TECHNOLOGY
Meta brings Slack-like shortcuts to Messenger
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is adding a new Slack-like "@everyone" functionality that will notify all participants in a chat about a new message. When you start a message with @everyone, all participants in the chat will be notified. @everyone is perfect for group reminders, impromptu get-togethers or when you need to gather the braintrust to crowdsource an answer to a time-sensitive question.
WhatsApp to increase maximum file transfer size to 2GB: Report
Meta-owned encrypted messaging service WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to share bigger-sized files and media with others over their platform. According to a WABetaInfo report, WhatsApp will soon start testing the "Media File Size" feature in Argentina which will allow users to share media files up to 2GB in size. The feature will initially be limited to Beta testers in Argentina.
After $55 mn fine, Apple faces bigger penalty over Dutch dating apps
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has so far fined Apple $55 million for failing to satisfy its order and if the tech giant further fails to comply with its order, the consumer watchdog may impose another periodic penalty payments with possibly higher penalties this time around.
World's fastest desktop chipset now available: Intel
Chip-maker Intel on Monday said the world's fastest desktop processor that can deliver up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency will be available beginning April 5 with a starting price of $739. It can be found at retailers worldwide as a boxed processor and integrated into systems from Intel's channel and OEM (original equipment manufacturer) partners.
Microsoft expands programme to skill Indians in cybersecurity
According to the tech giant, India along with these countries have an elevated cyberthreat risk, coupled with a significant gap in their cybersecurity workforces both in terms of the number of professionals employed in cybersecurity vs. the demand, as well as a lack of diversity. "In India, we're building off our existing CyberShikshaa programme, which is helping break down the gender divide in the cybersecurity field," said the company.
Indian YouTube channels making money from harmful quack videos: Report
According to a Daily Mail report, there were dozens of videos glorifying the use of homeopathic remedy medorrhinum, even on children. Medorrhinum is made out of the urethral discharge of men with gonorrhea - a sexually transmitted disease. The US-based National Center for Homeopathy says it can treat asthma, epilepsy, warts, period pain, and even psoriasis, the report said.
NFT of SP Balasubrahmanyam's last unreleased work out
Legendary singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam's last unreleased song will be auctioned on April 9 as a Non Fungible Token (NFT) on the entertainment platform Diginoor. This is also the first time ever that the buyer will be transferred 51 percent of the copyright, giving the NFT holder the right to make the song available to the larger public, adapt or reproduce it in any manner.
iPhone 14 Pro to feature larger camera bump due to new 48MP sensor
According to reputable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the main reason for the larger and more prominent camera bump is due to upgrading the rear camera to 48MP, reports MacRumors. He added that the diagonal length of the iPhone's contact image sensor (CIS) is set to increase by to 25 to 35 per cent with the jump to 48MP.
Zenith Computers makes a comeback in India PC, laptop market
"Zenith was not only one of the most iconic computer brands in India but also was a pioneer in offering many unique consumer experiences in this space, which made it a household name in the industry and a preferred choice for office automation. Zenith's re-entry this year is in line with its growth strategy, which is carefully tailored to suit current market requirements," the company said in a statement.
BYJU'S sets up edtech subsidiary in Doha
Byju Raveendran, Founder and CEO of BYJU'S and Mansoor Al-Mahmoud, CEO of QIA, signed an MOU in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar and Chairman of QIA, as well as representatives of BYJU'S, in Doha at the 2022 Doha Forum held on March 26 and 27.
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