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Google Unlikely To Release New Pixelbook In 2022
Google Unlikely To Release New Pixelbook In 2022

This initial sales increase has since slowed, but a high-end Pixelbook in 2022 would have no doubt been a welcome option for those holding out with the original model.

Google's Entry Into Navigation Services Space To Shake Up Industry
Google's Entry Into Navigation Services Space To Shake Up Industry

Google announced at its annual developer conference earlier this year that it's extending its Android for Cars App Library, which is available as part of Jetpack, to support the Android Automotive operating system.

Spotify
Spotify To Acquire Leading Audiobook Platform Findaway

The company plans to sell individual audiobooks to free and paid users and allow authors and publishers to use another payment processing platform and keep the sales.

Instagram
Instagram Testing 'Take A Break' Feature For Better Time Management

Recently, American whistleblower Frances Haugen revealed how popular social media apps can adversely affect young people's mental health.

FB, Instagram To Delete 'Sensitive' Ads Linked To Race, Religion
FB, Instagram To Delete 'Sensitive' Ads Linked To Race, Religion

According to the company, it has heard concerns from experts that targeting options like these could be used in ways that lead to negative experiences for people in underrepresented groups.

FB User Data Requests From Indian Govt Increased In 2021: Meta
FB User Data Requests From Indian Govt Increased In 2021: Meta

Of the total volume, the US continues to submit the largest number of requests, followed by India, Germany, France, Brazil and the UK.

Meta Launches Business Hub, Playbook To Empower SMBs In India
Meta Launches Business Hub, Playbook To Empower SMBs In India

The 'Grow Your Business Hub' is a one-stop destination for the micro, small and medium businesses to find relevant information, tools, and resources curated to cater to business goals based on their growth journey.

  • Tuesday, 09 November 2021
  • Meta
Google Marks Indian Cell Biologist's 104th B'day With Doodle
Google Marks Indian Cell Biologist's 104th B'day With Doodle

"Ranadive fervently encouraged students and Indian scholars abroad to return to India and put their knowledge to work for their communities," Google said.

TikTok
TikTok Emerges As Most Downloaded Non-Gaming App Worldwide For Oct

Last year, the Indian government said it was banning 59 apps developed by Chinese firms, including ByteDance's TikTok and PUBG Mobile over concerns that these apps were engaging in activities that threatened national security.

Meta logo
US-Based Meta Company To Sue FB For Infringing Upon Its Name

The name "Facebook" doesn't fully encompass everything the company does now, and is still closely linked to one product, he added.

WhatsApp
WhatsApp working on new Communities feature: Report

The feature is officially rolling out to all WhatsApp users in the most recent update of WhatsApp on both Android and iOS versions.

FB Is Adding Monetisation Features To Groups
Make Money On Facebook: New Features For FB Groups Soon, Check Details

While Facebook is also allowing group admins to set up free subgroups, the paid version of the feature is the company's latest effort to create subscription-based products, the report said.

Facebook
10 publishers behind 69% climate change misinformation on Facebook

10 publishers including Breitbart, Russia Today, and Media Research Center are responsible for spreading most climate change misinformation on Facebook, according to a new report by UK-based Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH).

Netflix Starts Rolling Out Mobile Games For Android Users
Netflix Starts Rolling Out Mobile Games For Android Users

"Just like our series, films and specials, we want to design games for any level of play and every kind of player, whether you are a beginner or a lifelong gamer,"

  • Wednesday, 03 November 2021
  • Netflix
Instagram
Instagram Letting People Publicly Participate In Stories

The tool could help Instagram boost engagement at a time when it's reportedly losing users, especially younger ones, to competing platforms like TikTok.

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