TECHNOLOGY
Hacker finds secret 'Elon Mode' for hands-free driving in Tesla vehicles
According to The Verge, the hidden feature named -- "Elon Mode", was discovered by a Tesla software hacker known online as @greentheonly. For years, the anonymous hacker dug deep into the vehicle code and discovered things like how Tesla can prevent you from using your power seats or the Model 3's centre camera before it was officially activated.
Employees sue Musk's Twitter over failure to pay 2022 bonuses
According to the lawsuit filed in the San Francisco federal court, the staff alleged that "Twitter refused to pay employees who remained employed by the company in the first quarter of 2023 any bonus", Bloomberg reported. The proposed class-action lawsuit on behalf of current and former Twitter employees was filed by Mark Shobinger, former senior director of compensation at Twitter.
Chrome on iOS users to soon get built-in Lens support
In the coming months, users will be able to "use your camera to search with new pictures you take and existing images in your camera roll," the tech giant said in a blogpost on Tuesday. "You can already use Lens in Chrome on iOS by long-pressing an image you find while browsing." The tech giant also introduced better translations for Chrome on iOS.
Karnataka to take decisive action on fake news; to call meeting of FB, Twitter, Google
Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday, Minister for Home Dr. G. Parameshwara said, "A meeting of representatives of Facebook, Twitter, Google and other social media platforms is being called soon. The number of persons indulging in circulating fake news is steadily growing and this will be contained.
Apple's Self Service Repair programme now available for iPhone 14 lineup
"Since April 2022, Self Service Repair has given anyone with experience repairing electronic devices access to the same manuals, genuine Apple parts and tools used at Apple Store locations and Apple Authorised Service Providers," the iPhone maker said. The tech giant will also make the System Configuration process used for iPhone repairs, such as displays, batteries, and cameras, even easier to use.
YouTube to launch its 1st-ever official shopping channel this month
The new channel, set to open on June 30, will provide a live commerce platform to companies and plans to livestream shopping content with about 30 brands at launch, according to the people. This is the first time YouTube is opening an official shopping channel in any country in the world.
5G mobile subscriptions in India projected to reach 700 mn by 2028
Average data traffic per smartphone is projected to grow from 26GB per month in 2022 to around 62GB per month in 2028, according to the Ericsson Mobility Report. The smartphone subscriptions in India, as a percentage of total mobile subscriptions, are expected to grow from 76 per cent last year to 93 per cent in 2028.
OpenAI may soon launch app store for AI models: Report
According to The Information, citing sources, the Sam Altman-run company is contemplating an app store where customers "could sell AI models they customise for their own needs to other businesses". OpenAI CEO Altman apparently talked about an online marketplace in a meeting with developers last month.
Apple improves podcast discovery by adding 9 subcategories
The subcategories make it easier for listeners to "discover their next favourite show among a variety of popular genres and topics," the company said in a blogpost on Tuesday. These nine subcategories are -- Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Improvement, Personal Journals, Entrepreneurship, Documentary, Parenting, Books and Language Learning.
Instagram to now let users download public Reels in US
Instagram head Adam Mosseri said on his broadcast channel on Wednesday, "In the US, we're rolling out the ability to download Reels shared by public accounts to your camera roll. Just tap the Share icon on a Reel you love and select Download." "Worth mentioning, Reels shared by private accounts can't be downloaded and public accounts can turn off the ability for people to download their Reels in Account Settings."
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