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Rewind app to keep track of your life on your Mac
Rewind AI, founded by Dan Siroker and Brett Bejcek, aims to help people with memory. Dan Siroker said in his tweet that the inspiration to build Rewind came from an unlikely place. "I started to go deaf in my 20s. When I turned 30, a hearing aid changed my life. To lose a sense and gain it back again feels like gaining a superpower. Ever since that moment, I've been on a hunt for ways technology can augment human capabilities and give us superpowers," he tweeted.
TikTok tells European users its staff in China can access their data
The Chinese-owned social video app TikTok is updating its privacy policy to confirm that staff in countries, including China, are allowed to access user data to ensure their experience of the platform is "consistent, enjoyable and safe", The Guardian reported.
Twitter won't allow anyone back on platform without diligent process: Elon Musk
"Twitter speaks to the inner masochist in all of us. To all complainers, please continue complaining, but it will cost $8," Elon Musk posted. His comments came as the US prepares for mid-term elections on November 8, and there are fears of election manipulation from the Republicans.
Twitter may allows users to paywall their video content: Report
According to a report in The Washington Post, users would be able to enable the "Paywalled Video" feature after adding video content to a tweet. They can then choose from preset prices, such as $1, $2, $5, or $10. Other Twitter users would be able to like or retweet the content regardless of whether they've paid to view it, the report mentioned.
YouTube's 'Primetime Channels' to stream movies, TV shows
The early version of 'Primetime Channels' has been rolled out in the US, YouTube said in a blogpost. There are over 30 channels that the users can buy. "Primetime Channels adds even more content that you just can't miss to our collection of thousands of movies and shows available for rent or purchase, or for free," the company said.
Google shuts down Hangouts, upgrades to Google Chat
Google Chat comes with a modern, feature-rich experience that will allow users to react to messages with emojis that feature skin-tone selections, respond with smart replies, format text with rich-text editing, tag specific people withA@mentions, and search for and share GIFs.
Tumblr to allow nudity but not sexually explicit images
"We now welcome a broader range of expression, creativity, and art on Tumblr, including content depicting the human form (yes, that includes the naked human form)," said an official post. Recently, the platform introduced the "Community Labels" to give users more control over their dashboard experience.
Google India announces finalists for 'Doodle For Google' competition
In the contest, approximately 1,00,000 students from 1,450 schools in more than 100 cities across the nation submitted entries under the theme, "In the next 25 years, my India will...", according to an official report. "Spanning crayon, oil and water colour, each artwork is a glimpse into the future through the eyes of young children, demonstrating their insight into India's national ambitions and a profound awareness of their role in making these a lived reality," Sapna Chadha, Vice President of Marketing, Google India and Southeast Asia, said in the statement,
Now add pictures from Android in MS Word, Powerpoint web
To get started, users have to select Insert, Pictures, Mobile Device, the company said in a blogpost. To link the Android device to the system, scan the QR provided under aMobile Device' and follow the onscreen instructions. The same picture sizes, dimensions and file types are supported by the new feature, as are already supported by Word and PowerPoint for the Web.
Twitter CMO leaving as more top heads roll after Elon Musk takeover
Jean-Philippe Maheu, vice president of global client solutions; chief consumer officer Sarah Personette; and Dalana Brand, chief of people and diversity, are also leaving the micro-blogging platform. Berland was yet to make the decision to leave Twitter officially, after tweeting out a simple blue heart emoji.
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