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WhatsApp Integrates GIPHY Stickers and Expands Custom Sticker Maker to Android
WhatsApp has rolled out exciting new features to enhance how users communicate.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
Musk’s xAI Launches Grok-2 and Mini with Image Generation on X
Elon Musk-owned launched Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini in beta today with improved reasoning. The new Grok AI model can now generate images on the X social network, though Grok access is currently limited to Premium and Premium+ users on X.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
Spotify Gets Apple’s OK to Show EU Pricing
Spotify has finally secured Apple's approval to display pricing details in its iOS app for users in the EU, following a prolonged negotiation earlier this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
2 min read
Paramount Winds Down TV Studio Amid Major Restructuring Ahead of Skydance Media Merger
In a significant move ahead of its upcoming merger with Skydance Media, Paramount is closing its TV production studio as part of a larger restructuring strategy.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
Bluesky Sees Spike in UK Signups Amid Musk’s Clash with Government Over Riots
The social media platform Bluesky has experienced a significant increase in signups from the United Kingdom.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
Opera’s AI-Focused One Browser Launches on iPhone
Opera has officially launched its AI-centric One browser on the iPhone, bringing a suite of advanced features to iOS users.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
X Ordered to Pay Former Irish Exec €550,000 for Unfair Dismissal
Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has ruled in favor of Gary Rooney, a former executive at Twitter, now rebranded as X, ordering the company to pay him €550,000 (~$600,000) for unfair dismissal.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
NOYB Files GDPR Complaints Against X Over Unauthorized AI Data Usage
European privacy advocacy group NOYB (None of Your Business) has filed nine formal complaints alleging that X, formerly known as Twitter, violated the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by using personal data from over 60 million European users to train its large language model, "Grok,"...
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
Twitch Tests New Feature to Curb Offensive Chat Messages
This feature is powered by machine learning, similar to the prompts Twitter developed to curb inappropriate posts.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
Technical Glitches Mar Musk-Trump Interview on X Spaces
Elon Musk’s much-anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump on X Spaces faced significant technical setbacks, delaying the event by more than 40 minutes.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
2 min read
Gaming Company Krafton Acquires Japan’s Tango Gameworks
Krafton, a South Korean gaming firm, said on Monday it has acquired Tokyo-based game studio Tango Gameworks for an undisclosed sum.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2024
2 min read
Microsoft to Remove Paint 3D from Store by November 4th
Microsoft will be pulling Paint 3D from the Microsoft Store as of November 4th, according to a screenshot discovered by XDA Developers.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2024
1 min read
Venezuela Sees Surge in VPN Usage Following Government’s Block on X
A significant spike in Virtual Private Network (VPN) use has been observed in Venezuela, following the government’s decision to block access to X (formerly known as Twitter) for 10 days.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2024
1 min read
Donald Trump’s X Account Becomes Unsearchable, Raising Eyebrows
In a recent twist on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Donald Trump’s account has become mysteriously unsearchable.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2024
1 min read
Ex-Twitter Board Member Sues Elon Musk’s X for $20 Million
Elon Musk-run social media platform X has been sued by a former Twitter board member for $20 million.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2024
1 min read
Cisco Plans Second Round of Layoffs Amid Shift to Cybersecurity and AI
Cisco is reportedly preparing for a second round of layoffs this year, potentially affecting thousands of employees as the company shifts its focus towards higher-growth areas like cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2024
1 min read
YouTube Premium Tests Sleep Timer Feature for Subscribers
YouTube Premium is testing a new sleep timer feature, allowing subscribers to pause videos after a set duration.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2024
1 min read
Signal Blocked in Venezuela and Russia Amid Government Crackdowns
Signal, the widely-used encrypted messaging app, is facing significant blocks in Venezuela and Russia.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2024
2 min read
Medium Expands Partner Program to 77 New Countries
Medium has announced a major expansion of its Partner Program, now supporting writers from 77 additional countries, bringing the total to 119 countries worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2024
2 min read
X Agrees to Temporarily Halt AI Training Using EU User Data Amid Legal Proceedings
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has agreed to pause the use of personal data from European Union users to train its AI systems, following legal action by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC).
Bijay Pokharel,
August 9, 2024
1 min read
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