The reading mode in Chrome might read articles for you

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The reading mode in Chrome might read articles for you

Chrome’s reading mode may automatically read items for you

Google is said to be testing a text-to-speech feature for Chrome’s desktop reading mode, allowing it to read articles aloud to users. This feature is currently being experimented with in Chrome Canary, the advanced version of Chrome, according to a post by Leopeva64 on X (formerly Twitter). Users can activate this feature by clicking a play button at the top of an article in reading mode. However, based on a video shared by the X user, there is room for improvement as the voice sounds robotic and reads out a header as “summary” instead of simply saying the word.

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Google is introducing a significant new feature to its AI-powered Search

In addition to this, Google is introducing a significant new feature to its AI-powered Search Generative Experience (SGE). This feature, called “SGE while browsing,” is currently in the experimental phase. It aims to summarize articles for users as they read on the web, making it easier to grasp the key details of lengthy or complex web pages. This feature is available in the Google app on Android and iOS and will soon be coming to Chrome on desktop, as announced by Google in a blog post.

Gmail implements new security enhancement measures

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Gmail implements new security enhancement measures

Gmail uses verification when creating new forwarding addresses

Google has unveiled new security measures for Gmail users, including requesting verification when adding a forwarding address and creating or editing filters. These safeguards are an extension of the enhanced security measures introduced last year for Google Workspace accounts.

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Google will assess the session for potential risks

Sensitive actions in Gmail that trigger these protections include creating or modifying filters, importing filters, adding forwarding addresses, and enabling IMAP access status. When these actions are initiated, Google will assess the session for potential risks and, if deemed necessary, will prompt the user with a “Verify it’s you” request. Users can confirm the action’s legitimacy by using a trusted second factor, such as a 2-step verification code.

If a verification challenge is unsuccessful or remains incomplete, users will receive a “Critical security alert” notification on their trusted devices. It’s important to note that this feature currently supports users who use Google as their identity provider and actions within Google products, and it does not support SAML users at this time.

Additionally, Google recently introduced a native translation integration in the Gmail mobile app, allowing users to communicate in various languages seamlessly. To translate messages on mobile, users need to select “Translate” on the dismissible banner and choose their desired language. This banner appears when the content language of a message differs from the “Google.com Mail display language” set in the user’s account settings.

Video messaging on iOS is being broadly rolled out by WhatsApp

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Video messaging on iOS is being broadly rolled out by WhatsApp

WhatsApp is publicly releasing the iOS version of its video messaging function

The Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is introducing a video messaging feature for iOS users on a broad scale. The company officially stated in its changelog on Monday that users can now easily record and send video messages within chats by tapping on the microphone icon and switching to video.

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video messaging feature for iOS users

Additionally, WhatsApp is introducing support for screen sharing during video calls, with a new “screen share” button becoming visible when initiating a video call.

In the previous month, WhatsApp had already expanded its iOS capabilities by introducing landscape mode support for video calls and an option to silence unknown callers. To mute unknown callers, users can navigate to Settings > Privacy > Calls. Furthermore, WhatsApp had enabled the ability to natively transfer the complete account history when switching to a new device.

Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled to touch down on the moon

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Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled to touch down on the moon

Chandrayaan-3 is set to land on the moon

ISRO has announced that its ambitious lunar Chandrayaan-3 mission is set to touch down on the Moon’s surface at approximately 6:04 p.m. on August 23. The space agency has also provided information on where Indians can view this historic event live.

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lunar mission is set to touch down on the Moon’s surface

According to ISRO’s statement on X, Indians can tune in to the ISRO website to witness this momentous occasion. ISRO expressed gratitude for the well-wishes and positivity surrounding the mission.

Binance is dropped by payment processor checkout.com

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Binance is dropped by payment processor checkout.com

Checkout.com, a payment processor, abandons Binance due to regulatory worries

Global payments processor Checkout.com has decided to end its relationship with leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance due to increasing concerns related to regulatory issues. Binance was previously one of Checkout.com’s largest clients, with transactions exceeding $2 billion in a single month in 2021, according to Forbes.

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payments processor Checkout.com has decided to end its relationship with Binance

Checkout.com’s CEO, Guillaume Pousaz, terminated the company’s association with Binance, citing “reports of regulators’ actions and orders in relevant jurisdictions” and “inquiries from partners” as reasons for the decision. Additionally, concerns were raised regarding Binance’s anti-money laundering, sanctions, and compliance controls.

Binance, however, disagreed with Checkout.com’s justification for ending the contract and stated that it was considering legal action. A spokesperson for Binance emphasized their commitment to building a leading compliance program and gaining trust with regulators and partners.

Checkout.com had been processing between $300 million and $400 million worth of Binance transactions. This move is considered a significant setback for Binance, especially in the context of ongoing regulatory challenges, including a lawsuit by US regulators against Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao, alleging deceptive operations and filing 13 charges in federal court in June of the same year.

Parents have filed a lawsuit against Roblox

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Parents have filed a lawsuit against Roblox

Parents’ lawsuit against Roblox has been filed

Parents in the United States have filed a lawsuit against the popular gaming platform Roblox, which is also widely popular among teenagers in India. The lawsuit accuses Roblox of illegally enabling child gambling.

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the parents claim that their children have unknowingly lost thousands of Roblox’s virtual currency

This legal action, filed in the Northern District of California, is brought by two parents on behalf of their children, who are identified as minor plaintiffs. According to reports from TechCrunch, the parents claim that their children have unknowingly lost thousands of Roblox’s virtual currency on various third-party websites.

Roblox currently sells 800 Robux, its digital currency, for $9.99 on its website, with greater discounts available for larger amounts.

Although gambling is not permitted on the Roblox platform, the legal action alleges that the company directed children to third-party gambling websites that encourage users to play games like blackjack, slots, and roulette using Roblox’s in-game currency.

The lawsuit further contends that Roblox maintains control over Robux and, as a result, is aware of these questionable third-party gambling sites that entice children to use the in-game currency for gambling.

The legal action was initiated by plaintiffs Rachel Colvin and Danielle Sass, both mothers whose children have engaged in gambling on third-party websites using Roblox’s virtual currency.

Musk intends to remove the X’s block feature

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Musk intends to remove the X’s block feature

Blocking on X will be removed, as indicated by Musk.

Elon Musk has announced the removal of the blocking feature on X, formerly known as Twitter. Users will no longer have the ability to block others, except within direct messages (DMs). This decision has stirred discontent among many users.

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The block feature, which prevents other users from interacting

The block feature, which prevents other users from interacting with, viewing, and following an account, is set to be eliminated. Musk clarified that the ‘Mute’ feature will still be available on the platform. In response to a follower, the tech billionaire explained that the block feature will be deleted as a ‘feature,’ with the exception of its use in DMs, and he expressed that this change doesn’t make sense.

Back in June, Musk had previously advocated for Twitter to replace blocking with a “stronger form of mute.” He had also voiced concerns about mass blocking campaigns targeting users who subscribe to Twitter Blue. While some users consider blocking a safety feature, the suggestion to remove it has generated criticism and worries from the user community.

Samsung released the Galaxy Z foldable smartphones in India

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Samsung released the Galaxy Z foldable smartphones in India

In India, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are now available for purchase

The highly anticipated ‘make in India’ models, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5, have officially gone on sale in India. The launch follows a strong demand for these foldable devices within the country, with more than 100,000 consumers pre-booking them in the initial 28 hours, as reported by the company.

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Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5

Starting Friday, both the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 will be accessible through various retail outlets and online platforms such as Samsung.com, Amazon, and Flipkart, according to a statement from Samsung.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 is priced at Rs 99,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant, and Rs 109,999 for the 8GB+512GB model. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold5’s 12GB+256GB version comes at Rs 154,999, the 12GB+512GB variant at Rs 164,999, and the 12GB+1TB model at Rs 184,999.

In comparison to the previous generation foldable devices, they observed a 1.7 times increase in pre-bookings for the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 models, demonstrating the heightened enthusiasm for these innovative offerings from the South Korean tech giant.

User timestamps for videos will soon be tagged by X

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User timestamps for videos will soon be tagged by X

Users will soon be able to tag timestamps for videos on X.

X, previously known as Twitter, is set to introduce a “timestamp tagging” feature for videos, as indicated by a screenshot shared by Andrea Conway, a designer at X. This feature will enable users to attach specific timestamps to descriptions in their posts, enabling viewers to easily navigate to specific moments within a video.

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plans to display timestamps while a video is playing

Conway didn’t provide a specific timeline for the public rollout of the feature or whether it will be exclusive to X Premium subscribers. In response to user feedback, Conway mentioned that there are plans to display timestamps while a video is playing, not just when users are scrubbing through the video on mobile devices. She also clarified that, at least initially, timestamps will only link to posts or replies containing a single video attachment.

Elon Musk, the owner of X, expressed his focus on enhancing X Pro for power users. In response to a user’s query about a feature to check for shadowbanning and the reasons for it, Musk highlighted its high priority. Musk also mentioned the improvement of immersive video on X, encouraging users to swipe up for the next video.

Notably, Conway recently introduced the ability to sort posts by “Most recent,” “Most liked,” or “Most engaged with.” Earlier in the month, X announced that paid subscribers could choose to hide their checkmarks on accounts. However, the checkmark might still appear in certain places, potentially indicating an active subscription.

Chandrayaan-3 Achieves Significant Milestone

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Chandrayaan-3 Achieves Significant Milestone

A Major Milestone Is Attained by Chandrayaan-3

The Chandrayaan-3 project, India’s attempt to explore the moon, has reached a significant milestone by successfully completing the orbit circularization phase. The spacecraft has achieved a 150 km x 177 km almost circular orbit thanks to a carefully planned maneuver.

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Chandrayaan-3 Achieves Significant Milestone

The next action in the mission’s plan has been established, according to an announcement from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The precise manoeuvre was carried out with skill and precision. The forthcoming procedure is slated to take place on August 16, 2023, around 8:00 a.m. According to ISRO, on August 6, the heavy-lift launch vehicle GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3), which successfully launched the Chandrayaan-3 satellite, completed a planned orbit lowering operation, bringing it closer to the moon.

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