MICROSOFT WARNS RUSSIAN HACKERS STILL TRYING “TO GAIN UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS”

Sun 10 March 2024: Microsoft announced on Friday that hackers associated with Russia’s foreign intelligence were attempting to breach its networks once more. They were utilizing information pilfered from company emails in January to obtain new entry to the the tech giant, whose products are widely used within the U.S. national security department. The Russian […]

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WITH 767M DOWNLOADS, INSTAGRAM SURPASSES TIKTOK AS THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR APP

Sat 09 March 2024: Instagram has surpassed TikTok as the world’s most downloaded app, thanks to its copycat video feature Reels, which helped it recover ground lost to its Chinese-owned rival. After debuting in 2010 alongside reality TV stars like the Kardashians, the photo- and video-sharing app quickly gained popularity and became an integral part […]

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X ROLLOUTS LONG FORM ‘ARTICLES’ FEATURE TO ENHANCE STORYTELLING

Fri 08 March 2024: A new tool for journalists and content creators has been released by X, formerly known as Twitter. Users can now post long-form essays on the site with the help of a new feature called essays. This new function is presently available to Premium+ subscribers and verified organizations. “Today, we are excited […]

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THIRD-PARTY CHATS ON WHATSAPP WILL LET USERS CONNECT WITH APPS OF THEIR CHOICE

Wed 06 March 2024: WhatsApp intends to expand its third-party messaging app support on the network, giving users more customization options for their messaging interactions.Users will be able to opt to activate the feature with the added support for third-party messaging apps. They also have the option to choose which third-party apps to connect with. […]

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BITCOIN TOUCHES AN ALL-TIME HIGH ABOVE $69,000

Tue 05 March 2024: Tuesday saw Bitcoin reach an all-time high, ending a more than two-year slump that had raised concerns about the long-term viability of the whole cryptocurrency industry. Bitcoin traded above $69,000 Tuesday morning, topping the previous record of $68,789 reached on November 10, 2021, according to CoinMarketCap. “Bitcoin reclaiming its all-time high yet […]

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TELEGRAM INTRODUCES SEVERAL NEW FEATURES TO IMPROVE GROUP COMMUNICATION

Tue 05 March 2024: Telegram has introduced new features to improve group communications. Among these is Boosts for Groups, which allows groups to advance through levels using member boosts or gifts. Higher group levels unlock premium features such as voice-to-text transcription and custom emoji packs, which improve the entire chat experience. Voice-to-Text transcription With Voice-to-Text […]

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EU SLAPS APPLE WITH $1.9B ANTITRUST FINE OVER APP STORE ABUSES

Tue 05 March 2024: EU regulators on Monday dealt a hefty blow to tech giant Apple, slapping the company with a staggering €1.8 billion ($1.9 billion) fine for “abusing its dominant position on the market for the distribution of music streaming apps.” The penalty marks the first time the European Commission has fined Apple and […]

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NO MORE ENDLESS SCROLLING! WHATSAPP ROLLOUTS ‘SEARCH BY DATE’ FEATURE

Mon 04 March 2024: A new feature that makes it easier for users to go through their chat histories has been released by WhatsApp. The new ‘Search by Date’ feature enhances the app’s search capabilities by enabling users to look for messages based on particular dates. By displaying all of the messages exchanged on a […]

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