Google has announced that it will add blue checkmarks next to the names of select senders on Gmail to verify their identity. The move is aimed at increasing confidence in email sources and creating a better email ecosystem for everyone. The blue checkmarks will automatically appear next to companies that have adopted Gmail’s existing Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) feature. This will help users identify messages from legitimate senders versus impersonators.
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05 May, 2023
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Google has introduced passkeys, a new feature that eliminates the need for passwords, making sign-ins simpler and more secure. Users can now log in to Google services using facial recognition, PIN numbers, or thumbprints on their devices, eliminating the risk of phishing attacks and accidental exposure. The passkey is stored on the user’s local device and can be removed from their Google account settings if the device is lost. While passwords and two-factor authentication options remain available, passkeys provide an alternative that offers a more streamlined and secure sign-in experience.
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04 May, 2023
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TikTok has announced the launch of a new advertising product that will give premium content creators a 50% share of the revenue generated from ads placed next to their videos. The move is part of TikTok’s efforts to establish itself as a top advertising platform and attract more high-quality content creators to its platform.
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04 May, 2023
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The Japanese government has announced it will provide subsidies of up to $1.8 billion for projects related to storage batteries and chips. The move is part of Japan’s efforts to increase supply chain security. Among the proposals set to be subsidised is a plan by Honda Motor and GS Yuasa to invest about $3.85 billion to boost storage battery production, with the government providing up to $1.5 billion in subsidies for the project. The companies plan to start production in April 2027 and will begin mass production in October 2027.
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28 April, 2023
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Apple has released the third beta version of iOS 16.5 to developers, which includes new sports-related features. One of the most notable additions in iOS 16.5 is the new Sports tab in the Apple News app, providing a dedicated section for all things related to sports. Additionally, iOS 16.5 adds new screen recording commands to Siri. The update is part of Apple’s beta testing program and will be available to the general public sometime in May.
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27 April, 2023
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OpenAI, the non-profit research company behind the powerful language model GPT-3, has rolled out a new feature for its chatbot ChatGPT called “incognito mode.” This mode allows users to have private conversations with ChatGPT without their data being stored or used to improve the AI model.
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26 April, 2023
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Tech giants including Meta, Accenture, and Amazon continue to announce mass layoffs, with thousands of employees set to lose their jobs. The reasons behind these job cuts are mostly focused on cost-saving measures and restructuring efforts to support long-term business goals. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the tech industry has largely remained resilient, with many companies seeing an increase in demand for their products and services. However, these layoffs suggest that not all companies are immune to the economic challenges posed by the pandemic and ongoing industry shifts.
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25 April, 2023
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Twitter has restored the blue verification check mark to many high-profile accounts, just days after removing the mark from accounts that don’t pay for the subscription service Twitter Blue. Some celebrities and journalists have insisted they did not sign up for the service, raising questions about how Twitter decided which accounts to re-verify. Among those whose blue check mark was restored were New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, actor Elijah Wood, and astrophysicist and TV personality Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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24 April, 2023
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