The search giant- Google recently revealed the information that it attaches to search results to display its users; why they get the website recommendations including the ‘matching keywords’ and ‘related terms’ as well as other pages that are nearby the local area. According to Mashable India, Google recently unveiled the information behind this search algorithm with the hope that showing users this information will ultimately lead to finding better results. The panel will also include tips for how to improve searches; like suggesting more precise terms or advising to put quotation marks around specific phrases. When a user initiates a…
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Intel has warned that we are entering a period where the supply of its processors for consumers is going to become thin on the ground; so unfortunately, we can expect trouble ahead on the stock front. In fact, Intel’s chief financial officer, George Davis, has said there will be ‘acute’ supply problems in Q3 (from now through to September); following CEO Pat Gelsinger’s recent observation that the global chip shortage is likely to continue for one or two years, so perhaps until 2023. Davis said on an earnings call (as transcribed by Seeking Alpha): “Persistent industry-wide component and substrate shortages…
Users of social media giant- Instagram have expressed concern with the platform’s new sensitive content filter as the feature is blocking their posts. As per The Verge, while posting on both the feed and in Stories, account holders have been warning their followers; that the setting is limiting their reach and that their followers should disable the filter to ensure their posts get through. “Over the past 24 hours, I’ve had many conversations with artists and other creators who are incredibly frustrated by having their work hidden. Conversely, people are frustrated that they can’t find the content they want to…
Facebook introduced the Soundmoji feature for Messenger users earlier this month. The feature, as the name suggests, offers audio alongside emojis to elevate the conversation between friends. Different kind of Soundmojis have been made available including fart, drums, laughing, violin, ghosts, shock, as well as kisses, and more. Soundmojis are essentially next-level emojis that lets you send short sound clips alongside in a Messenger chat. They are now a part of the media content users can send to their friends on Facebook Messenger, and sit next to options like stickers, GIF images, and emojis. How to use Soundmoji on Facebook…
After deciding to release its full slate of 2021 Warner Bros. films on HBO Max under a hybrid streaming and theatrical model; it appears WarnerMedia is prepared to continue using its Warner Bros. assets to lure subscribers to the service in 2022. HBO Max During AT&T’s second-quarter earnings call this week; the company’s executives were asked about how the pandemic release model would shape a more permanent release strategy going forward; particularly as it relates to theaters. Citing the theatrical success of Godzilla vs. Kong to the tune of $463 million in revenue; WarnerMedia chief Jason Kilar responded that while…
Twitter introduced voice tweets on its platform last year to let users tweet using their voice. This helps to quickly post tweets on Twitter, without typing the matter in text. You can also add your text tweets as follow-ups — after posting your initial voice tweet. This enhances the overall experience not just for users who are tweeting but also for their followers as they’ll be able to listen to the tweets posted on the platform instead of just reading their messages. Voice tweets also bring a personalised touch to Twitter as people are able to post updates on the…
Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11 (number 22000.100); which comes with a number of new features and bug fixes. This new build aims to improve Windows 11’s stability and has been made available to members of the Microsoft Insider Program on the Dev Channel (Early Access). For starters, developers have started implementing the Chat application; that is built on the basis of Microsoft Teams and is located in the taskbar. This is currently available to only a limited number of insiders and it is going to be gradually expanded as testing progresses. Developers have also started…
General Motors has filed a lawsuit to try to prevent Ford from using the name “BlueCruise” for the hands-free driving feature it announced earlier this year. First reported by the Detroit Free Press, GM claims the name is too close Super Cruise; the name of is own hands-free driving technology introduced in 2017, and to its autonomous vehicle subsidiary Cruise. GM is suing Ford for trademark infringement and unspecified damages. In the lawsuit filed Friday, GM said in that the companies had been involved in “protracted discussions” over the name but were unable to resolve the matter. “Ford knew exactly…
A US judge on Friday gave the US Federal Trade Commission until Aug. 19 to file an amended complaint in its antitrust lawsuit against Facebook Inc, an extension of three weeks from the previous deadline. Judge James Boasberg of the US District Court for the District of Columbia granted the FTC’s request for the extension; which was not opposed by Facebook. “Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint by August 19, 2021;” Boasberg said in his order, adding that the company should respond to the mended complaint by October 4. Boasberg had earlier said the FTC’s initial complaint failed to show…
The US has said it is against the use of spying technology on civil society, regime critics and journalists through “extrajudicial means”; even as it maintained that it has no particular insight into the Pegasus snooping case in India. The alleged use of the Pegasus software to spy on politicians, journalists; human rights defenders and others in many countries, including India, has triggered concerns over issues relating to privacy. Politicians, rights activists and journalists were among those targeted with phone spyware sold to various governments by the Israeli firm NSO Group Technologies; according to an international media consortium. “The whole…