Technology
Some Twitter users are unable to post, told they’re ‘over daily limit’
Users have expressed concern about a widespread Twitter breakdown since billionaire Elon Musk took over the social network last year
Google's new AI can generate music from text
While it seems to get the tone and overall sound of voices right, there's a quality to them that's definitely off
Android users can now get Twitter Blue subscriptions
Custom app icons, easier navigation of bookmarked tweets, aligned in folders, and the app can have a different theme are also available
Elon Musk unveils 'first part' of upcoming large 'UI overhaul' on Twitter
Taking to the platform, the multi-billionaire announced the features which will appear in the 'first part' of a 'much larger UI overhaul'
Mobiles and Tabs
Vivo releases Apex 2020 concept phone with edgeless display, Gimbal camera
The Vivo Apex 2020 is seen sporting a 48-megapixel Gimbal camera at the back, along with 5-7.5X optical zoom.
Apple set to manufacture its latest iPhone 14 in India
Apple unveiled its highly anticipated iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plus variant during its 'Far Out' event on September 7
Beware of video calls from stranger, warn police
In the recent case in Narsingi, attending a WhatsApp video call from an anonymous number cost the 30-year-old Rs 55,000
Samsung begins pre-booking Galaxy Z Flip in India; prices it just right
Galaxy Z Flip features an Infinity Flex Display along with a hideaway hinge that folds into a stylish and compact form factor.
Gadgets
Apple confirms September 14 event, expected to unveil iPhone 13
The new phones are also expected to have smaller display notches and improved cameras
Apple exploring AirPods that take temperature, monitor posture
It's not clear if the latter function differs significantly from AirPods' existing 'Conversation Boost' feature
Motorola working on new foldable Razr
The next Razr will probably launch internationally as well since both of its predecessors have
13-inch mini LED display MacBook Air reportedly on its way for 2022
Apple is able to include the more premium displays because of cost-savings associated with using its own silicon
Amazon announces new fitness wearable, health services
Amazon said it has seven days of battery life and can be charged in 90 minutes, especially if you'll be using it to track your sleep
In Other News
Twitter outage hits thousands of users globally
During the outage, some users were unable to log in to their Twitter account via desktops or laptops
Computer security experts warn against loopholes in Zoom app
Attackers could join Zoom meetings without being visible to other participants, says Indian computers experts body
WhatsApp to let users set all chats to disappear by default
The Meta-owned messaging service also said it's giving users more options for how long before a message is deleted
Twitter accounts to be verified with three colours from next week: Elon Musk
Musk had tweeted about the usage of different colours for different organisations and individuals but fleshed out the details just recently