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Social networking giant Twitter has been known to be thinking about testing a subscription-based model for its platform and it seems the company has taken the first step in that direction. Twitter has revealed features called Super Follows and Communities, during a presentation for analysts and investors, claims a report by The Verge. Starting with the Super Follows first, this feature will allow Twitter users to charge followers for access to exclusive content. “That could be bonus tweets, access to a community group, subscription to a newsletter, or a badge indicating your support” added the report. As per the screenshot shared, Twitter showed an example where a user was charged $4.99 per month to receive a series of perks. The second feature, called Communities, is a direct rival to Facebook Groups . These are aimed to connect people sharing similar interests. The launch timeline of these is not clear at the moment. Earlier this month, a report by … [Read more...] about Twitter reveals its paid service feature called Super Follows

Months of social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 have kept many people from getting regular haircuts. But even the most overgrown stay-at-home hair can't compare with the plight of a merino sheep in Australia wearing a whopping 78 lbs. (35 kilograms) of overgrown, matted fleece. Domesticated sheep usually undergo annual shearings to keep their coats in check. However, this particular ram, nicknamed Baarack, was roaming wild in a state forest in Victoria, Australia. He hadn't been shorn in years, and his fleece had grown into a dense, gargantuan mass by the time he was captured and brought to Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary for rescued farm animals in Lancefield, Victoria, a representative of the nonprofit told Live Science in an email. There, Baarack was finally shorn of his heavy, woolly burden, which weighed about as much as a 10-year-old child. Under the pounds of matted wool — stained with dirt, studded with twigs and crawling with insects — "was not Australia's … [Read more...] about Overgrown sheep ‘Baarack’ gets epic quarantine haircut, loses 78 lbs. of matted wool

It's been more than a year since Microsoft support for Windows 7 officially ended back in January 2020. The end shouldn't have come as a surprise to Windows users: Microsoft promised 10 years of product support for Windows 7 when it was released in October 2009, before shifting focus to supporting newer technologies. That means Microsoft no longer offers technical assistance or software updates to your device, and the company has encouraged people to upgrade to Windows 10 to keep their PCs and laptops secure. (If you're a Windows 8.1 user, extended support for that OS won't end until January 2023.) But don't worry -- you can still use this trick to download Windows 10 for free if you want to. CNET Now All the latest tech news delivered to your inbox. It's FREE! Get more out of your tech Learn smart gadget and internet tips and tricks with CNET's How To newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know about the end of Windows 7 support, and how … [Read more...] about Windows 7 to 10 upgrade: Everything you need to know before you update

We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more . Record your voice John Levite 25 Feb 2021 0 If you're a content creator, or want to become one, then you're going to need a good mic for recording audio. The Jlab Audio Talk is a relatively new condenser mic that just came out last year. It just dropped in price for the first time, and right now you can get it for $79.99 at Amazon . This same deal is also available at a couple of other retailers like Best Buy . The condenser mic normally sells for around $100, so grab it at this price while you can because it might not last long. There are two other members of the JLab Audio Talk lineup, and both of those devices are on sale as well. Grab the JLab Audio Talk Go , which is meant to be a more portable and compact version, for $10 off while it's on sale for $39.99. Or step up to the JLab Audio Talk Pro and get it on sale for $119.99 at Amazon . That's down from a street price of $149. … [Read more...] about Create some content with the JLab Audio Talk USB-C condenser mic on sale for $80

Reliance Jio , the telecom company owned by RIL, has announced a new offer for JioPhone users in India. The new offer that has been announced can be availed by both new and existing JioPhone users. The offer — called The New JioPhone 2021 offer — will be available from March 1, across Reliance Retail and Jio retailers, said the company in a statement. For new users, the telecom company is offering two plans of Rs 1,999 and Rs 1,499. Both these plans come with a JioPhone, unlimited voice calls and 2GB of high speed data per month. The only difference between the two is that the former has validity of 2 years, the latter has the validity of 1 year. As for the existing JioPhone users, the company has announced a plan that offers unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per month and a validity of 1 year for Rs 749. Commenting on this, Akash Ambani, director, Reliance Jio, said, "There are still 300 million subscribers in India who remain ‘trapped’ in the 2G era, … [Read more...] about Reliance Jio announces New JioPhone 2021 offer