Did Spotify Just Bans Some Users From Playing Music? Here’s Why

29 Nov 2024

Earlier this week, many Spotify users found themselves unable to access the service. The issue stemmed from the use of modified (modded) versions of the app. While Spotify offers a free, ad-supported version, some users have turned to modded apps that bypass the need for a premium subscription, offering them...

This Chinese Company Is Paying Employees To Date: Here’s How You Can Cash In!

23 Nov 2024

In a creative effort to address both workplace happiness and broader societal challenges, Chinese tech company Insta360 has rolled out a campaign offering cash incentives to employees for going on dates. Based in Shenzhen, the company launched the initiative as a way to foster connections and create a sense of...

Ultimate Tech Move: Engineer Plans Wedding with Jira

13 Nov 2024

An engineer named Dhaval Singh recently took to X to share how he used Jira, along with Google Sheets, to organize his wedding tasks. The post quickly went viral, with internet users dubbing it "the most techy thing ever." Singh shared screenshots of a dedicated "wedding board" he built in...

WhatsApp to Introduce Instagram-like Features for More Interactive Status Updates

09 Nov 2024

WhatsApp is introducing new interactive features for its status updates, similar to Instagram, as part of its latest update through the Google Play Beta Program, according to WABetaInfo. The update includes a new "Add Yours" sticker format for Android users, allowing them to customize their statuses with questions or prompts...

Apple Unveils New Mac Mini with M4 and M4 Pro Chips | Check Features And Prices

30 Oct 2024

Apple has introduced its latest Mac mini, now equipped with the new M4 and M4 Pro chips, making it the most compact and efficient desktop in Apple's lineup. This upgrade signifies a major advancement, as it becomes Apple’s first carbon-neutral Mac, achieving an impressive reduction of over 80% in greenhouse...

The Surprising Role of Onions and Potatoes in Nuclear Bomb Tests

19 Oct 2024

Out of 195 countries, only nine countries possess nuclear weapons, and India is among these powerful nations. While many are familiar with fascinating facts about nuclear bombs and their testing, not everyone knows that onions and potatoes have a unique role in these tests. During India's nuclear tests at Pokhran,...

Know How 400 Employees Into Millionaires: Indian-Origin Founder Now Regrets

17 Oct 2024

An Indian-origin entrepreneur, Jyoti Bansal, has made headlines after selling his startup, AppDynamics, for a staggering $3.7 billion in 2017. This deal not only made Bansal a wealthy businessman but also turned around 400 of his employees into millionaires. However, despite the success, Bansal described the day of the sale...

‘Firing Is Fun!’: Tech CEO Trains Managers To Let Employees Go

01 Oct 2024

In a recent LinkedIn post, Andreas Roettl, CEO of the tech company Journi, sparked a significant conversation by asserting that companies should equip their managers and team leaders with the skills necessary to effectively fire employees. Roettl's provocative claim drew mixed reactions, as he emphasized that the ability to lay...

This Auto Driver Just Taps His Smartwatch To Accept Payments

22 Sep 2024

In tech Twitter circles, Bengaluru is said to 'peak' whenever a local embraces new technological advancements or, even better, innovates. For over thirty years, the city has been at the forefront of IT and innovation in India, earning the nickname "Silicon Valley of India." This progress is not solely driven...

iPhone 16 Pro Hit by Major Downgrade In EU Under Digital Markets Act

16 Sep 2024

In a strategic move, Apple has decided to exclude its much-anticipated generative AI feature, known as "Apple Intelligence," from the iPhone 16 Pro in the European Union (EU). This action follows the effects of the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) on Apple's plans for its latest flagship device, as reported...