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OPPO Reno10 5G Series Comes to Malaysia Complete with Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera System & SuperVOOC Charging

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OPPO is showcasing their camera prowess in a new lineup of smartphones. The Reno series smartphones have already made a name for their camera technology especially when it comes to portrait photography. However, with the OPPO Reno10 series, OPPO is looking to take it a step further with the Reno10 by bringing even more camera features and closing the gap between the Reno10 Pro+ 5G and the regular Reno10.

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The Reno10 Pro+ 5G Brings OPPO’s Ultra-Clear Portrait System to Life

OPPO is packing a punch with their flagship Reno10 Pro+ 5G. It’s not only got the camera setup to prove it, but it’s also coming with a flagship processor – the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Complementing this processor is 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. This combination promises to be quite the powerhouse when it comes to performance. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 has been used in many powerhouse devices including one of the most popular gaming phones – the ROG Phone 6. With the optimizations that OPPO is bringing with their new Dynamic Computing Engine, the Reno10 Pro+ is looking to be their most powerful Reno smartphone yet.

The Reno10 Pro+ comes with a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel wide-angle sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, multi-directional phase detection autofocus (PDAF), and optical image stabilization (OIS) as the main sensor. This is complemented by a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor with an f/2.5 aperture, PDAF, OIS, and 3x optical zoom; and an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. Up front, you have a 32-megapixel wide-angle sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, gyro-EIS, and autofocus.

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The smartphone’s display is a 6.74-inch AMOLED 3D curved screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display has a resolution of 1240 x 2772 pixels with a 20.1:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone runs on ColorOS 13.1 which is built on Android 13. The smartphone also comes with an under-display, optical fingerprint reader, accelerometer, gyro- and proximity sensors. All of these are powered by a 4,700mAh battery with support for 100W SuperVOOC charging.

Thinner, Lighter, and Power Packed – The Reno10 Pro 5G & Reno10 5G

The Reno series is completed by the Reno10 5G and Reno10 Pro 5G. These smartphones come with a 3D Curved screen. The former has the same setup as the Reno10 Pro+ while the latter comes with an OLED instead of AMOLED. The Reno10 Pro comes with the same resolution as the Pro+ while the Reno10 comes with a FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. They also come with different processors, the Pro comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G processor while the regular Reno10 comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 process. On the Pro, the processor is complemented by 12GB of RAM while the Reno10 comes with 8GB of RAM. Both come with 256GB of internal storage.

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On the camera front, the Reno 10 Pro 5G comes with the same 50-megapixel main sensor as the Pro+ while the main sensor of the Reno10 is a 64-megapixel sensor which lacks OIS. This is complemented by a 32-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, and a 2x optical zoom; and an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor on both variants. The Reno10 comes with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W SuperVOOC charging while the Pro comes with a smaller 4,700mAh battery with support for 80W SuperVOOC charging.

Pricing & Availability

The Reno10 series is available for pre-order starting today from authorized retailers, MyOPPO Spaces, and the OPPO store. Details are per the table below.

ModelMemoryPriceColourPre-order Freebies
OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G 12GB RAM + 256GB on board RM3,499Glossy Purple;
Silvery Grey		Complimentary rewards worth a total of RM896 inclusive of:
1. OPPO Enco Air3 (worth RM249)
2. Free access to KLIA Plaza Premium Lounge (worth RM299)
3. Free 1-Year Screen Protection Plan (worth RM199)
4. Free 1-Year Extended Warranty (worth RM149)
OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G 12GB RAM + 256GB on board RM2,199Glossy Purple;
Silvery Grey		Complimentary rewards worth a total of RM506 inclusive of:
1. Bluetooth speaker (worth RM129)
2. OPPO Enco Buds2 (worth RM129)
3. Free 1-Year Screen Protection Plan (worth RM139)
4. Free 1-Year Extended Warranty (worth RM109)
OPPO Reno10 5G 8GB RAM + 256GB on board RM1,799Complimentary rewards worth a total of RM238 inclusive of Bluetooth speaker (worth RM129)Free 1-Year Extended Warranty (worth RM109)Complimentary rewards worth a total of RM238 inclusive of:
1. Bluetooth speaker (worth RM129)
2. Free 1-Year Extended Warranty (worth RM109)
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Call for Entries for Mozilla’s Rise 25 Awards

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mozilla, the nonprofit-backed tech company whose mission is to ensure the internet is a global public resource that is open and accessible to all, today announced their Rise 25 Awards final deadline for entry as July 17, 2023. The awards will recognize and celebrate the 25 game-changers who are shaping the future of the internet to be more ethical, responsible and inclusive, ensuring a positive future for all. To commemorate Mozilla’s 25th anniversary, a ceremony will be held in October in Berlin, with details including programming updates to be announced in the near future.

“Mozilla’s mission has always been to benefit public interest, from when we first open-sourced our Firefox browser code 25 years ago, to the technologies we create today that spark innovation, more competition, and more choice online,” said Lindsey O’Brien, Chief Marketing Officer at Mozilla. “With Rise 25, we celebrate our 25th anniversary and honor the innovators who are shaping the future of the internet, creating technologies to be more ethical, responsible and equitable, and content that is more inclusive and diverse.”

Five honorees will be selected for the following categories:`

  1. Artists creating innovative and thought-provoking digital artwork who use the internet as their canvas to inspire others and re-think what’s possible online.
  2. Activists who are using the internet to drive social and political change, and to amplify their voices to make a difference in the world.
  3. Creators, filmmakers, educators, comedians, etc. who are using storytelling to build community online, inspiring their audiences and sparking important conversations.
  4. Builders, engineers and technical people who are building the infrastructure of the internet, shaping the technical side of the web, making it faster, more secure and accessible to everyone.
  5. Advocates, policymakers, lawyers, etc. who are shaping the regulations and policies governing the internet, fighting to keep it open and free.

The 25 honorees will receive roundtrip transportation to Berlin, as well as accommodations to attend the ceremony in person. To submit a nominee for consideration, visit https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/rise25 by Monday, July 17, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PT. The 25 honorees will be announced at a later date.

About Mozilla
Founded in 1998 in San Francisco, Mozilla is the non-profit-backed technology company behind pioneering brands like Firefox, the privacy-minded web browser. More than 270 million people around the world use Mozilla products every month.

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LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS Partners with AI Singapore to Offer Advanced Text-to-Speech Service for Gamers in Southeast Asia

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LIGHTSPEED Singapore will be the key driver of the project and the broader AI-generated content (AIGC) capabilities building for LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS moving forward.

SINGAPORE, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS, a leading global game developer, has announced a collaboration with AI Singapore (AISG) under its flagship 100 Experiments (100E) programme. Being the key driver of the regional initiative, LIGHTSPEED Singapore is officially introduced as the Asia-Pacific Regional Hub of LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS, marking a significant milestone in the studios’ ongoing endeavors to broaden its global presence. In a stride towards pioneering innovative game science, this collaboration aims to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) service that will enhance and optimize the gaming experience for players in Southeast Asia.    

Loyo Lu, Head of Tech Center, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS (right) sealing the 100 Experiments partnership with Laurence Liew, Director, AI Innovation, AI Singapore (left)
Loyo Lu, Head of Tech Center, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS (right) sealing the 100 Experiments partnership with Laurence Liew, Director, AI Innovation, AI Singapore (left)

As part of LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS’ greater prospect in developing AI-generated content (AIGC) capabilities for global gaming communities, this collaboration specifically features a Text-to-Speech (TTS) system building project, enabling Bahasa Melayu-speaking gamers to immerse themselves in the captivating world of LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS’ games using their native language. For this project, LIGHTSPEED Singapore is set to leverage its team of AI experts, data scientists, IT specialists, and site reliability engineers who will work in close collaboration with AISG’s engineering team to develop and deploy an AI minimum viable model. The AISG team is staffed by full-time AI, data and platform engineers as well as apprentices from the AI Apprenticeship Programme (AIAP).

This project also serves as a crucial element in LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS’ drive to strengthen the research and development capabilities of its regional hub based in Singapore. It reinforces the company’s commitment to fortifying its gaming content ecosystem through the continuous deployment of cutting-edge technologies. By leveraging these advancements, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS aims to boost its operation capabilities in regional and local markets as well as fostering synergy across the globe.

“With the announcement of the partnership with AISG as a start, we are excited to unfold more possibilities as we grow our R&D team here in Singapore, ” stated Loyo Lu, Head of Tech Center, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS. ” Looking ahead, we are determined to maintain this positive momentum and gradually building up our multi-faceted capabilities to unveil next generation experiences for gamers in Asia-Pacific and beyond.” 

LIGHTSPEED Singapore is currently establishing a team of outstanding local and global talents in game development, technical art, project operations, marketing, compliance, and more, aiming to fulfill both operational needs, such as coordinating global R&D pipeline as well as exploring emerging technologies like AI, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and cloud gaming.

“AISG’s 100E collaboration with LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS will utilize state-of-the-art Generative AI methods to enhance TTS service for local and regional Melayu speakers. In addition, up to 6 Singaporean AI engineers may be trained via the AI Apprenticeship Programme (AIAP) through this project,” said Laurence Liew, Director, AI Innovation, AI Singapore.

About LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is a leading global game developer with teams across China, United States, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and United Arab Emirates. LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for over 4 billion registered users. It is the co-developer of worldwide hit PUBG MOBILE (co-developed with KRAFTON, Inc.) LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices. More information about LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS please visit www.lightspeed-studios.com, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

About AI Singapore (AISG)

AI Singapore (AISG) is a national programme launched by the National Research Foundation (NRF) to catalyse, synergise and boost Singapore’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to power our future, digital economy.

AISG will bring together all Singapore-based research institutions and the vibrant ecosystem of AI start-ups and companies developing AI products, to perform use-inspired research, grow the knowledge, create the tools, and develop the talent to power Singapore’s AI efforts.

AISG is driven by a government-wide partnership comprising NRF, Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO), Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), Economic Development Board (EDB), Enterprise Singapore (ESG), amongst others.

For more information on AISG and its programmes, please visit:  www.aisingapore.org

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Webb Fontaine Awarded New Contract by Ethiopian Government to Strengthen Trade Facilitation

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DUBAI, UAE, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Webb Fontaine, a global leader in AI-powered trade solutions, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract with the Ethiopian government to continue its crucial work in the enhancement of the Customs system. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Webb Fontaine’s ongoing commitment to driving trade facilitation and economic growth in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia, with its incredibly large volumes of trade transactions, presents immense opportunities for economic expansion. Recognizing this potential, Webb Fontaine is honored to have the opportunity to continue its collaboration with the Ethiopian government in further advancing the country’s Customs system.

Pascal Minvielle, COO of Webb Fontaine, expresses his pride, saying, “We are incredibly proud of the achievements realized through our previous contract with Ethiopia Customs, where we successfully implemented a new Customs system. This new contract signifies a pivotal moment in our partnership, as we focus on developing and expanding upon the foundations we have established. Webb Fontaine is fully committed to working alongside the Ethiopian government to drive trade facilitation and foster sustainable economic growth.”

The second contract emphasizes the mutual dedication of Webb Fontaine and the Ethiopian government to leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to streamline trade processes and enhance Customs operations. By further developing the Customs system, Webb Fontaine aims to optimize efficiency, increase transparency, and improve revenue collection, ultimately driving economic prosperity in Ethiopia.

The successful implementation of the new Customs system under the previous contract has already demonstrated its transformative impact on trade facilitation in Ethiopia. This new contract represents a continuation of the partnership’s shared vision to build on the system’s success, harnessing its potential to revolutionize trade processes and strengthen Ethiopia’s position in the global market.

Webb Fontaine is committed to delivering state-of-the-art solutions powered by AI and innovative data analytics. Through this ongoing collaboration, the Ethiopian government will benefit from advanced tools and technologies that facilitate seamless trade operations, effective risk management, and simplified document submission and verification.

This partnership is a testament to Ethiopia’s commitment to digital transformation and Webb Fontaine’s dedication to supporting the country’s ambitious trade facilitation goals. Together, they will continue to enhance the Customs system, driving economic growth, attracting investments, and fostering stronger international trade relationships.

Lifestyle, News

Anker’s Soundcore R50i & A20i Make Malaysia Debut

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Get ready for the new kid in town, everyone! Anker’s bringing its Soundcore brand to Malaysia, and it’s time to get excited for their affordable true wireless earbuds, Soundcore A20i and R50i.

Soundcore R50i: Longer Playtime, Longer Fun

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The Soundcore R50i comes with 10mm drivers – this means the earbuds can bring you great sound quality. You will be able to personalize your audio experience using the 22 preset EQs on the Soundcore app. There is also the “Find My Earbuds” feature – so that you can easily locate misplaced earbuds.

With a full charge, the Soundcore R50i offers 10 hours of continuous playtime, and the charging case extends it to 30 hours. Anker claims that with just 10 minutes of charging, it will grant you an extra 2 hours of playtime. Additionally, the brands also boasts an IPX5 water-resistant rating, providing protection against rain or shine during your active lifestyle.

Soundcore A20i: Affordable True Wireless Earbuds

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Soundcore A20i is a pair of earbuds designed for people who enjoy bass music and are on the lookout for affordable earbuds. Similar to the R50i, you can also choose from the 22 preset EQs within the app, especially the brand’s signature BassUp preset.

These earbuds has a playtime of 9 hours on a single charge, extendable to 28 hours with the charging case. According to Anker, you can gain an additional 2 hours of playtime with just 10 minutes of charging. They also come with the Bluetooth 5.3 technology, an AI algorithm, and two built-in microphones to deliver clear voice quality, even in noisy environments.

Pricing & Availability

The Soundcore A20i and R50i will be available starting 7 July 2023. The earbuds will be available during the 7.7 sales on Shopee and Lazada.

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ProductOriginal PriceDiscounted Price
Soundcore R50i – WhiteRM119RM109
Soundcore A20i – Black/White/PurpleRM99RM77

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JA Solar Signs a Solar Module Agreement with General Solar

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BEIJING, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On June 16th, JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance solar power products, signed a solar module agreement with General Solar, a Turkish solar company. The agreement was signed at a ceremony attended by General Solar’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Ali Demirdaş, Vice Chairman, Ercan Dinçer, and JA Solar’s Assistant President, Steven Chen.

JA Solar Signed a Solar Module Agreement with General Solar
JA Solar Signed a Solar Module Agreement with General Solar

The agreement will see both companies work together to strengthen cooperation in PV market development, resource sharing, innovation acceleration and other areas. The aim is to improve development, construction, and operations in the PV industry, and jointly promote the high-quality and sustainable development of Turkey’s PV market.

The partnership between JA Solar and General Solar represents an important step towards achieving a sustainable, low-carbon future. By leveraging their respective strengths in PV development and application, the two companies will drive innovation and accelerate the adoption of clean energy solutions in Turkey and beyond.

JA Solar’s high-efficiency products and high-quality services have already contributed to the sustainable development of Turkey’s PV market, with the company currently holding a market share of 17%. Based on its previous business performance, JA Solar is expected to see continued growth in Turkey in the future.

Source: JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.

Android, Computers, Mobile, News

Samsung’s Quick Share App Goes to Other Windows Devices

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Integrating your smartphone and PC experience has always been a problem for many years. Apple has successfully done so with their range of devices thanks to the nature of their strictly closed development. You can work on your iPhone and then transfer your FaceTime call to your iPad tablet when you get access to it, and then even to your MacBook or Mac desktop when you get to them, without too much fuss. The closest thing we have on Android and Windows is the Microsoft Phone Link platform, which can be a pain to work with at times.

Alternatively, you have Google’s Nearby Share that works as a file transfer protocol between Android devices and Windows devices. It is far from seamless though. While it is simple enough on your Android devices to work with, your PC have to have the app installed and open for it to receive files from your various Android devices.

Samsung’s Quick Share is sort of the in-between the Phone Link and Nearby Share platforms. It is more like the Nearby Share platform, except that it is made for Samsung devices specifically. Nearby Share is made for the general Android devices that come with multiple connectivity standards and hardware. Samsung’s Quick Share is made for Galaxy devices with specific hardware that comes with all Galaxy devices; meaning communications between two devices can be standardized, made seamless, and be made at greater speeds. That is why you can only find the Samsung Quick Share button on Samsung’s Galaxy devices including the Galaxy Book laptops. Then again, that is not the case anymore.

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Samsung has made the Quick Share app available on the Microsoft Store for other Windows devices.  While Quick Share for mobile devices is still only available on Samsung’s Galaxy devices, you do not have to have Samsung’s Galaxy Book devices to take advantage of it. You can now download it for free from the Microsoft Store.

There are a few more caveats though, other than that you must have a Samsung smartphone to take advantage of it. You must be on a Window 10 operating system at least with 2004 release (build number 19041), which is not entirely difficult since Windows 11 is the standard operating system today (unless you are on a corporate device, and they have not moved on from Windows XP just yet). You also need to have Intel’s Bluetooth driver version 22.50.02 and Wi-Fi driver version 22.50.07 to get the Quick Share app to work on your Windows device. All of these should not be too big of an issue if you have a modern laptop and ensure that you regularly update your Windows device. It only becomes a problem when you have a device that does not support Intel’s Bluetooth and Wi-Fi drivers, then you cannot enjoy the Quick Share function on your Windows device. Still, you can never know until you disassemble your PC, so you can try it for yourself by downloading the app from Microsoft Store.

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Emerson and Cavendish Renewable Technology to Drive Innovation in Hydrogen Applications

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Automation software and technologies chosen to help improve efficiency, safety, emissions and faster time-to-market for hydrogen-based solutions

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Global technology and software leader Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced that Cavendish Renewable Technology (CRT), an Australia-based startup with proprietary hydrogen technologies, will work with Emerson’s automation and software portfolio to accelerate the deployment of CRT’s hydrogen production solutions.

As the world continues to seek sustainable energy alternatives, hydrogen has emerged as a promising carrier of cleaner energy. With its immense potential to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen technologies have become a key focus for researchers, industries and governments worldwide.

“It’s going to be a golden era for hydrogen over the next decade,” said Ani Kulkarni, Ph.D., CRT’s chief executive officer. “Working with Emerson will enable us to optimize and scale our operations, which will help accelerate the global adoption of hydrogen technologies to meet energy targets and reduce global emissions.” 

Under the agreement, Emerson will leverage its extensive automation expertise and portfolio, including software, control systems, instrumentation, valves and safety solutions, for CRT’s hydrogen electrolysers and ammonia processing equipment.

“Emerson’s hydrogen experience and automation technology will help CRT digitalize its operations for improved safety and reliability while also accelerating the delivery of its hydrogen-based products and solutions,” said Mike Train, Emerson’s senior vice president and chief sustainability officer. 

“Our value proposition is two-fold,” said CRT CEO Kulkarni. “Our proprietary electrolyser technology will enable production of green hydrogen at scale which we aim will be cost competitive to fossil fuels, and our ammonia solution can convert ammonia directly into electricity, a one-step process that uses far less energy than converting ammonia back into hydrogen before electricity is produced.”

Additional resources:
• Join the Emerson Exchange 365 Community
• Connect with Emerson via Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YouTube

About Emerson 
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global technology and software company providing innovative solutions for the world’s essential industries. Through its leading automation portfolio, including its majority stake in AspenTech, Emerson helps hybrid, process and discrete manufacturers optimize operations, protect personnel, reduce emissions and achieve their sustainability goals. For more information, visit Emerson.com.

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Invitation to media and analyst briefing for Ericsson Q2 2023 report

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  • Report to be released at approximately 7:00 AM CEST on July 14, 2023
  • One live video webcast for analysts, investors and journalists at 9:00 AM CEST

STOCKHOLM, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Ericsson’s (NASDAQ: ERIC) financial report for the second quarter 2023 will be published at approximately 7:00 AM CEST on July 14, 2023.

The company will issue a press release with the complete financial report attached, including tables, in PDF format.

Following publication of the press release, the financial report will be available on Ericsson’s website: www.ericsson.com/en/investors/financial-reports/interim-reports

President and CEO Börje Ekholm and CFO Carl Mellander will comment on the report and take questions at a live video webcast at 9:00 AM CEST (8:00 AM BST London, 3:00 AM EDT New York).

Join the webcast or please go to www.ericsson.com/investors

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The webcast will be available on-demand after the event and can be viewed on our website.

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More Changes to Twitter, Now Google Cannot Even See Tweets

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Twitter, under the new management of Elon Musk, is a different one than the one we were introduced to more than a decade ago. In just a few months after Elon Musk took over the social media platform as CEO, the platform started charging people for the blue ticks that indicates verified accounts. In a recent stir, the platform restricted contents to just people who are registered on the platform. A little later, they introduced a rate limit, where non-paying users get to see only up to a certain number of tweets a day. Specifically, you get to see up to 600 tweets a day before a limit error comes up to stop you from scrolling some more. Now, Twitter results are disappearing from Google search results.

While it may seem to be a deliberate move from Twitter to limit access to the platform by unregistered users. The disappearance and lack of Twitter content is a direct result of Google simply not picking up tweets from the platform because of the access restriction from Twitter. The Google Search engine still picks up feeds from Twitter with their API, but it has reduced significantly as noted by Search Engine Land. According to their report, Google Search has dropped more than half of the indexed URLs from Twitter. That is not to say that you cannot see tweets from Twitter in a Google search though. You still can, but you can only see new tweets that are made public. There are no mentions currently indicating the age limit of a tweet showing up on the Google Search platform.

There are rumours that this is just a temporary thing. Speculations regarding the lack of Twitter results in Google Search is due to the large changes happening within Twitter and for its users. In 2015, Twitter and Google had a deal where Twitter gave access to the full stream of tweets on Twitter’s platform, known today as the “Firehose”. While that was done before the Elon Musk era of Twitter, there are no reasons to believe that the deal has changed in any way for now. Then again, Twitter and Google are keeping any information close their chests for now, so we may see a change in stance from both parties in the coming days.

The move to limit Twitter only to registered is nothing new in the social media space. If you want to see a post or story from Facebook, you must get registered with the platform. Even for Instagram, you are only able to see single posts from users before needing to sign up for the platform to have access to the library of content the platform holds. In this sense, Twitter is technically pretty much just following in the steps of other social media platforms. Still, we think that closing off access to Twitter might be more damaging than helpful to the platform, especially since Elon Musk is focusing on monetizing the platform. It limits the option to run ads that could even be visible from Google itself and reaching out entire populations that do not have Twitter accounts or have no intention to get on the platform just to entertain themselves with microblogs.

Nothing is confirmed at this point, but Elon Musk may just denounce the deal with Google at any time. While it does not sound like a major loss to Google, it is a small loss to content creators who are active on Twitter. It is a loss in exposure of the platform and users. It closes off the platform to be used as a public announcement platform too in this case. Currently, only time can tell whether or not this is going to be a permanent thing.