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Elon Musk banned 1.9 lakh X accounts from India, due to policy violations
Technology | Jul 11, 2024, 01:52 PM ISTIn its monthly report complying with the new IT Rules of 2021, the microblogging platform disclosed that it received 12,570 user complaints from India during the same period through its grievance redressal mechanisms.
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X under scrutiny for manually reviewing direct messages- Elon Musk offers no clear explanation
Technology | Jul 08, 2024, 01:39 PM ISTX will be reviewing certain users' direct messages (DMs) as a part of their efforts to investigate reported violations and misuse of the service. Elon Musk-owned company has been making updates regularly for better user experience and advanced engagement.
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'When will politicians learn...': Elon Musk slams Kamala Harris for 'lying' about Donald Trump
World | Jul 02, 2024, 12:20 PM ISTHarris claimed in a post on social media platform X that Trump would ban abortion if he came to power, and her post was flagged by Community Notes. Trump has reportedly declined to endorse an abortion ban and reiterated his stance during the presidential debate with President Joe Biden.
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Starlink Mini- space based internet for outdoor adventurers launched
Technology | Jun 24, 2024, 01:46 PM ISTSpaceX has recently launched a new portable router named Mini- the space-based internet service, which has been designed specifically for outdoor adventurers. The service is already available in Colombia, Guatemala, Panama and El Salvador.
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Boeing Starliner to take more time for returning on Earth: NASA
Science | Jun 23, 2024, 03:58 PM ISTBoeing's Starliner capsule’s homecoming is on hold as NASA announces the need for further technical reviews. This postponement gives engineers more time to analyze recent issues encountered by the capsule, which is currently carrying astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.
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OPINION | EVMs: FREE, FAIR AND FAST POLLING
India | Jun 19, 2024, 06:10 AM ISTTo me, the entire EVM issue is one in which one goes on raising doubts and questions, and telling lies, and the sole objective seems to create doubts in the minds of people. The funny part here is, that Elon Musk raised questions about EVMs being used in a primary election in Puerto Rico, USA.
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'EVMs in India are a black box', Rahul Gandhi joins Elon Musk to criticise electronic voting machine
India | Jun 16, 2024, 01:56 PM ISTGandhi's X post marked as the return of EVMs debate in the political circles. The opposition parties have been raising concerns over EVMs for some time now. They had demanded a 100 per cent count of the VVPAT slips which was not allowed.
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Fired SpaceX employees sued by Musk over alleged workplace misconduct
Technology | Jun 13, 2024, 12:05 PM IST8 employees who were terminated from SpaceX in 2022 have reportedly fined a lawsuit which claims the detail a hostile environment at the SpaceX office, which is characterized by frequent jokes about sexual harassment, disparities between genders and expulsion of those who raised concerns.
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'Likes' on X now private to enhance user privacy
Technology | Jun 13, 2024, 11:41 AM ISTX's shift to ‘private likes’ is a strategic move to protect user privacy and promote a more genuine and secure interaction environment. Enabling the users to like content privately, aims to encourage more authentic engagement on the platform.
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Starlink now available in 100 countries, says Musk
Technology | Jun 12, 2024, 01:47 PM ISTIn the recent announcement, Elon Musk said that its internet service has reached 100 countries, Sierra Leone in Africa being the 100th from the list. Musk made the announcement via an X post.
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An X phone with Samsung as a potential partner is not out of question: Musk
Technology | Jun 11, 2024, 07:15 PM ISTElon Musk said that his own X phone is a possibility with Samsung as a potential partner which cannot be ruled out, as he slammed the integration of ChatGPT in iPhones and other Apple devices.
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Musk to ban Apple device over OpenAI integration, citing security concerns
Technology | Jun 11, 2024, 01:44 PM ISTMusk has taken a bold stance against Apple’s integration of OpenAI, showcasing his reflects deep concerns about security and the future direction of AI technology.
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Why Starship is made of stainless steel instead of carbon fibre? Elon Musk explains
Explainers | Jun 10, 2024, 08:13 PM ISTElon Musk recently explained why SpaceX chose stainless steel over carbon fiber for its Starship rocket. Although carbon fiber is known for its high strength and light weight, SpaceX found stainless steel to be more feasible and advantageous for their spacecraft.
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Elon Musk praises Indian-origin engineer, says 'Without him, we’d just be another car company
Technology | Jun 09, 2024, 07:40 PM ISTAshok Elluswamy, an Indian-origin engineer was praised by Elon Musk for being the first member of Tesla's Autopilot team. Musk expressed his gratitude, by saying, "Without Ashok and our incredible team, we’d be just another car company searching for an autonomy supplier that doesn't exist."
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Elon Musk asks X users to post long-format articles on the platform: Details
Technology | Jun 09, 2024, 01:09 PM ISTTesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is urging users on X (formerly known as Twitter) to share long-form articles, fostering a new avenue for citizen journalism on the platform. Some users have already embraced this initiative, publishing full-length articles directly on X.
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Excited to work in India: Elon Musk congratulates PM Modi on election victory
India | Jun 08, 2024, 07:12 AM ISTIn a post on X, the tech billionaire said, "Looking forward to my companies doing exciting work in India."
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SpaceX successfully launched its fourth test flight: Details here
Science | Jun 06, 2024, 09:33 PM ISTThe world's biggest and most powerful rocket had its fourth launch, reaching nearly 400 feet (121 meters) tall. The first three flight attempts ended in explosions, but this time the rocket and spacecraft successfully splashed down in a controlled manner.
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Starlink secures preliminary approval in Sri Lanka
Auto | Jun 06, 2024, 04:43 PM ISTStarlink has received preliminary approval from Sri Lanka to offer internet services in the island nation. The approval was confirmed after the meeting between Elon Musk and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, which took place in Indonesia during the 10th World Water Forum.
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Musk ensures 'porn-free' mode on X platform: Details
Technology | Jun 05, 2024, 11:19 AM ISTMusk recently announced to allow adult and graphic posts on the X platform. After some users raised concerns over the new feature, Musk said that he would add a ‘porn-free’ feature.
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Elon Musk enables user to post adult content on X- Conditions applied!
Technology | Jun 03, 2024, 06:52 PM ISTX (formerly known as Twitter) has updated its rules to post adult and graphic content, with certain conditions. The new policy permits the sharing of consensually produced, despite concerns over an increase in explicit content.