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Google restores Gmail that went down for millions globally
Gmail users complained about mails not being received. Both mobile app and desktop versions were affected across the world. "The issue with gmail is now fully mitigated. All the backlog of undelivered messages have been cleared and mail services are back to normal," Google Workspace said in an update. "Thanks for your patience while we resolved this issue," said the company.
Gmail goes down for millions, Google says mitigation underway
Google Workspace said in an update that they were experiencing an issue with Gmail service. "Users may experience delays in email delivery. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue," said the company. The company further said that mitigation was currently underway and "email delivery is no longer failing".
3 members of Twitter's trust & safety council quit over 'declining' users' safety
Eirliani Abdul Rahman, Anne Collier and Lesley Podesta, who helped oversee Twitter's digital safety, blamed Musk's 'freedom of expression' approach. "The question has been on our minds: Should Musk be allowed to define digital safety as he has freedom of expression? Our answer is a categorical 'no,'" they wrote in a letter posted on netfamilynews.org.
Twitter selling espresso machine, office bar fridge; bids start at $25
However, there is no "sink" on the auction block as that had been taken away by Musk the day he acquired Twitter. The two-day Twitter auction of kitchen equipment, electronics, furniture, memorabilia and more will start on January 17 on the Heritage Global Partners' website.
Can't stop circulation of judicial officer's video without users' numbers: WhatsApp to Delhi HC
However, WhatsApp, the Meta-owned instant messaging app, told the court that it is not possible to erase the video from the platform until unless it is provided with users's phone numbers and the court's order. Appearing for WhatsApp, senior advocate Kapil Sibal said that if they are provided with phone numbers, they will pull down the video if ordered by the court.
Apple spent nearly $100 bn on product innovation in last 5 years
"The spending on research and development has been growing steadily in recent years. In 2019, the value stood at $16.22 billion, growing by over 15 per cent to 2020's $18.75 billion. In 2021, the spending surpassed the $20 billion market for the first to hit $21.91 billion," said the report.
Secret Twitter group of Vijaya, Parag made decisions Dorsey didn't know: Elon Musk
This time, the "Twitter Files Two" were released by Bari Weiss, Founder and Editor of The Free Press, on the micro-blogging platform and endorsed by Musk. "Controversial decisions were often made without getting Jack's approval and he was unaware of systemic bias. The inmates were running the asylum. Jack has a pure heart imo (in my opinion)," tweeted Elon Musk.
Amazon reveals anime MMO game 'Blue Protocol'
The game is developed by Bandai Namco and will be released on the PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC, reports The Verge. The game is described as a multiplayer action role-playing game (RPG), which allows players to choose different roles and enjoy either the story or multiplayer mode.
Noise launches affordable smartwatch with Bluetooth calling
Noise ColorFit Loop is priced at Rs 2,499 and will soon be available for purchase on Flipkart and GoNoise.com, the company said in a statement. The new smartwatch comes in six colour options and features a 1.85-inch large display with a 60Hz refresh rate.
Twitter deleting 1.5 bn inactive accounts, name spaces up for grabs: Musk
"Twitter will soon start freeing the name space of 1.5 billion accounts. These are obvious account deletions with no tweets and no login for years," said the billionaire. Musk also said that the micro-blogging platform is working on a process to inform the users whether their tweets have been suppressed under a process known as "shadow banning" and they can appeal against the ban.
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