TECHNOLOGY
Google may introduce ChatGPT competitor in May
The chatbot powered by AI, ChatGPT, has overtaken the tech world over the past several months because it can give people the information they need in an understandable way, reports Engadget. Google CEO Sundar Pichai has declared a "code red" and boosted AI development, as the tech giant sees ChatGPT as a threat to its search business.
Twitter won't force people to use 'For You' timeline
Musk tweeted: "Next Twitter update will remember whether you were on For You (ie recommended), Following or list you made & stop switching you back to recommended tweets." Several users expressed their thoughts on his post. While one user said, "thank god because it always pushes me back to for you.
Musk admits he ignored investors while tweeting on Tesla 'going private'
Musk, who briefly took the stand on Friday during his ongoing trial in a class-action lawsuit by Tesla investors in a court here, said that "I suppose I continued to tweet, yes", when asked if he ignored the pleas from his well-wishers. The billionaire was also asked to describe the relationship between his tweets and Tesla's retail investors, reports The Verge.
Govt issues guidelines for social media influencers; fine up to Rs 50L, 6-yr ban on repeat offence
Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh told mediapersons, while releasing the guidelines, that the whole issue is centred around consumers' right. "It is the responsibility of the endorser, celebrities and influencers or other advertisers to truthfully disclose whatever information the consumer must know before making any decision for purchase," the guidelines said.
Samsung Galaxy Watch's new feature to allow users stream live video
Ring camera owners can also use the two-way intercom feature from their Galaxy Watch, reports Engadget. The company first brought Nest integration to the SmartThings ecosystem in early 2021.Moreover, users will soon be able to control a broader range of devices, such as smart air purifiers, thermostats, and blinds, from their wrists, according to the report.
Google removes Smart Reply from Voice app on Android, iOS
The company introduced the feature last year in February. According to 9to5Google, this simple feature examined the most recently received message and suggested up to three contextual replies. According to 9to5Google, this simple feature examined the most recently received message and suggested up to three contextual replies.
Apple, Samsung making OLED screens for iPad Pro, MacBook Pro
The upcoming iPad Pro with an OLED screen is likely to release as soon as next year and might be available in 11.1-inch and 13-inch variants, reports SamMobile. The first MacBook, most likely MacBook Air, with an OLED screen, is expected to be launched this year and might have a 13-inch display.
Netflix to soon roll out paid password sharing
"While our terms of use limit use of Netflix to a household, we recognise this is a change for members who share their account more broadly," the company said in its earnings reports on Thursday. "As we roll out paid sharing, members in many countries will also have the option to pay extra if they want to share Netflix
Instagram users can now pause notifications with 'Quiet mode'
Once the new mode is enabled, users will not receive any notifications and their profile's activity status will change to let people know, the company said in a blogpost on Thursday. Moreover, the platform will automatically send an auto-reply when someone sends users a direct message (DM).
Microsoft begins to roll out tabs in Notepad for Windows 11
In December, 2022, a Microsoft employee had accidentally announced the tabs feature for 'Windows 11 Notepad' app by sharing a screenshot of Notepad's internal version online, showing the app's new tabs interface. The company said this update will introduce support for multiple tabs
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