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A Nonprofit Tracks Hate Speech Online. Elon Musk's X Threatened To Sue Them For It.

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Elon Musk's company has sent a legal threat to the Center for Countering Digital Hate. Fresh off of making legal threats to Microsoft and Meta, X (Twitter) has its sights set on a new potential lawsuit: One against a nonprofit that tracks hate speech and disinformation online. On Monday, the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) shared a letter, sent by Twitter's legal representative … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/EW6LdTI

Trouble In Byju’s Paradise As David Kempner Reportedly Takes Control Of Aakash Over Financial Misconduct

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Aakash was set for an IPO in 2024 by Byju’s from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/v8LIQZs

Twitter, Now ‘X’ Monthly Users Reaches New High In 2023, Says Elon Musk

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‘X’ Surges To New User High, While Threads Faces Retention Challenges Just one day after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a statement about improving retention on their rival platform, Threads, Elon Musk took to Twitter to share that X has reached over 540 million monthly users. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/AzPtHGZ

Is The Indian Government Monitoring Your WhatsApp Chats? Here's The Truth

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Don't Fall For Misinformation: Indian Government Isn't Watching Your WhatsApp Chats A viral message has been circulating on WhatsApp, claiming that the government has issued new guidelines to monitor chats on the platform. According to the message, three ticks appearing on WhatsApp chats would indicate that the chats are being monitored. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/Un0VSiI

iPhone 15 And iPhone 15 Plus Tipped To Feature 48MP Cameras, Suggest Latest Report; Expected Specs And More

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The upcoming iPhone 15 series is expected to feature a significant improvement in its camera setup. These anticipated camera improvements for the iPhone 15 series suggest that Apple is determined to enhance photography capabilities in its upcoming flagship smartphones. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/iM9vH1k

Apple Confirms Screen Time Bug In Parental Controls

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The bug has become a headache for parents. Apple has admitted to a Screen Time bug that has parents upset. According to The Wall Street Journal , parents have been complaining on Apple forums and Facebook groups that Screen Time settings aren't "sticking," meaning kids have had … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/pw9uZWa

iPhone 15 May See Major Design Changes And A Slight Price Increase This Year

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Dynamic Islands, a titanium design, and finally, USB-C ports. It's hard to believe, but the September iPhone event is only weeks away. With that, new rumors have brought expectations about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro into focus. According to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman, the standard iPhone 15 will replace the notch with the Dynamic Island, … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/iB9D83l

Apple Isn't Letting Twitter Rebrand As X In The App Store

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Twitter lives! If you want to download Elon Musk's X app onto your iPhone, well, then you have to download Twitter. Apple's App Store still lists the app under the name Twitter because it requires all apps to be listed with at least two characters, the site Bleeping Computer … from Mashable India tech https://in.mashable.com/tech/57335/apple-isnt-letting-twitter-rebrand-as-x-in-the-app-store

Oppenheimer Stars dance In Indian Wedding: Check AI Pics

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Elon Musk's 25-Year Obsession With 'X' Explains What He Did To Twitter

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To understand why this billionaire just trashed a beloved brand, peer into his PayPal past. Elon Musk put so much of his fortune into X.com, he had a mere $4 million left in all the world. This wasn't the 21st century X.com . This was 1999, the height of the dotcom boom. Musk had just sold his first startup, a city guide website … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/fBQdaUy

Not Just @x: Elon Musk Also Took @xAI From Its Original User For His AI Company

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A pattern is emerging. Elon Musk's Twitter is now X . The rebrand, which was made official on Monday, has made headlines all week. Along with the destruction of the globally recognized Twitter brand and its iconic blue bird logo, the rebranding has also had an extremely messy rollout. For … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/xmGRNsJ

What Does Reddit's Official Label Mean?

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More changes coming to Reddit. It's been a busy year. Reddit is testing its own version of the blue check mark. "Starting today, we’re beginning early testing of placing a visual indicator on certain profiles to provide proof of authenticity, reduce impersonation, and increase transparency across the platform," a Reddit admin wrote in a post . … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/O0TIQLx

Indian Government Flags Apple Watch As High-Risk Device For Users; Here's Why

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The Indian government has recently taken action by issuing a 'high risk' warning specifically for Apple Watch users in the country. According to the government warning, several vulnerabilities have been identified in Apple watchOS. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/MS2jiDx

How To Preorder The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

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Pre-ordering from Amazon gets you a free storage upgrade and a $150 gift card (no trade-in required). PRE-ORDER NOW: As of July 26, you can pre-order the brand new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 with a free storage upgrade at Amazon , Best Buy , and Samsung , prior to its official release on Aug. 11. There's a … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/m6gEKRb

How To preorder The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

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Spoiler: Amazon has the best deal on an unlocked device. Samsung has fine-tuned its flagship foldable. (Say that five times fast.) Announced at the company's Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday, the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 updates last year's excellent Z Fold 4 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and an improved … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/508f7NO

Samsung Galaxy F34 Landing Page Appears On Flipkart Revealing 120Hz Display, 6,000mAh Battery; Specs Confirmed

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The Samsung Galaxy F34 is eagerly anticipated to make its debut in India soon. On the camera front, Samsung has confirmed a powerful 50MP main sensor, complemented by OIS. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/J1mVKSe

Apple Releases iOS 16.6 With A Bunch Of Security Fixes

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The new version of iPadOS is also here. Apple has released new stable versions of iOS and iPadOS , and they're all about security fixes. Both new versions, dubbed iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 fix numerous security flaws, including bugs in Apple Neural Engine, Find My, WebKit, and the iOS and iPadOS kernel code. Apple … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/QFXUNsP

This 'PhotoGuard' Protects Your Images From Malicious AI Edits; Check All Details Here

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How 'PhotoGuard' Protects Your Images From Unauthorized AI Manipulation To combat unauthorized use, watermarking techniques have been used to protect images. Additionally, researchers at MIT CSAIL have developed a technique called "PhotoGuard" to prevent AI-driven image editing. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/f8JPtTp

Spotify Turns Up The Price Of A Premium Membership

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This is Spotify's first price hike in 12 years. Sorry Spotify Premium users, prices are increasing. Today, the music streaming giant announced that the price of a Premium membership will jump from $9.99 to $10.99 a month. This is its first price increase in 12 years. Not only will the price of a single Premium membership go … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/NSTdQVR

'Apple GPT' Is Already Being Used By Apple Employees, Might Be Used For AppleCare

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A few more details about Apple's generative AI plans. Apple reportedly doesn't know how its generative AI tech will look for consumers products, but it's already playing a role behind the scenes. Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman has shed light on how employees are using "Apple GPT" and highlighted possible use cases in customer service. Apple … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/o0EV89G

Motorola G14's Official Teaser Appears On Flipkart Revealing Launch Date And Specifications; All You Need To Know

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A teaser page on Flipkart has provided a glimpse of the smartphone's design and specifications. Motorola G14, the latest offering from the brand, has been teased on Flipkart, revealing some exciting updates in its specifications. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/Ix4tXK3

Llama 2: What To Know About Meta's ChatGPT Competitor

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Don't underestimate Llama 2. On Tuesday, Meta announced Llama 2 , a new version of its large language model. Lots of attention has been paid to LLMs like OpenAI's GPT-4 which powers ChatGPT and Google's PaLM 2 which powers Bard, but don't sleep on … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/m9D1ZcK

‘Soon We Shall Bid Adieu To..’ Elon Musk Plans To Retire Twitter’s Iconic Bird And Bring A New ‘X’ Logo In Its Place

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Elon Musk decides to change the Twitter bird with a new X logo from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/szNEoST

Twitter implements DM limit for unverified users

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It's apparently an effort to reduce spam. Last week, Twitter changed its DM settings so users only receive messages from verified users (which can be manually changed back). Now, the social network is making another change to direct messaging: A daily limit for unverified users. "We'll soon be implementing some changes in our effort to … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/uai7tHv

AI Frenzy In Indian Offices: Slack Research Shows 3 Out Of 4 Desk Workers Opt For AI Automation

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India Races Ahead In AI Adoption, Leaving The World In Awe In a recent report titled 'State of Work,' Slack reveals that Indian organizations are at the forefront of adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and automation tools to boost employee productivity and streamline workflows. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/g1TRdzi

Google Is Reportedly Developing A Journalism AI

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Cool cool cool. The New York Times reports that Google is developing an AI that can write news stories. It isn't clear exactly how this technology will differ from already existing artificial intelligence systems that have been used to generate articles , or … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/s3zqC6Y

Top 10 Streaming Services Offering Free Trials In 2023

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Despite many streaming services removing free trials, entertainment lovers are still spoiled for choice. Now that streaming giants like Netflix and HBO Max have scrapped their free trials for new users, entertainment fans might start feeling like the era of free streaming trials is coming to an end. But don't worry, because plenty of services still do offer trials, and we've got you covered … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/tm4pAx1

Ford's Electric F-150 Lightning Has Just Become A Lot Cheaper

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Savings go as high as $10,000. Ford's popular electric pickup truck, the Ford F-150 Lightning, is now more affordable. The company reduced the prices on all configuration of the F-150 Lightning, including the baseline Pro model, which now costs $49,995, down $9,979 from its price just days ago. Other configurations are also significantly … from Mashable India tech https://in.mashable.com/transportation/56617/fords-electric-f-150-lightning-has-just-become-a-lot-cheaper

OPPO K11 With 50MP Camera, OLED Display All Set To Go Live On July 25; Expected Specifications

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OPPO has made an official announcement confirming that the K11 will boast a remarkable 50MP main camera featuring a Sony IMX890 sensor. This announcement solidifies OPPO's commitment to delivering compelling devices to its customers. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/9suMhCW

Redditors Are Using John Oliver To Give Away Their Coins

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Bear with us a minute. Reddit has been a particularly strange place in recent weeks. Although puns and memes are regular currency, the ongoing protests over the website's API changes have transformed some of the biggest subreddits into an active haven of niche in-jokes, many of which come … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/uPEaIeQ

Leaked Images Of Infinix GT 10 Pro Show Striking Resemblance To Nothing Phone (2); Expected Launch Details

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Infinix smartphones boast a semi-transparent back panel, further aligning them with Nothing's unique aesthetic. The base model in the new GT series, is slated to launch in India in August before becoming available in other markets. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/ub0V2hF

Top Laptop Deals With Massive Discounts on Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023; Check Out The List Here

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Amazon has partnered with top brands to bring you substantial discounts of up to Rs 40,000 on laptops. This annual sale extravaganza, hosted by the renowned e-commerce giant, is taking place on July 14-15 in India. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/MHt0P1G

Elon Musk Fires Fresh Attack On Mark Zuckerberg As He Points Out Meta Chief’s Inactivity On Threads

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Inactivity On Threads Sparks Concerns, Elon Musk Questions Platform’s Future Elon Musk has displayed a history of not treating his competitors kindly in the past, and it appears that this behavior is not changing any time soon. Recently, Meta introduced its Twitter rival, from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3BFxgCo

Musk Reveals Twitter Has Lost Nearly 50% Of Ad Revenue, Grappling With A Significant Burden Of Debt

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Twitter Faces Steep Decline in Advertising Revenue Under Elon Musk’s Ownership Twitter's financial challenges persist as its owner, Elon Musk, revealed that the platform is grappling with a substantial decline in advertising revenue, amounting to nearly 50%. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/rqO8niW

Twitter Changed DM Settings So Users Who Don't Pay For Twitter Blue Can't Message You

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Elon Musk just turned your DMs into an ad for Twitter Blue. But you can change it back. Here's how. Twitter has launched yet another new feature in order to promote its fledgling paid subscription program, Twitter Blue. And in doing so, Twitter has changed the settings of every user with open DMs, blocking non-Twitter Blue subscribers from messaging them. Twitter turned your DMs into a Twitter Blue promo On Friday, Twitter began … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/exI71ac

Musk Admits Twitter Cash Flow Is Still Negative, Lost 50% Of Ad Revenue

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All those misguided changes aren't working? After drastic cost-cutting measures and various efforts to monetize the platform, Twitter is still in the red. On July 15, Elon Musk tweeted , "We’re still negative cash flow, due to ~50% drop in advertising revenue plus heavy debt load. Need to reach positive cash flow before we … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/An9V27m

Babu Bhaiya To Raju: AI Imagines Iconic 'Hera Pheri' Characters In Christopher Nolan Films

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AI-Generated Images Show Elon Musk And Mark Zuckerberg Celebrating A 'Good Ending', Internet Goes Wild; Musk Reacts

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Okay so now AI is ending rivalries too! Using AI technology, an artist made a collage showing a 'good ending' between the two billionaires from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/t6hMj7J

The FTC Is Investigating OpenAI For Potential Consumer Harms

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The federal government is demanding a mountain of information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is exploring the possibility of penalizing OpenAI for potential deceptive or unfair business practices, according to a document obtained by The Washington Post . The document, a "Civil Investigative Demand" (CID) sent to OpenAI sometime this week , … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/IQSGn4a

PlayStation Gamers Can Get Free Apple TV+ for Limited Time; Here’s How You Can Claim It

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PS4 And PS5 Users Can Get Free Apple TV+. Here’s What You Need To Know The PlayStation 5 gaming console maintains its dominant position in the current generation, and Sony is enhancing the experience for its users with a generous offer: a free six-month subscription to Apple TV Plus. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/7nDosGI

‘Twitter Or Twinder?’ Netizens React As Elon Musk Suggests User To Find Love On The Bird App

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Twitter Date Anyone? from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/602O9RZ

Twitter Blue Unveils Privacy Boost: Users Can Now Hide Likes And Subscriber Figures

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Blue Users to Hide Their Tweet Likes And Subscriber Figures Twitter, the microblogging platform owned by Elon Musk, is reportedly planning to introduce additional features exclusively available to its Blue subscribers. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/s7VW0qO

Apple Releases First WatchOS 10 Public Beta With New Widget; Here’s How To Download

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WatchOS 10 Public Beta Brings New Widget And UI Apple has just unveiled the inaugural public beta of watchOS 10, building upon the developer beta that commenced back in June. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/N1UPF3M

iPhone 15 Could Launch With A17 Bionic Chip And Exclusive Features; Here Are All The Details

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Here’s Everything We Know About The Next Apple iPhone Today, we will delve into some of the highly anticipated features that are expected in Apple's next flagship smartphone. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/G2HU6D4

Elon Musk Unveils His AI Company, X.AI

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The company launched a website, a Twitter account, and will take questions on a Twitter Space. It's official: Elon Musk is getting into the AI business. On Wednesday, an official website for Musk's AI venture went live at X.AI . A Twitter account also launched with the handle @xAI and affiliate badges for individuals working at the newly formed company. Musk then confirmed his involvement … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/d5Gu89q

Here’s How You Can Use Meta Avatar In Video Calls On Instagram And Messenger

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Meta Now Lets You Use an Avatar to Video Call In Real Time Meta made an announcement that users can now employ their avatars to participate in video calls on Instagram and Messenger. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/JUXi1Qj

Ahead Of Unpacked Event, Leaked Dummy Unit Unveils Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 With Expanded Cover Display

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The leaked renders showcases the design of the foldable phone in full glory ahead of the official launch. The dummy image of the forthcoming Galaxy Z Flip 5 does not seem to be a finished product from the company. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/fSOCF4L

Reliance Jio Introduces Affordable Data Booster Plans At Rs 19 And Rs 29; Check Data Limits and Speeds

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Jio Launches New Rs 19 and Rs 29 4G Data Booster Packs with Up to 2.5GB High-Speed Data Jio has recently introduced two additional data booster plans at Rs 19 and Rs 29. These plans grant users access to 1.5GB and 2.5GB of high-speed 4G data from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/95YMgID

Reliance Jio Bharat! Cheapest 4G Phone Goes On Sale at 999; Check Features Specifications And More

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Mukesh Ambani's Jio Bharat V2 4G phone available in stores Reliance Jio, the leading telecommunications company in India, has unveiled the Jio Bharat V2 phone, a cost-effective 4G device targeting a wide audience. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/XGJnadS

Instagram Facebook and WhatsApp Down For Thousands; Outage Leaves Users Frustrated

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Massive Disruptions Hit Meta Platforms’ Social Media Platforms In The US On Monday, a significant number of users in the United States experienced disruptions on Meta Platforms' social media platforms Instagram and Facebook from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/eNWkKHJ