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ChatGPT users can now identify songs using @Shazam
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (185+ words) ChatGPT Users Can Now Identify Songs Using @Shazam'Dataconomy Shazam is now available as an integration within ChatGPT, allowing users to identify songs without launching the standalone application. This development removes the need to switch between applications for music identification and…...
Apple achieves 25% iPhone production share in India
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (227+ words) Apple manufactures 25% of its iPhones in India, fulfilling a JPMorgan prediction from 2022. The company began producing the entire iPhone 17 lineup in India ahead of its September 2024 launch. Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that the majority of U.S. demand is now fulfilled…...
Leaked: 3D CAD renders of rumored iPhone Fold
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (210+ words) Apple is expected to announce a foldable iPhone later this year, according to industry expectations. The leaked files provide the first detailed look at the potential hardware design of the unreleased device. This development signals Apple's continued entry into the…...
X launches Exclusive Threads to paywall content for subscribers
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (58+ words) X Launches Exclusive Threads To Paywall Content For Subscribers'Dataconomy The 2.0 suite also includes a revamped earnings dashboard, shareable subscription cards for promotion, and a streamlined two-step onboarding process for new creators. X announced updates to its creator subscriptions platform, introducing…...
TikTok rejects end-to-end encryption for DMs
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (145+ words) TikTok will not implement end-to-end encryption for direct messages on its platform. The company stated this decision aims to enhance user safety and distinguish its service from competitors by allowing law enforcement and safety teams access to messages when required....
Fortnite returns to Play Store as Google and Epic settle dispute
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (339+ words) Google will reduce its Play Store commissions to 20% on in-app purchases following a settlement in its legal dispute with Epic Games. This adjustment directly addresses antitrust concerns and will allow Epic Games" Fortnite to return to the Play Store, significantly…...
TikTok says end-to-end encryption would make DMs less safe
6+ day, 48+ min ago (235+ words) TikTok Says End-to-end Encryption Would Make DMs Less Safe'Dataconomy TikTok says end-to-end encryption would make DMs less safe The decision also raises questions about how TikTok's global policies intersect with its US governance structure. TikTok has ruled out adding end-to-end…...
Oukitel unveils WP63 rugged phone with built-in electric igniter
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (215+ words) Oukitel unveiled the WP63, a ruggedized smartphone featuring a built-in electric igniter, at MWC 2026. The device targets the outdoor and emergency response markets with a specialized set of hardware features. Oukitel stated the igniter helps start fires when matches are forgotten....
Free vs paid people search: The “worth it” question most people ask too late
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (777+ words) The expert's view is that value is not measured by how many boxes get filled on a report. Value is measured by how much uncertainty is reduced for a defined purpose. Paid access can buy convenience (fewer clicks, fewer dead…...
AI growth depends on Data Center Interconnect: Why DWDM enables scalable, cost-controlled expansion
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (432+ words) AI investment is accelerating. GPU clusters are expanding. Data volumes are multiplying. However, many organizations are discovering that compute is not the primary constraint. The real limitation is the ability to move data efficiently between data centers, campuses, and metro…...