TECHNOLOGY

I had major side effects from 2nd Covid booster shot: Elon Musk
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In a tweet, he said that he "felt like I was dying for several days". "Hopefully, no permanent damage, but I dunno," the billionaire said, adding that "first mRNA booster was ok, but the second one crushed me". He said that he had the Johnson & Johnson vaccine with no bad effects, "except my arm hurt briefly".
Apple ordered 4 sizes of OLED displays for iPad Pro, MacBook Pro
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The iPad Pro is expected to be released with an OLED screen by 2024, reports AppleInsider. However, the MacBook Pro with an OLED screen is likely to be released in 2026. It is expected that there might be two companies with the project, including both Samsung and LG Display.
Instagram overfocused on videos, reels last year: Head
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While answering a question from his weekly Q&A about photographers 'losing faith' in Instagram as a platform for showcasing their work, Mosseri mentioned, "I think we were overfocused on video in 2022 and pushed ranking too far and basically showed too many videos and not enough photos," reports The Verge.
Google may introduce ChatGPT competitor in May
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The chatbot powered by AI, ChatGPT, has overtaken the tech world over the past several months because it can give people the information they need in an understandable way, reports Engadget. Google CEO Sundar Pichai has declared a "code red" and boosted AI development, as the tech giant sees ChatGPT as a threat to its search business.
Twitter won't force people to use 'For You' timeline
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Musk tweeted: "Next Twitter update will remember whether you were on For You (ie recommended), Following or list you made & stop switching you back to recommended tweets." Several users expressed their thoughts on his post. While one user said, "thank god because it always pushes me back to for you.
Musk admits he ignored investors while tweeting on Tesla 'going private'
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Musk, who briefly took the stand on Friday during his ongoing trial in a class-action lawsuit by Tesla investors in a court here, said that "I suppose I continued to tweet, yes", when asked if he ignored the pleas from his well-wishers. The billionaire was also asked to describe the relationship between his tweets and Tesla's retail investors, reports The Verge.
Govt issues guidelines for social media influencers; fine up to Rs 50L, 6-yr ban on repeat offence
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Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh told mediapersons, while releasing the guidelines, that the whole issue is centred around consumers' right. "It is the responsibility of the endorser, celebrities and influencers or other advertisers to truthfully disclose whatever information the consumer must know before making any decision for purchase," the guidelines said.
Samsung Galaxy Watch's new feature to allow users stream live video
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Ring camera owners can also use the two-way intercom feature from their Galaxy Watch, reports Engadget. The company first brought Nest integration to the SmartThings ecosystem in early 2021.Moreover, users will soon be able to control a broader range of devices, such as smart air purifiers, thermostats, and blinds, from their wrists, according to the report.
Google removes Smart Reply from Voice app on Android, iOS
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The company introduced the feature last year in February. According to 9to5Google, this simple feature examined the most recently received message and suggested up to three contextual replies. According to 9to5Google, this simple feature examined the most recently received message and suggested up to three contextual replies.
Apple, Samsung making OLED screens for iPad Pro, MacBook Pro
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The upcoming iPad Pro with an OLED screen is likely to release as soon as next year and might be available in 11.1-inch and 13-inch variants, reports SamMobile. The first MacBook, most likely MacBook Air, with an OLED screen, is expected to be launched this year and might have a 13-inch display.
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