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'Return home': Twitter to start laying off employees today, shuts office

Twitter told its employees through an email that they would receive an alert on staff cuts on their official or personal IDs on Friday

Indian gaming worth $2.6 bn in FY22, will grow four-fold by 2027: Report

Country has 507 million gamers and more than 900 companies in the sector

Apple iPhones on iOS 16 beta to get 5G next week: How-to get beta software

Apple's beta programme allows users to test pre-release software and try the latest features before the software is rolled out publicly

Mark Zuckerberg announces 32-person video call on WhatsApp: Details here

The new feature will allow admins to better organise the conversations "under one umbrella", Zuckerberg added

Google plans to develop AI model supporting 1,000 most spoken languages

These language models have already been integrated into Google Search, despite criticism about their functionality

Samsung launches AX32, AX46 air purifiers in India: Know price and features

The AX32 and AX46 are priced at Rs 12,990 and Rs 32,990, respectively. Both the Samsung air purifiers will be available on company's online shop, Samsung stores and select retail outlets

Qualcomm to provide 5G modems for vast majority of iPhone 15 series

In October, a note to investors by Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu said that Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem will be used in the 2024 iPhones

BenQ launches Windows-based smart projector with Intel processor in India

This projector can easily interface with Windows-based ecosystems along with smartboards, interactive boards and various cameras

Google expands Play Games for PC Beta to eight countries: Know more

Earlier this year, the company announced that Google Play Games would come to PCs as a beta experience to a limited number of players

Jio 5G network significantly better than Airtel, shows Ookla 5G test report

Jio's 5G network using the C-band results in performance ranging between 606.53 Mbps and 875.26 Mbps median download speed

50 mn networking conversations witnessed among rising workforce in Q3: Apna

Apna.co said it has facilitated professional networking through various algorithms and technology tools

WhatsApp introduces 'Online Presence', 'Communities' features: Details here

In-chat polls, 32-person video calling, and group of up to 1024 members are some other features rolled out by the instant messaging platform WhatsApp

Sony planning to launch PlayStation VR2 for $550 next yr: Know more

For a more customised feel, the VR2 also includes an integrated vent for extra air flow and a lens adjustment dial

Google announces package tracking feature in Gmail inbox: Details here

For orders with tracking numbers, users can view their "current delivery status" in their inbox list view and in a summary card at the top of individual emails

Elon Musk may enable Twitter Edit button for everyone, says report

Twitter boss Elon Musk might enable the micro-blogging platform's Edit button for all the users very soon

Twitter drops flagship developer event 'Chirp' as CEO Musk trims workforce

In June this year, then CEO Parag Agarwal had announced that the company was bringing back the Chirp conference in November

Phone sales will drop much more than expected in 2022, says Qualcomm

Chip-maker Qualcomm has announced that phone sales will be down much more than expected, in low double-digit, this year owing to the unpredictable global economic environment

Meta to test ways to make & sell NFTs on Instagram to both fans, collectors

Meta has announced to test ways to buy and sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to fans and collectors both on and off Instagram

What is a phishing attack?

The number of cyber-attacks have jumped manifold across the globe. Phishing is one of the common forms of cyber threat. Let's take a peek into the dark world of phishing and the ways to prevent it

Indian iPhone users may get to use 5G services starting next week

Apple Inc made the commitment at a meeting of key mobile device makers called by the DoT on Wednesday