Proof emerges that Twitter was inherently an anti-free speech platform before Musk buyout

A recent investigation revealed that Twitter played an incredibly active role in monitoring user accounts based on the content they shared. Twitter employees would place such accounts on blacklists, alter their visibility, and more. 

"A new #TwitterFiles investigation reveals that teams of Twitter employees build blacklists, prevent disfavoured tweets from trending, and actively limit the visibility of entire accounts or even trending topics - all in secret, without informing users," Tweeted Bari Weiss, the Editor for the Free Press.

How did Twitter control what you think?

Twitter used a powerful tool known as the Visibility Filter (VF) to control the reach of certain tweets. "It used VF to block searches of individual users; to limit the scope of a particular tweet's discoverability; to block select users' posts from ever appearing on the trending page, and from inclusion in hashtag searches." elaborated Weiss, explaining how the tool worked.

What makes this particularly nefarious is the fact that there was a specific group, known as the Strategic Response Team - Global Escalation Team, who was responsible for ensuring that certain tweets never saw the light of day. The group included Twitter’s Global Head of Trust and Safety Yoel Roth, Head of Legal, Policy, and Trust, Vijaya Gadde, CEOs Jack Dorsey and Parag Agrawal, and others.

1. A new #TwitterFiles investigation reveals that teams of Twitter employees build blacklists, prevent disfavored tweets from trending, and actively limit the visibility of entire accounts or even trending topics—all in secret, without informing users.

— Bari Weiss (@bariweiss) December 9, 2022

"This is where the biggest, most politically sensitive decisions got made. Think high follower account, controversial, another Twitter employee told us. For these there would be no ticket or anything," she said.

These investigations highlight the importance of Free Speech on Twitter, and perhaps create a strong argument for why Elon Musk’s new policies will actually take the platform in the right direction.

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The Noise ColorFit Loop is here Check out its top features

Noise recently announced the launch of its newest Bluetooth-calling smartwatch, the Noise ColorFit Loop. Speaking about the same, the co-founder of the company, Amit Khatri, said "At Noise, we are focused on exceeding consumer needs every time we innovate or design a new product, to ensure it is at par with consumers' expectations. Our latest addition to the Tru SyncTM portfolio, Noise ColorFit Loop resonates with this belief as it is ideal for new-age consumers looking for a power-packed experience on their smartwatch."

Here are some of the top features of the Noise ColorFit Loop

Premium display

The Noise ColorFit Loop is equipped with a 2.5D curved premium display sized at 1.85 inches. It also has a 60Hz refresh rate. The display offers 550 nits of brightness. 

Vital function tracking

The Noise Colorfit Loop tracks all important vital functions so that fitness enthusiasts can gain valuable insights about their performance. Some of the features of this smartwatch include SPO2 tracking, heart rate tracking, monitoring sleeping, and breathing patterns, and stress measurement. It also offers over 130 different sports modes. 

Easy Calling

The Noise Colorfit Loop lets you make phone calls directly from its interface. It has a dial pad and lets you save 10 contact details so that you can easily get in touch with important people. You can also access your recent call logs via the device.

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The Redmi K60 could launch in January with Snapdragon SoC

The Redmi K60 series could launch in January 2023, based on a report by MyDrivers. It is believed that the smartphone will launch in January, right before Chinese New Year (which is on January 22nd). The Redmi K60 series lineup includes three models - the Redmi K60, K60 Pro, and K60E.

Redmi K60 series: What we know so far

MIUI Polska writer tweeted that the Redmi k60 will run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Redmi K60 Pro will run on the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and the Redmi K60E will run on an unnamed MediaTek SoC. However, the last model was spotted on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 870 chipset, so these tweets should be read as rumours and not actual confirmations of the specifications.

Redmi K60 specifications (rumoured)

The Redmi K60 is believed to have a 6.67-inch display along with a 2K resolution. It may come with a triple camera setup including a 64MP main camera that supports optical image stabilisation (OIS), an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro lens.

Redmi K60’s concept renders have also been leaked on Weibo recently.

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Microsoft Activision Deal: US FTC Sues to Block $69 Billion Takeover Deal Over Competition Concerns

Microsoft's $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,66,800 crore) bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, maker of the popular Call of Duty series, hit a roadblock on Thursday after the US FTC sued to block the takeover deal. Brad Smith, the company's president, tweeted on Thursday that the company would fight the FTC to complete the deal.

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Is Apple working towards a single hardware and OS Maybe

A recent report stated that Apple is working on a large 20-inch display that may be used for a future Macbook pro model, according to MacRumors. The report indicates that Apple may feature a 20.25-inch OLED display that will be manufactured by a South Korean component supplier who is yet unknown. On folding, the 20.25-inch screen would turn into a 15.3-inch screen, which makes this device’s display larger than an Apple iPad Pro, but still smaller than the 16-inch Macbook Pro. 

The report says that Apple is working towards a commercial launch around 2026 or 2027, and wants to put it off until all the other devices, such as the Apple iPad and MAC, have been transitioned to OLED displays. At this point, only the top model of the iPhone and Apple Watch have OLED displays. Most other Apple devices are equipped with LCD Panels.

Additionally, the report also says that Apple may be looking to replace the iPad mini with a 10-inch foldable device. There were also speculations that Apple is working towards launching 11-inch and 12.9-inch ‌iPad‌ models that have OLED displays by 2024. 

Is Apple working towards a single OS and hardware?

Creating a giant folding display could be the first step in working towards a single hardware and operating system. With the 20-inch display being a giant tablet for all intents and purposes, other Apple devices such as the iPad and MAC can all be made levering this new technology. Though Apple did say that a folding phone from them is “unlikely”, there have been plenty of rumours stating that the tech giant is working on a foldable smartphone offering of its own.

Apart from Samsung, which basically started the trend, Chinese companies like Oppo have also entered the folding smartphone market, with the Oppo Find N and Oppo Find N2 being examples. Apple’s interest in offering such a product would make complete sense, especially if consumers begin to move towards folding phones.

The report says that Apple is working towards a commercial launch around 2026 or 2027, and wants to put it off until all the other devices, such as the Apple iPad and MAC, have been transitioned to OLED displays. At this point, only the top model of the iPhone and Apple Watch have OLED displays. Most other Apple devices are equipped with LCD Panels.

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Sony announces the launch of the Sony WF-LS900N with ANC

Sony India recently revealed its newest offering - the Sony WF-LS900N. This device leverages the brand’s active noise cancellation technology as well as sensing technology to bring consumers an immersive experience. 

Sony WF-LS900N features

These earbuds are touted as the lightest and smallest earbuds from the brand and they are available in beige, black, and white. They use the brand’s spatial and sensor technology to offer an immersive sound, and the brand claims that they are perfect for AR games. 

The Sony WF-LS900N is said to offer up to 20 hours of battery life. The fast charging capability offers 60 minutes of playback after just 5 minutes of charging. The device uses Swift Pair technology to ensure that Bluetooth pairing happens quickly.

These earbuds can be connected to two Bluetooth devices at the same time so that you can attend phone calls and also watch content on your laptop using the same device. If you happen to pair the earbuds to two smartphones, they can detect which smartphone is ringing and connect to the same. Users just need to tap the button on the earbuds to switch between two paired devices.

The Sony WF-LS900N is a part of the brand’s premium offering and is equipped with ANC technology. The technology ensures that outside noises do not disrupt the audio experience of the user, by making the same hard to hear. This can be particularly handy for people who must make a lot of phone calls as a part of their jobs. 

The brand has stated at the Sony WF-LS900N has been made using recycled materials. The packaging itself is free from plastic, making the whole offering an environmentally-friendly one. 

Sony WF-LS900N price

The Sony WF-LS900N is available for ₹ 16,990. 

Sony has carved a reliable image of itself, thanks to its ANC technology and good build. 

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Xiaomi 13 press renders show off its sleek design

Xiaomi has finally revealed the official launch date of the Xiaomi 13 on its Weibo account, along with releasing promotional images of the device. The brand has confirmed that the smartphone will enter markets on December 11, 2022, at 7 pm (local time) in China. The press renders of the device show what it looks like up close, and here’s everything we know.

Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro design

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro have an incredibly similar design, with one main difference: the Xiaomi 13 Pro is expected to be larger than the Xiaomi 13. The Xiaomi 13 is rumoured to have an AMOLED display along with a punch-hole design for the front camera. The Xiaomi 13 Pro, on the other hand, has a curved display that looks slightly larger. The camera module has a square shaped design and houses a dual-LED flash, three camera lenses, and Leica branding. 

The Xiaomi 13 has rounded corners and flat edges. The volume rocker and power key sit on the right side of the body, while the top edge houses the microphone, speakers, and an IR blaster (presumably). The SIM slot, USB-C port, microphone, and speaker grille are all located on the bottom edge of the smartphone. It is believed that the black, white, and green variants of this phone will have a glass back, while the blue variant will have a leather back.

Xiaomi 13 features (rumoured)

It is believed that the Xiaomi 13 will come with a 6.36-inch E6 AMOLED FHD+ display. This display is rumoured to have a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone may be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage, and 12 GB of LPDDR5x RAM. The Xiaomi 13 is rumoured to have a 4500 mAh battery capacity along with support for 67W fast charging. It is also believed to have a 32MP selfie camera, along with a 50MP + 12MP + 10 MP camera setup. 

The launch of the Xiaomi 13 will be accompanied by other product launches. We’ll be seeing the MIUI 14, Xiaomi Buds 4 TWS earbuds, Xiaomi Watch S2 smartwatch, and Mini Host desktop PC hit markets too. 

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