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Google's latest Chrome update boosts speed on Mac, Android
"The faster the browser, the more enjoyable your browsing experience will be. With the latest release of Chrome, we went deep under the hood of Chrome's engine to look for every opportunity to increase the speed and efficiency, from improved caching to better memory management," Google said in a blogpost.
Pfizer's new bivalent mRNA Covid booster vax highly effective: Lancet
The bivalent mRNA-vaccines contain elements from both the original wild type Covid strain and an updated component from the Omicron strain. These vaccines were designed to help improve vaccine-induced immunity against the Omicron variant and subsequent sub variants; and have replaced older style monovalent boosters used in the US, Israel, and other countries since September 2022.
Twitter's Super Follows now called Subscriptions
Users can find the feature in the "Monetization" section of settings. "Apply to offer your followers subscriptions of any material, from longform text to hours-long video! Just tap on "Monetization" in settings," he tweeted on Thursday. The Subscriptions feature will let you charge users to get access to things like subscriber-only tweets, spaces, and badges.
Low to mid-priced smartphones now receiving enhanced display brightness
This is not only because of Apple's steady sales but also due to the increased use of this brightness band by Chinese vendors trying to strengthen their premium line-ups, such as vivo, OPPO, and Xiaomi, according to Counterpoint Research. The trend of increasing brightness is gradually spreading to low-to-mid-priced smartphones.
Twitter introduces 10K character long tweets amid fight with Substack
Twitter now supports tweets up to 10,000 characters in length, "with bold and italic text formatting," the company informed. In February, the micro-blogging platform introduced 4,000-character-long tweets for Blue subscribers. "Sign up for Twitter Blue to access these new features, and apply to enable Subscriptions on your account to earn income directly on Twitter. Tap on 'Monetization' in settings," said the Elon Musk-run company.
Amid layoffs, tech firms continue to exploit H-1B visa programme: Study
According to EPI researchers, tech and outsourcing companies are exploiting the highly-skilled H-1B visa program, created to fill labor shortages in professional fields, by laying-off a bevy of workers employed in firms like Meta, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, etc. "Most employers hire H-1B workers because they can be underpaid and are de facto indentured to the employer," the EPI research said.
LinkedIn introduces new ways to verify identity, work
"Starting today, we're rolling out three additional ways to verify your identity and where you work. We believe verification should be for everyone on LinkedIn, that's why every feature will be available and free to all our members," LinkedIn said in a blogpost. LinkedIn is partnering with CLEAR, a secure identity platform, to provide verification for its members in the US.
Musk unveils subscription-based monetisation plan for creators
A Twitter user Shibetoshi Nakamoto, the creator of the popular cryptocurrency Dogecoin, recently took to the platform to share a screenshot of Musk's Twitter profile, showing that the tech billionaire had subscribed to his account. Along with the screenshot, Shibetoshi tweeted: "I don't usually flex but today was a stressful day and I am giving myself a flex."
JioCinema to be accessible on LG TVs for ultimate IPL viewing experience
This partnership aims to enhance the Cricket watching experience of millions of Indian consumers. "The partnership with LG is a step further to one of our core propositions, which is to make the IPL as accessible as possible to fans.
Samsung to launch Galaxy M14 5G on April 17 in India
The new smartphone will be available for purchase from the company's official website and online and offline stores. The Galaxy M14 has segment-leading features such as a 50MP triple rear camera setup, a 6000 mAh battery, and a 5nm Exynos 1330 processor. With a 6000 mAh battery lasting up to two days on a single charge, users can browse and binge non-stop without worrying about the battery, the company said.
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