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Multiple algorithms will guide Twitter users on their timelines: Musk
"There will be multiple algorithms, including no algorithm (i.e. just tweets from those you follow in chronological order)," Musk told a follower, who asked about implementing a social credit system on Twitter. According to his Twitter buddy Pranay Pathole from Pune, there may be three different options of algorithms to the users.
Twitter suspends Koo's user query account
Reacting to the ban, the co-founder and CEO of Koo, Aprameya Radhakrishna, tweeted: "One of the Koo handles on Twitter just got banned. For what? Because we compete with Twitter? So? Mastodon also got blocked today. How is this free speech and what world are we living in?"
Musk restores Twitter accounts of journalists banned over 'Doxxing'
The Twitter poll included two options -- "Now" or "In 7 Days". Of the two options, "Now" won with 59 per cent of responses, while "In 7 days" received 41 per cent. Nearly 3.7 million users responded to the poll
Sony-owned Guerrilla confirms new multiplayer Horizon game
"Join Guerrilla in Amsterdam as we work to expand the world of Horizon," the company tweeted. "A new internal team is developing a separate Online Project set in Horizon's universe," an image in the tweet reads. "Featuring a new cast of characters and a unique stylised look, friends will be able to explore the majestic wilds of Horizon together," it added.
Meta to shut down its cameo-like 'Super' app
Super is a live-streaming platform for influencers developed by Meta in 2020. The company said that it had hoped to create a virtual meet-and-greet experience that was similar to what users experience at a real-life event like VidCon or Comic-Con, reports TechCrunch.
Musk offering people to invest in Twitter at original $54.20 per share
According to news portal Semafor, Musk's money manager Jared Birchall has reached out to potential investors, "offering shares of Twitter at the same price, $54.20, that Musk paid to take the company private in October". "Over recent weeks we've received numerous inbound requests to invest in Twitter," Birchall wrote to investors in an email seen by Semafor.
Elon Musk defends his decision after suspending accounts of prominent journalists
In defence of the decision to suspend reporters, Musk said: "Everyone's going to be treated the same. They're not special just because you're a journalist", reports BuzzFeed.News. "Showing real-time information about somebody's location is inappropriate and I think everyone on this call would not like that to be done for them," he added.
Samsung mocks Apple in new ad for lack of flippable iPhone
While the Galaxy Flip phones cheer and flip in the stands, a few smartphones that resemble iPhones remain in the audience, standing still with sad emojis displayed on their displays as they look around at the sea of Galaxy Flip phones. Text at the end of the commercial reads, "it's time to fold together", said the report.
Google tests 'Digital Driver's License' in its Android Wallet app
According to Google's updated support page, "users running Android 8.0 (or later) who are in the Google Play Services beta program (specifically, version 48.22) are eligible," reports The Verge. "After enabling Bluetooth and Nearby Devices, and also making sure your phone has a scent lock, you should now see a new option for "ID Card (beta)" when adding a new card to the Google Wallet app," it added.
Apple expected to launch 15.5-inch MacBook Air next year
According to display analyst Ross Young, the production on panels designed for the new MacBook Air will start in the first quarter of 2023, reports MacRumors. Sized between the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, it will be the largest MacBook Air to date. While Young said that its display will be 15.5 inches, he previously said it would be around 15.2 inches.
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