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Twitter tests TikTok-like interface for Explore tab
This feature is being tested on both Android and iOS for users in certain countries who use Twitter in English, reports TechCrunch. "We are testing out a revamped, more personalised Explore page to make it easier for you to unwind, find new interests and see what's happening," a Twitter spokesperson was quoted by the tech website as saying.
"Blunder Of Execution": CEO of Better.com who fired 900 on Zoom Call, apologises
Vishal Garg, the chief executive of mortgage company Better.com has apologised for his way of handling layoffs, after his video of firing 900 people last week via a Zoom call went viral on social media. Garg was highly criticised for his move of sacking 900 employees on a Zoom call.
First time in 10 years, Apple stops production of iPhone, iPad
Although supply chain constraints have been a global issue for over a year, Apple has managed to secure its own production lines anyhow. But now, a new report suggests that the shortage of components has finally hit tech company Apple, disrupting the production. Along with this ongoing power usage restrictions in China, contributed in halting the production of iPhone and iPad.
Google Year in search 2021: Here's What most Indians searched
While the list included global search trends it also published nation-based regional trends too. To talk about India, searched trends that topped the list were - IPL, CoWin, ICC T20 World Cup, Shershaah etc. 20 years back the search engine started this concept and now like every year Google pulished its list in 2021 too. The 'Year in search' list like every other year showed what people looked the most across the world over on its search engine.
Microsoft to sync OneDrive faster on Apple M1 Macs, Windows on Arm
The company said in an update that OneDrive sync for native ARM devices is now available in public preview. "We're excited to announce that OneDrive sync for Windows on ARM and for Apple silicon is now available as a public preview," the company said. To enable the preview, you'll need to make sure that you've joined the Insiders ring and enabled the preview in OneDrive Settings > About, the company added.
Apple likely to launch new iPhone SE models in 2022, 2023
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Apple has two new iPhone SE models planned for 2022 and 2023 respectively, reports MacRumors. The 2022 iPhone SE will reportedly launch in the first half of the year and feature 3GB memory, according to Kuo, while the 2023 iPhone SE will feature more significant changes, including a larger display and 4GB memory.
Instagram launches 'Take a Break' feature for teens
Soon after whistleblower Frances Haugen, disclosed internal company research that revealed Instagram's negative effect on teenagers, the photo-sharing platform on Tuesday launched a 'Take a Break' feature for teenagers. Presently this feature is available in a few countries including the US, UK. Many studies earlier have proved that social media applications do affect teenagers mentally.
Over 2.2 million YouTube videos receives incorrect copyright claims: Report
More than 2.2 million YouTube videos received incorrect copyright claims that were later reversed between January and June of this year, according to the Copyright Transparency Report published by YouTube. The report is first of its kind and will be updated biannually, The Verge reported. However, 2.2 million incorrect claims comprise less than 1 per cent of over 729 million total copyright claims issued this year.
Global report questions BYJU'S rapid rise in India
However, behind this meteoric rise lies customer disputes related to refunds and deficiency of services, parents being pushed into debt burden, and unsatisfied employees who were bullied with aggressive targets, the BBC reported. BYJU's is an ed-tech startup started in the year 2011. The success of the ed-tech startup can be marked by the pandemic, as the schools were closed and children were made to attend online classes. And in such situation, BYJU's being an online tutoring platform appealed both parents and children
Google introduces voice, video call features to Google mail app
Tech giant Google rolls out a new feature for the Gmail app. This new feature will let the users make one-on-one voice and video calls on Google Chat inside the Gmail app. The feature is accessible to both iOS and Android users. The thought behind this feature was explained by the company, stating that this feature will allow the users to connect with their colleagues one-on-one, during a time when half of the employees returned to office and half still working from their home.
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