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Twitter may be adding built-in podcasts tab
Micro-blogging site Twitter is likely building a tab dedicated to podcasts, as shown in a screenshot posted by reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong. The screenshot does not show any indication of how podcasts could be displayed on the platform or if it will somehow incorporate Spaces, the platform's audio-only chatrooms. Right now, live Spaces are stuffed at the top of Twitter feeds, and it would make sense to organize them into a separate tab.
Instagram brings automatic captions to videos in feed
Recently, Instagram said that it will no longer be supporting standalone app for IGTV, instead, it will focus on having all videos on the main Instagram app. Instagram also said that it is exploring more ways for creators to earn by creating reels that entertain the community
Tim Cook tells employees to donate for Ukraine relief
Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that the tech giant will match employee donations two-to-one in an email sent to employees addressing the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Cook mentioned that Apple will do so retroactively for donations made since February 25, reports The Verge. Cook said that Apple is working to support their teams in Ukraine and across the region.
Google donates $15 mn in relief to Ukraine, blocks RT, Sputnik on YouTube
The aid includes $5 million from employee matching campaigns and $5 million in direct grants. The remaining $5 million is raised from advertising credits.
Nvidia confirms hackers obtained company data in recent cyberattack
Nvidia did not specify exactly what was stolen from its computer systems. But according to PCMag, a group called LAPSUS$ is claiming responsibility for the attack. It said it obtained 1TB of data, including schematics and driver source code.
Uber 'Explore' to help users buy concert tickets, book restaurants
The company has selected some of the best places to explore, and for the top restaurants & bars, you'll get 15 per cent off your rides up to $10 for now. The deals will always be changing based on what's popular in your area.
Insta makes encrypted direct messaging available in Ukraine, Russia
Meta has announced that it is making encrypted one-to-one chats in photo-sharing service Instagram available to users in both Ukraine and Russia. Users on Instagram will be alerted to the option via a notification that will appear at the top of their direct message inbox. The notification will inform the users to switch over to an encrypted conversation if they wish to.
PhonePe, NITI Aayog announce FinTech Hackathon winners
Digital payments platform PhonePe, in association with NITI Aayog, announced the winners of the ‘Fintech Open Hackathon at a virtual awards ceremony. Digital payments platform PhonePe, in association with NITI Aayog, on Wednesday announced the winners of the ‘Fintech Open Hackathon at a virtual awards ceremony.
Apple halts product sales in Russia, bars RT & Sputnik from App Store
Deeply concerned about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Apple has halted sales of all of its products in Russia. The tech giant has also removed media outlets RT and Sputnik from the App Store. The company said that RT News and Sputnik News are no longer available for download from the App Store outside Russia. In an open letter posted on Twitter, Fedorov said he has contacted Cook to block the App Store for people in Russia.
FB to demote Russian state media across its entire platform
Meta-owned Facebook, which has already blocked access to RT and Sputnik within the European Union and Ukraine, now said it will demote all Russian state media across Facebook and Instagram around the world. According to Engadget, Meta's president of Global Affairs Nick Clegg said the company was making Russian state media "harder to find" on Facebook and Instagram.
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