficiency into its teams.
ChatGPT falsely accuses innocent law professor for sexually harassing students
Jonathan Turley, Shapiro Chair of Public Interest Law at George Washington University, was left shocked when he realised ChatGPT named him as part of a research project on legal scholars who sexually harassed someone."ChatGPT recently issued a false story accusing me of sexually assaulting students," Turkey posted in a tweet.
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