TECH-NEWS 03-NOVEMBER-2023

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                            03-NOVEMBER-2023

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Elon Musk is ready to give $1 billion to Mark Zuckerberg if he changes Facebook's name to....

In the world of tech titans and social media, the playful banter and unconventional proposals of Elon Musk have once again taken center stage. This time, the billionaire behind companies like Tesla and SpaceX has made a big offer to Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, previously known as Facebook. Musk has given a jaw-dropping $1 billion offer as a tempting carrot to Zuckerberg, with just one condition change the name of Facebook. The story unravels as yet another episode in a series of light-hearted exchanges between these tech giants. Here is what happened read more

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Vivo introduces BlueOS, new operating system for smart devices

In a significant development in the tech world, Vivo has unveiled its self- developed operating system, BlueOS, at the 2023 Vivo Developer conference. This unique system, based on the Rust programming language, is designed to offer enhanced security, privacy, and Al capabilities, and it's set to debut on smartwatches, starting with the Vivo Watch 3. Here is what we know.
Vivo has taken a bold step by introducing its very own operating system, BlueOS. However, this new OS is not designed for smartphones; instead, it is for use in smart wearables and smart home devices. What sets BlueOS apart is its foundation on the Rust programming language, a first in the tech industry. This choice is believed to make the system framework less susceptible to security issues, a crucial aspect in today's digital landscape. read more

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Ozone hole 12th largest on record in 2023, spans 26 million square kilometers

In a recent report, Nasa and Noaa revealed that the Antarctic ozone hole reached its maximum size on September 21, 2023. The hole, which spanned an estimated 26 million square kilometers, ranked as the 12th largest single-day ozone hole since records began in 1979.
The ozone layer, often referred to as Earth's natural sunscreen, protects our planet from the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. A thinning ozone layer means less protection from UV rays, which can cause sunburns, cataracts, and skin cancer in humans. read more

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Google fires employee after 18 years of service, she looks for a new job on LinkedIn

When you work at a company for a long time, it becomes a huge part of your life. And when you are suddenly asked to leave such a company, it can have a strong impact. Many Google employees suffered this fate recently, when the company decided to lay off hundreds of members from its global recruiting team in September. One of these employees took to Linkedin and shared that she had been working with Google for almost 18 years. However, the woman got laid off as part of company's large-scale layoffs recently. read more

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Infosys asks lower level employees to return to office: Story in 5 points

In a world where remote work has become the new norm, Infosys, one of India's largest IT firms, is taking a bold step back in time. They're asking their lower-level employees to trade their comfy home offices for the traditional workplace, but with a modern twist. In a bid to enhance its return-to-office strategy and embrace a hybrid work model, Infosys has set a minimum requirement of ten office days per month for specific job tiers. This decision falls in line with a growing trend in the IT industry, where other giants like Wipro, Capgemini, LTIMindtree, and TCS are encouraging their employees to return to the office more frequently. But what does this move mean for Infosys, its employees, and the broader tech industry? Here is the full story explained in five points. read more

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