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Microsoft shares new updates to Windows 11, Store for developers
The new updates include app-building tools to enable developers to take their existing code and make it incredibly compelling on Windows, new ways to reach and engage customers through the Microsoft Store, etc. "Our goal with the open platform of Windows is to make it easy for you to build and run your apps on Windows.
Meta rolls out updated 3D Avatars in India
Meta, earlier known as Facebook, is also adding new facial shapes and assistive devices for people with disabilities. "Representations in the metaverse should reflect the diversity of the real world. Avatars are just the first step toward enabling everyone to express themselves in their unique ways," said Manish Chopra, Director and Head Partnerships, Meta India in a statement
New study using Google app to explore smartphones' effect on mental health
The researchers will use the Google Health app to explore the benefits and risks associated with the use of smartphones. Writing in a Google blog post, Nicholas Allen, Professor, at the University's Center for Digital Mental Health said that mental health has become even more urgent during the Covid-19 pandemic as so many people have turned to digital technology to maintain some semblance of their lifestyle
Two iPhone 14 models likely to get 'high-end' front camera
Apple has reportedly cut a Chinese supply chain partner and has chosen South Korean company LG Innotek for the new front-facing camera, citing ET News, AppleInsider reported. The new camera setup is set to cost as much as three times more than previous iPhone front-facing cameras.
SpaceX President defends Elon Musk over sexual harassment charges
In an email sent to employees, SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell defended Musk after reports surfaced that the company paid a female worker $250,000 to hush up sexual misconduct charges against the Tesla CEO, reports CNBC. "Personally, I believe the allegations to be false; not because I work for Elon, but because I have worked closely with him for 20 years and never seen nor heard anything resembling these allegations," Shotwell was quoted as saying.
UK watchdog fines Clearview AI $9.5 mn, tells firm to delete data
The ICO has also issued an enforcement notice, ordering the company to stop obtaining and using the personal data of UK residents and delete data from its systems. Clearview AI has collected more than 20 billion images of people's faces and data from publicly available information on the internet and social media platforms all over the world to create an online database.
Woman claims $40K credit card fraud after losing Apple Watch
According to a report in WDW News Today citing documents from the Orange County Sheriff's Office, a park guest lost her Apple Watch on The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT ride. At a point when the ride was at an elevated position, she dropped the Hermes edition Apple Watch -- which is worth $1,300 -- through a grated floor on the ride.
Healthtech platform mFine lays off over 50% of its workforce
mFine, which raised $48 million (over Rs 356 crore) in Series C funding co-led by Moore Strategic Ventures and BEENEXT with participation from existing investors like Prime Venture Partners in September last year, has let go half of its total workforce and the fired staff is from operations, product and marketing verticals, according to sources.
Now get PAN card, driving licence via MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp
Citizens will now be able to create and authenticate their own Digilocker account on WhatsApp and download documents such as PAN card; driving licence; CBSE Class X passing certificate; vehicle registration certificate (RC); insurance policy - two wheeler; Class X and Class XII marksheets; and insurance policy document (life and non-life available on Digilocker), MyGov said in a statement.
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison 'discussed' overturning Trump's defeat
According to The Washington Post, Ellison who committed $1 billion to Musk for a Twitter buyout, was allegedly involved in a November 2020 call with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Fox News host Sean Hannity, Donald Trump's attorney Jay Sekulow, and 'True the Vote' attorney James Bopp Jr, on how to overturn the defeat of Donald Trump.
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