Elon Musk finally takes ownership of Twitter and is on his way to a free-speech utopia

Twitter is now a private company and Elon Musk is its owner. As expected, the company announced that it has accepted Musk’s $54.20 per share buyout offer. The world’s richest person is paying $44 billion in cash to acquire the social media platform. He is making a $21 billion equity commitment and the remainder is sourced in the form of debt and margin loan financing. 

Musk, a strong advocate of free-speech wants to free the blue-bird app from the supposed cage of censorship. Even the Twitter founder and ex-CEO Jack Dorsey says, “Elon is the singular solution I trust”.

In principle, I don’t believe anyone should own or run Twitter. It wants to be a public good at a protocol level, not a company. Solving for the problem of it being a company however, Elon is the singular solution I trust. I trust his mission to extend the light of consciousness.

— jack (@jack) April 26, 2022

So, let’s see how Musk envisions this free-speech future for Twitter.

Elon Musk on making Twitter a free-speech digital town square

Commenting on the Twitter deal announcement, Musk said, "Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated. I also want to make Twitter better than ever by enhancing the product with new features, making the algorithms open source to increase trust, defeating the spambots, and authenticating all humans. Twitter has tremendous potential – I look forward to working with the company and the community of users to unlock it."

As some critics are suggesting, a way Musk, a Twitter power user, can act for the betterment of the platform is by introducing changes to make his new purchase a powerful and secure messaging solution as well as a community platform that can work on scale.

Speaking of scale, how he intends to fix the content moderation challenges and whether he is planning to kill all bots, even the useful ones, is something to be seen.

Previously, while making his “best and final offer”, Musk had said, “I invested in Twitter as I believe in its potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe, and I believe free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy. However, since making my investment I now realize the company will neither thrive nor serve this societal imperative in its current form. Twitter needs to be transformed as a private company. Twitter has extraordinary potential. I will unlock it.”

That’s Elon for you. The guy now has a social media platform under his belt that already included SpaceX, Tesla, The Boring Company, and Neuralink.

Let’s see how things pan out for Twitter in the coming times.

Meanwhile, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has said while announcing the deal, "Twitter has a purpose and relevance that impacts the entire world. Deeply proud of our teams and inspired by the work that has never been more important."

Later at a town-hall meeting, he was quoted as saying, "Once the deal closes, we don't know which direction the platform will go. We don’t have all the answers. This is a period of uncertainty.”

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Vivo X80 Pro launched with a 120Hz display and in both Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Dimensity 9000 SKUs

Vivo has announced the Vivo X80 series in China and this time around there are only two phones called the Vivo X80 and the Vivo X80 Pro. The Pro model gets the privilege of both Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipsets. Meanwhile, the regular Vivo X80 sticks to just the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 silicon. The Vivo X80 Pro also enjoys a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz thanks to the LTPO2 panel. The standard X80 can hit 120Hz but it is not adaptive in nature. The main 50MP camera on the Vivo X80 is a Sony IMX866 sensor whereas the Pro variant gets a Samsung GNV sensor. The Pro-tag also gets you a slightly bigger battery with 50W wireless fast charging and 10W wireless reverse charging besides the 80W fast wired charging present on both models.

Here’s a tabular representation of their differences for a better understanding —

Vivo X80 vs Vivo X80 Pro Specs and Features Model Vivo X80 Vivo X80 Pro Display 6.78-inch, E5 AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, MEMC 6.78-inch, E5 AMOLED LTPO2, QHD+, 1-120Hz, MEMC Front Camera 32MP within a central punch hole cutout 32MP within a central punch hole cutout Rear Cameras 50MP (Sony IMX866, OIS)+ 12MP ultrawide+ 12MP (2x, 20x super zoom), Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* coating, V1+ ISP 50MP (Samsung GNV, OIS)+ 48MP ultrawide+ 12MP (2x, gimbal)+ 8MP (periscope, 5x, 60x super zoom, OIS), Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* coating, V1+ ISP Software Android 12 with OriginOS Ocen (Funtouch OS 12 for global markets) Android 12 with OriginOS Ocean (Funtouch OS 12 for global markets) Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/ MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Memory LPDDR5 + UFS 3.1 LPDDR5 + UFS 3.1 Battery 4500mAh + 80W wired charging 4700mAh + 80W wired charging, 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging Misc. USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, stereo speakers, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, dual-band GPS, under-display fingerprint scanner IP68 dust and water resistance, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, HiFi amp for Type-C headphones, stereo speakers, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 (5.3 in Dimensity model), dual-band GPS, under-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner

So, the key differences between the two Vivo phones are in the display, camera setup, IP68 rating, the battery plus charging department, and more.

Rest, the design of both the Vivo X80 and the X80 Pro looks cut from the same cloth. You can purchase them in Black, Blue, and Orange colors.

Vivo X80, X80 Pro Price and Availability

In China, the Vivo X80 lineup is going on sale from April 29. Vivo X80 starts at CNY 3,699 (~₹43,200) and the Vivo X80 Pro has launched at a starting price of CNY 5,499 (~₹64,300).

Vivo X80 pricing is as below:

8+128GB: CNY 3,699 (~₹43,200) 8+256GB: CNY 3,999 (~₹46,700) 12+256GB: CNY 4,399 (~₹51,400) 12+512GB: CNY 4,899 (~₹57,200)

Vivo X80 Pro pricing is as follows:

8+256GB (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1): CNY 5,499 (~₹64,250) 12+256GB (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1): CNY 5,999 (~₹70,000) 12+512GB (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1): CNY 6,699 (~₹78,000) 12+256GB (Dimensity 9000): CNY 5,999 (~₹70,000) 12+512GB (Dimensity 9000): CNY 6,699 (~₹78,000)

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Best Xbox Game Pass Games to Play Right Now

The best games that you can play on Xbox Game Pass — on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X — right now include Forza Horizon, Batman: Arkham Knight, Microsoft Flight Simulator, and Outer Wilds.

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BGMI Special Ghatak Voice Pack Now Available, New Character 'Victor' Announced

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has got the Special Ghatak Voice Pack available to purchase. It has also announced a new character called Victor.

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Realme Narzo 50A Prime launched in India with a Unisoc T612 SoC

Realme Narzo 50A Prime has made its way to India. It’s a budget smartphone with a 50MP triple rear camera setup, a 5000mAh power reserve, a 1080P screen, and a Unisoc T612 processor. It also comes in a trendy flat-edged design with a dual-tone finish on the back. However, it is also an entry-level phone that comes without a charger in the box. We’ll read Realme’s reasoning for the same along with other details below.

Realme Narzo 50A Prime Specs and Features

Realme has placed a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with 600 nits peak brightness and 60Hz refresh rate. The camera cutout is of a waterdrop shape and the sensor inside is of 8-megapixel resolution. 

The rear camera setup comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 2MP macro module, and a 0.3MP depth sensor.

On the right side of the device, there is a fingerprint scanner that is also the power key. Meanwhile, on the left side, you get a dedicated microSD (up to 1TB) plus SIM card slot.

On the bottom of the device, there is a 3.5mm audio jack, a speaker grille, and a USB-C 2.0 port. Now, the phone doesn’t ship with an adapter. In other words, you have to purchase the supported 18W charger separately. 

A few days back announcing this decision via its community platform, the company said, “For our upcoming product in the narzo series, the narzo 50A Prime will not include a wall charger in the box. This is also a first for us, for trying to give our best to the planet.”

Like many high-end smartphones, this Narzo phone also becomes the first of its kind to ditch a charger from the box for ecological reasons.

As for the rest of the device, you are getting a Unisoc T612 chip, up to 4+128GB memory, a 5000mAh battery, Android 11 with Realme UI R-edition software, dual-band WiFi ac, Dual 4G VoLTE SIMs, and Bluetooth 5.0.

Realme Narzo 50A Prime Price and Availability

 

You can purchase the Realme Narzo 50A Prime 4+64GB variant for ₹11,499 while the bigger 4+128GB unit costs ₹12,499 in India. The device will go on sale through Amazon India and the Realme website from April 28 at 12 PM.

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Motorola Moto G52 launched in India with Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC

A few days since its debut, Motorola has brought its new G-series smartphone across the border. The Moto G52 has landed in India with a sub-15K starting price tag. It sports an ad-free and rather bloat-free software experience in the segment. It is booting with Android 12. And accompanying this offering is the hardware mix that includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset and a 5000 milliamp battery inside, a 90Hz OLED screen on the front, and a 50MP+8MP+2MP rear camera setup.

Moto G52 Specs and Features

Moto G52 has got a 6.6-inch FHD+ fascia that’s pOLED in nature and refreshes 90 times a second. There is a 16MP selfie snapper in a central punch hole. On the back lies the phone’s other cameras which are a 50MP leader, an 8MP super wide-angle shooter, and a 2MP macro sensor for close-up shots.

The phone is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 with 4+64GB base memory configuration. Sitting next to it is a 5000mAh battery. You get to power it up using a 33W adapter. 

The other features are DC Dimming, Bluetooth 5.0, 2x2 MIMO WiFi AC, stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a hybrid micro-SD card slot, and USB Type-C 2.0 port.

Moto G52 Price and Availability

Moto G52 will be up for grabs at ₹14,499 for the 4+64GB model and ₹15,499 for the 6+128GB variant in India from May 3 via Flipkart and other major retail outlets. As part of an introductory offer, the phone will be available for ₹13,499 and ₹14,499 respectively after a ₹1000 discount using HDFC credit card or EMI transactions. 

You can also avail benefits worth ₹2,549 from Reliance Jio, which includes:

₹ 2,000 Cashback on recharge ₹549 off on annual subscription of ZEE5

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Poco F4 GT renders have leaked ahead of its global launch on April 26

Poco is gearing up to launch a new GT-series smartphone called the Poco F4 GT. The brand has announced the F4 GT launch will be on April 26 at 20:00 GMT (which is 1:30 PM IST on April 27). The company calls it, “The Apex of Power”, and even though the brand hasn’t revealed anything else about the phone, it is rumoured to be a rebadged Redmi K50 Gaming Edition which debuted in China earlier this year. So, we can assume what to expect from the phone in terms of its specifications. What makes this even more probable is the newly leaked Poco F4 GT renders by Roland Quandt through the German website WinFuture.

We will get to them in a second, but before that, here’s the official Poco F4 GT announcement by the Poco Global Twitter page:

The biggest POCO launch of 2022 is coming! Bringing you #TheapexofPOWER, and more! Join us for #POCOF4GT global launch event on April 26th at 20:00 GMT+8! https://t.co/7p7rL4hDFg

— POCO (@POCOGlobal) April 22, 2022

On to the crux of the matter now.

Poco F4 GT Specs and Features (Expected)

 

The device has shown up in the signature Poco Yellow, Grey, and Black colours in these renders.

As you can see in the said images, the Poco F4 GT is the spitting image of the Redmi K50 Gaming smartphone. So, Xiaomi is expected to rehash the internal hardware and software too.

If that’s the case, the Poco F4 GT could wield a 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera, an 8MP 120° ultrawide snapper, and a 2MP macro unit. On the other side, the selfie camera could be a 20MP sensor.

This front camera could be lying within a 6.67-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display with Victus protection, 1B colours, and HDR10+ support.

At the heart of the device, there could be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, a 4700mAh battery with 120W fast charging, and multiple memory configurations.

We will get to know the actual available memory options and confirmed specs details once the brand announces them on April 26. It is also when the Poco Watch and the Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition are set to see daylight. We were the first to bring the renders and specifications of those Poco devices to you.

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