TECHNOLOGY
YouTube now let creators dub videos in multi-languages
Over the past year, the company was testing this feature with popular YouTube content creator Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast and a small group of creators. "For viewers, multi-language audio means they can now watch videos dubbed in their primary language, introducing them to even more content that they otherwise may not have seen," the company said in a blogpost on Thursday.
Netflix lowers subscription costs in over 30 countries
Recent price reductions by the streaming giant include Middle Eastern countries (Yemen, Jordan, Libya and Iran), sub-Saharan African markets such as Kenya, and European nations (Croatia, Slovenia, and Bulgaria), reports The Wall Street Journal. In Latin America, nations including Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Venezuela have seen reductions in subscription costs.
Google 'blatantly disobeying' CCI orders, charging app developers 11-26%: ADIF
While an alternative billing system will be permitted by Google, it will continue charging service fees from the developers which will be 4 per cent less than the normal service which it would charge if the user had availed of Google Play's Billing System (GPBS) option - meaning the commission rate under user choice would be 11 per cent or 26 per cent, as the case may be, said the ADIF.
European Commission directs all employees to remove TikTok from work devices
"This measure aims to protect the Commission against cybersecurity threats and actions which may be exploited for cyber-attacks against the corporate environment of the Commission. The security developments of other social media platforms will also be kept under constant review," the EC said in a statement.
JPMorgan Chase restricts workers from using ChatGPT
The bank did not restrict the use of the popular artificial intelligence chatbot due to any specific incident. It was unclear how many employees used the chatbot or for what purposes, reports The Wall Street Journal, citing sources. Moreover, apart from JPMorgan, other organisations have also blocked access to ChatGPT.
Data privacy labels for most top apps in Google Play Store misleading: Mozilla
The researchers said that the system fails to help consumers make more informed choices about their privacy before purchasing or downloading one of the store's 2.7 million apps. The study uncovers serious loopholes in the Data Safety Form, which make it easy for apps to provide false or misleading information.
WhatsApp now lets users search settings on iOS beta
The new feature is released to some beta testers after installing the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.4.0.73 update from the TestFlight app, reports WABetaInfo. The new search bar is present within the app settings section and is designed to allow users to easily navigate through the application's settings by searching for particular settings instead of scrolling through the list.
Amazon introduces male voice option for Alexa's responses in India
With this, Indian users will be able to switch between Alexa's original voice and a new masculine-sounding voice. Over the past five years, our aim has been to build Alexa from India and for India, and I truly believe that our journey is synonymous to the evolution of ambient computing in the country. As we look ahead, our focus remains on bringing to life newer voice.
MapmyIndia launches GPS trackers, dash cameras for vehicles
The gadgets are available for purchase at a starting price of Rs 4,990 through the company's official website as well as through approved accessory showrooms. Our newly launched, comprehensive product suite of Mappls Gadgets, paired with our free Mappls App, help users get peace of mind with relation to the safety of their loved ones and their vehicles, wherever they may be.
Meta testing new feature 'Roll Call' in Messenger
First spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra, the new feature invites users to add a photo or video to a prompt to share what they're up to at the moment, reports TechCrunch. Only people who are added to the roll call can see other responses. Similar to BeReal, the test feature introduces a random front-and back-camera photo to social media every day in an attempt to restore authenticity, according to the report.
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