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FT Tech News 13: iPhone 15 without any buttons, Apple will support Windows now, New CEO of YouTube, Instagram new features, No two-factor authentication for free Twitter users

Here we are with tech news number 13. iPhone 15 won’t have any physical buttons iPhone 15 which is going to be launched probably in autumn is going to be different from iPhone 14 especially considering the design. There are going to be significant changes in the design of the upcoming iPhone 15. iPhone 15 is said to have narrower bezels, the camera bumps will be bigger, and the edges will be…

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How good is the new Instagram and Facebook paid subscription 'meta verified'?

Meta is walking in Twitter's footsteps. It has been just a few months since Twitter announced its paid subscription, 'Twitter Blue’. Now Meta has done the same. Meta announces paid subscription offering verification called ‘Meta Verified’ It is a paid subscription for Instagram and Facebook. We have provided a detailed explanation of Meta Verified, what is meta verified, its subscription costs, features, in which countries it is available currently, how to get meta verified, eligibility, the reason for launching this paid subscription and we have also covered some frequently asked questions and doubts regarding Instagram and Facebook paid subscription.

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What is ‘meta verified’ on Facebook and Instagram? Meta Verified Subscription Features | Instagram and Facebook subscription features Meta Verified Subscription Fee Is meta verified subscription available worldwide? How do I get meta verified? | Eligibility for meta verified Do you need Meta Verified subscription? Who need it? Why Meta launched meta verified paid subscription? Conclusion FAQsIs meta verified available for all? Is meta verified applicable to both personal and business accounts? How much does meta verification cost? What is Mark Zuckerberg's new paid subscription service? What is a meta verified Instagram or Facebook account? What if I have already got a verification badge? Do I need to pay for the subscription? Do I need a separate meta verified subscription for Facebook and Instagram?

What is ‘meta verified’ on Facebook and Instagram?

Meta Verified is the name of the paid subscription available for Instagram and Facebook. Those users who will opt for this subscription will get access to additional features and services from Meta. The highlight of meta verified subscription is that it will provide blue tick badges to its subscribers. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has clearly said that it will not provide badges to anyone who subscribes as Twitter did at first. Only after proper verification of the user through government IDs, the user will be given the meta verified badge.  Because this paid subscription gives verified badges to users of Facebook and Instagram (owned by Meta), it is called meta verified.

Meta Verified Subscription Features | Instagram and Facebook subscription features

The first and most important feature of this subscription which almost everyone is interested in is that it gives verified badges. If you have a verified badge associated with your Instagram or Facebook account, it indicates that you are a real person whose account has been verified with a government ID.  These badges represent authenticity and put weight in every word you write because everyone knows that you are a real person, not a fake account which people normally use for criticizing, trolling, and spreading misinformation on social media. So with this badge, people will take you seriously. This meta verified subscription provides extra protection for your account from impersonation. Meta will do proactive monitoring to detect impersonation. This will make sure that no fake account of your profile is created.  Another feature it provides is better customer support. Currently, whenever we face problems with our Instagram or Facebook account, we raise a complaint through the app and wait for around 2 days to get the issue resolved. But if you become a subscriber to meta verified, you will get access to support from a real person. Just like you are chatting. You will get instant replies from customer support from a real person, not from AI or auto-generated replies.  Another major feature you will be getting is an increase in visibility and reach. You will be more appearing in searches, comments, and recommendations. In simple words, your profile and your posts will reach more audiences. This feature is very useful for content creators, influencers, organizations, and public figures. One thing you should keep in mind is that if you have a smaller following then you will see a vast boost in engagement but if you have a larger following and high engagement already then the increase might not be that noticeable. Last but not least, this paid subscription will give its subscribers exclusive features to express themselves in unique ways. These exclusive features include exclusive stickers on Facebook and Instagram. Another thing it provides is 100 free stars every month on Facebook so that you can give these stars to other fellow creators and support them. Also Read: Facebook sued for battery drain

Meta Verified Subscription Fee

Meta has announced that it will charge on a monthly basis for the meta verified subscription plan. The service is $11.99 USD online and $14.99 USD on iOS and Android devices. In Australia, the price is 19.99 AUD for the web and 24.99 AUD for iOS and Android whereas in New Zealand it is $NZ 23.99 and $NZ 29.99 respectively.

Is meta verified subscription available worldwide?

Usually, the USA receives the first rollout of any big products from Meta but this time it is Australia and New Zealand. According to Mark Zuckerberg, it will be rolled out to other countries in the coming weeks.

How do I get meta verified? | Eligibility for meta verified

You cannot get the meta subscription just by paying the subscription fee. You need to be eligible for the subscription. There are a few conditions to be fulfilled by the user in order to get meta verified. First, the account for which you are applying should be a personal account. It should not be a business account. Because this meta-verified scheme is currently available for personal accounts only. Yes, in the future it will be available for business accounts as well. Now that you have a personal account, another requirement is that you must be at least 18 years old.  Another requirement is that your account must meet a minimum activity requirement such as prior posting history. A few posts should help with this. Now if you have met the above conditions, meta verified sign up is the next step i.e you can apply for the meta verified subscription along with a government ID. The government ID should match your name and photo on your Instagram or Facebook account for which you are applying.

Do you need Meta Verified subscription? Who need it?

We are using Facebook and Instagram for a very long time and I think more or less we have enough services and features on these platforms. This statement might be true if you are a normal user but if you are a content creator and influencer, you need features that help you grow. Meta has launched this meta verified subscription thinking, especially for content creators, influencers, and public figures. Because the main feature that it gives is a verified badge and it increases the reach and visibility of the account. This is exactly what a content creator, influencer, or public figure needs. For a normal user, the verified badge is cool but not something very necessary and worth paying for ( this is what I think). If you are a famous person, or content creator then you should probably opt for this subscription as it builds trust and authenticity among your audience. Also, no other fake accounts can scam using your name or brand.

Why Meta launched meta verified paid subscription?

Previously Meta used to give verification badges that signal legitimacy. But anyone can get the badge considering they meet all the necessary requirements from Meta. Meta has said that some of the top requests that they get from creators included expanded access to verification, better customer support, and new tools to boost exposure and reach. Keeping this in mind Meta has launched this paid plan. But this is not the only reason. Meta has reported that there is a decline in revenue for the last three consecutive quarters. Also, last year, the company's market worth dropped by more than $600 billion. Recently, Meta has laid off 13% of its workforce which included 11000 employees being fired from Meta.  Paid subscription feature for social platforms is not a new thing. Snapchat has Snapchat+ and Twitter has Twitter Blue and these are paid subscriptions. This has generated a new revenue stream for these social media platforms which are also Meta’s rivals. So in competition, Meta launched its own paid subscription which will contribute as a new revenue stream. Also Read: FT Tech News 12: How much does iPhone 14 pro max actually costs, ChatGPT not so reliable, WhatsApp new feature for groups, Windows 11 soon may have inbuilt RGB control

Conclusion

Meta launched its own paid subscription named meta verified to compete in the market as well as earn from it. This subscription service allows you to verify your account on Facebook and Instagram through your government ID, you get a verification badge, get extra security and protection of your account from impersonation, get direct and quick customer support and you also get exclusive stickers and 100 stars for free. This new feature aims to improve the authenticity and security of your account and services. This helps people to find whether the account they are interacting with is authentic and trustworthy. For more information, you can check Meta's official website.

FAQs

Is meta verified available for all?Geographically, it is currently available in Australia and New Zealand. But Meta will soon roll out this paid subscription to other countries in the coming weeks. Is meta verified applicable to both personal and business accounts?Currently, this paid subscription is only for personal accounts. But do not worry, soon it will be made available for business accounts as well.How much does meta verification cost?In USD, the meta verified monthly subscription fee is $11.99 for the web and $14.99 on iOS and Android devices. In Australia, the price is 19.99 AUD for the web and 24.99 AUD for iOS and Android whereas in New Zealand it is $NZ 23.99 and $NZ 29.99 respectively.What is Mark Zuckerberg's new paid subscription service?Mark Zuckerberg's new paid subscription service is called meta verified. This subscription service allows you to verify your account on Facebook and Instagram through your government ID, you get a verification badge, get extra security and protection of your account from impersonation, get direct and quick customer support and you also get exclusive stickers and 100 stars for free.What is a meta verified Instagram or Facebook account?Meta verified Instagram or Facebook account is a verified account by Meta and the account includes a verified badge. gets extra account protection from impersonation, gets direct customer support and also gets exclusive stickers.What if I have already got a verification badge? Do I need to pay for the subscription?If you already have a verified badge then you do not have to worry. It is not going anywhere and you do not need to pay for the meta verified subscription in order to maintain the badge for now. Yes, for now, Meta is not charging but no one knows for how long it will be like this. Those who do not have a verified badge need to subscribe to the subscription and pay if they want the badge and other additional benefits. Do I need a separate meta verified subscription for Facebook and Instagram?Yes, you need to subscribe and pay separately for each account on Facebook and Instagram. That means you have to pay separately one for meta verified on Facebook and another for meta verified on Instagram. In simple words, you have to buy two subscriptions to get verified on Facebook and Instagram. Read the full article

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FT Tech News 12: How much does iPhone 14 pro max actually costs, ChatGPT not so reliable, WhatsApp new feature for groups, Windows 11 soon may have inbuilt RGB control

Today we got you the latest tech news, The purpose is to give multiple news in one article that saves you time.

Topics We Have Covered

Is ChatGPT not reliable? WhatsApp new feature for groups Windows 11 soon may have RGB control replacing all third-party apps How much does it cost for one iPhone 14 Pro Max production?

Is ChatGPT not reliable?

There are two news coming out related to ChatGPT. First is that scammers and hackers are using ChatGPT to write malicious code, according to Check Point(a cybersecurity company). You must be thinking is it that simple to make ChatGPT do anything, even evil deeds? There are inbuilt filters and restrictions for ChatGPT to prevent it to do something like writing malicious code for users. If you try to ask ChatGPT to write a malicious code then it will not write instead it will give you a lecture on why this malicious code writing is bad. So basically ChatGPT is programmed to avoid engaging in activities that may harm people. Still, hackers are somehow able to outsmart the AI and fool it into writing code according to their intent. But if you want it to write a phishing email then it will write. By the way, a phishing email is an email that lures users to download or click on the link provided in the email. This leads to exposing one’s sensitive information like card details, passwords, and other personal information.

Well, you can’t directly ask ChatGPT to write phishing emails instead you can ask it to write a convincing tech support note asking the receiver to download the update to his/her computer operating system which is included in the email. In the past, how people used to find or differentiate a genuine email and a phishing email was to analyze the grammatical structure of the email. A phishing email generally has grammatical mistakes or broken English. Now the emails written by ChatGPT are so professional and convincing that 99% of people can’t say it is written by an AI. Also, these AI-generated emails are most likely to get past modern email security software filters. The second news about ChatGPT is that experts warn users not to completely rely on ChatGPT. It is always not accurate. Users around the globe have found that sometimes ChatGPT gives wrong information. For example, if you are about to write a code through ChatGPT then be mindful that the code generated does not necessarily has to be 100% correct. So experts have opined that ChatGPT should not be used for “something important” right now. Also Read: FT Tech News 11: WhatsApp new feature, Bard AI cost $144 billion to Google, Google Lens big upgrade, Instagram walking in Twitter footsteps, Ford plans to cut jobs

WhatsApp new feature for groups

WhatsApp never stops giving new features and updates to the users and this is the best thing I like about WhatsApp. No wonder why it is the most popular and used messaging social app. WhatsApp is soon going to bring a new feature called “kept messages”. This option will be available in the group setting/menu. What this new feature will do is that you will be able to keep the disappearing messages in this section.

So how does this function works? After this feature goes live then you can save the disappearing messages of the groups and it all will be saved under the “kept messages” menu. Even after the disappearing messages are deleted from the groups, you can still see those messages(only if you already have saved them). These saved or kept messages will remain as long as you want even forever. Also, you can delete the messages if you don’t want to keep them anymore. This feature is currently available to those users who are using WhatsApp beta. Everyone in the group can see this “kept messages” option in their group menu. So if are willing to try this WhatsApp beta feature then you can install WhatsApp beta from the play store.

Windows 11 soon may have RGB control replacing all third-party apps

First question, do you know about RGB? If you are a gamer then you probably know but who does not know, RGB means the lights. You probably have seen laptops and computers decorated with multi-colored lighting just for the sole purpose of making devices attractive.

By the way, do you know the full form of RGB? I bet you don’t because even while writing this article I didn’t know. Then I searched on the web and found that RGB full form is Red, Green, Blue. Classic, right? RGB makes the setup looks cool and it has nothing to do with an increase in fps or any other performance boost. It is just for show. If you have RGB used in your setup, you understand how hard is it to synchronize the lighting of different components. If the RGB components are from different companies, then it is a nightmare because you have to download all their official apps and try and try for almost forever to sync the lighting. And even if all the lighting is from the same manufacturer then there is no certainty that it will work in sync. But now Windows 11 will soon come with native RGB control which will make things more convenient. https://twitter.com/thebookisclosed/status/1623834738338168832 This feature was found in the latest insider build 25295 of Windows 11 by software developer Albacore. As you can see in the above screenshots that this lighting option is added to the personalization in the settings When you open the lighting interface you will be able to see all the RGB peripheral lists including the external peripherals When you click on a part. You will be able to adjust the brightness and color of the part. Not only this but you will be also able to choose between a few effects and the speed at which they repeat. Also Read: Don’t be too happy that Apple announced USB Type C port for its upcoming iPhones

How much does it cost for one iPhone 14 Pro Max production?

According to Counterpoint, the actual production cost for one iPhone 14 pro max with 128GB Nand Flash is about $464. Unbelievable right? The retail cost of the iPhone 14 pro max is about $1099. The reason behind the increase in price is the marketing cost, seller profit margin, and other things. Read the full article

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Meta is walking in Twitter’s footsteps. It has been just a few months since Twitter announced its paid subscription, ‘Twitter Blue’. Now Meta has done the same. Meta announces paid subscription offering verification called ‘Meta Verified’ It is a paid subscription for Instagram and Facebook. We have provided a detailed explanation of Meta Verified, what is meta verified, its subscription costs,…

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Don’t be too happy that Apple announced USB Type C port for its upcoming iPhones

We all are suffering economically because of Apple’s policy and standing itself apart from its rivals. There are a lot of things we admire about Apple and its unique and quality services. But there are still some tiny tweaks that Apple should really focus on. Here I am referring to the charging port. The world has shifted to USB Type C for smartphones but Apple is still clinging to the lightning ports. Because of this, you have to buy a separate cable, you can’t use your android’s USB type C cable or any other type C cable. And the worst part is the cable price is very costly. But thanks to the European Union, it has made it compulsory for Apple to provide Type C ports in iPhones. They have given a deadline that Apple should implement this law by 2024. You must be very glad to hear this news. Now you will be able to use your old type C cable and you don’t have to buy any other specific cable just for your iPhone. Even buying a new type C cable is way cheaper than buying a new lightning cable. But hold on, this might not be what it seems. Even with type C support in iPhones, you might not be able to use any type C cable.

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Apple might limit its USB type C cable useWhat is Apple MFi? How does this MFi thing work? How MFi-certified cable will work in our iPhone but not non-MFi-certified? Why Apple is removing the lightning port and adapting USB type C? Is Apple doing good by limiting the support of USB type C? FAQsWhen will Apple provide iPhones with USB Type C ports? Will any USB type C cable work on iPhone? Which is better for iPhone, a lightning cable or a USB type C cable? Will iPhone's type C cable be different than other normal type C cables?

Apple might limit its USB type C cable use

You might not be able to use a USB type C cable in your iPhone in spite of having a USB type C port. What does it mean? You must be confused about what I am trying to say. Let me explain in detail. It is being said that upcoming iPhones will have a USB Type C port but Apple could limit the capability to only MFi-certified cables. It means those cables which are certified by Apple will work with the iPhones and those uncertified will be useless. What is Apple MFi? How does this MFi thing work? In simple words, Apple MFi is a program that gives permission to third-party manufacturers to design, develop and produce accessories related to Apple products like Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod, etc. In this program, Apple provides its full support giving technical details and some resources as well so that the final product the third-party manufacturer is making just works with Apple products. To summarize, Apple MFi-certified accessories are accessories that are made with the mutual help of Apple and third-party manufacturer just to make sure the final product is fully compatible and works seamlessly with Apple products. Of course, Apple takes some commission/share from each accessory and this is why MFi-certified accessories of Apple are priced so higher. There are numerous MFi-certified accessories in the market such as Magsafe accessories, lightning cables for charging, iPhone cases, external power packs, etc. How MFi-certified cable will work in our iPhone but not non-MFi-certified? As said earlier Apple helps in the manufacture of the accessory. Currently, even non-MFi-certified accessories work with Apple products. For example, the latest iPhone 14 series can be charged with a non-MFi-certified lightning cable. Although both types of accessories work with Apple, MFi certified provides a better experience. So how non-MFi-certified type C cable will not work in our iPhone? Many reports are saying that Apple has developed a physical chip that will be used in its type C cable. This chip will be inserted for the sole purpose of identification of MFi and non-MFi cables. It means this new chip will be able to talk to the iPhone. It will assist the cable to distinguish between the MFi and non-MFi cables. As per the latest report, it is said that iPhones will not be able to detect non-MFi-certified cables. If you have a third-party type C cable that is non-MFi then it might be impossible to use and charge your iPhone. As of now, it is unclear whether Apple will completely make non-MFi type C cable useless for charging or it will simply put some limitations like charging watt limit. Now that you have learned how Apple is cunningly planning to make a  universal type C port just limited to Apple. Let’s know about some other related information.

Why Apple is removing the lightning port and adapting USB type C?

 First, Apple never wanted to adapt the USB type C port. It wanted to stick to its old lightning port. The reason is simple Apple wants to keep things exclusive, in other words unique. This helps Apple to create its own product and own ecosystem. This stands out Apple from the crowd. In my opinion, this all is for money. Let me understand you with an example. Apple has a lightning port that no other company gives. So if you buy an iPhone, you simply have to buy a lightning cable from Apple. You can’t use any other cable. Also, the price of the lightning cable is expensive but you have no choice other than to buy it. This is how Apple earns money by being different. European Union has forced Apple to provide type C ports in their iPhones. If Apple does not provide type C port by 2024 then iPhone will be allowed to be sold in the Europe market. Apple has no other option.

European Union States The main reason European Union made this decision is to reduce e-waste(electronic waste). More type of chargers means more production and this leads to more e-waste. If one type of charger is used then this can replace all other chargers reducing waste. Another reason is that among the types of ports used in smartphones, USB type C is the fastest. It supports ultra-fast charging and the data transfer speed is way faster than the lightning cable or any other USB port. Also Read: FT Tech News 11: WhatsApp new feature, Bard AI cost $144 billion to Google, Google Lens big upgrade, Instagram walking in Twitter footsteps, Ford plans to cut jobs

Is Apple doing good by limiting the support of USB type C?

From the users' perspective, this decision of implementing a chip and making non-MFi cables not work is totally wrong. If Apple allows every type C cable to work then a user can use his old type C cables, buy a cable at a cheaper price and the most important thing is its availability. In case you forget your charger which we often do, you can ask anyone for a type C cable(everyone has a type C cable except iPhone users) anywhere and use it. Apple dividing accessories into MFi and non-MFi is somewhat acceptable. Because both types of accessories work in iPhones and Apple products. But creating a special chip that will stop the use of non-MFi cables and accessories is totally unethical. I feel as a brand Apple should care about users' comfort and usability. If Apple does the chip implementation then what is the point of shifting to the USB type C port? Yes, charging and data transfer wise it will be better, but the purpose for which the European Union made the law of USB type C to reduce e-waste will be a total waste. Because this special type C cable will not join the universal type C cable instead just replace the lightning cable. So personally, if Apple comes with this special limited to iPhone type C cable then it will be a mockery of the law and against e-waste. One last thing I want to add is that if you are to buy an MFi or non-MFi accessory, go with an MFi-certified accessory because you are buying an Apple product which is of premium price so expending a little more for quality accessory should not be much of a problem. This will hugely improve your experience.

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When will Apple provide iPhones with USB Type C ports?The European Union has given a deadline of 2024 by which Apple has to start providing USB type C ports in its iPhones. But according to reports, Apple will start providing type C port with the iPhone 15 series which will probably be launched by the end of this year.Will any USB type C cable work on iPhone?As per reports, Apple is developing a special chip that will identify MFi- certified accessories and non-MFi-certified accessories. And only MFi-certified accessories i.e cable will work in iPhones. So if have an old type C cable or even a new one but are not certified then it will not work on your iPhone.Which is better for iPhone, a lightning cable or a USB type C cable?USB Type C is much better because it provides better charging speed and faster data transfer speed.Will iPhone's type C cable be different than other normal type C cables?Yes, as per reports, iPhone's type C cable will have an additional Apple chip for the identification of MFi- certified accessories and non-MFi-certified accessories. Read the full article

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FT Tech News 11: WhatsApp new feature, Bard AI cost $144 billion to Google, Google Lens big upgrade, Instagram walking in Twitter footsteps, Ford plans to cut jobs

Our aim with the tech news series is to cover multiple topics in one article so that you don’t have to go through other websites or articles for tech-related information. Please like the article because it keeps us motivated. Without any delay let’s start today’s tech news.

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WhatsApp new feature Bard AI cost Google 144 Billion dollarsWhat was the question Bard answered wrong? Google Lens is getting an upgrade Instagram walking on Twitter footsteps Ford to cut jobs

WhatsApp new feature

Literally, I can write a novel on WhatsApp features list. Every other day, there is something on WhatsApp new features. Recently WhatsApp launched five features related to WhatsApp status. For this info click here. Now coming to the point, if you use WhatsApp you know that there is a limit to sending photos. You cannot send more than 25 or 30 odd photos at a time. That means if you have to send 50 photos then you can’t send all 50 images at once. You have to send it two times.

WhatsApp is going to not remove the limit but instead increase it. It is being said that WhatsApp will soon allow users to send 100 photos at once. Isn’t this great? I am eagerly waiting for this one because I tend to share photos in bulk and this feature is gonna be a relief. This feature will be more helpful for those who travel a lot and keep sharing photos on WhatsApp. Also Read: Don’t be too happy that Apple announced USB Type C port for its upcoming iPhones

Bard AI cost Google 144 Billion dollars

ChatGPT has been the talk of the town for the last few months. After all, ChatGPT is very capable and helpful. In competition to this, we were expecting something like this from Google. And believe it or not our expectations were a bit higher. To our anticipation, Google launched its own AI called Bard. According to Google, Bard is an AI service that provides conversational results to our queries. This is powered by LaMDA. It uses Google’s huge collection of language models and collects information from the web. Bard is still in the experimental stage. Google shared a short GIF video on Twitter showing Bard in action. To this point, the world was watching Google and this is when everything went upside down for Google. In the GIF video, Bard answered wrong. What was the question Bard answered wrong? In the short ad video, Bard was asked: “what new discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope can I tell my 9-year-old about?” Bard responded with three points answer and the last point was where it went wrong. In the third point, it included: “JWST took the very first pictures of a planet outside of our own solar system.” This answer is incorrect because as confirmed by NASA, European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) is the first telescope to capture pictures of a planet outside of our solar system. This news spread like fire in the forest and Google had to suffer a tremendous $144 billion loss. This is what a few seconds of video can do.

Google Lens is getting an upgrade

We all know what Google lens can do. It can extract and read text from an object, or photo. It can also translate the texts for you. It can tell you information about objects. For example, you can find the name of a product, or a flower just by looking through Google's lens.

But now, Google is upgrading Lens. You can literally scan anything be it a building, hotel, animal, car, or whatever, it can tell. Even if you are in an app or watching a video on your phone or any website, without leaving what you are doing, you can use Google lens and find more information about it. So this new Google lens feature of being able to work anywhere across apps and websites makes a huge improvement. It is very important for those who don’t want to type or are not well at typing so that they can just scan it and they will get all the details. Also Read: FT Tech News 10: Twitter new paid plan| Wikipedia banned | World’s biggest wind turbine | Google investment in AI startup | YouTube introduces a new live sharing function | WhatsApp new features

Instagram walking on Twitter footsteps

There was a time when the blue tick resembled authenticity but now it resembles status. Anyone can get this tick nowadays. It was Twitter that started charging users for the blue tick. Now it is being said that Instagram will also do the same. This was spotted by the reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi. In the past, he has found several features of Instagram ahead of its official launch.

So this news is also likely to be official by Instagram in the future. He shared this information writing that Instagram is working on a subscription plan which will include the blue tick/badge as well. He also wrote at the bottom stating that he has just found a few small references in the code about this new paid plan. So until he become certain and post with screenshots he asked people to consider this news a rumor.

Ford to cut jobs

2023 has not been a great year for the employees so far. Everyone has the dream to work in giant companies like Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and Facebook. But looking at the current scenario, we feel glad that we are not working there because these all companies are laying employees in large numbers. It is being said that Ford is planning to cut 3800 jobs in Europe. Statistically, Ford plans to kick out 2300 people in Germany, 1300 in the U.K., and the remaining 200 elsewhere in Europe.  But Ford also clarified that it is not going to remove these employees all at once and all of a sudden. It said that 3800 jobs will be just over the next three years. The reason they gave for this decision was that it wants to adopt a leaner structure as it is focusing on electric vehicle production for the future. Ford has not just planned the layoff numbers but also has planned to retain 3400 engineering roles in Europe focusing on vehicle design and its development. Read the full article

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FT Tech News 10: Twitter new paid plan| Wikipedia banned | World’s biggest wind turbine | Google investment in AI startup | YouTube introduces a new live sharing function | WhatsApp new features

Welcome to our tech news series. 

Topics We Have Covered

Twitter to charge $100 per month for its API use China is building the world’s biggest wind turbine Pakistan bans Wikipedia Google investment in AI startup YouTube's new feature on live sharing WhatsApp new features

Twitter to charge $100 per month for its API use

There was a time when Twitter and its services used to be free for all. Also, it was among the best social media platform. All big announcements and decisions by big companies, authorities, and personalities were shared on it. They still are but it is not the same. Ever since Elon Musk acquired Twitter, he has done nothing but made the experience of users the worst through his crazy ideas. First, he launched a subscription named Blue Subscription which charged $8 per month to users who wanted extra features and the blue tick. Now he has announced that Twitter will charge $100 per month for using its API. Before you panic, this charge is not for you or the general users. It is for the developers. So people relax. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1621259936524300289 You must be wondering what is Twitter API and why it is being charged so expensive. Twitter API is a tool that third-party developers use to collect data from the Twitter application and use it to create new services and features.  Talon, Flamingo, Tweetings, Tweetbot, and Fenix are some third-party Twitter apps. You can use these apps instead of the official Twitter app because these apps provide extra features and functions. Twitter has strong data and developers can access these data from Twitter through its API. That is why Twitter is charging the developers now for sharing its data which is $100 per month.

China is building the world’s biggest wind turbine

China is building a wind turbine that will be the largest wind turbine ever made. It is said that it will be 70-story tall in terms of height. This wind turbine is being made by MingYang Smart Energy, the largest private wind turbine manufacturer in China. The name of this turbine is MySE 18.X-28X. According to New Atlas, the swept area of this turbine will be more than 66,000 square meters. It also can be said that a single turbine blade cuts through an area of sky the length of nine football fields. This turbine is being made in the middle of the ocean and will be strong enough to deal with all the ocean conditions like typhoons. It will provide enough electricity to almost 100,000 people every year. MingYang in a Linkedin post shared that this will increase the output as well as reduce the cost of installation of many other small wind turbines. Also, China is the biggest polluting country so wind turbine is a much-needed option for electricity generation.

Pakistan bans Wikipedia

Pakistan banned Wikipedia. Why is Wikipedia being blacklisted in Pakistan? According to Pakistan Telecommunications Authority, Wikipedia consists of “blasphemous” content. For those who don’t know what blasphemous is then blasphemous content means offensive acts or statements on Gods and sacred things. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority asked Wikipedia to remove or edit these contents which are supposed to be against their religion and god and its practices. They also gave a 48-hour ultimatum to Wikipedia to remove all the objectionable content. Wikipedia did not agree and Pakistan blocked its citizens from using the world's largest digital encyclopedia. This is not the first time Pakistan has done something like this. Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok are already banned in Pakistan.

Google investment in AI startup

After Microsoft's investment in ChatGPT, Google joined a new startup that works on AI. Google invested nearly $400 million in an AI startup named Anthropic which is said to be developing a ChatGPT rival. Google has not gone with creating a new project on AI simply because it is time-consuming and it is a race with Microsoft. Microsoft has also done the same and invested in a startup. This is a smart strategy. This way Google will save a lot of time, money, and resources, and partnering will increase the brains working on the project.

YouTube's new feature on live sharing

YouTube has launched a new feature related to live option. We already know how the live option works but this new sharing feature allows the creators to go live side by side with other youtube creators. It is more like having a video call. https://twitter.com/TeamYouTube/status/1621217017817698307 It was launched in November 2022 but was made available to only a few as a part of the beta program. Now YouTube is rolling this feature to everyone making it available to all users. Before you open YouTube and try this feature out, there is one little condition. You must have at least 50 subscribers if you want to go live and add a creator to your Livestream. The person whom you are adding does not need to meet this requirement. So he can be anyone with any number of subscribers. Talking about this feature’s availability, it can be used on both android and iOS. You must update the YouTube app to its latest version to use this feature. It is disappointing that this feature is not available for desktop users yet. In the future, it will be surely available but for now, the development is in progress.

WhatsApp new features

WhatsApp has added 5 new features related to status/story. We already have given you information about WhatsApp voice notes that it is coming soon to all the users. Now the time has come. The voice notes feature is live now. That means along with uploading photos and videos to your WhatsApp story, now there is an option for voice notes. You can record your voice message and upload it directly to the story.

People can hear your voice status and also there is a new feature WhatsApp added. The emoji reaction feature. Now people can react to your WhatsApp status with emojis right on the status page just like Facebook stories. This is not it. WhatsApp added another feature to identify the profiles who updated their stories. From now on, a ring will appear on their profile whenever they update their stories. Another feature that has been added is the link preview. When you put a link in your WhatsApp story, a preview of the link will automatically generate for everyone. So whenever anyone sees the link in your story then he/she will see the link preview and will be able to know what is inside the link. The fifth feature is that WhatsApp has added a privacy feature. Under this, you can now choose whom to show your status. This is a big relief for those who do not want to show certain people their stories. Read the full article

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Actual Reasons for Layoffs at Tech Giants Meta, Amazon, Google, Twitter, and Microsoft.

Recently we have heard a number of layoffs news. Many small companies lay off from time to time in small numbers and these go unnoticed. But when these layoffs are done by tech giants like Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Twitter, these are taken seriously all over the world and are demanded explanations for their actions. We already have covered news about layoffs by some of these in our FT Tech News series. Collectively, these tech giants have fired more than 150,000 employees in just the last few months. They all have their reasons for the layoffs and they all end up to the conclusion that they want to reduce costs because economic growth has slowed down all over the world. But this is not the actual truth.

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Why these companies' reasons are not valid? What are the reasons for layoffs by Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and other tech giants? Who was laid off?In terms of roles and positions In terms of gender What are the people doing now after getting laid off?

Why these companies' reasons are not valid?

The conclusion drawn from their reasons all points towards the fact that they want to decrease the costs. Yes, we all can understand the reason and to some extent, we hesitantly agree to their reasons. But this is where they are all fooling us. Any reason for any decision is valid as long as they do actions relating to their reasons. But the actions done by these companies speak the whole truth.  For example, Microsoft laid off around 10,000 of its employees and after that, we came to know that it invested 1 million dollars in ChatGPT of OpenAI and is planning to invest more in the future. This action tells that there was a commercial purpose behind the decision to spend $1 million which is equivalent to the laid-off employee. Likewise, Google is planning to lay off 12,000 of its employees which is 6% of its workforce. Again there is news about Google launching ChatGPT-like AI in the coming months and recently Google also launched a demo of its AI named MusicLM which can generate music from texts, humming, and whistling. I don’t think I need to remind you what Twitter did, do I? But for a few who don’t know then let me explain in very few words. When Elon Musk took over Twitter and became the new CEO, he fired half of its employees. So now what is the main reason for these tech companies' huge layoffs? Below is the data shared by data experts at 365 Data Science when they tried to get to the bottom of this.

What are the reasons for layoffs by Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and other tech giants?

The pandemic situation is not that surprising. It is quite obvious, right?  During and after the Covid, these companies hired a lot of talents, more than what they usually hire. This also resulted in record-breaking sales and revenues. Now let’s do the analysis. Since the people who were hired during and right after the pandemic, their experience at work will be roughly two years. So a fresher who is just laid off has not had enough value from the company's point of view. So by laying off, these companies are just trying normal the situation in terms of hiring and number of employees. But this is not the whole story. You must be thinking that if these companies laid off only freshers? The answer is no. According to 365 Data Science, the average experience of employees who was laid off was found 11.5 years. This means those who were working for more than 10 years also got laid off. We can assume that freshers have tasks that can be done by others or even be automated. So they might have fired them but why they fired the experienced ones?  The answer is that older employees receive higher salaries and firing them could help these companies meet their financial requirements. Also Read: 7 Legit Reasons Why People Don’t Buy Tesla Cars (Maybe after knowing it, you won’t either)

Who was laid off?

In terms of roles and positions According to 365 Data Science, people working within the HR department were among the most affected. About 28% of the layoffs were from HR. This is relatable because firing staffs mean they are not thinking about the recruitment of staff any time soon. So no recruitment means very little need for HR staff. Another reason for HR layoff is that many functions and tasks of HR can be automated. There are currently many platforms in the market that try to automate typical operations associated with interviewing and onboarding new personnel, such as checking references, validating IDs, and conducting health and safety checks. For example, Amazon already uses AI to identify less productive workers and fire them. Roles of talent sourcing and HR were affected mostly in Meta and Microsoft while software engineers were the main affected job category at Google and Twitter. In terms of gender It has been a topic of debate over the years that females also should be given opportunities, especially in the tech industry. To some extent, these companies have done well to balance the gender ratio by giving new opportunities and this data has significantly improved. But we all were surprised to see this new data about layoffs of these companies. The data revealed by 365 Data Science shows that about 56% of those who were laid off were female. This is showing a really bad message to the public and is kind of demotivational for the females who are potentially the best in this field.

What are the people doing now after getting laid off?

The data shows that only 10% of the laid-offs have posted for new jobs so far on their Linkedin profiles. It might be because they are taking some time off for themselves before going on job hunting. Another thing could be they all might head into self-employment or the freelance gig-like industry. Only time will tell. Read the full article

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FT Tech News 08: ChatGPT banned in France | Baidu to launch ChatGPT-like AI product in March | Twitter removed the direct message option | Facebook sued for battery drain | CEO of Google Sundar Pichai may get a pay cut

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ChatGPT banned in France (Joined the list) Baidu to launch ChatGPT-like AI product in March Twitter back to its Twitterness | Twitter removed the direct message option Facebook sued for battery drain CEO of Google Sundar Pichai may get a pay cut

ChatGPT banned in France (Joined the list)

Ever since ChatGPT launched in November 2022, its craze is all over the world. Some say it is the future and some say it is a direct competitor of humans. The use of ChatGPT has been a topic of debate, especially in the education sector. Some people favor using ChatGPT by students whereas some are against it. The list of schools and colleges that have banned ChatGPT is getting lengthier day by day. We have already discussed in detail about ChatGPT ban in the New York education department.  Below is the list of schools and colleges that have prohibited the usage of ChatGPT and the newest member is France. New York Education Department banned ChatGPT usage by students earlier this month. Seattle Public Schools and Los Angeles Unified School District did the same in December. Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland also blocked access to this website in students’ devices and browsers. According to ABC, in Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania are among the states and provinces that have prohibited students from using ChatGPT on school internet networks. In India, Bangalore’s RV University prohibited the use of ChatGPT by students. Sciences Po, one of the best institutions in France, prohibited the usage of ChatGPT and other AI technologies. According to Reuters, the institution warned that students who disobeyed the new regulations may be expelled.

Baidu to launch ChatGPT-like AI product in March

For your information, Baidu is China’s largest search engine. According to Reuters, Baidu is planning to launch an AI tool very much similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. It will be launched as a separate product first and then in the future may be merged into the Baidu search engine. It will answer in a conversational way much like ChatGPT instead of providing links. Yet the name of the AI service is not known because there has been no word from Baidu. This year is going to be AI’s year. Mark my words (text😁). We have already seen Microsoft investing 1 billion dollars in ChatGPT. And surely will invest a lot more in future.  Google has also demonstrated its AI service to generate music from text, humming, and whistling. This Google product is called MusicLM.

Twitter back to its Twitterness | Twitter removed the direct message option

Earlier, Twitter had the option to direct messages when you entered any profile. But now, this option has been removed. You can check it by yourself if you do not believe this. It has been removed from the Android and iOS Twitter app but is still available in the web version. That means if you open Twitter through the browser then there is still this message option in the profile section of others. But I am not sure for how long it will be there. This also means that if you want to message someone in private, you cannot do that. You have to mention him in public and write the message. There is no privacy, right? Why did Twitter (Elon Musk) do this? My guess is that this is a way to earn money. Twitter might include this in its blue subscription. Elon Musk is a man of surprises. But seeing this from last year, now I am getting used to it. Comment about how you feel about this decision.

Facebook sued for battery drain

A former Facebook employee filed a lawsuit against Facebook claiming that Facebook intensionally drains users’ phones' batteries in the name of testing features. He was also fired from the work as he refused to participate in this because it is unethical to him. According to a New York Post report, George Hayward is a data scientist aged 33 who claims to have worked with Facebook on its Messenger application. During an internal training, he came across a document titled “How to run thoughtful negative tests?” This document included examples of how to drain a phone’s battery on purpose and secretly in the disguise of running tests. According to George, he complained to the manager who in reply said it does not matter even if harms fewer people because with this it can help more. He refused to work on it and eventually he got fired. According to the report, he joined Facebook in 2019 and got fired last November. Draining a phone’s battery is not a small problem. Let’s say you are in a dire situation and need help, be it police or anyone. You need battery to use the phone and call for help. You don’t want your phone dead in emergency situations. So from the communication point of view, it is a huge problem.  

CEO of Google Sundar Pichai may get a pay cut

Google is laying off 12000 employees which are equivalent to 6% of its workforce. This is the largest layoff in Google’s 25-year history. According to reports, CEO Sundar Pichai also said that there will be cuts on annual bonuses. He said the higher the position the higher will be the bonus cut. He said all senior presidents to have bonus cuts. He did not explain in detail but it is very much possible that along with other senior-positioned employees' bonus reduction, his bonus will be deducted as well. Read the full article

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FT Tech News 07: Instagram to focus on photos in 2023 | Google AI Music Generator | Apple’s own search engine | Hasbro cuts workforce by 15% despite profits | SpaceX launched 49 Starlink’s internet satellites

What's hot in today's tech news? Let's find out.

Instagram to focus on photos in 2023

You must have noticed a lot of videos and reels being recommended in your Instagram feeds in 2022. Since Instagram reels were a new feature added by Instagram, it was promoted heavily. Even the Chief of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, accepted that Instagram overfocused on videos last year. He revealed this in his weekly Q&A last week. He admitted that in 2022, they put an excessive amount of emphasis on video, pushed ranking too much, and essentially showcased more videos than photographs. Mosseri admitted that videos were favored in the ranking algorithms of feeds and explore pages of Instagram in 2022. They pushed the ranking of videos way too far and show way more videos and very few photos. He also said that things are balanced between the number of likes and comments on a photograph vs on a video. And this is a good thing. Yes, videos are more in number than photos on Instagram and this is what drives more traffic to Instagram. But photos are always going to be a significant part of Instagram. So in 2023, Instagram will focus on photos more. This does not mean that it will just focus on photos, it means now you will see an almost equal number of photos and videos in your feed and explore page. If you are someone who was just ranking because of your videos, be ready to include photos as well. This strategy will surely help you maintain the position that you have gained just because of videos. Good Luck.

Google AI Music generator is impressive

Recently Google shared information about its new AI research project named MusicLM. According to Google, this advanced AI can create music from texts or from a human humming or whistling. Seriously, ChatGPT was not enough to kill the majority of technical jobs that now music artists' jobs are in jeopardy. Currently, this tool has not been made available for public use like ChatGPT is. But Google has shared multiple webpage information on MusicLM. Here you can find a large collection of music samples generated by Google’s MusicLM. These collections range from ten seconds snippets to five-minute-long music. Let me explain in brief how this MusicLM works and generates music. It receives input from texts, human humming, and whistling and processes it through its AI algorithms and finally produces music at 24kHz which remains consistent for several minutes. It is obvious that it cannot produce human-like music perfectly because it cannot do the voices. But still, the music that it produces are melodious. It can even create a song that evolves over time by using a series of text prompts. For now, there are announcements or release dates when this MusicLM will be available but one thing is for sure because of AI no job is safe.

Apple’s own search engine

It is rumored that Apple might bring its own search engine sooner or later. This is good news for the users because more search engines mean more competition and we all know that competition is very very beneficial to users as it constantly brings new features and ideas to users. So what makes people think that Apple will launch its own search engine? First Apple already got a huge user base plus it is refining its search products since 2013 through the other companies it owns.  For instance, through Siri or Apple's Spotlight search on the Mac, a technology from Topsy Labs already enables specialized queries, and Laserlike utilizes AI to search the web and compile a database. This perfectly makes sense for Apple to make its own search engine. But there is one big problem for Apple. Do you know Google pays Apple about 8 to 10 billion dollars to make Google search the default option on every iPhone and iPad? If Apple launches its own search engine, then it will have to say goodbye to this huge amount of money. It will be a huge loss overnight. But the Apple search engine definitely will have potential because of the Apple brand value and software and security standards. Also Read: FT Tech News 06: Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram | Android 14 to block the installation of older version apps | Apple rolls out update for iPhone 5s | Biometric lock for Chrome incognito tabs | iPhone 15 to come with Wi-Fi 6E

Hasbro cuts 15% of the workforce despite profits

I literally cannot understand why so many international companies are cutting off their workforce. First, it was Meta, then Amazon, Microsoft, Google, NasDaily, and now Hasbro. In case you do not know what is Hasbro, let me answer in brief. Hasbro is a multinational entertainment corporation and it is most recognized for being the owner of toy brands like My Little Pony, G.I. Joe, and Transformers. Wizards of the Coast, a gaming firm that oversees franchises including Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, is part of the corporation's gaming division. Hasbro has declared that it will lay off 15% of its global workforce which is equivalent to 1000 jobs. The reason they gave was consumer products underperformed in the fourth quarter. According to Hasbro reports, the company’s gaming division made a 22% of year over year increase whereas other departments made a 17% overall loss. This layoff was among the new plan announced by CEO Chris Cocks named “Blueprint 2.0” This blueprint also includes the departure of president and chief operating officer Eric Nyman.

SpaceX launched 49 Starlink’s internet satellites in orbit

SpaceX launched Starlink’s broadband satellites into orbit on January 30. The number of satellites was 49. It was live broadcasted on its website space.com and on its youtube channel. SpaceX has already launched 3800 Starlink satellites into orbit and this mission just added to the number. SpaceX has the permission of launching 12,000 satellites and in advance, it has already applied for 30,000 launch permission. Read the full article

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7 Legit Reasons Why People Don’t Buy Tesla Cars (Maybe after knowing it, you won’t either)

The image of Tesla Cars among people is an innovative and luxurious car brand. In our eyes, we put the Tesla brand equivalent to Google and Apple brands. Most of us buy Tesla cars because of the brand value and the unique features that it offers compared to their counterparts. To support this argument, this figure will help. In the market for electric automobiles, Tesla has an excellent brand loyalty of 73.1 percent (as of March 2022), an increase of 24 percent from March 2021. But there are people who hate or let’s say don’t prefer to buy a Tesla car. Instead, they buy other brands’ EVs. Today we will discuss the 7 reasons why people don’t buy Tesla cars. These are true and legit reasons.  Maybe after knowing these, you might not also like Tesla cars. But let me clear one thing, the purpose of this article is not to defame any brand. We just provide facts and share customers’ feedback. 

In-car cameras make people concerned about their privacy

We all know that Tesla vehicles are equipped with cameras. Of course for the security point of view. Many Tesla models manufactured in and after 2021 are equipped with rearview mirror camera which records video in case of accident or when automatic emergency braking (AEB) is activated.

There is a feature called Sentry mode in Tesla. This works as a security system or you can say act as a surveillance camera system in the event of attempted break-ins or mischief attempts. This is a one way to look at it. Those who are very much serious about their privacy and security see this as a breach of their privacy. Consumer Reports, however, expresses worry that Tesla may exploit the recorded film for purposes other than safety, such as access by criminal actors. Some say Sentry mode always records everything (even lawful activity), which seriously jeopardizes individual privacy. This way video recording constantly and the use of facial recognition has made people worry who prioritizes their privacy all of above. Also Read: Before buying a used Tesla, pay attention to these things

Expensive car, expensive repair and expensive battery replacement

First, the brand new Tesla vehicle in itself is way too expensive. Let me show you with figures again. The base Tesla 3 model may cost close to $50,000, and that's before you start putting on all the glitzy extras like a larger battery, heated seats, and autopilot.

Also that there is no bargaining option at Tesla. Other brands may lower the price of an EV when bargain but at Tesla the price is written in stone. Also let’s not forget about the insurance cost. It is also more expensive than other brand cars. After expensive bought comes an expensive repair. For example, replacing Tesla Model X windshield may cost over $1000. When there is something to be repaired in a Tesla vehicle, you will have to visit Tesla’s service center or autorized provider because there are some parts that are available here only. Also if you mistakenly go to local garages or unauthorized centers then you can lose the warranty of the vehicle. So what is the reason behind Tesla’s expensive repair cost? The reason is simple that Tesla do not manufacture parts at a massive scale plus limited service centers and limited qualified technicians make the repair hefty. Many people buy Tesla because it is environment friendly but let me warn you that it is not budget and pocket friendly. Battery degradation is not only for Tesla, it applies to all the electric vehicles out there irrespective of their brands. But comparatively, the cost of new battery of Tesla vehicle is way more costlier than any other brands. For instance, the standard cost of a battery replacement for a Tesla Model 3 is around $9,500, but the cost of an extended-range battery replacement may reach $16,000. In this price you can easily buy an excellent used car. One incidence relating to hefty price of battery is one Tesla owner went beyond and destroyed his 2013 Model S with 66 pounds of explosives after learning that replacing the battery would cost over $22,000. Also Read: This Electric Vehicle Without A Battery Might Be Elon Musk’s Worst Nightmare

Poor build quality of the vehicle

You must be surprised knowing that Tesla which is probably world’s no.1 electric vehicle manufacturing company makes cars with poor build quality. Tesla is popular for cutting edge technology and innovation but as much it is criticised for its build quality.

Due to reportedly defective door handles, Tesla was sued in 2019 for wrongful death. But don't simply just us (or anybody else's) word for it. Elon Musk himself acknowledged there are concerns with the quality of Tesla vehicles. People criticized Model 3 for a number of issues, such as panel gaps, poor paint, and sloppy welding. Many people reported about the Model 3 door handles to be made of subpar materials resulted people to be locked out of the car just because the handles got frozen. Now let’s talk about the tires as well because it is something everyone will just ignore. I mean who asks about tires health, capacity, durability or warranty when buying any car. Noone. Tesla tires are expensive because of the quality, durability, size, thicker sidewalls and probably because Tesla use Michelin tires. But it is not the main problem. Tesla tires wear out quicker than other vehicles. So one needs to frequently keep changing the tires.  One reminder that Tesla does not come with a spare tire so just think what will happen if a tire gets punctured on the road. You can’t just go any garage and will need to call Tesla support helpline number and wait.

Tesla’s performance drops when temperature drops

Performance drop is something very common in electric vehicles irrespective of brands. According to a study of more than 10,000 electric vehicles, it was found that in cold weather, all the vehicles saw some range loss, with the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagen ID.4 suffering a confirmed dip of 30%. On the other hand, the verified range loss for the Tesla Model Y was 15%, while the verified decline for the Tesla Model S was 19%. Also the acceleration becomes slow in cold weather and the regenerative brake does not function properly. It is important to note that Tesla was fined 2.85 billion won ($2.2 million) in South Korea for allegedly misrepresenting the range of its electric vehicles in cold weather. Also Read: It’s not as easy as pumping gas to charge an electric vehicle. What you should be aware of before purchasing EV?

Autopilot not so reliable

Autopilot is a feature of future. For many of us it is very appealing and for some it might be the reason of buying a Tesla. We see people napping, eating, working, reading and doing other things while driving a Tesla on the internet. It is very cool. But we cannot deny the fact that as much as it is impressive, it is not perfect yet. In just 10 months, there have been 273 documented collisions with Tesla's autopilot technology, some of which have unfortunately resulted in fatalities.

Some don’t like Tesla because of Elon Musk

Source: Google Elon Musk is the face of Tesla. Whatever he does or say will directly impact Tesla. Musk has been in controversies lately and his abrupt actions and decisions have changed people perception not just towards him but everything connected to him such as Tesla, Twitter, cryptocurrency and SpaceX.

Tesla’s updates history not so good

We know that Tesla gives over-the-air (OTA) updates to its vehicles. Just like smartphones, when there is any problem with a vehicle, Tesla provides OTA updates and the problem gets fixed. The vehicles do not have to visit the service centers saving the time and money. Also not just repairs and solving bugs, through OTA update new cool features are added too. But sometimes, instead of solving a problem, an update (buggy update) can raise another problem. Once Tesla gave an OTA update to solve CPU overheating issue and it did solve but due to some bug in the update, it started causing power steering failure especially on rough roads or making a turn. In order to fix the power steering issue caused by the software update, Tesla was forced to recall approximately 40,000 Model X SUVs and Model S sedans from the 2017 through 2021 model years. Read the full article

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FT Tech News 06: Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram | Android 14 to block the installation of older version apps | Apple rolls out update for iPhone 5s | Biometric lock for Chrome incognito tabs | iPhone 15 to come with Wi-Fi 6E

Today’s hot tech news is on its way.

Donald Trump is back on Instagram and Facebook

We are all aware of the Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021, after which Donald Trump’s account from both Facebook and Instagram was suspended for two years. According to Reuters, Meta Platforms Inc said it would reinstate his account on Facebook and Instagram in the coming weeks. For your information, the former US President also was suspended from Twitter but the account was restored in November. Though, he has not posted anything on Twitter yet.

This restoration of Donald Trump’s account came with a warning from Nick Clegg, Meta’s President of Global Affairs. He said if any violations are made again then the post will be deleted first and then depending upon the severity of the violation one month to two-year ban will be imposed.   The reactivation of Trump’s account was very important from his point of view though, he might not accept it publicly. He has significant followers on Facebook and Instagram which will help him reach audiences and also play a big role in fundraising. Because he is going to make another run for President in 2024. Also Read: FT Tech News 05: WhatsApp new feature for photos and videos | Netflix password sharing rule | Google to launch ChatGPT like product | Google planning to fire 12,000 employees

Android 14 to block the installation of older version apps from the Play Store or any other third-party app store

It is assumed that Google is going to announce its Android 14 in the upcoming Google I/O which will be held this spring. Though Android 13 is still to reach a larger audience, Google's plans seem to be more focused on Android 14. Early news on Android has started to come. According to 9to5google, Android 14 will block the installation of apps that were designed for previous or older versions of Android.  That means to say that if an app was designed for Android 10 or older version, it will not be installed on a device running on Android 14. Let’s take another condition to understand properly. If one app was built 2 or 3 years back, it is obvious that it was not made considering today’s android version. It was made for the android version that was running at that time. If the app developer keeps updating the app and makes necessary changes to it over time. There will be no problem for it to run on Android 14 as long as it is complying with Android 14 terms, conditions, and requirements. But if the developer does update the app then it will not be installed on Android 14 devices. Another interesting condition of this problem is that you will not be able to install these older version apps from Play Store but also will not be even installed from third-party app stores. So is this the end of old apps? Definitely not. Google has given the freedom to phone manufacturers to decide on the minimum version of apps to work on their phones. So the manufacturers will choose up to which version the apps will support in the phone with Android 14. What was the necessity to introduce this feature? Google has discovered malware in older versions of apps. Implementing malware is possible in older versions because new Android versions come with strong security and timely updates. Also Read: FT Tech News 04: Google lost against CCI | Samsung bans import of displays | Tesla’s Scandal | AT&T 5G in Stillwater | No more Twitter third-party apps | Google Android distribution number revealed

Apple rolls out update for iPhone 5s which is 9 years old

Believe me, I am as surprised as you are. Yes, it is official and legit news…no rumors. Apple is giving an update to its 9-year-old iPhone. We all know Apple is the best at giving updates but what made it to provide an update for the iPhone 5s? iPhone 5s got its last update in 2018 with the release of iOS 12. Now Apple has released an update to iOS 12.5.7 to 5s. It was mainly provided to close a security loophole in which maliciously crafted web content was leading to security and data compromises. This shows Apple is very much serious about its brand and reputation, especially in phone security. That’s why it gave an update for a 9-year-old iPhone. One more thing, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are also eligible for this update. Also Read: FT Tech News 03: WhatsApp status to include voice notes | ChatGPT API with Microsoft Azure | Google removed embedded podcasts | iOS 16.3 features and release date

New biometric lock feature for Google Chrome incognito tab

This biometric lock for incognito tabs in Google Chrome is already there for iOS for quite a while now. Soon this feature is coming to Android as well. Well, the date is not announced yet about its release but it is will come soon. This feature will be a life savior for those who use incognito mode a lot. This will provide an additional layer of security to their private tabs which will prevent others to look into the tabs directly. It is said that Chrome will use the biometric data registered to your phone so that means you won't have to re-register your biometrics in the Chrome app. As soon as you close the Chrome app or minimize the app or incognito tabs, you need to open it by re-authenticating with your fingerprint. You might find the setting to turn on this feature in the privacy and security section of the Chrome app. Let me remind you again, this feature is still not out.

iPhone 15 to come with Wi-Fi 6E

Currently, no iPhones have Wi-Fi 6E. iPhone 14 series have wifi 6. Though some other Apple products have Wi-Fi 6E such as on the M2 iPad Pro versions from last year, as well as new MacBook Pro and Mac mini variants. If you do not know about Wi-Fi 6E and 6. Let me clarify. Wi-Fi 6E supports bands over 6GHz while 6 is limited to 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. The change will enable higher wireless speeds with better latency and fewer signal interferences. Read the full article

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Today’s hot tech news is on its way. Donald Trump is back on Instagram and Facebook We are all aware of the Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021, after which Donald Trump’s account from both Facebook and Instagram was suspended for two years. According to Reuters, Meta Platforms Inc said it would reinstate his account on Facebook and Instagram in the coming weeks. For your information, the…

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What is the right age to be a father? Men Infertility

There is a myth very popular in society. People talk about woman and point out their faults when she is not able to conceive. They say it must be because of her age or her hormones or something else. Anyhow they just count and see her faults. Noone points at the man and nobody even thinks about men infertility. And this is a serious concern. Men should also look within themselves. It is not just about the age of the woman but the age of the man also is a crucial factor if the couple wants to make or extend the family. People believe just because men can produce sperm throughout their life they are also capable of pregnant a woman. This is not true. Recent studies and research has shown that age is a significant factor in men's infertility. Because with age, the quality and quantity of sperm decrease. According to professional advice, the right age to be a father is between the ages of late 20s and early 30s. Medical professionals say that the chances/possibility of a woman being pregnant with a man of age between 20 and 30 is higher than with a man of age above 40 years. How age plays a role in men's fertility and sperm health? Factors affecting sperm health other than age How to find the reason other than age for men's infertility? How to maintain healthy sperm and be safe from infertility? FAQsWhat is considered a low sperm count? How to know low sperm count? What are the signs of a low sperm count? What food should we eat for producing more sperm?

How age plays a role in men's fertility and sperm health?

As said above, the quantity and the quality of sperm change with age. When the age of a man increases, the sperm undergo genetic mutations and it is a natural thing.  During this mutation, sometimes the DNA of the male sperm gets damaged. This genetic damage also leads to physical damage to the sperm. These sperms are called deformed sperms. These deformed sperms are not fully capable to fertilize the ovum. With deformed sperm, natural pregnancy may not be possible or will be with very much complications. There are also other several impacts on the children who are born from a father of old age. The child might suffer from neurodevelopmental disorders and also the risk of Autism Spectrum disorder in the child is very high. Let's understand this in short. If a man is old then it does not guarantee that it will lead to infertility because we have seen people making families at even the age of 55 or 60. It is just that old age will increase the chances of severe pregnancy complications. Besides, the low possibility of pregnancy with increased age, there is a higher possibility of miscarriage as well. So in this case, there is no role for female age and fertility if the age of males is above 45 because sperm health is obviously poor. So just to be on the healthier and safer side, making a family is advised at age of 20 to 30. Now let’s talk about age and sperm health. According to World Health Organization, sperm count, sperm mobility, and morphology decide a healthy sperm. It is true that there is no break in the production of sperm in males but there is a break in the production of healthy sperm. The reports and research shows that sperm starts degrading age of 35. So what is meant by low-quality sperm? First, quality sperm means that one milliliter of semen includes 15 million or higher sperm. After age 35, the number decreases below 15 million which shows degrading sperm quality. Second, deformed sperm means a sperm without a head or a tail. These sperm fail to fertilize the ovum and hence there is no embryo formation. In such conditions, men need to consult with medical professionals and also need to use ART procedures like IVF treatment for pregnancy. The third important thing for quality sperm is sperm mobility meaning sperm movement. According to medical advice, if there is at least 40% sperm mobility then there is some chance of pregnancy otherwise if the movement is less than 40% then there is no chance of pregnancy. So what we have understood so far is everything depends on the sperm's health. So what are the factors that affect sperm health? Also Read: Could there be a outbreak in the US? In the UK, 15 children recently passed away from Strep A

Factors affecting sperm health other than age

Drinking a lot of alcohol, chain-smoking, drug addiction, poor diet, and nutrient deficiency. Sperm health is also impacted by obesity, diabetes, stress, cancer, and other medical, physical, physiological, and mental problems.

How to find the reason other than age for men's infertility?

If you are not able to make a family then you should definitely do some medical tests to find out the reason for your infertility other than your age. The first step is the physical evaluation where a doctor or urologist will check your testicles to see if there is any deformation in the veins in the testicles or varicoceles. If no conclusive evidence is found then you might also need to show your medical history. Another test that is done is the analysis of sperm which includes sperm count, sperm mobility, and morphology.  Another test is a hormonal test which includes the evaluation of testosterone and other reproductive hormones. This was all about what to do to check sperm quality and how infertility in men happens. Now it's time to learn how to be safe from infertility.

How to maintain healthy sperm and be safe from infertility?

Well, there is nothing you can do about your increasing age but still, you can keep your body healthy and in shape like a youth. It is the same thing we all have been taught from childhood. Eat a balanced diet and staying fit are the two things that need to be in focus.  Also, don’t the activities written above in the heading factors affecting sperm health. Also Read: Cobblestone Throat, What Is It? Pictures, Treatment, Causes, Symptoms, HPV, Best Home Remedies, Preventive Measures

FAQs

What is considered a low sperm count?If you produce an ejaculate that has less than 39 million sperm overall or less than 15 million sperm per millilitre, you are said to have a low sperm count.How to know low sperm count? What are the signs of a low sperm count?Some signs of a low sperm count include: sexual function issues, such as decreased sex drive or trouble keeping an erection (erectile dysfunction) The testicle region may experience discomfort, enlarge, or a lump. reduced facial or body hair, as well as other chromosomal or hormone abnormalities symptoms.What food should we eat for producing more sperm?Eggs, Red Meat, Spinach, Avocado, Bananas, Watermelon, Oysters, Chocolate, Coffee, Nuts, and Seeds Read the full article

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What is the right age to be a father? Men Infertility

There is a myth very popular in society. People talk about woman and point out their faults when she is not able to conceive. They say it must be because of her age or her hormones or something else. Anyhow they just count and see her faults. Noone points at the man and nobody even thinks about men infertility. And this is a serious concern. Men should also look within themselves. It is not just…

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