Research: 81% of tech companies with under 5K employees allow remote work or have only remote options while just 26% with 25K employees are fully flexible (Rani Molla/Vox)

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Research: 81% of tech companies with under 5K employees allow remote work or have only remote options, while just 26% with 25K+ employees are fully flexible  —  How small tech companies are using remote work to compete with the big guys.  —  It used to be that Big Tech companies like Google …

Watch: PM Modi meets Apple Google Microsoft CEOs

US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with top US and Indian tech executives, including Apple's Tim Cook, Google's Sundar Pichai and Microsoft's Satya Nadella among others in Washington. Biden hailed technological cooperation between India and the US and expressed optimism about their joint partnership. Pichai announced that Google is investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund and thanked Modi for his vision, which he said serves as a blueprint for other countries. Nadella and Modi discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to enhance the lives of Indians. https://ift.tt/WfR7adF

How YouTube updating its policy for fan accounts will help users

YouTube is making it mandatory for fan channels on the platform to make it "obvious in their channel name or handle that the channel doesn't represent the original creator, artist or entity." For viewers, this is a welcoming change because it will ensure that they are not misled by the channels they interact with and follow. This update will take effect from August 21. https://ift.tt/EDq1zro

The US broadens eligibility for federal subsidies under the Chips Act to include companies providing tools chemicals and other semiconductor supplies (Yuka Hayashi/Wall Street Journal)

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The US broadens eligibility for federal subsidies under the Chips Act to include companies providing tools, chemicals, and other semiconductor supplies  —  Biden administration expands eligibility for federal subsidies to semiconductor factory suppliers  —  WASHINGTON—The Biden administration …

Internal records undercut claims that Twitter censored pro-Trump content before the Capitol riot and show a reluctance to suspend Trump's account until Jan. 8 (Drew Harwell/Washington Post)

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Internal records undercut claims that Twitter censored pro-Trump content before the Capitol riot and show a reluctance to suspend Trump's account until Jan. 8  —  In the internal video call from Jan. 5, 2021, workers were told not to take tougher action against a growing wave of tweets they feared were veiled incitements to violence.

JPMorgan expands its JPM Coin launched in 2019 for USD transactions to euro payments; the digital token has been used to process $300B in transactions so far (Anna Irrera/Bloomberg)

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JPMorgan expands its JPM Coin, launched in 2019 for USD transactions, to euro payments; the digital token has been used to process ~$300B in transactions so far  —  JPMorgan Chase & Co. expanded one of the most high-profile projects to bring blockchain technology to traditional banking …

Lithuania announces Tech Zity a €100M tech campus touted as Europe's largest at 592K sq. ft. with facilities for 5000 workers co-living spaces and more (Paul Sawers/TechCrunch)

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Lithuania announces Tech Zity, a €100M tech campus touted as Europe's largest at ~592K sq. ft., with facilities for 5,000 workers, co-living spaces, and more  —  Lithuania is vying to become one of the major European tech hubs, bolstered by a growing number of so-called “unicorn” …

A look at Apple Vision Pro features based on the visionOS SDK including a "Moving at Unsafe Speed" alert a "Travel Mode" for airplanes and a "Guest Mode" (Filipe Espósito/9to5Mac)

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A look at Apple Vision Pro features based on the visionOS SDK, including a “Moving at Unsafe Speed” alert, a “Travel Mode” for airplanes, and a “Guest Mode”  —  Apple announced Vision Pro at WWDC 2023.  But even so, there are still a lot of details …

Realme to launch next Narzo phone in India on June 26

Realme is soon going to launch a new smartphone in the market. The Chinese tech company has begun teasing the smartphone on its Twitter handle. As per the teaser, the company will launch the smartphone under its Narzo segment. While the company is yet to reveal the name of the smartphone, it expected that it would be Realme Narzo 60. If rumours turn out to be true, the smartphone will arrive as a successor to the Realme Narzo 50 5G, launched in India last year. The smartphone will be launched in India on June 26. https://ift.tt/oUWw6Ze

How to silence calls from unknown numbers on WhatsApp

Are you also tired of calls from unknown numbers on Whatsapp spamming you all day? Well, WhatsApp has recently introduced a new feature that automatically mutes calls from unknown numbers, known as “Silence unknown callers.” This feature comes after complaints from WhatsApp users in India who reported an increase in spam calls in recent months. https://ift.tt/NEHfCIc

Apple may not launch a new iPhone SE in 2024 heres why

Apple may not release an iPhone SE 4 in 2024, according to analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O'Malley. The Cupertino-based tech giant is rumoured to be developing its own 5G modem, which may not be ready in time for the projected release date, benefitting current modem supplier, Qualcomm. Apple acquired the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business in 2019. https://ift.tt/qBQM5os

Android 14 update: These Samsung phones are likely to get the update with One UI 6.0

Samsung is expected to roll out the Android 14 update with the latest One UI 6.0 to its phones later this year, as it has been known to update its phones faster than others. Listed are all Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S, Z, A, M series, and the Galaxy Tab series, that are expected to receive the update based on Samsung's update policy of up to four years of Android and five years of security updates. https://ift.tt/je24aKm

Sony announces partnership with Fnatic for new gaming gear in India

Sony has partnered with professional esports team, Fnatic, in a multi-year global partnership agreement to improve gaming experiences and empower Indian gamers on a global platform. The product development teams at Sony will collaborate with Fnatic's professional players to create new gaming gear for the brand Inzone. This partnership will facilitate Indian gamers to participate in international tournaments, gain recognition and improve their skills. https://ift.tt/LfrQOnx

How to set up and use Security Keys for Apple ID on an iPhone

Apple has a Security Keys feature for its devices. It is an optional advanced security feature which is designed for those who want extra protection from targeted attacks, such as phishing or any other scams. With two-factor authentication, users need to provide a little information to sign in with Apple ID to a new device or on the web. https://ift.tt/z2Q9JGl

Audio Technica launches three new turntables in India: All the details

Audio Technica has introduced three new turntables in India, offering high-quality and entry-level options for vinyl collectors to enjoy their collections. The new models come with enhanced features and improved performance, making them suitable for both professional and home use. https://ift.tt/dIUMPND