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Musk says criminally prosecute Dr Fauci, scientific community slams him
Fauci, set to retire this month as the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in the US, has always emphasised the safety and efficacy of the approved Covid vaccines in preventing severe illness and deaths, encouraging people to get vaccinated and boosted as soon as possible. "My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci," Musk first tweeted.
Microsoft ends support for Edge on Windows 7, 8.1
The company has also ended support for Microsoft Edge WebView2 for both operating systems. WebView2 is a developer control for embedding web content in applications. Both operating systems will end support for Edge on January 10, 2023, according to the blogpost.
Google Home app shows 'could not reach' error
As a result, the users are unable to add new devices, thus preventing the process from finishing, reports 9To5Google. The Home application can control Google-owned products like the most recent Nest Cam and Nest Thermostat, as well as thousands of third-party devices made by other companies.
India largest 'connected' nation with over 800 mn broadband users: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
"We also expect further technological innovations as well as updated regulatory policies to remain relevant. The deep involvement by all stakeholders will be the third leg of this 'Global Standard Cyber Law Framework' that, we hope, will catalyse the Indian Internet and the economy," Chandrasekhar told the gathering at the three-day event in the national capital on Sunday.
Twitter to increase 280 character limit to 4,000, says Musk
It all started when a user asked Musk, "Elon is it true that Twitter is set to increase the characters from 280 to 4000?" To this Musk replied, "Yes". Several users expressed their thoughts on Musk's post. While one user said, "It would be a big mistake. Twitter's purpose is to provide fast news. If this happens, a lot of real information is lost," another commented, "4000? That's an essay, not a tweet."
Twitter back to life after brief outage as Elon Musk speeds up platform
Website outage tracker Downdetector reported several outages across the globe as users had issues with page loading. The outage hit both the Twitter mobile app and the desktop version. "Yes, Twitter is Down for some people. Not Working on Jio But Working on Airtel," tweeted one user.
Samsung Galaxy M13 gets One UI 5 update in India
According to SamMobile, the update comes with a new firmware version and the November 2022 security patch, which is available over the air -- users can download the update by tapping the download and install option after navigating to the Software update menu in the phone's Settings.
Twitter Blue with verification arrives on Dec 12; $8 for Android, $11 for iPhones
Musk has raised the price of Twitter Blue subscription service from $8 to $11 for iPhone users, keeping the 30 per cent cut that Apple takes on revenues from iOS apps on its App Store. "We're relaunching @TwitterBlue on Monday - subscribe on web for $8/month or on iOS for $11/month to get access to subscriber-only features, including the blue checkmark," the company said.
Apple to let employees talk about harassment, discrimination freely
The iPhone maker said that it offers a range of resources for employees to address questions and report concerns. In a note titled, 'Our Commitment to an Open and Collaborative Workplace', Apple said that people who have experienced harassment and discrimination have the right to bring their claim in court.
Musk to sue Twitter employees for leaking company info to media
An email by Musk to employees, accessed by Platformer's Zoe Schiffer, has earned them that Twitter will "immediately seek damages" if they violate their non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). "As evidenced by the many detailed leaks of confidential Twitter information, a few people at our company continue to act in a manner contrary to the company's interests and in violation of their NDA," read the email.
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