Here’s the trending news from the tech world. News we think every tech enthusiast should keep an eye on.
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Twitter will soon allow calls and have encrypted messages, Musk announces
Elon Musk has been making strides in an attempt to overhaul Twitter since taking over. Continuing that quest, Musk has now made an announcement about new features via a tweet. On Tuesday Musk tweeted that Twitter will soon allow users to make a call and also send encrypted messages. Musk further said that the encrypted DM feature will be implemented as soon as tomorrow. The tech billionaire actually talked about introducing these features as he revealed his plans for “Twitter 2.0 The Everything App.” The call-in feature on Twitter will bring the microblogging platform in line with Facebook and Instagram, which also have features phone call. However, Musk did not clarify whether the calls will be encrypted.
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Canadian PM Trudeau slams Facebook (here’s why)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took aim at Meta on Tuesday after news broke that the social media giant might block the news feed on Canadian Facebook and Instagram. Meta’s move is apparently in response to a proposed Canadian law that would require digital companies to pay local news agencies to publish their news. A few months ago, even Google had modified some features to deal with this proposed law. Trudeau argued that the social media giant’s response to the proposed law is “not only flawed, it’s dangerous to our democracy, to our economy.” The Canadian government says the new law, which is currently being debated in the senate, will help financially strengthen Canadian news publishing agencies.
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TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is now eyeing the book publishing market
Although the TikTok app faces the risk of being banned in the US, its parent company ByteDance still has an ambitious plan for the US market. It turns out that ByteDance subsidiary Lemon Inc has filed a trademark application for a wide range of e-book publishing products and services. According to the filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, ByteDance is interested in the following products and services: reading application; download and discuss fiction e-books; retail bookstore services; order books in audio, print and digital formats; publication of e-books, audiobooks, physical books, etc. However, registering the trademark does not mean that ByteDance’s entry into book publishing and distribution is secure. But such a move could be logical, especially considering the huge popularity of the TikTok app among book lovers.
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China witnesses first ChatGPT arrest for fake news
In a first of its kind, Chinese police have arrested a man who allegedly used ChatGPT to create a fake article about the train crash. This fake article was in turn published on Baidu-owned social media platforms, eventually leading to the man’s arrest. The man belongs to Gansu province and his surname is ‘Hong’, while his first name is still unknown. This arrest has come under the new artificial intelligence law that was passed just last year in China. Meanwhile, this whole incident has attracted a lot of attention from the Chinese media probably because of ChatGPT’s involvement. Although ChatGPT continues to enjoy great popularity, many countries have expressed concern about misinformation and fake news emanating from this platform. Italy recently became the first country in the world to ban ChatGPT before lifting the ban.
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WhatsApp Starts Beta Testing Wear OS App
You will probably soon be able to send and receive WhatsApp messages on your Android smartwatches. In accordance with 9 to 5 Google, WhatsApp has just released its first official Wear OS app in beta testing. Users of Wear OS or Android smartwatches will likely enjoy all the standard features of WhatsApp, while they may also enjoy some unique features. One of the unique features they can enjoy is the ability to edit sent messages, which allows them to undo any spelling mistakes or sent messages. However, it’s still unclear exactly when the Wear OS app will be ready for public release.
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According to Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Twitter will soon offer voice calls and encrypted messages. This would be a major breakthrough for the platform and could potentially open up new possibilities for communication.
As a full-stack tech company, Ikaroa is looking forward to this advancement as it holds a strong belief in the power of communication and collaboration. After all, relationship building is one of its core values.
Ikaroa believes that Twitter’s implementation of voice calls and encrypted messages would be a welcome addition to the platform. The ability to safely communicate via voice and text offers enhanced capabilities for users, businesses and organizations to engage with their customers and members. Such secure platforms like Twitter offer an important layer of security for users who are concerned about their privacy online.
The addition of these services also indicates that Twitter is taking steps to become more of an advanced communication platform. We anticipate that this will help the company attract more users.
At Ikaroa, we believe that communication is key and that the world can become a better place by establishing better ways of communicating. Encrypted messaging and voice calls on Twitter could open up new opportunities for individuals, businesses and organizations alike. We are excited to see what the future holds.
