WhatsApp Tests ‘View Once’ Mode for ‘Voice Notes’ on iOS, Android
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a "view once" mode for "voice notes" that will allow users to send voice messages that can only be listened to once by their intended recipient.
Tesla Profits Plunge 44%, Cybertruck Won’t Be Profitable Till 2025
Tesla saw its profits nosediving 44 percent to $1.85 billion in the third quarter (Q3) from the year-ago period when it had registered $3.3 billion in profits.
Google Slashes 40-45 Jobs in Its News Division: Report
Google has slashed dozens of jobs in its news division amid slowed growth and uncertain economic conditions, the media reported.
Use Two WhatsApp Accounts at the Same Time Soon: Mark Zuckerberg
WhatsApp on Thursday announced the ability to have two WhatsApp accounts logged in at the same time.
Meta to Roll Out Broadcast Channels to Facebook, Messenger
Meta is rolling out a new feature called broadcast channels to Facebook and Messenger.
Netflix Price Hikes: Again?
The streaming giant Netflix announced on Wednesday that it will be increasing the cost of its Basic and Premium plans in the US, UK, and France.
YouTube Invests in New Ways to Boost News Watching Experience
YouTube on Wednesday announced new ways to help viewers dive deeper into the latest news stories and support journalists in creating dynamic news content.
Snap Bring AR into Classrooms with Edtech Firm Inspirit
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, on Wednesday, announced a collaboration with edtech company Inspirit, backed by researchers at Stanford University, to bring augmented reality (AR) into classrooms across the US.
Tech Giants Add $2.4 Tn of Market Cap Due to AI This Year: Report
Tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, Google-parent Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia and others added $2.4 trillion to their market capitalizations in a year marked by the buzz surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI), a new report has shown.
OpenAI Formally Launches Internet-Browsing Feature to ChatGPT
OpenAI has formally launched its internet-browsing feature for the generative AI chatbot ChatGPT.
Hyundai, Kia Partner Germany’s Top Automotive Chipmaker
South Korea's leading carmakers Hyundai Motor and Kia said on Wednesday that they have inked a strategic partnership with the German automotive chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG, so as to secure its power semiconductor supply chain.
Windows 11 Now Installed on 400 Million Devices
Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system is reportedly installed on more than 400 million monthly active devices and the figure is likely to reach 500 million by early 2024.
US Toughens Rules on Exports of Advanced Computing Chips to China
The US Department of Commerce has announced a set of rules to update and strengthen its restrictions on the export of advanced computing semiconductors to China in an apparent move to further curb China's technological advancement.
Foxconn Will Build AI Factories with Nvidia Chips, Software
Nvidia has announced a collaboration with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) to accelerate the AI industrial revolution with the creation of AI factories.
Meta’s New Feature Stops Instagram from Tracking You Across Web
Meta has introduced a new feature that will let users block Instagram from collecting their data across the apps and websites they visit.
Israel in Talks with SpaceX to Roll Out Starlink Internet Services: Minister
The Israeli government is in discussions with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to roll out Starlink internet services for communities near the conflict zone.
Apple’s iOS 17.1 Update Fixes ‘Burn-in’ on New iPhone Screens
The upcoming Apple iOS 17.1 update will resolve concerns of some users about ‘burn-in’ on new iPhone screens., according to reports.
Chrome on Mobile Now Detects URL Typos, Making Browsing Easier
Google Chrome on iOS and Android devices will now detect URL typos and suggest corrections, Google announced in a blog post on Tuesday.
X to Charge New Users in Two Countries $1 Per Year to Combat Bots
Tech billionaire Elon Musk-owned X is set to start charging new users in two countries $1 per year for access to key features, including the ability to tweet and retweet.
B12 Deficiency May Trigger Chronic Inflammation, Finds Study
A new study has identified a compelling link between vitamin B12 deficiency and chronic inflammation, which is associated with a range of health problems including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders.
