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Twitter planning to sell inactive usernames through online auctions

In December, Musk said in a tweet that Twitter would soon start freeing up 1.5 billion usernames

Microsoft to move some 'Teams' features to Premium edition: Report

The Premium offers artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart features such as live translations, custom meeting branding and advanced meeting protections

Google rolls out new feature 'emoji reactions' on Meet: Details here

These reactions will appear as a small badge floating up the left side of the screen on the sender's video tile

Apple working on MicroLED screens for use in iPhones, smartwatches: Report

Tech giant Apple is reportedly working on its own MicroLED displays to use in devices such as the iPhone and Apple Watch

Budget 2023: Digital infra, cybersecurity spending critical for tech sector

Apart from the direct expenditures, the government is also expected to extend the production-linked incentives for electronics manufacturing schemes to encourage domestic manufacturing

Russia to launch new capsule to return space station crew back to Earth

Russian space corporation Roscosmos said that it will launch a new spacecraft to take some of the International Space Station's crew back to Earth after their capsule was damaged and leaked coolant

India team a core innovation engine across Applied Systems: CTO Belanger

India offered a large base of talented and capable engineers, said Rich Belanger, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Illinois-based Applied Systems

Paid $320 billion to developers on App Store since launch in 2008: Apple

Apple has given a massive $320 billion to the developers for selling their digital goods and services since the launch of its App Store in 2008, the tech giant has announced

Microsoft's next Surface Duo smartphone may feature foldable screen

Microsoft's upcoming Surface Duo will reportedly feature a "true" foldable design instead of a dual-screen

TPV Technology launches Philips ANC headphones with swipe touch controls

Named Philips TAH8506BK, the headphones are priced at Rs 10,999. It will be available for purchase on Amazon India

Meta updates policies to limit ads targeting teens on Facebook, Instagram

Meta has announced that it is bringing further updates to its ad system, including removing gender as an option for advertisers to reach users under 18 on Facebook and Instagram

Apple iPhone 16 Pro may feature under-display Face ID next year: Report

Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro model will reportedly feature under-display Face ID technology to provide a more usable display area

Netflix adds new game 'Shredder's Revenge' on iOS, Android smartphones

Streaming giant Netflix has added a new game to its mobile game lineup titled 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge' which is a modern take on the classic TMNT arcade games

Intel unveils 4th Gen Xeon Scalable processors with better performance

Chip-maker Intel on Wednesday unveiled 4th Gen Xeon Scalable processors (code-named Sapphire Rapids) with better performance

Desktop virtualization firm Citrix begins layoffs, thousands impacted

Desktop virtualisation company Citrix Systems has started widespread layoffs, with thousands of employees being handed over pink slips, the media reported

Microsoft to no longer provide security updates for Windows 7, 8.1

Tech giant Microsoft will no longer provide security updates to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, leaving the users with the option to upgrade to a newer OS or remain vulnerable to security threats

Twitter replaces 'Home' and 'Latest' tabs with 'For You' page on iOS

Twitter has announced that the 'Home' and 'Latest' tabs will be replaced by "For you" and "Following" tabs on iOS, starting from Wednesday

Asci report calls out edtech ads for uneven focus on marks, maths, science

Gender imbalance evident with spotlight on boys; preference for celebs over teachers

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G series phones go on sale with introductory offers

The Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ will be available for purchase on Xiaomi online store, Mi Home, Mi Studio, and select retail stores from 12 pm on January 11

Google's latest Android 13 update for Pixel devices brings new emojis

The update introduced new animal emojis -- donkey, moose, goose, and jellyfish, as well as a wing