For the third consecutive quarter, streaming service Disney+ Hotstar lost subscribers. For the quarter ending June 2023, the video streaming service clocked a drop of 12.5 million subscribers, which makes up nearly one-fourth of its overall customer base. This marks the biggest loss in terms of subscribers suffered ever since Disney started to come clear … [Read more…]
Amazon reportedly exploring anchor investor role in Arm’s upcoming IPO
Amazon is reportedly in advanced discussions to become a cornerstone investor in the IPO of SoftBank-owned British chip designer Arm Ltd. The development has been reported by Reuters. Incidentally, Amazon is one of Arm’s largest clients. Neither Amazon nor Arm commented on the matter, but if this development is correct, then Amazon will join several … [Read more…]
Whatsapp is bringing screen sharing to video calls
It seems that WhatsApp, the household-name popular messaging app, is now looking to take on the likes of MS Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, and others. The Meta-owned messaging platform on Tuesday introduced a new feature that enhances its video calling experience. WhatsApp’s latest addition introduces screen sharing during video calls in a move to improve … [Read more…]
Microsoft’s Bing Chat to expand to third-party browsers soon
Microsoft’s Bing Chat is set to expand its reach to third-party browsers like Chrome and Safari, though exact timeline is unknown. The tech giant recently confirmed the impending availability of its AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT-like, for users on the web and mobile devices, marking a long-anticipated move. This comes soon after Microsoft confirmed that Bing Chat … [Read more…]
Saudi Arabia’s PIF’s investments in SoftBank Vision Fund, other tech bets lead to $15.6Bn loss in 2022
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), recorded a comprehensive loss of $15.6 billion in 2022. According to media reports, this massive loss was primarily driven by the downturn in the market, as well as the plummeting value of its investments in Japan’s SoftBank Vision Fund. The PIF, chaired by Crown Prince … [Read more…]
X to fund legal bills for employees who have been “unfairly treated” over their actions on the platform
In an unexpected move (or maybe expected now, since its Musk?), billionaire Elon Musk announced that X – the erstwhile Twitter – will now pay the legal bills of any users of his platform who have been “unfairly treated” by their employer(s) due to their actions on the platform. This comes soon after the billionaire … [Read more…]
Google brings contact info removal, SafeSearch blurring, and more to Search
Tech major Google has announced several privacy-focused updates to Search. These updates include a new dashboard that allows users to find and remove results containing their contact information, an expansion of SafeSearch blurring to protect users from explicit content, and an enhanced policy for removing explicit images of users that have been uploaded. Coming to … [Read more…]
10 Tools Every Python Programmer Should Learn in 2023
In the enchanting realm of programming, Python stands as a mesmerizing wizard, wielding its magic to solve diverse challenges across industries. As the year 2023 unfolds, the realm of Python programming has become more enthralling than ever, casting spells of innovation and possibilities. To start this journey, every Python programmer must harness the power of … [Read more…]
Maximizing Your Circuit Design Efficiency: The Top 5 Software Choices
Expert circuit designers know that having the right software tools is essential for creating high-quality circuit diagrams. With so many circuit diagram software options available, knowing which one to choose can be problematic. With that in mind, our experts have compiled a list of the five best circuit diagram software tools, with expert commentary to … [Read more…]
Google rolls out unknown tracker alerts on Android, but delays rollout of Find My Device network
Google is taking a significant step towards enhancing user safety and security with the introduction of its new safety feature, “Unknown Tracker Alerts.” The feature, announced earlier this year, aims to protect Android users from potential stalking and unauthorized tracking through Bluetooth devices, such as Apple AirTags and other tracking devices. By alerting users to … [Read more…]