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X will soon charge users a small monthly payment’: Elon Musk

Microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter) might soon introduce a monthly fee for all its users in a bid to curtail the impact of bots, owner Elon Musk said during a conversation with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Bots are accounts run by computer programs/algorithms rather than humans and are prevalent on the platform, where they […]

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The Danger of Using a Laptop During a Storm

Dominant force on this planet humans may think we are, it’s sometimes humbling to consider just how vulnerable we can be to the fury of nature. Much of the world is very much reliant on technology, for everything from heating our homes to ensuring broadband access. Elaborate power networks have been installed around the world […]

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Beware of Elon Musk giveaway scams on TikTok

In recent times, TikTok has been inundated with a deluge of fake cryptocurrency giveaways that have proliferated across the video-sharing platform. These scams predominantly masquerade as themes related to Elon Musk, Tesla, or SpaceX. The allure of quick and easy cryptocurrency gains has made these scams a persistent and alarming threat. This deceptive trend isn’t […]

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WhatsApp to get cross-platform messaging soon

The EU (European Union) regulations for 2024 require companies like Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta,  and Microsoft to enable interoperability with third-party messaging platforms. In line with this, Meta has taken the first step towards bringing cross-platform messaging to WhatsApp. According to new reports, a new screen titled ‘Third-party Chats’ is visible on the latest beta version of WhatsApp. As […]

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How to speed up File Explorer in Windows 11

The vast majority of software bugs are, almost by definition, a problem. A bug can cause unexpected behavior, reduce performance, and cause endless other issues. But there is a bug in Windows 11’s File Explorer that actually makes it better. If you’ve ever thought that File Explorer would benefit from a speed boost, there’s some […]

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China bans the use of iPhone in government offices, even bringing them into buildings

China is pushing for technological self-sufficiency to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. The government recently banned all iPhones and other foreign-brand technology products from being used in government offices, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Under the new policy, government employees are prohibited from using devices like the iPhone for work purposes […]

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