No streamer is immune from the subscription losses that have plagued the services in the post-COVID era. But Disney knew going into today’s fourth quarter earnings call that it would be announcing its first-ever decline in subscriptions.
Indeed, the service lost 2.4 million subscribers from its worldwide roll, marking the first time since its launch in November 2019 that it has recorded a drop in subscriptions. The news was expected, though Disney+ suffered a bigger decrease than analysts had anticipated.
Indeed, the service lost 2.4 million subscribers from its worldwide roll, marking the first time since its launch in November 2019 that it has recorded a drop in subscriptions. The news was expected, though Disney+ suffered a bigger decrease than analysts had anticipated.
Telegram to No Longer Support SMS Requests from Third-Party Apps
According to a recent message that was broadcasted to third-party app developers, Telegram plans to no longer support SMS requests from third-party apps, meaning that users will be able to request SMS verifications only from official Telegram apps.
The change is set to go live on 18th February, at 13:00 UTC. After that date, authorization codes for third-party apps can only be received through official Telegram apps. The message also asked third-party app developers to take necessary actions before that date.
According to a recent message that was broadcasted to third-party app developers, Telegram plans to no longer support SMS requests from third-party apps, meaning that users will be able to request SMS verifications only from official Telegram apps.
The change is set to go live on 18th February, at 13:00 UTC. After that date, authorization codes for third-party apps can only be received through official Telegram apps. The message also asked third-party app developers to take necessary actions before that date.
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Telegram API Update. Hello Varma Adwaith. Thank you for contributing to the open Telegram ecosystem by developing your app, Varma Adwaith.
Please note that due to recent updates to Telegram's handling of SMS and the integration of new SMS providers like Firebase, we are changing the way login codes are handled in third-party apps based on the Telegram API.
Starting on 18.02.2023, users logging into third-party apps will only be able to receive login codes via Telegram. It will no longer be possible to request an SMS to log into your app – just like when logging into Telegram's own desktop and web clients.
Exactly like with the Telegram Desktop and Web apps, if a user doesn’t have a Telegram account yet, they will need to create one first using an official mobile Telegram app.
We kindly ask you to update your app’s login and signup interfaces to reflect these changes before they go live on 18.02.2023 at 13:00 UTC.
This change will not significantly affect users since, according to our research, the vast majority of third-party app users also use official Telegram apps. In the coming months, we expect to offer new tools for third-party developers that will help streamline the login process.
Please note that due to recent updates to Telegram's handling of SMS and the integration of new SMS providers like Firebase, we are changing the way login codes are handled in third-party apps based on the Telegram API.
Starting on 18.02.2023, users logging into third-party apps will only be able to receive login codes via Telegram. It will no longer be possible to request an SMS to log into your app – just like when logging into Telegram's own desktop and web clients.
Exactly like with the Telegram Desktop and Web apps, if a user doesn’t have a Telegram account yet, they will need to create one first using an official mobile Telegram app.
We kindly ask you to update your app’s login and signup interfaces to reflect these changes before they go live on 18.02.2023 at 13:00 UTC.
This change will not significantly affect users since, according to our research, the vast majority of third-party app users also use official Telegram apps. In the coming months, we expect to offer new tools for third-party developers that will help streamline the login process.
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Amazon owned autonomous vehicle venture Zoox said on Monday that it is now testing its self-driving robotaxis on public roads in California with passengers on board.
The vehicles have no steering wheel or pedals, and they have bidirectional driving capabilities and four-wheel steering, enabling them to change directions without the need to reverse.
Zoox executives said the company began the tests after it received approval from the California Department of Motor Vehicles last week.
The permit is not for all public roads in the state. The tests are currently limited to shuttling Zoox employees on a one-mile public route between two office buildings at the company’s headquarters in Foster City, California, at speeds up to 35 miles an hour. The company hasn’t said how big its test fleet is, but executives have said they have built “dozens” of vehicles, although fewer than 100.
Zoox said one of its vehicles completed a test run with employees on board over the weekend.
The vehicles have no steering wheel or pedals, and they have bidirectional driving capabilities and four-wheel steering, enabling them to change directions without the need to reverse.
Zoox executives said the company began the tests after it received approval from the California Department of Motor Vehicles last week.
The permit is not for all public roads in the state. The tests are currently limited to shuttling Zoox employees on a one-mile public route between two office buildings at the company’s headquarters in Foster City, California, at speeds up to 35 miles an hour. The company hasn’t said how big its test fleet is, but executives have said they have built “dozens” of vehicles, although fewer than 100.
Zoox said one of its vehicles completed a test run with employees on board over the weekend.
💠 Official: Twitter will now charge for SMS two-factor authentication.
You have to pay for the privilege of using Twitter’s worst form of authentication. In fact, if you don’t start paying for Twitter Blue ($8 a month on Android; $11 a month on iOS) or switch your account to use a far more reliable authenticator app or physical security key, Twitter will simply turn off your 2FA after March 20th.
You have to pay for the privilege of using Twitter’s worst form of authentication. In fact, if you don’t start paying for Twitter Blue ($8 a month on Android; $11 a month on iOS) or switch your account to use a far more reliable authenticator app or physical security key, Twitter will simply turn off your 2FA after March 20th.
The new CEO is already making changes - today, a '1080p Premium' option appeared."- A new option for stream quality appeared called “1080p Premium” described to have “Enhanced bitrate”.
- This new stream option will be available for YouTube Premium users and it exists alongside the ‘regular’ 1080p option that’s quite generously compressed.
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Instagram now lets you enlarge DPs
With a new update that went live over a week ago (judging from reports), users can enlarge Instagram DPs with just a tap on them. Tapping on profile pictures now displays a circular pop-up with a larger version of the profile picture.
With a new update that went live over a week ago (judging from reports), users can enlarge Instagram DPs with just a tap on them. Tapping on profile pictures now displays a circular pop-up with a larger version of the profile picture.
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Mercedes-Benz cars to have ‘supercomputers’, unveils Google partnership
Vehicles on Mercedes' upcoming modular architecture platform will have so-called hyperscreens extending across the cockpit of the car and a comprehensive set of sensors for automated driving, Kaellenius said.
Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday it has teamed up with Google on navigation and will offer “super computer-like performance” in every car with automated driving sensors as it seeks to compete with Tesla and Chinese newcomers.
Carmakers are racing to develop software systems with tech companies that customers will recognise. But the car companies also want to keep control over their customer relationships as well as valuable data generated by their cars.
Vehicles on Mercedes' upcoming modular architecture platform will have so-called hyperscreens extending across the cockpit of the car and a comprehensive set of sensors for automated driving, Kaellenius said.
Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday it has teamed up with Google on navigation and will offer “super computer-like performance” in every car with automated driving sensors as it seeks to compete with Tesla and Chinese newcomers.
Carmakers are racing to develop software systems with tech companies that customers will recognise. But the car companies also want to keep control over their customer relationships as well as valuable data generated by their cars.
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Forwarded from The Hacker News
A new study by the Mozilla Foundation reveals that majority of Android apps on the Google Play Store provide misleading or false information about their data safety labels.
Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2023/02/majority-of-android-apps-on-google-play.html
Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2023/02/majority-of-android-apps-on-google-play.html
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