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Facebook, Instagram ban users who offer abortion pills via mail posts
Facebook removed such posts, and also temporarily banned some of those users, on the same day when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade case that had legalised abortion in the US, reports Motherboard, saying such posts violate its policy around pharmaceuticals. "I will mail abortion pills to any one of you. Just message me," a Facebook user posted.
Facebook testing new ways to organise, quickly access Groups
The company said it is also introducing channels, which are focused spaces for people to connect in smaller, more casual settings within their communities. "We are testing a new sidebar that helps you easily find your favourite groups more quickly. It will list your groups and the latest activity within them, like new posts or chats you have not yet seen," Maria Smith, VP of Communities, Facebook App, said in a blogpost.
Pinterest appoints Bill Ready as new CEO
The company said that co-founder, CEO and President, Silbermann will transition to the newly created role of Executive Chairman. "Building Pinterest with such a wildly talented, kind and creative team has been the gift of a lifetime," Silbermann said in a statement. Ready is joining Pinterest from Google.
Tesla lays off 200 Autopilot employees in latest jobs cut: Report
According to Bloomberg, the majority of those who were let go were hourly workers, said the people, who asked not to be identified as discussing private information. As recently as last week, Musk had outlined plans to cut 10 per cent of salaried staff, but said he would be increasing hourly jobs, the report said.
Meta, Ministry of Tribal Affairs to digitally skill 10 lakh tribal youth
Meta (formerly Facebook) on Tuesday extended its collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to provide digital skill training for 10 lakh tribal youth and women in the country. The tech giant launched the second phase of the �Going Online As Leaders' (GOAL) programme that will aim to digitally upskill, connect and empower 10 lakh youth and women from the tribal communities of the country.
Jio, DigiBoxx to develop innovative data storage solutions
With this collaboration, in addition to the currently offered storage space of 20GB, users can avail an extra 10GB of space on DigiBoxx by signing up via the JioPhotos app. "We are pleased to have DigiBoxx, a made-in-India storage platform, join us on this journey as we believe their offerings are secure, fast, intuitive, and world class," Kiran Thomas, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jio Platforms Ltd, said.
Tesla stops India entry as strategy to negotiate well: Chinese state media
According to a report in Global Times, Tesla might just use the suspension as a "business strategy to further promote the negotiation". Musk last month categorically said that Tesla will not manufacture cars in India unless it is allowed to sell and provide service to its electric vehicles.
T-Hub opens world's largest innovation campus for startups in India
The innovation campus is T-shaped, with a total built-up area of 5,82,689 square feet, making it the world's largest (the second largest being 'Station F' based in France). "T-Hub has evolved from a startup incubator to an innovation hub in India and beyond in the past six years.
Elon Musk crosses 100 million followers on Twitter
Musk, touted to be the most successful tech entrepreneur and investor in the world, joined the platform in 2009 and now he ranks sixth among the most-followed people including former US president Barack Obama, singer Justin Bieber, and others. Obama is leading with 132.1 million followers, Bieber has 114.1 million.
iPhone 14 component shipments now underway ahead of launch
The report likely refers to components being shipped to manufacturers like Foxconn for the final assembly of iPhone 14 models over the next few months, MacRumors reported on Monday citing DigiTimes. "Component suppliers have recently kicked off their shipments for the next-generation iPhone series slated for launch later this year," the report was quoted as saying.
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