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YouTube launches ‘feature experiment’ to test new tools for podcasts

YouTube launches ‘feature experiment’ to test new tools for podcasts

by | Feb 21, 2023 | Technology







Google-owned video-sharing platform YouTube has quietly launched its new “feature experiment” to test its new tools for podcasts.


From uploading to displaying analytical data, the new tools that YouTube is rolling out cover everything a creator would need to launch podcasts on the platform, reports 9To5Google.


According to the company, users included in the test will see the option to post a podcast under the “create” button, which currently offers the options to upload a video, create a text post and start a livestream.


Creators would also be able to access podcasts from the content menu’s new “Podcasts tab.”


Moreover, existing playlists will also be able to be set as podcasts using a new option in the three-dots menu.


The company mentioned that a “small number” of creators will see the changes, but only on desktop, the report said.


Meanwhile, earlier this month, the video streaming platform had released the “Go Live Together” feature for creators to co-livestream and invite a guest on phone.


–IANS


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Apple Support website down for some users, shows ‘Invalid URL’ error

Apple Support website down for some users, shows ‘Invalid URL’ error

by | Feb 21, 2023 | Technology







Apple Support website is down for some users and showing them an “Invalid URL” error.


All the users are not affected by the issue, but some users reported the problem on Twitter, reports 9To5Mac


While one user asked, “Is @AppleMusic down? @AppleSupport”, another posted, “Added money to my account to buy the upgrade for vtube studio – guess what, it’s been 4 days and no money on the acc! Their support page gives “invalid link” every time I try to open.”


According to the online outage monitor website, 43 per cent of people had reported problems while using the website, 39 per cent while using the iPhone, and 18 per cent while using the TV.


Those seeking to get immediate support for their Apple products will find this glitch to be very annoying.


The iPhone maker has a webpage called System Status that displays the current status of all of its many online and cloud services.


However, currently, that webpage has not yet been updated to reflect any kind of outage.


–IANS


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OnePlus 11R 5G smartphone goes up for pre-order with bundle offers: Details

OnePlus 11R 5G smartphone goes up for pre-order with bundle offers: Details

by | Feb 21, 2023 | Technology







Launched alongside the OnePlus 11 5G, the OnePlus 11R 5G will be available for pre-order starting February 21 at 12 pm. The smartphone is offered in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 16GB RAM + 256GB storage at Rs 39,999 and Rs 44,999, respectively. Both the variants will be available for pre-orders with a bundle offer from OnePlus in which the company is offering its OnePlus Buds Z2 wireless earphones worth Rs 5,999 at no additional cost. It is a limited-time offer valid only during the pre-order period. Below are details of other offers:


  • Instant discount of Rs 1,000 on purchase through ICICI Bank Credit Cards, Debit Cards and EMI transactions on OnePlus website, OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Experience Stores, and Amazon India


  • Citibank users can avail instant discount of Rs 1,000 on the OnePlus 11R through Credit Cards and EMI transactions on OnePlus website, OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Experience Stores, and Amazon India


  • Up to 9 months no-interest EMI on purchase using major credit cards on OnePlus website, OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Experience Stores, and Amazon India


  • Red Cable Club members can avail up to Rs 2,000 discount, exclusively on the Red Cable Club linked devices on OnePlus website and OnePlus Store App


OnePlus 11R 5G: Specifications


The OnePlus 11R 5G sports a HDR10+ certified 6.7-inch super fluid LTPS screen of 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (ADFR 2.0) and 1450 nits of peak brightness level. The screen is SGS low-blue light certified for protection against eye fatigue caused by blue light. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor powers the smartphone.


The smartphone has a triple-camera system on the back, featuring a 50-megapixel primary sensor (Sony IMX890) with OIS. Camera features include TurboRAW HDR, portrait mode and ICE. The camera module features a four-ring design, accommodating triple camera set-up and an LED flash. For enhanced gaming experience, the OnePlus 11R 5G features the company’s GPA 4.0 gaming engine, which is a frame stabilisation technology that automatically learns and adapts the frame rate.


The phone has a 5,000mAh battery, supported by a 100W SUPERVOOC fast wired charging. Other features include under the screen fingerprint scanner, dual stereo speakers, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB-C port for charging and data transfer. The smartphone boots Android operating system-based OxygenOS interface. It comes in sonic black and galactic silver colours.





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Centre wants work on at least one semiconductor facility to start in 2023

Centre wants work on at least one semiconductor facility to start in 2023

by | Feb 21, 2023 | Technology







The Centre is hopeful that work on at least one of the semiconductor facilities, it expects to approve this year, will start by the year-end, a report in The Economic Times (ET) said citing an official.


This comes as a 17-member expert panel from the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) revised its ratings for applicants’ project proposals from three out of 10 to 9 out of 10. The panel consists of names like Vinod Dham, Ajit Minocha, Neelkanth Mishra and Ajai Chowdhry. It was appointed last year by the IT ministry.


“We kept asking the group of experts about the ways in which the proposals can be improved. We had set ourselves a timeline of 14 to 16 months. There will be announcements on the final names soon,” the official told ET. The panel has not announced the ratings given to the applicants yet.


So far, the Centre has received three applications for chip manufacturing in India. These are from Vedanta-Foxconn joint venture (JV), Singapore-based IGSS Venture and the International Semiconductor Consortium (ISMC).


The panel is looking at the applications based on several parameters like manpower hiring plans, technical qualifications and proposed technology framework. “The merit of the proposals submitted by the companies is not just about the money that they plan to invest or have proposed to invest. It is also about them submitting a detailed road map on ensuring timely delivery of the project,” a second official told ET.


The report added that the Centre is keen to have Foxconn set up a manufacturing plant in India. It also wants Foxconn to lead the JV with Vedanta. The two companies had last year signed an agreement with the Gujarat government to invest Rs 154,000 crore to set up a semiconductor plant in the state. Now, it has finalised the Dholera Special Investment Region near Ahmedabad city of Gujarat for setting up the factory.




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Gmail update: Admins can now disable spam filters, hide warning banners

Gmail update: Admins can now disable spam filters, hide warning banners

by | Feb 20, 2023 | Technology







Google announced that it is rolling out a new feature in Gmail, which will allow admins to disable spam filters and hide warning banners for all users or for “a specific allowlist of senders”.


“You may consider turning off these warnings when conducting anti-phishing training with your end users,” the tech giant said in a workspace updates blogpost.


The new options provide more flexibility around the visibility of the warnings across admins’ organisation however they choose to configure them.


Moreover, warning banners can be turned on or off at the domain and OU level, the company said.


Meanwhile, in December last year, the tech giant had launched a beta of its client-side encryption for Gmail on the web, which would ensure sensitive data in email bodies, and keep attachments unreadable even to Google servers.


“Google Workspace already uses the latest cryptographic standards to encrypt all data at rest and in transit between our facilities. Client-side encryption helps strengthen the confidentiality of your data while helping to address a broad range of data sovereignty and compliance needs,” the company said.


–IANS


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Twitter to soon allow users to charge followers for content, says Musk

Twitter to soon allow users to charge followers for content, says Musk

by | Feb 20, 2023 | Technology







Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Monday said that the micro-blogging platform is “spinning up subscriptions” so that users can “charge” their followers for specific content.


When one user posted a long tweet with the new Blue feature that allows subscribers to create tweets of up to 4,000 characters.


Musk replied, “Good use of long tweet! Next update will allow much longer tweets with basic formatting, so you can post any content on Twitter.”


“We’re also spinning up subscriptions, so you can charge people for some content and they can easily pay with one click.”


Many users expressed their thoughts on Musk’s post.


While one user asked, “Charging to read a tweet? Or paywall?”, another commented, “Great idea. Now an author can publish his entire book on Twitter perhaps one chapter at a time. Leave the first few tweets as free and rest paid.”


The upcoming feature will be a great opportunity for the users to earn money from their followers on the micro-blogging platform.


Meanwhile, last week, the micro-blogging platform announced that it will no longer allow non-Twitter Blue users to use text messages as a two-factor authentication (2FA) method, after March 20.


Earlier this month, Twitter had confirmed that it will charge Rs 650 per month for its Blue service with verification on the web and Rs 900 on Android and iOS mobile devices in India.


Moreover, Blue subscribers in the US can create long tweets of up to 4,000 characters.


Blue users will also see 50 per cent fewer ads in their home timeline.


–IANS


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