Twitter is working on a feature that would allow multiple users to co-author a tweet. The social network is referring to the feature as "Collaborations" The option has yet to be made publicly available and only works after one user accepts a request to collaborate from another.
Verizon Wireless says it's aware of spam messages that look like they came from its customers' numbers. The carrier is working with US law enforcement to identify the source of the messages. Verizon Wireless is one of the largest telecoms in the United States. The Verge reported yesterday on a spam message that appeared to come from a Verizon Wireless customer's number.
Kia's EV9 concept SUV will go on sale in Europe in 2023. The electric SUV is expected to have 300 miles of range and 350kW fast charging. Kia didn't say what would change in the transition from concept to production. The EV9 could help Kia take on competitors like the Tesla Model Y.
Microsoft has announced widespread changes to its 400,000-member partner program. The changes include a premium on month-to-month commitments and a new partner scoring system. The backlash has included at least two Change.org petitions admonishing Microsoft.
Nvidia’s GTC conference last week was amazing. The company uses its technology to craft the keynote. It can take a person's voice and reproduce it saying pretty much anything. It has the potential to advance blue screen work to a degree where physical sets can mostly be eliminated.
Ukrtelecom says it was forced to restrict access to protect military users. Netblocks says it saw a collapse in connectivity to 13% of pre-war levels. But users on different internet providers said they had no problems. Chief executive Yuriy Kurmaz says the attack was successfully repulsed.
Public cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft and Google Cloud are boosting data center sales for the likes of Dell Technologies, Inspur and Cisco to new heights. Cloud providers spent billions last year on equipping new data centers with servers, storage, software, security and networking infrastructure.
Apple reportedly asked suppliers to cut production of the iPhone SE by about 2 million units to 3 million units. The company also reduced orders for AirPods by about 10 million units for full-year 2022. This production decrease is a sign of the Ukraine war and inflation’s negative impact on electronics demand, Nikkei said.
HP Inc. agreed to buy Poly, a maker of workplace communications products, for $1.7 billion in a bet on the rise of hybrid work. HP will pay $40 cash for each outstanding share of Poly, a premium of more than 50% from its closing price Friday. The companies valued the deal for Poly, formerly known as Plantronics, at $3.3 billion, including debt.
SpaceX will no longer build new vehicles for its Crew Dragon spacecraft. The company has launched four Crew Dragons to the International Space Station so far. The Crew Dragons are designed to carry four astronauts to and from the ISS. SpaceX will continue to fly the spacecraft, but will not build new parts for the vehicles.
TikTok is testing a watch history tool, according to a Twitter user. The feature would allow people to see a list of videos that appeared in their feed. It's unclear how many people currently have access to the test. The company declined to provide details about the feature.