TECHNOLOGY

Twitter starts working on end-to-end encryption for direct messages
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App researcher Jane Manchun Wong tweeted: "Twitter is bringing back end-to-end encrypted DMs." A picture of the code strings highlighting references to encryption keys was attached to Wong's post. Elon Musk replied to Wong's tweet with a winked emoji, which indicates that the feature is in development.
Samsung Galaxy M54 OLED panel may develop by CSOT, BOE
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According to SamMobile, the tech giant signed up CSOT and BOE to its supply chain in an effort to reduce production costs for the mid-range, budget-friendly Galaxy M54. The company used OLED panels for the existing Galaxy M53 from Samsung Display and BOE, the report said.
Apple's new iOS beta gives better control on always-on display
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The option of the new feature can be found in the 'Display and Brightness' menu of the 'Settings' application. In iOS 16.2 beta 3, the company has added two new toggles -- one that disables the 'show wallpaper' feature and another that disables the 'show notifications' feature.
Need to expand benefits of digital technology across the globe: PM Modi
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Citing the benefits of digital technology during the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: "Digital solutions can also be helpful in the fight against climate change, as we all saw in the examples of remote-working and paperless green offices during Covid.
Netflix adds feature to boot off unwanted users
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According to AppleInsider, in an update to its iOS apps and those on other platforms, Netflix has added an "account management feature" that will allow users to deal with errant account logins.
Elon Musk posts picture with 2 men who faked being fired from Twitter
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He shared the picture on Twitter late Tuesday night with Rahul Ligma and Daniel Johnson and wrote: "Welcoming back Ligma & Johnson!" In a following tweet, Musk said: "Important to admit when I'm wrong & firing them was truly one of my biggest mistakes." On Musk's post, a user commented "three meme legends in one picture", while another said: "Ligma & Johnson will go down as the greatest trolls in history."
India has democratised technology: Prime Minister
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India is using technology as a weapon in the war against poverty, he added. Citing an example, the Prime Minister said that under the Svamitva scheme, "we are using drones to map lands in rural areas. Then, property cards are given to the people. This reduces land disputes. It also helps the poor to access financial services and credit. During COVID-19, many countries were struggling with a problem. They knew people needed help.
Reliance Games partners with Atari to expand their Free-to-Play
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The collaboration combines Reliance Games's expertise in game development, data analysis and Live Operations with Atari's popular free-to-play portfolio and its vast experience in offering addictive gameplay. Atari is one of the world's most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers. It owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands such as Asteroids.
MrBeast dethrones PewDiePie as most subscribed person on YouTube
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MrBeast, 24, has more than 111 million subscribers. He started his journey by sharing video gameplays, following which he began creating videos of stunts, charitable acts and giveaways. Donaldson, who also operates the 'MrBeast Burger' virtual restaurant, started uploading videos on YouTube at the beginning of 2012, at the age of 13. 'MrBeast' is the fourth most subscribed channel on YouTube.
Qualcomm to transform into connected chip company for intelligent edge: CEO
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At his keynote address during the 'Snapdragon Summit 2022' at the Maui island in the Central Pacific, part of the Hawaiian archipelago, Amon said the technology that powers our smartphones is beginning to go everywhere where mobile experience goes. "People ask me, can you define Qualcomm assets? I define those assets in three parts -- everything wireless and everything cloud-connected 100 per cent of the time; high-performance computing for a low-power device and complete device intelligence," Amon emphasised.
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