Technology

In a recent development, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter and now referred to as X, has come under scrutiny for allegedly slowing down access to certain websites that CEO Elon Musk has previously criticized in public. The slowdown of links to these websites was investigated and confirmed by the Washington Post on Tuesday, but X swiftly addressed the issue once it was brought to light.

Following its impressive launch in July, the microblogging application ‘Threads’ by Meta (formerly Facebook) experienced a significant drop in its user base. Initially attracting more than 100 million users within five days and reaching a peak of 2.3 million daily active users in the same month, Threads has encountered a sharp decline in growth.

WhatsApp is taking steps to compete with platforms like Google Meet and Zoom by introducing an upgraded feature for group calls. The popular chat messenger by Meta will soon allow users to schedule calls within group chats, similar to the functionality offered by other video conferencing platforms. This feature was discovered in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android (2.23.17.7).

Rumors have been circulating about Sony’s development of a revised version of the PlayStation 5, often referred to as the PS5 Slim, featuring a detachable disc drive. Recent images and a video have surfaced that showcase a purported PS5 Slim model with a slimmer profile and slightly reduced height, suggesting the inclusion of a removable disc drive.

Advertisements play a pivotal role in generating revenue for various service providers, websites, and applications. While some ads are easy to ignore, there is a category of particularly bothersome full-screen ads that display non-skippable videos on mobile phones.

Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter are constantly competing to introduce new features, and the latest upgrade comes in the form of Instagram’s Collabs feature. This new feature allows up to four users to collaboratively create Reels, Posts, or Carousels together.

The Walt Disney Company has officially declared a new price increase for its Disney+ subscription, marking the second rate adjustment in just two years.