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Airtel reveals common international destinations visited by its customers

A recent report by Airtel reveals a surge of over 100% in international roaming plan subscriptions and up to 146% growth in international roaming subscriptions compared to last year, with up to a 47% increase in international travelers. US, UK, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany are among the most visited countries from Delhi, Mumbai, Andhra Pradesh + Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Karela. Additionally, Middle East, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf countries were preferred by travelers. Airtel has also set up kiosks at Indian international airports to help users activate international plans. https://ift.tt/45AxBZ8

Apple adds this MacBook model to obsolete product category

According to a report by MacRumors, Apple has officially added the original 12-inch MacBook to its obsolete products list. The addition of the Apple 12-inch MacBook list marks its official end. https://ift.tt/cGAxsHv

Cat survival game ‘Stray’ coming to Mac

The adventure game 'Stray,' in which players assume the role of a cat, will soon be accessible to Apple's M1 or M2 processor-based Macs. The game's narrative includes solving puzzles, navigating challenges and mission paths, all while avoiding pitfalls like Zurks and Sentinels. The beta version for Macs has not been given a release date or price. https://ift.tt/GzC7eM0

WhatsApp to soon bring redesigned keyboard with emoji bar: Here’s what it means

WhatsApp is said to be working on a new feature which is said to improve the user experience. A new report has revealed that the popular messaging app is working on a redesigned keyboard with an emoji category bar. https://ift.tt/JIHhB83

Challenger report: US tech companies have announced 136,831 layoffs in 2023 so far, more than in any full year since 2001, when job cuts reached 168,395 (Alexandre Tanzi/Bloomberg)

Alexandre Tanzi / Bloomberg:
Challenger report: US tech companies have announced 136,831 layoffs in 2023 so far, more than in any full year since 2001, when job cuts reached 168,395 — US companies have announced more job cuts this year than during all of 2022, according to executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.

AT Protocol's account portability tool gives the users of Bluesky, a public benefit LLC independent from Twitter, a way out should a billionaire take over (Micah Lee/The Intercept)

Micah Lee / The Intercept:
AT Protocol's account portability tool gives the users of Bluesky, a public benefit LLC independent from Twitter, a way out should a billionaire take over — Here are some answers about the new social media network Bluesky that you don't need an invite to see. … The vibes are great.