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A glass of wine daily may not kill you: Study
The benefits and drawbacks of alcohol have been much debated. While some studies claim that even a small portion can lead to death, others say it has health benefits. Researchers from the universities of Victoria and Portsmouth in Canada and UK respectively, conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 107 studies.
Zoho expands rural initiatives, opens new hub offices, schooling centres
Zoho's investments in rural areas will focus on nurturing local talent, building deep-tech capabilities, promoting organic farming and powering overall community development. According to the company, hub offices can accommodate 1,000 employees or more, while spoke offices can accommodate about 100 people.
Blue badges still remain for legacy Twitter users as April Fool's Day passes
Almost all legacy Blue check marks were intact on Monday, two days after the Musk deadline. A new verified tagline for legacy Blue users now reads: "This account is verified because it is subscribed to Twitter Blue or is a legacy verified account". Twitter CEO on Sunday said that verification of accounts will help a lot.
Google now testing Blue check marks for verified Ads
The Google Ads blue label features a blue circle with ridges and a checkmark inside it, reports Search Engine Land. The Blue badges are part of the ongoing Google advertiser verification programme. SEO analyst Khushal Bherwani first spotted the Google test for blue checkmarks for advertisers who are verified. Google now shows verified.
Samsung releases new beta update of its web browser
The three new features will improve the application's usability, reports SamMobile. These features allow users to easily access the bookmarks bar, tab bar and URL bar. The new Samsung Internet Beta (version 21.0.0.25) allows users to display the bookmark bar and the tab bar at the bottom of the screen.
Microsoft to launch cheaper Xbox expandable storage cards: Report
Earlier, a new Western Digital 1TB expansion card for Xbox Series S/X consoles was spotted on Best Buy which was priced at $179.99, reports The Verge. The tech giant first introduced Xbox expandable storage cards with its Xbox Series S/X consoles almost three years ago.
Several celebrities refuse to pay Elon Musk $8 for Twitter Blue
Musk now wants everyone to pay $8 a month (Rs 900 in India a month) for verified Blue check marks, and all legacy Blue badges are set to go away any moment. The White House and The New York Times have already refused to pay for verified Blue with subscription service.
US man shot down by truck owner after Apple's AirTag gives away location
US-based San Antonio police received a stolen vehicle report at around 1 p.m. from a home in the Braesview area, reports KSAT. However, before authorities could recover the stolen truck, the owners chose to conduct their own investigation, aided by an AirTag left in the vehicle.
NYT loses Twitter Blue badge, Koo founder invites it to join platform
"Inviting @nytimes and all other news organisations around the world to join Koo where there is no price for your voice. Koo provides free lifetime verification for all notable personalities and organisations. Fake news is a menace around the world," Aprameya Radhakrishna tweeted.
Google to cut free snacks & workout classes for employees: Report
In a memo, sent by Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat, Google employees were notified that the perks will vary based on the office location needs, and trends seen in each office space, Business Insider reported. The company's micro kitchen that provides free snacks like cereal, espresso, and seltzer water will be closed on days that typically have a significantly lower volume.
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