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Twitter API paid may cost developers over ₹34 lakh per month

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As per the report, Twitter is currently offering three different plans. The first, known as the ‘Small Package,’ provides access to 50 million tweets for $42,000 per month. The packages with access to 100 million and 200 million tweets, respectively, are said to cost more per month. Twitter’s once free Application Programming Interface (API) is now set to cost a staggering $42,000 per month (equivalent to ₹34 lakh), as reported by a tech outlet earlier this month. Wired, a well-known tech publication, has shared documents indicating that the developer community, researchers,…

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Mark Zuckerberg is looking to launch a new platform to rival Twitter

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms is exploring plans to launch a new social media app in its bid to displace Twitter as the world’s “digital town square.” “We’re exploring a standalone decentralized social network for sharing text updates. We believe there’s an opportunity for a separate space where creators and public figures can share timely updates about their interests,” a Meta spokesperson told Reuters in an emailed statement. Meta’s app will be based on a similar framework that powers Mastodon, a Twitter-like service that was launched in 2016. A Twitter-like app would allow…

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Explainer: The 4G-5G technology stack

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With BSNL launching 4G services using an indigenous technology stack, India has forayed into local manufacturing of telecom technology, preparing the ground for its export. With BSNL launching 4G services using an indigenous technology stack, India has forayed into local manufacturing of telecom technology, preparing the ground for its export. Jatin Grover explains what the stack, developed by a TCS-led consortium, is and why the government is keen on launching 4G & 5G services using this In general, a technology stack is a combination of different sets of software to…

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Snapchat+ subscribers will soon be able to freeze Streaks: Know-how?

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Snap introduced its new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for the platform which is powered by the latest version of OpenAI’s GPT technology called “My AI” chatbot which is now available as an experimental feature for Snapchat+ subscribers (by the time of writing). Snap, the parent company of Snapchat has announced a new update where Snapchat+ (the premium subscription) will soon be able to freeze their Streaks (images). In a blog post, Snap said: “We’ll also be adding a new way for Snapchat+ subscribers to freeze their Streaks, putting things on pause…

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ChatGPT based add-ons to Chrome will make your life easier. Here’s how

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The AI based chatbot is not just capable of simply answering your toughest queries but it is an aid that can help you even in your day-to-day tasks such as drafting emails, preparing tweets for you and more. Here are seven ChatGPT based extensions that you can add to Google Chrome for enhanced productivity. The world of technology is taken by the storm after the arrival of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The AI based chatbot is part of sophisticated systems that produces content from text to images – that is set to…

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Google unveils Bard, its ChatGPT rival: How does it work, where to access and more

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Google says Bard draws on information from the web to provide fresh, high-quality responses. At its core, Google’s chatbot is powered by LaMDA. In Short Google has unveiled Bard, its ChatGPT rival that leverages LaMDA (Language Model for Dialogue Applications), Google’s own language model. The announcement comes days after CEO Sundar Pichai revealed its development during an earnings call. Prior to the call, Google management called ChatGPT“code red” as the AI-powered platform received positive responses from users across the world. In a blog post, Google says that it is opening…

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Apple foldable iPad could arrive as soon as 2024, says analyst

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Apple, the American tech giant, is said to be in the works of releasing a foldable iPad in the near future. This piece of news was reported by The Verge, a popular American technology news website, which cites a tweet from supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo has expressed his positive outlook on the foldable iPad and believes that its release will greatly improve the product mix and boost Apple’s overall shipments. Kuo’s tweet, which was posted on Monday, has sparked a lot of excitement among tech enthusiasts and Apple…

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Samsung Galaxy S23 series launch on Feb 1: Alleged pricing, features and more

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Samsung S23 Ultra Launch Live Updates: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event is here with the all new Samsung Galaxy S23 series phones, Galaxy Book 3 and other major announcements. Samsung is set to unveil its latest Galaxy S series phones on February 1. The South Korean company has scheduled a launch event at 11:30pm where it will unveil the Galaxy S23 series. The upcoming series is said to offer three smartphones – Samsung Galaxy S23, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.  Ahead of the launch, alleged pricing…

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Google announces sweeping Android changes in India

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Google said on Wednesday it will allow device makers in India to license its individual apps for pre-installation and give an option to users to choose their default search engine, announcing sweeping changes to how its Android system operates. The move comes after the country’s Supreme Court upheld stringent antitrust directives last week, rejecting a Google challenge against a Competition Commission of India ruling that said the company abused its market position, ordering it to change how it markets its Android system in a key growth market. “Implementation of these changes across the ecosystem will be a complex…

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How to install WhatsApp on 2 different devices with the same number

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WhatsApp is one of the most widely-used instant messaging apps despite lacking several features. For example, Telegram lets you use the same account on multiple devices but unfortunately, the same wasn’t possible on WhatsApp — until now. You can now use the same WhatsApp account on two phones officially! The Linked Devices feature on WhatsApp was introduced last year but you could only use it on your computer or web browser. However, WhatsApp has rolled out a new update that allows you to link a smartphone to your account. If you’ve always wanted to…

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