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Spotify crosses 515 mn monthly active users, premium subscribers grow 15%
Premium subscribers grew 15 per cent (YoY) to 210 million with better performance across all regions, led by Europe and Latin America. Total revenue grew 14 per cent YoY to 3 billion euros, led by subscriber gains, with ad-supported sales logging 17 per cent growth to 329 million euros.
Twitter account of crypto exchange KuCoin hacked, over $22.6K stolen
"The @kucoincom handle was compromised for about 45 mins from 00:00 Apr 24 (UTC+2). A fake activity was posted and unfortunately led to asset losses for several users," the company tweeted on Monday. "Please note that ONLY KuCoin's Twitter account was compromised in this incident. We acted immediately to retrieve control of the account from official Twitter support after the incident occurred," it added.
Opera launches new browser 'Opera One'
Based on Modular Design, the company explained that Opera One delivers a liquid navigation experience and transforms the way users interact with their browsers. Furthermore, the web browser firm integrated a 'multithreaded compositor' that brings UI (user interface) to life like never before, powering innovative new features like Tab Islands.
Snapchat sees rise in negative reviews as users slam 'My AI' feature
Initially available only to subscribers, the AI chatbot is now prominently placed at the top of the app's Chat tab, allowing users to ask it questions and receive immediate responses. However, the feature's performance has failed to impress users worldwide, as evidenced by their critical feedback, reports TechCrunch.
Google Authenticator's new update to safely backup your one-time codes
"With this update we're rolling out a solution to this problem, making one-time codes more durable by storing them safely in users' Google Account. This change means users are better protected from the lockout and that services can rely on users retaining access, increasing both convenience and security," Google said in a blogpost on Monday.
Twitter to prioritise 'verified' accounts
"Verified accounts are now prioritised," he tweeted. This development might give special attention to people who have had their accounts verified. For instance, if your account is verified, people looking at Twitter are more likely to see your posts. Last week, Musk removed all legacy verified accounts with Blue check marks. American actor Charlie Sheen publicly begged Musk to return his blue Twitter check mark.
Elon Musk has 24.7K subscribers on Twitter, makes at least $1.2 mn a year
Angel investor Alex Cohen did the maths and tweeted that with each subscriber paying him $4 a month, the Twitter CEO is generating around $1.2 million a year "in passive income". "It's literally this simple to achieve financial independence and retire early," Cohen tweeted. It means Musk, who has 136.5 million followers is making.
Apple wins major antitrust case against Fortnite maker Epic Games
The ruling is a major setback for Epic Games and other developers and could set precedent for further antitrust claims, according to reports. The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals largely upheld the district court's earlier ruling related to Epic Games' antitrust claims in favour of Apple, reports TechCrunch. However, it also upheld the lower.
Musk's TruthGPT sparks buzz among Twitter influencers: Report
"Many influencers are expressing hope that Musk will create a human-centric AI model that prioritises ethical considerations and advocates for the betterment of humanity, ultimately shaping a more responsible and sustainable future," Smitarani Tripathy added. Some of the popular influencers also shared their opinions.
Indian gaming CEOs slam Google's 'jagirdari' 30% tax on apps
Sai Srinivas, Co-founder and CEO, Mobile Premier League (MPL) highlighted that the 30 per cent commission may be viable in advanced markets like the US, but for India, it is crucial to ensure that Indian game developers receive more revenue to invest in game development and build more games.
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