The technology industry is witnessing job cuts on an almost daily basis. Recently, PayPal announced the job cuts and now another company has joined the list. As reported by Bloomberg, Pinterest is laying off about 150 employees which accounts to less than 5% of its total workforce. For the uninitiated, Pinterest is a digital search company which enables users to create online pinboards. Confirming about the job cuts, a Pinterest spokesperson told Bloomberg, "We’re making organizational changes to further set us up to deliver against our company priorities and our long-term strategy. Our employees are the heart of how we’re able to serve our Pinners around the world. All of the employees who were impacted contributed to Pinterest and as they transition, we’re committed to supporting them with separation packages, benefits and other services.” The report further adds that Pintrest will offer separation packages to the impacted employees along with some … [Read more...] about pinterest: Tech layoffs: Pinterest cuts 150 jobs
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twitter: EU’s Breton tells Twitter to do more to comply with bloc’s tech rules
EU industry chief Thierry Breton told Twitter owner Elon Musk to do more in the next few months to fully comply with the bloc's online content rules. "I welcome the effort that Twitter is making to be in line with Europe 's objectives, while acknowledging that the next months will be crucial," Breton said after a video call with Musk . Read Also Here's what Twitter lost in advertising revenue in final months of 2022 Twitter to soon offer tweet-level analysis to advertisers "We need to see more progress towards full compliance with the DSA. My team will follow closely the work made by Twitter and by all other online platforms," according to a readout of the call. Facebook Twitter Linkedin … [Read more...] about twitter: EU’s Breton tells Twitter to do more to comply with bloc’s tech rules
telecom regulatory authority of india: Trai calls for overhaul of existing norms around entertainment apps, tech convergence
Telecom and broadcast regulator Trai issued a consultation paper for a complete overhaul of the existing legal framework around entertainment apps like Netflix , MX Player, Hotstar and Prime Videos. Through its consultation paper on "Regulating Converged Digital Technologies and Services - Enabling Convergence of Carriage of Broadcasting and Telecommunication Services," the regulator has invited comments from interested entities around reducing complications as well as addressing gaps in the existing rules to manage convergence of technologies across IT, telecom, broadcast, and the space sector. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said that the regulation of content in the broadcasting sector has become increasingly complex due to the onset of a large number of OTT (over-the-top) streaming providers and the OTT revolution has led to many gaps in the policy space of content regulation. The government has brought OTTs under the Ministry of … [Read more...] about telecom regulatory authority of india: Trai calls for overhaul of existing norms around entertainment apps, tech convergence
Cash-strapped Twitter to start charging developers for API access next week
In the middle of the night, Twitter made an announcement that disappointed a wide range of developers whose research, bots, and apps depend on free access to the platform’s API to function. Twitter announced in a tweet that starting on February 9, Twitter “will no longer support free access to the Twitter API.” Instead, many developers will have to either pay to access public data or abruptly shut down their projects. Twitter has not yet shared how much its new “paid basic tier” will cost, and the company has only vaguely promised “more details on what you can expect next week.” Thousands of small developers may have to shut down free tools like @ThreadReaderApp or @RemindMe_ofThis, The Verge reported , impacting hundreds of thousands of followers who rely on small developers to build tools that help maximize their engagement with the platform. Entrepreneur and developer Tom Coates joined many developers protesting Twitter’s announcement. Coates tweeted that, while “it is not … [Read more...] about Cash-strapped Twitter to start charging developers for API access next week
The Best Android Phones of 2023
Table of Contents How to Shop For an Android Phone in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best Android Phone Overall: Samsung Galaxy S22 Best Budget Android Phone: Moto G Play (2021) Best Mid-Range Android Phone: Google Pixel 6a Best Premium Android Phone: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Best Android Phone for Gaming: ASUS ROG Phone 6 Best Android Camera Phone: Google Pixel 7 Pro Best Android Phone for Battery Life: ASUS ROG Phone 6 Update, 01/24/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and have updated our best battery pick with the ASUS ROG Phone 6. How to Shop For an Android Phone in 2023 There are a lot of things to consider when buying a new phone. If you’re here, you’re already considering Android, so that’s one big decision out of the way. Android devices offer more flexibility than iPhones (with Apple’s closed ecosystem), and there are many, many more phones to choose from. We’ll be throwing a lot of technical jargon at you in this list. Processors, … [Read more...] about The Best Android Phones of 2023
The Best DSLR Cameras of 2023
Update, 01/23/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best DSLR cameras you can buy. What to Look for in a DSLR Camera in 2023 With mirrorless cameras now taking over the market, you may wonder if a DSLR camera is worth it. They absolutely are! Whether you don’t have the budget to go mirrorless just yet, prefer an optical viewfinder to an electronic one, or just don’t want to swap out your collection of DSLR lenses , it’s very much still worth buying a DSLR. DSLR cameras still have the advantage of longer battery life than their mirrorless counterparts , and later models can shoot impressive video almost on par with a mirrorless SLR. You also get the advantage of a larger used market, and a wider variety of branded or third-party options to choose from with a DSLR. So what should you look for in a DSLR? For first-timers looking to get into photography, this can be a challenging question. Stat sheets can sound impressive but may not … [Read more...] about The Best DSLR Cameras of 2023
Apple’s iPhone, Mac Sales Fell During the Holidays Amid Supply Struggles
Apple's iPhone sales fell more than 8% to nearly $65.8 billion as people struggled to find the company's new iPhone 14 during the holiday shopping season, amid production slowdowns and other delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The three months of Apple's fiscal first quarter, ending in December, were marked by strong demand but limited supplies for the company's latest smartphones, in particular its $999 iPhone 14 Pro series. Apple faced other challenges as well. Its Mac computer division too, including its MacBook laptops , reported sales fell nearly 29% to $7.7 billion. The company's wearables and accessories business also notched sales that dropped more than 8% to about $13.5 billion, despite Apple having introduced a new extreme sports-focused $799 Apple Watch Ultra . Apple CEO Tim Cook blamed several factors, including manufacturing delays, the fluctuating price of the US dollar across the world, and especially strong sales for its then-newly redesigned … [Read more...] about Apple’s iPhone, Mac Sales Fell During the Holidays Amid Supply Struggles
Samsung Galaxy S23 series: Pre-booking offers in India
Close Samsung Galaxy S23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 9 Samsung has recently unveiled its latest flagship smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S23 series at an event in San Francisco, US. The event named ‘Galaxy Unpacked’ was the company’s first major launch event of 2023. Galaxy Unpacked was also Samsung’s first in-person event since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out in 2020. The South Korea-based tech giant has already released the India pricing of the new smartphones. Indian customers can also start pre-booking the devices across online and offline retail stores today (February 2). Samsung will start shipping its latest premium smartphone at a later date which the company hasn’t revealed yet. The smartphones in the Galaxy S23 series feature a custom-made Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra houses a new 200MP sensor. Samsung Galaxy S23 … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S23 series: Pre-booking offers in India
Apple’s Pandemic Boom for iPhone and Mac Sales Hit a Snag
The tech industry was already large before the COVID-19 pandemic began upending lives around the world three years ago. But it continued to grow, as we all became ever more reliant on our smartphones, computers and videoconference calls. Now Apple is the latest tech giant to signal that this period of growth may be coming to an end. The company reported that sales of its most important product, the iPhone, fell more than 8%, to nearly $65.8 billion. The reason, Apple said, included several factors, such as the fluctuating price of the US dollar across the world and especially strong sales of its products in the prior year. But the real crunch came from COVID-19 shutdowns late last year across the Chinese manufacturing centers Apple relies on . The results led to protests in China , and supply shortages for Apple's iPhones, in particular its $999 iPhone 14 Pro series. Apple CEO Tim Cook said many of those manufacturing problems have been resolved, for now. All told, … [Read more...] about Apple’s Pandemic Boom for iPhone and Mac Sales Hit a Snag
Back to School Guide to Some Awesome Apps and Resources
Purchasing textbooks, starting new classes, and trying to hammer out a schedule can be hectic when starting school. We put together a guide to some of the best apps and discounts to help you make the most of the new school year. Photo by Svadilfari Make Sure You’ve Got The Basics First, of course, you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the basics covered. It’s fairly cheap to get up-to-date software as a student, so there’s no reason to skimp. Microsoft is currently offering Office 2010 Professional for $79.95 and Windows 7 Professional upgrade for just $29.95 if you’re a college student. For more on this check out this check out how students can upgrade to Office 2010 and Windows 7 cheap and easy . Your college bookstore may also offer discounted software, so be sure to check it out too. If you’re currently running another edition of Windows 7 on your computer, such as Starter or Home Premium, you could use this discount to upgrade to Professional with Anytime … [Read more...] about Back to School Guide to Some Awesome Apps and Resources