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1st human gets brain implant from Neuralink, recovering well, says Elon Musk
Founded by Elon Musk in 2016, Neuralink is a neurotechnology company with a mission to establish direct communication pathways between the human brain and computers.
Apple App Store Changes as 'A Step in the Wrong Direction', Criticizes Microsoft
These modifications, unveiled prior to the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) in March, mandate developers utilizing third-party app stores to remit 0.50 euro for each annual app installation after reaching 1 million downloads.
Samsung's Next Move in India: Manufacturing Laptops After the Success of Made-in-India Galaxy S24
The move to manufacture laptops aligns with Samsung's commitment to strengthening its manufacturing presence in India, with preparations already underway.
Impressive Growth: iPhones Surge 28%, Capture Over 6% Market Share in India in 2023
The growth is attributed to the premiumization trend in India, with the iPhone 15 benefiting from this trend. The continued significance of older generation iPhones, including the iPhone 14 and 13 series, is seen as a result of Apple's affordability initiatives and targeted retail strategies that appeal to a broader spectrum of Indian consumers.
X Takes Measures to Restrict Searches for Taylor Swift Following Deepfake Incident
Millions of users had viewed Swift's manipulated images before X took action to remove them, facing criticism for the delayed response. Now, when users attempt to search for Taylor Swift on the platform, a message appears stating, "Something went wrong. Try reloading."
Apple Secures Top Position in China Smartphone Market for the First Time in 2023
Competing closely, Vivo, OPPO, and Honor each held a 16% market share, with annual shipments of 44.5 million, 43.9 million, and 43.6 million units, respectively, according to a report from Canalys, a market research firm. Xiaomi secured the fifth position with a 13% market share.
Musk's X to Expand Content Moderation Team, Hiring 100 Employees
X CEO, Linda Yaccarino, is slated to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 31, shedding light on X's approach to handling issues related to CSEM. The newly formed team in Austin will extend its efforts beyond CSEM, also contributing to moderation enforcement against hate speech.
Elon Musk Expresses Concerns Over New Apple App Store Changes in EU
While Musk expressed his concerns about the changes, he did not provide further details on the matter. Apple has announced modifications to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the EU, allowing third-party app stores on iOS for the first time. These changes are set to be implemented with iOS 17.4 in March.
Oxford Ends Partnership with TCS Following Technical Glitch in Students' Admission Test
The decision comes after candidates faced technical problems during the online admissions tests conducted by TCS.
Google Pixel Users Report Storage Bug Following Installation of Latest Update
A Google Pixel owner shared on Reddit, "The internal storage access issue from October 2023 is happening again after applying the Jan 2024 Google Play system update. The symptoms are all the same - internal storage not getting mounted, camera crashes, Files app shows no files, screenshots not getting saved, internal storage shows up empty in ADB Shell, etc."
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