Twitter, the popular social media platform, has recently undergone a dramatic rebranding under the ownership of Elon Musk. Renamed as “X,” the platform has experienced significant growth, boasting over 540 million monthly users. This marks a considerable increase from the reported 229 million monthly active users in May 2022. The changes implemented by Musk, ranging
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Global chipmakers such as Intel and Samsung are breathing a sigh of relief as they witness the beginning of the end of a semiconductor supply glut. However, amidst this changing tide, demand for chips from customers outside the artificial intelligence (AI) industry is still in a gloomy state. The major markets for chips, including smartphones,
Amazon India has taken a unique approach to expand its last-mile delivery programme, “I Have Space”, by announcing the launch of its first-ever floating store on Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir. The company aims to provide faster and more reliable deliveries to customers across Srinagar while creating opportunities for small businesses and strengthening Amazon’s delivery
Disney’s streaming service, Disney+ Hotstar, is planning to implement a new policy that will limit device logins for its premium users. The move is aimed at curbing password sharing in one of its key markets, India. This comes as streaming giant Netflix recently announced that subscribers in over 100 countries would have to pay more
iQoo, the sub-brand of Vivo, has been teasing the arrival of its latest smartphone, the iQoo Z7 Pro 5G, in India. While an official launch date is yet to be confirmed, a reliable source suggests that the phone will be unveiled in the country within the next two weeks. This news has created a buzz
Spotify Technology has announced that it will be raising prices for its premium plans in several countries, including the United States and United Kingdom. The decision comes as the music-streaming company looks to enhance its profitability in an uncertain economic climate. The price adjustments will result in a $1 increase for Spotify’s premium plans in
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has initiated talks with 60 companies to explore the development of a digital yen, joining other central banks worldwide in their efforts to introduce digital currencies for retail use. In a statement, the central bank revealed that the discussions would cover a range of topics, including the technological and business
In June of this year, Apple unveiled a range of new products at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023. These included a 15-inch MacBook Air, a Mac Studio, and a Mac Pro, all powered by Apple’s M2 chips. However, there was no mention of the highly anticipated M3 chips, which are reportedly being produced by
India’s third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, is scheduled to launch on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The launch is set to take place at 2:35 pm IST, with hopes for a successful mission and a soft-landing on the moon’s surface. The lunar mission aims to land on the southern
Facebook owner Meta is set to contest antitrust charges brought by the European Union (EU) at a closed hearing, as it seeks to avoid a substantial fine. The charges accuse Meta of linking its classified advertisements service to its social network, thereby giving it an unfair advantage. The EU’s charge sheet, issued last December, highlighted