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Twitter has announced plans to offer media publishers a new way to earn revenue from their content by allowing them to charge users for access to individual articles published on the platform. The feature, which will launch next month, aims at users interested in occasional stories, so the charge for each article is expected to be lower than full subscriptions. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/EJTMyvu

Users can also disable the side-by-side view by toggling the option available within WhatsApp Settings > Chats. The side-by-side view splits the screen, which can result in a smaller area for each conversation, especially on devices with smaller screens. In order to have a larger interface for conversations, users can disable the side-by-side view on the app. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/wV6ePaX

Qualcomm has reportedly started layoffs, impacting both full-time and temporary employees. The global chip-maker is making job cuts as "workforce reduction is needed to support long-term growth and success". from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/kwL3AsM

Jack Dorsey doesn't think Elon Musk is the right man for the company, criticised the board and said that Musk should have walked away. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/jlYS54k

​In Mumbai, Today at Apple sessions have been packed to the rafters because artists and experts have been busy telling people about being creative with their Apple devices. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/cZbFN6M

The Big Five, excluding Apple, have laid off thousands of employees in recent months. The companies – Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Facebook-parent Meta – said that the job cuts are being done to streamline business at times of economic uncertainty. A reduction in workforce is not the only common factor among these companies as all of them are making large investments in artificial intelligence (AI). from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/EXVZePd

Online shopping requires customers to provide personal information, including credit card numbers and addresses, which create security risks. Online shopping websites try to ensure the security of customer information by taking several measures such as SSL, payment gateways, data privacy policies, data encryption, and two-factor authentication. Customers must take their precautions by reading the data privacy policy, avoiding phishing attempts, using reputable online retailers, reading reviews and feedback, and creating strong passwords to safeguard their personal information. In addition, non-compliance with data protection laws and regulations can result in substantial financial and reputational damage. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/9gnWON1

According to a banner on Amazon, iPhone 14 will be the "Biggest deal of the sale" and will be available at the "lowest ever price" on the e-commerce platform. The iPhone 14 series price in India starts from Rs 79,900 and the iPhone 14 Pro series price in India starts at Rs 1,29,900. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/PHbsuAq

The leaked images also show a centrally aligned hole punch cutout on the cover display. The images also suggest a Pixel Launcher home screen with themed icons, Google's stock apps, and a blurred At a Glance widget. The phone is expected to come at least in a black colour variant. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/krFdByO

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According to a report by The Financial Times, Google is risking internal turmoil by bringing DeepMind onboard. Citing people familiar with the matter, the report said that the restructuring was likely to "ruffle lots of feathers" and spark resignations. Former employees and collaborators said that the newly formed unit will need to put aside "years of rivalry". from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/AuSJ8DL

Instagram is testing a new feature within the app which will allow users to add songs to their photo carousel. For those unaware, an Instagram carousel post is a post that includes multiple photos or videos that users can swipe through horizontally. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/cY0RtBj

Vijay Sales has announced a discount sale on Apple products from April 29. The sale includes discounts on all Apple products, along with accessories. The discounted products will be available at 125+ Vijay Sales retail outlets and online stores. The products will have cashback offers on HDFC Credit and Debit cards. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/56oq2lA

Sometime in March, Italy became one of the first countries to ban the popular chatbot ChatGPT. A few weeks later Italian authorities laid down some guidelines for OpenAI if it wanted the chatbot to run in Italy. OpenAI has followed the guidelines and Italy has lifted the ban on ChatGPT. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tweeted that the chatbot is now available in Italy again. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/tnG93uT

"It does more than shake our confidence in the future of the opportunity to grow a technology business in Britain than we've ever confronted before. People are shocked, people are disappointed, and people's confidence in technology in the UK has been severely shaken,” BBC quoted Microsoft president Brad Smith as saying. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/BKZpshL

Match Group has won an appeal against Muzmatch, a Muslim dating app, which has been asked to change its name due to similarities. The company has now rebranded itself as Muzz, expressing concerns that the legal action taken against it is "deeply worrying for other start-ups in the dating sector". Muzz claimed that Match Group's legal action was a "tactic" to "maintain their globally dominant position". from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/lUrnAb9

Clubhouse is the latest company to join the list of tech layoffs. Launched in 2021, the social audio app garnered a lot of attention during its invite-only access. Created by Paul Davison and Rohan Seth, the app has now laid off more than half of its staff. The company revealed that it took the decision because of the change in customer habits post-COVID. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/l3aukSy

Amazon is laying off more employees as part of the latest round of job cuts that was announced by CEO Andy Jassy earlier this year. The company is now reducing the number of employees in two more departments, a report said. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/oiJWEzk

US-based cloud storage company Dropbox is laying off around 500 employees. The number makes up about 16 percent of the company’s entire workforce. In a memo to employees, Dropbox CEO Drew Houston attributed the job cuts to a rocky economy. He, however, also said that the cuts will allow the company to build out its AI division. Affected employees will be able to receive a minimum of 16 weeks of pay, up to six months of healthcare, and the ability to keep company devices for personal use. They’ll also receive career coaching and job placement support. Here's the memo sent by CEO Drew to the staff. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/fQSLxbm

Google took action against over 3,500 loan apps in India during the year 2022 for violating Play Store policy requirements, the company said in a blog post. "In India, in 2022, we have reviewed and taken necessary enforcement action, including removal of apps, on more than 3,500 personal loan apps for violations of the Play policy requirements. We continue to uplevel our efforts in this area by regularly updating our policies and review processes," Google said. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/lFoBxU9

Samsung Electronics has reported its worst quarterly profits in 14 years. The South Korean company said in a statement that operating profit fell to 640 billion won ($478.6 million) -- down 95 percent from a year earlier. Samsung is one of the world's largest makers of memory chips and smartphones. Its first-quarter net income fell 86.1 percent to 1.57 trillion won, and sales dropped 18 percent to 63.75 trillion won. The first-quarter drop is the third consecutive margin squeeze for Samsung, which saw a 70 percent fall in operating profits in the fourth quarter on-year. Samsung Electronics is the flagship subsidiary of the giant Samsung Group, by far the largest of the family-controlled conglomerates that dominate business in Asia's fourth-largest economy. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/DtoJYxQ

Coming to the price, the Vivo X90 Pro is priced at Rs 84,999, while the price of Vivo X90 starts at Rs 59,999. This means that there's a difference of Rs 25,000 between the two smartphones. Wondering what the two smartphones offer and why the X90 Pro is this expensive? We bring you a complete spec comparison of the two smartphones to help you decide. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Sy3RIdg

According to the company’s earnings release, the Meta Reality Division recorded an operating loss of close to $4 billion in the first quarter. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/G5EOKLH

The Police and Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has warned Android smartphone users against downloading apps from third party websites and app stores as they may end up injecting malware in their mobile phones, computers, and other devices. Such malware has resulted in confidential and sensitive data, such as banking credentials, being stolen. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/34KHYcn

Realme has officially announced the launch of its Realme 11 series on May 10th in China. While it has been confirmed that the Realme 11 Pro and 11 Pro+ will be part of the lineup, rumours suggest that the company may also unveil a vanilla Realme 11 at the event. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/sIuaKkO

iOS 17 is expected to bring a redesigned Control Center UI, App Library customisation options, and a customizable lock screen. The Apple Music app is also set to receive a redesign with more visuals and less text. Additionally, users may be able to show lyrics directly on the lock screen. The flashlight could also get a "step-less" slider for finer control. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/zZ2E9D7

Vivo has announced its latest flagship series of phones -- X90 series -- in India. The lineup includes two smartphones -- Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro and both handsets come as a successor to its last year's counterparts -- X80 and X80 Pro. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/HgcrzSs

Currys, the UK's leading retailer of technology products and services, has chosen LTIMindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, as its key digital transformation partner. The five-year collaboration will see LTIMindtree's retail business consulting and technology capabilities support Currys in delivering the next phase of an omnichannel shopping experience for its consumers and employees. The partnership will enable Currys to enhance its omnichannel revenue stream, drive cost transformation, and consolidate and simplify its consumer and employee-facing applications, resulting in an overall improved end-user experience. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/B6g8A49

OpenAI has also been introducing new features to ChatGPT and has now announced another one which will go down well with users. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/YQUjW6b

The US federal appeals court ruled a victory for Apple in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit with Fortnite maker Epic Games over its App Store policies. The three-judge panel, in a 2 to 1 ruling, concluded that Apple's strict control over its App Store does not violate federal antitrust law, despite claims from app developers that the company's policies limit competition and impact their profits. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/wH3ZvXe

In a blog post, the car company announced Android integration with Digital Key Plus. This feature will is currently available for a few Samsung and Pixel models. Apart from this, BMW’s Digital Key Plus will also work with vehicles produced in November 2022 and beyond. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/1PtV7ei

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Myntra's private label chief Manohar Kamath has reportedly resigned from the company. As reported by Economic Times, along with Kamath, Tribikram Mishra, VP and head of Roadster brand has also resigned from the company and has joined Mensa Brands company - run by former Myntra chief executive Ananth Narayanan. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/myntras-private-label-chief-manohar-kamath-reportedly-quits/articleshow/99754312.cms

The Portronics Harmonics Twins S5 is available in the market at an introductory price of Rs 849. The original price of the product is Rs 2,999. Portronics is offering a one-year warranty on the latest earbuds. Users can buy this audio product from the company's official website, Amazon, Flipkart and other online and offline stores. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/1CGTBnr

The accounts of deceased personalities, such as Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Hollywood actor Chadwick Boseman, American singer Chester Bennington, basketball player Kobe Bryant, journalist Jamal Khashoggi, musician and dancer Michael Jackson, Canadian comedian Norm Macdonald, and former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, among others have got their blue tick restored. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/asEOMZQ

Apple is expected to unveil its long-rumoured mixed-reality headset this year at the WWDC. While there is lots of talk around the headset about what features it will bring, how it will work, and what it will look like. All the chatter aside, the headset may feature a Magsafe-like battery since it may not offer the best endurance of all the Apple products. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Mn5dEey

Google is expected to soon unveil its first foldable smartphone -- Pixel Fold. The tech giant has not yet revealed or confirmed the launch date for the smartphone but information about the upcoming smartphone keeps on doing rounds on the internet. Now a new leak about the upcoming foldable smartphone has surfaced online revealing its complete specifications. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/vRUDoKb

Twitter blue ticks: Twitter has reinstated legacy verified blue checkmarks to high-profile accounts, including those of celebrities, journalists, and a university, without them having to pay for Twitter Blue subscriptions. While some were happy to see their verified status reinstated, others, including actor Ben Schwartz and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, claim that they did not sign up for Twitter Blue. Comedian Chrissy Teigen tweeted her disdain when she discovered that the blue verification checkmark is now being given as a form of punishment, which she referred to as a "badge of shame. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/SXVoePK

Google is expected to expand its Pixel 7 series smartphones with the launch of Pixel 7A. The company scheduled its annual developer conference Google I/O 2023 for next month where it is expected to unveil the mid-range Pixel 7A smartphone. Multiple online leaks have already revealed the likely specs of the upcoming Pixel smartphone. Now a new rumour has surfaced online revealing some latest updates about the yet-to-launch Google Pixel 7A. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/HltKWVr

Accounting students are reportedly much more capable of answering exam questions correctly than the AI chatbot ChatGPT. This is the finding of a global study of educational institutions conducted by the American Accounting Association (AAA). The study evaluated Microsoft-backed ChatGPT’s performance on accounting-specific content. The report assessed ChatGPT by feeding it more than 25,000 assessment questions from 187 institutions around the world and cross-referencing the results with the performance of accounting students. The study has been published in the journal Issues in Accounting Education. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/qbZkz8n

On Friday and Saturday, a number of celebrities regained their blue ticks, seemingly without action on their part, including author Stephen King, NBA champion LeBron James and former US President Donald Trump. Musk tweeted Friday that he was 'paying for a few (subscriptions) personally'. Once a free sign of authenticity and fame, blue ticks must now be bought by subscribers for $8 a month, Twitter says. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/OvI40RT

Google's Downtown West, a proposed 80-acre mega-campus in San Jose, has been paused due to the economic downturn, according to reports. The campus was intended to provide 20,000 jobs and includes 7.3m square feet of office space, 4,000 proposed housing units, 50,000 square feet of retail and cultural space and 15 acres of parks. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/93Begx2

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It was a busy week for Apple and its CEO as the company opened its first two stores in India. Tim Cook inaugurated both the stores — Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in New Delhi. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/l9kojcX

The pay disparity comes at a time when Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has been cutting jobs globally, The Mountain View, California-based company announced plans to cut 12,000 jobs around the world in January, equivalent to 6% of its global workforce. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/WnKvpix

Twitter has started removing the blue checkmarks from its platform. For the uninitiated, the blue ticks were verification badges which were obtained by the Twitter users under the old system. Now, the company has started removing the legendary blue ticks of the users who have not subscribed to Twitter Blue. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/f40SuYQ

Meta is reportedly cutting 4,000 technical roles across its platforms Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram in its second round of layoffs. The move, announced in an SEC filing, comes after CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in March that the company would cut 10,000 jobs amid economic uncertainty. The next round of layoffs may focus on product-facing teams and business-facing roles, such as finance, legal and HR, and the company is also likely to be restructuring and changing hierarchy post the layoffs. Instagram will be winding down its presence in London, with some individual roles returning to North America. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/gb7XLik

Several B-town celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt and politicians like CM Yogi Adityanath, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi and cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma among others have lost their verified blue ticks from their Twitter accounts. Initially, the blue tick served as a way of protecting well-known individuals from impersonation and tackling false information. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/khLzqHu

Narayana Murthy did acknowledge that ChatGPT is something that he will certainly use. It is an “instrument” that will help people in producing better quality of work but won’t replace humans. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Iacw97x

Twitter has begun removing blue checks from high-profile and influential users who have not subscribed to the platform's blue-check-paid service. The service ranges from $8 per month for web users to $1,000 monthly to verify an organization plus $50 monthly for each affiliate or employee account. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/5lsurbQ

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Google is set to announce multiple hardware and software developments at its annual developer conference, I/O 2023, starting from May 10. Reports suggest that the company will introduce the Android 14 OS, Pixel 7a mid-range smartphone, and its first foldable, Pixel Fold, and tablet, Pixel Tablet. According to rumours, the Pixel Tablet could be priced between €600 to €650 (approximately Rs 54,000 to Rs 58,500) for the European market. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/j52gzrb