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Some sacked Meta workers didn't get severance as promised by CEO
In one of the worst lay-offs ever in the tech industry, Zuckerberg sacked more than 11,000 employees -- about 13 per cent of the global workforce -- and extended hiring freeze through Q1 2023. According to a CNBC report, employees who joined Meta via a corporate training programme claim "they are receiving inferior severance packages compared to other workers who were recently laid off".
Oversight Board tells Meta to fix how it treats VIP users for content violation
The report revealed that Facebook operated a two-tiered content moderation system where common users were subject to the platform's defined rules while VIP users were secretly taken into a programme called "cross check." When users on Meta's cross-check lists posted such content, it was not immediately removed as it would be for most people, but was left up, pending further human review.
Iran govt-backed hackers hit 18 high-profile people via WhatsApp links
The email and other sensitive data of at least three of them had been compromised: a correspondent for a major US newspaper, a women's rights defender based in the Gulf region, and Nicholas Noe, an advocacy consultant for Refugees International based in Lebanon, the HRW report mentioned.
New Philips soundbars with wireless subwoofer now in India
The Philips TAB8947 and TAB7807 soundbars will be available for Rs 35,990 and Rs 28,990 respectively at all leading online and offline stores across the country, the company said in a statement.The soundbars offer better cinematic experience with crystal-clear audio and their wireless subwoofer provides better bass to the media.
Starlink delays daytime data caps
According to the company's updated website, the upcoming daytime data limitations will now take effect in February 2023, reports The Verge. However, the terms of the data caps seem to be the same. Customers will receive a dedicated amount of "Priority Access" data each month as part of Starlink's new "Fair Use Policy".
Resigned at Google, this techie saw his job offer rescinded by Amazon
Sharing his ordeal on LinkedIn, Tianyi Gao said that he was a SWE (software engineer) in the company. "I got a support-check-in project from my manager, so I accepted an offer from Amazon as my back up plan. Unfortunately, after my resignation was approved, I was told the Amazon offer was rescinded, just 3 weekday ahead of my day 1," Gao posted.
Web3, ChromeOS scams to dominate online threat landscape in 2023
"McAfee encourages consumers to protect themselves online by being critical when assessing whether a website or source is genuine, and ensuring they are using legitimate sites for online payments and transactions," said the company. Fact-checking images, videos and news content, which is already on the rise, will remain an important and valuable part of media consumption, it added.
Tesla Model 3 prototype spotted ahead of expected redesign
There have been rumours throughout the past week that Tesla was developing a new Model 3 that will be launched in the second half of 2023, reports Electrek. 'Highland' is reportedly the project's codename.
Apple improves lead time for iPhone 14 Pro models
Lead times will remain a priority throughout this month, reports AppleInsider. The lead times for customers to receive their smartphones were impacted by the tech giant's ongoing issues at the Zhengzhou Foxconn facility, the largest manufacturer of the iPhone 14 Pro models. As Apple attempted to shorten the delay, it now appears that the supplies of Pro models are coming through.
WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture mode on iOS beta
The new feature was available for some beta testers that installed the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.24.0.79 update from the TestFlight app, reports WABetaInfo. It allows users to use other applications while placing a video call on WhatsApp. When you multitask with other applications, a picture-in-picture view will appear instantly if the capability is enabled for your account.
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