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How to win Xbox Series X-BITE: Microsoft announces giveaway of custom alligator-inspired console worth $799
Microsoft has launched an exciting sweepstakes on social media for a unique Xbox Series X-BITE console and controller bundle. To participate, fans can enter via X, Instagram, and TikTok by completing specific actions and using the designated hashtag. Open to US residents aged 18 and older, the lucky winner will be randomly chosen and notified after the sweepstakes ends, with prize deliveries expected around eight weeks post-selection.
New Rs 1,000 note with temple image in India? Govt clarifies on viral claim
Images of a purported Rs 1,000 yellow currency note have circulated on social media recently. Claims state that the note is new or will be introduced soon on the 15th. PIB Fact Check has clarified that no announcement from the Reserve Bank of India supports this claim. The agency has advised the public to verify information through official sources before sharing it.
Nike stock chart forms a 'Jumpman' after shares plunge - why is NKE down and the story behind Michael Jordan’s iconic logo
Nike’s stock chart has sparked a joke after commentator Trung Phan said its recent decline created a “Jumpman formation.” The comparison comes as Nike struggles with falling revenue, weakness in China and pressure on Jordan Brand. Here’s what’s behind the stock slide and the Jumpman logo’s history.
Psychology says adults who struggle with reading books but devour short stories online may have trained their attention differently
A book usually demands sustained engagement with one context, while a feed continuously offers novelty and natural stopping points. The two activities therefore place different demands on attention and reading behavior.
Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence: 'The internet to me is kind of like a black hole, and I never really go on it' - What Hollywood Oscar-winning actress' words teach us about digital detox
Jennifer Lawrence has officially entered the world of Instagram, making her feelings known about technology and the vastness of the online space. In her first post, she emphasised the need for positivity and stated that she would exit if negativity emerged. This move talks about the significance of digital well-being and personal boundaries. Read on!
EPFO: Check EPF balance; download passbook, activate UAN & more; 5 EPF services available on Umang app
The EPFO has now made it possible for users to generate and activate their UAN directly via the UMANG app. This innovative approach incorporates Aadhaar-based facial recognition, streamlining access to essential EPFO services. After activating their UAN, employees can easily check their EPF balance and download passbooks.
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X outage today: Is Twitter down and when will X be back up?
Twitter down: X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced a significant outage, preventing thousands of users worldwide from accessing its website and app. Reports surged on Downdetector, with users encountering loading failures and error messages. The platform's owner, Elon Musk, and the company have yet to provide an official explanation for the disruption.
Have ordered a probe on Apple spyware notices, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
“We are concerned by the statements we have seen in media from some MPs as well as others about a notification received by them from Apple. The notification received by them as per media reports mentions about ‘state-sponsored attacks’ on their devices. However, much of the information by Apple on this issue seems vague and non-specific in nature,” IT and telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, addressing reporters Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi changes Twitter bio: 'Dis'Qualified MP' replaced with Member of Parliament
Rahul Gandhi's status as the MP from Kerala's Wayanad was restored after the Lok Sabha secretariat issued a notification in the wake of the Supreme Court staying on Friday his conviction in a defamation case. His Twitter bio now describes him as a member of the Indian National Congress and Member of Parliament.
Curd conundrum: Tamil Nadu refuses FSSAI order to use 'dahi' on curd sachets, will stick to using 'tayir'
The Tamil Nadu government has resisted an order from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to use the Hindi word "dahi" on curd sachets sold by state-run dairy producer Aavin. The state's BJP unit also supported the refusal and called for the FSSAI to withdraw the instruction. An official from the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation said the Tamil word "tayir" is preferred by most consumers in the state. Earlier, Chief Minister M K Stalin pledged to banish any person responsible for attempting to impose Hindi on the region.
Twitter down: Netizens flooded social media with memes after app suffers an outage
Twitter Inc experienced a major outage on Wednesday. Netizens continued their long-standing tradition of creating hilarious memes with this.
Twitter down for thousands of users, many unable to sign in
Some users also complained that their Twitter notifications were not working, while others got an error and the tweets were not showing up in their feed.
Twitter begins layoffs in India as part of global downsizing
The US-based social media platform, in an internal email to employees earlier, had said, "In an effort to place Twitter on a healthy path, we will go through the difficult process of reducing our global workforce on Friday."
Government-appointed appellate panels to be set up in 3 months for resolving social media users' grievances
The 'Grievance Appellate Committees' will be set up within three months, according to a gazette notification on Friday. Incidentally, the move comes at a time when the CEO of electric car maker Tesla Inc, Elon Musk, has completed his USD 44-billion takeover of Twitter, placing the world's richest man at the helm of one of most influential social media apps in the world.
Want to avoid drama on Twitter? New 'unmention' feature will let you untag yourself from tweet. Here's your step-by-step guide
Twitter has rolled out a new feature that will let you have more control over your mentions.
Twitter's new feature; Twitter Circle - here's all you need to know about it
Twitter is testing a new feature – the Twitter Circle. This feature would allow you to tweet your thoughts to a selected group, handpicked by you. Though now in its initial phases, the feature might soon become accessible to all.
MeitY withdraws advisory on Aadhaar Card photocopy
In the fresh notification, the IT ministry said the notification had been issued by the regional office “in the context of an attempt to misuse a photoshopped Aadhaar card.”
Twitter acquires OpenBack to make push notifications better
"OpenBack and their talented team joining Twitter will help us improve our ability to deliver the right notifications at the right time, in a way that puts people's privacy first," said Jay Sullivan who is Twitter's head of consumer product.
Ola's '8 missed calls from mom' ad backfires, netizens call it a 'terrible clickbait'
People took to social media to slam Ola, saying that the notification induced panic amongst them.
Twitter announces initiatives ahead of 2022 assembly elections
A voter education quiz will be aimed at engaging people in Q&As with necessary facts about the polls. Twitter will also be expanding its dedicated search prompt, powered by the Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) to provide people with real time updates and developments on the elections from 'credible' and 'authoritative' sources.
WhatsApp updates privacy policy, makes data-sharing with Facebook mandatory
Twitterati, obviously, didn't get too excited about the changes.
CM, caretaker and now 'sevak': Devendra Fadnavis's changing Twitter bio, amid 'Maha' divorce
The 49-year-old BJP leader has changed his bio twice since stepping down as CM.
Global Twitter outage causes disruptions in India
"You might have had trouble tweeting, getting notifications, or viewing direct messages. We are currently working on a fix and should be back to normal soon," the company stated.
Twitter outage 2.0: Micro-blogging platform goes down for the second time in less than two weeks
Twitter acknowledged the outage on its verified account.
Myntra app faces tech glitch, spams users with notifications
Myntra app users took to Twitter to complain of incessant notification being sent on their phones.
People are freaking out because Twitter made a tiny change
This week, Twitter moved the tab for Moments next to the Home tab where the Notifications tab used to be.
Facebook's real-time news app is reportedly called Notify
The social networking giant Facebook is reportedly working on a breaking news app called 'Notify', and is ready to launch it by October end.
Welcome to Twitter! Five big debuts of 2015
Last week, Edward Snowden got Tweeple aflutter with his big social media debut. Here's a look at who else joined Twitter this year.
Users unable to sign-in to Twitter, company acknowledges outage
Twitter experienced its last service issue on December 11 when users reported trouble in sending tweets and updating timeline on their mobile sites.
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