On Tuesday, Twitter reported that it will allow selected users in the US, South Korea, Australia to flag tweets for misinformation. It is safe to assume that the feature will eventually be expanded if successful.
The test basically adds another category under the ‘Report Tweet’ section. Click on those three dots in the top right corner of a tweet, select “Report Tweet,” and the option to flag it for being “misleading” is there right between the existing options “It’s abusive or harmful” and “It expresses intentions of self-harm or suicide.”
“We’re testing a feature for you to report Tweets that seem misleading—as you see them,” Twitter explained. “We’re assessing if this is an effective approach so we’re starting small.”
The newly added feature will allow users to report any tweet that they think is misleading or serves half-truth. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll see anything actually happen, a fact that Twitter fully acknowledges.
“Although we may not take action on this report or respond to you directly, we will use this report to develop new ways to reduce misleading info,” Twitter tells you when you go to report a misleading tweet. “This could include limiting its visibility, providing additional context, and creating new policies.”
You can flag the tweet in question under ‘Politics’, ‘Health’ or ‘Something else’, giving users more capacity to address misinformation on the platform. This might also become a new avenue for misuse, or for reporting tweets simply because they run counter to your opinion.
The idea, therefore, is not to stamp out specific tweets that each user reports. But if say 100 or 1000 people flag the same tweet, then it is likely to go under Twitter’s surveillance. It will help Twitter to take action against such tweets, hence improving the tweet process.
Companies like Facebook and Twitter and consistently working on improving their algorithms to avoid amplifying false information or misinformation.
A few days ago, our Chief Editor, Ramesh Somani, came with a quote – Future is Electric. Yes, it is. As if Ramesh Somani has some sort of telepathy with one of the largest think tanks of this country – NITI Aayog. Why? Check out their website, and you will know why. Recently NITI Aayog has come up with their new handbook on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. Now, terracotta environmentalists can differ from me that EV policy is not going to help. The 6th IPCC Report also showcases that human effort towards a better future in terms of climate change is not helping a lot. But, EVs can turn around things and reduce the penetration of pollutants in your vicinity. Let’s know what this handbook is all about from this Exhibit blog.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
If you don’t know what terminology I have just thrown towards you, let me make you understand it easily. Well, this EVSE is nothing but the core component of charging infrastructure. It’s like finding a charging station for your EV, like when you seek electric sockets to charge your smartphones. However, an EVSE has more niche than your smartphone charging point. It is because your EVSE is a public point and will not be present at your home. Hence, you must add more functionality, including user authorization, authentication process for charging, privacy, security, information storage, and network management for better regulations.
Segmentation based on Battery Capacity
Trust me; it’s an important section. Wherever you go to fill the tanks of your car in a pumping station, you get several choices – petrol, diesel, power, CNG, etc. A similar sort of consideration should come in the charging infrastructure prospect of an EV. Why? Now, your two-wheeler EV will not have the same battery capacity that your four-wheeler will hold. Even when the Government of India will think about EV trucks, situations will become more different. So, if anyone thinks to install a charging infrastructure on any land, one must also ponder battery capacity segmentation.
Battery Charging or Battery Swapping
EV battery charging methods will have different methods, consisting of AC or DC. Apart from this, the charging infrastructure must have a battery swapping facility if the lifespan of a battery finishes. But, it can be in a normal car repairing centre. No, it should not be there. You will like to know the reason for sure. See, many of these repairing centres will have the capital to go for such battery replacement. But batteries are a bit costly, and it won’t be possible for small repair centres. Thinking about the population of this country who will purchase EVs after the Vehicle Scrappage Policy, the demands for batteries will increase for sure. To meet such needs, charging infrastructure must add such facilities there.
Final Remarks & Lacunae in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The Exhibit team has discussed hardly anything in the handbook that NITI Aayog has brought. So, I will get more editions for you by examining every aspect of this so-called future document, just like we did yesterday for thesearticles. However, before we wrap, this document can add some more facilities. Governments must think about installing computer vision cameras that can track the vehicle number of your car and integrate the same with the VAHAN portal to know its car details and accordingly give directions to a particular place where they can charge their batteries (due to different battery capacities). It is an age of automation, and charging infrastructure should have such arrangements. It will surely avoid a fuss even in an electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Netflix is rolling out Spatial audio compatibility for its iOS and iPad apps. The news broke on Reddit and was later confirmed by 9to5Mac with a Netflix spokesperson.
Netflix was first reported to be testing Spatial Audio support for its iOS apps back in January. Since it appears to be a slow rollout, you might have to wait a couple of days to see the feature in your Netflix app. Though, it is not going for everyone – you need to have an iPhone 7 or later or the latest iPad with iOS 14, as well as Apple’s AirPods Pro or AirPods Max.
For those who are unaware of what Spatial Audio is, it is Apple’s fancy term for surround sound. It also has the added feature of dynamic head tracking. If you turn this feature on, you’ll hear sound coming from all sides, to provide a more immersive experience.
In some instances, it causes the sound field to stay fixed to your source device. This means that if you turn your head, the sound will still appear to come from your source device. It makes you feel as if you are listening to a surround sound setup in a room.
Users can turn on or off Spatial Audio functionality via a toggle in the Control Center. Since the update will be rolled out in phases, users are advised to check for the update on a regular basis.
Apple launched Spatial audio in May at the WWDC event. It also launched Lossless Audio and Dolby Atmos Support alongside for all the Apple Music subscribers free of charge.
Netflix currently has four plans, the cheapest of which is the Mobile-only plan that costs you Rs 199 per month. The Basic plan will cost you Rs 499 per month.
I am sure some of you may have gone through the first part of this “Top 10 Apps for College Students”. Many of you are reading essential so many times that some of you may have started creating a perception as if I was the one who formulated the Essential Commodities Amendment Act, 2020, due to complete havoc going around the borders of Delhi. So, let’s not take much of your time and head towards this coolest part that will showcase some of the sophisticated applications. If you have not gone through the first part, here’s a chance for you to go through it by clicking on this link.
Working from the comfort of our homes has its perks like we don’t have to commute daily, and we can wear pyjamas or boxer shorts even during a zoom meeting. Still, after a certain period, it all started looking like a monotonous century-old pattern, and we felt infirmity between the four walls, which eventually led us to unhappy work life.
Earlier, before the pandemic, when things affected our creativity and productivity, we always used to go out for a short vacation, but it’s not a viable option during current times. So, to get rid of the negativity, we must have to look for the solution within our beloved homes and for that matter, here are a few tips on how to boost your home office productivity.
Office Space
What’s the first thing you do when you sit down to start work? If it’s checking email, then congrats, you’ve entered a graduation phase of working from home, but if it’s YouTube or other social media sites, then you need to get back on track soon. A dedicated work area will always help you activate your work mode. Start with decluttering and keep your desk organised as well as clean; these little efforts will help you improve your concentration and productivity. Also, set some boundaries to keep yourself away from distractions and create a dedicated schedule to stay more focused during office hours.
Start Early
Wake up early and seize the day before it seizes you; the quote looks nice for our Instagram post but fails when it comes to applying it in our lives, but we can always give it a try. Nowadays, zero commuting ultimately adds a few more hours in life, but we spent those hours watching movies and stuff during the night, resulting in keeping those curtains closed till we receive the zoom check-in. Sleeping till late will harm your well-being and then your performance. So, why not wake up early and start the work as early as possible, don’t you want to spend a little time on your other skills?
Lighting
Light travels faster than anything and plays a significant role in every kind of work; whether you’re on a movie set or working from home, a well-positioned light will never disappoint you. The first step to turning back to your productivity is creating a positive atmosphere around you with better lighting, as it makes a huge difference to your productivity and quality of life. When it comes to choosing a source of light, always go for a natural source as it is more beneficial for you. According to a few studies, exposure to sunlight directly affects your mental health and helps you be more productive.
Appropriate Technology
Technology is one of the best aspects of work from home culture, but only if you use it as a wise guy. Set your home office like a professional, install all the necessary tools you need to give it a more commercial office look. Here, we’re not talking about 15-feet glass windows or a piece of cubicle furniture. With appropriate technology, we’re trying to convince you to install a Wi-Fi router close to your home office desk, invest in quality headphones to avoid tussles during a zoom meeting, and put all the necessary apps on a taskbar to make them handy.
Colors & Decor
The work from home culture turned us into lazy fellows, and we even started withdrawing the basic required things to create positive vibes, but we still have time to make the most out of the situation. Start from the wall colour and decor, choose a colour palette or theme that will make you feel good and set a few soothing, peaceful paintings or art frames on it. Also, add an air purifier and some scented candles to your cart, it will help you get pure fresh air and improve your quality of life along with productivity. Shop a little, as it’s worth spending a small amount for creating a nice vibe.
Indoor Plant
A little greenery around your desk will help you reduce stress and sickness and make your home office space more attractive. A little indoor plant will liven up your workspace, helping you increase your attention span and improve your creativity and productivity. According to a few studies, plants have psychological effects, and they help us stabilise our mood, lower our blood pressure, enhance our sleep and mental health. Along with a plant, you can even get an office pet, but only if you’re comfortable working around them and sincere enough to take care of them. Start small with a goldfish or budgie or even a baby turtle.
Small Breaks
One can not concentrate for a straight 8 or 9 hours; we all have our limitations, and sitting for long hours is not even advisable by experts as it leads to having pain in several body parts. If you want to boost your productivity and stay healthy at the same time, then don’t forget to take a 5-10 minute break after every one or two hours. Use your break time to walk a little around your house and stretch your muscles with some exercises. Meditation and a light session of Yoga before work will help you stay focused. Also, make sure you have easy access to snacks and drinks during a busy workday; an empty stomach will make you slow, leading you towards distractions.
All of the above hacks will take care of most of your home office productivity if you dedicate yourself to them, but during the journey, don’t force these guidelines on yourself. In the end, what matters most is your happiness and health. So, make sure you’re keeping yourself happy, active, motivated, and a little relaxed while following your home office schedule.
Ahh, College! Gone were the days when the “Papa Kehte Hain ” song took people to their college days. PM Modi is constantly working on Atmanirbhar Bharat, but he forgets one crucial thing – Atmanirbharta or self-reliance comes when one joins a college and hostel. Trust me; it is what you will look upon where your second home teaches you every single thing in your life in bits and pieces. I am sure that even this year, many students are ready to make their move to their college, be it a virtual one, till the time vaccination reaches a major portion of the population. One of the major events that will happen with you is that some of you will get your smartphone and be ready to utilize it to the fullest. Let’s know what are essential apps for college students from this Exhibit blog.
Spotify
I am sure many of you know about this splendid application. This app is no less than a rockstar. Why? First of all, it can soothe you in finding your kind of song. Next, it has a wide range of podcasts that can help you during your college days. I was a passionate coder, so I found one podcast channel by Andres Arriaga. This channel can ensure that your coding journey is smooth. So, yes, this will be the first essential app that you will like to have on your smartphone. Exhibit has covered news on Spotify recently, which you can read from here.
Google Calendar
Some restless days can come for you when you know that you have not a single minute in a day for yourself. Yeah, sometimes your college schedule can create a complete ruckus for sure. Now, you will be reluctant to halt at any moment, but those situations will demand the relentless quotient in you. For those times, Google Calendar as a companion can help you a lot in optimizing time management.
EverNote
Hey, don’t move further if you think your smartphone allows you to get in-built notes making apps . No, you should not use it. Now, please don’t get offended as I am no one who will control you. But, I hold a strong reason. What? The best part about this app is that it allows smooth integration with your Gmail account to store these files on the cloud. I hope it is a concrete reason that can allow you to download this mobile app.
CamScanner or other Image to PDF Converter
Guys and girls, you need to go digital. Please don’t consider me as a right-wing politician. Digitization literally brings comfort to your life. A situation may arise when you need to borrow notes by taking pictures from your friend in one shot. You saved it as pictures and started reading them on your laptop (considering that it helps you give visualization), but you will sense the issue of closing one image and opening the other to read the notes. Instead, get something that can convert these bunch of images into PDF format files. Get any authenticated app that can help you in achieving this feat.
Any Payment App
You will be above 18. You will have your bank accounts. And, sometimes, it will happen that you don’t have money in your wallet, but you need to spend it on buying some commodities. Well, for that purpose, you need a payment app. Sometimes, you have to transfer it to a friend, and you have no energy or intention to go to your campus’s bank ATM to take out the cash. Download GooglePay, PhonePe, PayTM, etc., for such instances, whichever suits you the most.
Essential Apps for College Students
According to Exhibit, this one article is not enough to showcase some of the finest mobile applications that need to be present on your smartphone. Hence, Exhibit will come again with another edition with a second part (with bigger Mirzapur-type applications this time). Get ready to learn more on essential apps for college students.
Boston Dynamics is known for developing a series of dynamic robots, including BigDog, Spot, Atlas, and Handle. Yet once again, the American engineering and robotics design firm impressed us with their robot work as it published a new video on Tuesday in which their humanoid robot, called Atlas, can be seen completing a challenging obstacle course on a parkour gym.
The company unveiled Atlas robots for the first time in 2013; it stands about 5 feet tall and weighs about 85 kgs. The Waltham, Massachusetts, Unites States headquartered company faced many hurdles in their 10-years-long Atlas project but bounced back thoroughly.
The video shows how the bipedal robot is running across plywood panels and over a balance beam like a normal human being, and soon, in the same video, another bipedal robot joined in and performed the same task but in a reverse manner. At the end of the video, both the robots can be seen performing synchronized backflips.
Previously, the robots were not completely independent; engineers have to pre-programme them for real-life activities, but they can now adapt behaviours based on what it sees and acts accordingly. The company describes the achievement as one of the top-most landmarks in the history of teaching & mastering robots in human behaviour.
In a separate ‘inside the lab’ video, the company said that while implementing these behaviours, the Atlas robots crashed a lot, lost their balance, and fell backwards after it jumped, but they adapted the course after regular attempts. The training was tough and took a lot of work until the robots got used to different situations and seamlessly switched between behaviours.
Like the robots, Boston Dynamics faced many obstacles since its inception in 1992 and worked with a few parent organizations like Alphabet Inc (2013-2017) and Softbank Group (2017-2020). Since 2020, the robotic company has been owned by the Hyundai Motor Group.
Google is offering a new deal to their new YouTube Premium subscribers – three months of free access to the games included in Stadia Pro. This was first spotted by 9to5Google, and the free trial would give users an opportunity to see if cloud gaming is their thing.
YouTube has limited the free months only to new Premium Subscribers. The promotion will only be available in countries such as the US, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK. You can claim the three-month trial until January 31st, 2022, and you have until February 14th, 2022 at 9 AM PT to redeem it.
If you cancel the subscription, you will be charged Pro’s $9.99 per month price once the three months end and you will lose access to games that you did not purchase.
Stadia Pro includes the benefits of a game library and higher resolution video quality for the games you stream. The games include modern entries like Hitman, smaller indie titles like Floor Kids, and classic options like Killer Queen Black. You will have to purchase the newer releases.
You can redeem your three months starting today. Stadia also offers games like Destiny 2 and Super Bomberman R Online to try for free with just a Google account: no need to provide a credit card just to find out if Stadia works for you.
With so much information, products, and services available on the internet, having a website ensures you won’t be left behind. Learn about the advantages of having a website and how to build one up for your company.
The advantages of having a website
Having a business website allows you to present information about your products or services while also promoting your brand. It can serve as your virtual storefront, with clients from all around the world.
A website can be critical to the success and growth of your company. The following are some of the advantages of having a website for your company: establishing a web storefront for your company enabling your company to be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and reach a worldwide audience allowing clients to access your products or services from anywhere, at any time, and using it for marketing to sell and promote your goods and services. Raising client involvement, developing or upgrading your brand and reputation, and increasing your company’s productivity and efficiency.
It is critical to research before developing a business website. Choose a relevant choice that is tailored to your products and/or services. To set yourself apart from the competition, you’ll need to discover a way to make your online presence stand out.
Follow these instructions to learn the fundamentals of creating a company website.
Develop a digital marketing strategy.
Regardless of which web options you choose, this can help you establish a strong online presence.
A digital strategy is defined as follows:
Describe what you want to accomplish with digital technologies and how you plan to do so. It entails thinking about your objectives and deciding how to achieve them.
clearly outlines roles, provides a roadmap for your company’s future and puts you in charge of its success.
Choose your website.
If you want to sell your products or services online, you’ll need a website that has an e-commerce platform. A basic website or a blog may be sufficient if all you want is a website that tells your customers where you are and what products or services you provide. You can take payments for your products or services via the internet with e-commerce. If you decide to use an e-commerce website, read our instructions on how to purchase and sell online. This type of website could be used to complement or replace your actual store.
A decent blog should include the following features:
Customers will find relevant and engaging material, which will give your company a positive image. A blog, like a journal, is usually updated regularly. To keep users coming back, the most successful blogs have a steady stream of new, relevant material.
Choose between a template and a custom website design.
Using a free package that includes a template design and a web content management system is a relatively simple way to build a basic website (CMS). You’ll need to engage a web specialist if you want to create a more complex website.
When you go online,
When you go online, you’ll need to choose a web address, also known as a domain name. It’s recommended to devote some thought to this option because your domain name is a crucial promotional tool.
You can register a domain with the.au extension to let your customers know you’re an Australian company.
Select a web hosting provider.
You’ll need a web hosting service; choose one that meets your company’s requirements. A website must be stored on a server that is always connected to the internet to be publicly accessible. If you’re using a pre-made website template and CMS from a third party, they may provide web hosting packages.
Create a website
There are several factors to consider when creating your website. These are some of them gaining a better grasp of your clients and how they will interact with your website
Your search ranking is affected by the design and usability of your website, as well as its accessibility and mobile-friendliness. Search engine optimization (SEO) is a set of tactics that aid search engines in finding, understanding, and ranking your website in comparison to other websites. There are a variety of elements that can aid in your website’s ranking. Learn how to boost your search ranking by employing keywords and meta description elements.
It’s critical to test your website before launching it.
Customers will be able to quickly navigate around it and purchase your items or services as a result. When you’re ready, notify your customers that your new website is up and running. Encourage user input after your site has gone live to help you improve it.
Other internet resources
If you’re not ready to commit to a website or don’t have the funds to employ a professional, here are several tools that can help your company interact with clients online: online directories, such as business or supplier directories, social networking platforms e-marketplaces
Some of you might have got bored from daily soaps irrespective of languages where you have witnessed series of kidnaps and kidnappers demanding ransom money. But, the current times are getting surrounded by ransomware. Yeah, these attacks are now somewhere creating frustration. Big giants are experiencing intrusions in their IT framework that are highly questionable considering the services you and I fetch from them. Recently, Accenture got hit by the LockBit ransomware gang. The Exhibit will review this news in a more comprehensive way and let you know about such vulnerabilities in a better way.
LockBit Grazing Accenture
One of the most reputed global consulting firms, Accenture, suffered an attack from a ransomware gang. As per the sources, Accenture’s encrypted data and documents face a threat of getting published on the dark web unless and until Accenture doesn’t pay a ransom for the same. Emsisoft, a respected cybersecurity firm, provided this information to the world. However, Accenture claimed that it has contained this attack. Accenture also assured its clients that it has restored its entire system from a backup. Hence, there is no halt to the Accenture operations.
How does ransomware work?
Let me make you understand it’s working with a utopian instance. Suppose you are trying to switch on your laptop. Suddenly, you see that while opening the Desktop, the password does not let you get into your system. At that moment, you see that some message has popped about the current situation you have dived into. You have to lose your pocket and give some bugs to the attacker to access your files. Now, a question may arise that how can such vulnerabilities enter. Well, it’s simple – through spam or unfiltered networks. Apart from this, these vulnerabilities invade your system when you are intentionally installing any application, and you have very little idea regarding the attached files it carries. Once entered into your system, it attacks the user’s files by encrypting them. Now, you cannot use them unless you decrypt them with a password.
Final Remarks
What Accenture is claiming can satisfy many but ransomware has haunting figures attached to it. As per Microsoft, it hardly takes around 45 minutes to 4 hours for such files to enter your system and create massive damage. If you feel that you can pay such a penny ransom, think again as ransom amount demand is around $180,000 (somewhere around INR 1.33 Cr /-).
