Good morning! To get updated information this early Saturday (09), TecMundo took apart everything that happened this week (April 4-8). In addition to many news about technology and science, the world of entertainment and games was also very active during this period.
(04) On Monday, billionaire Elon Musk announced that he has bought 9% of Twitter shares. (6) On Wednesday, Uber announced that it will show drivers their destination before accepting rides. This Friday (08), the Oscars announced that actor Will Smith has been banned from the awards for 10 years.
This was just an appetizer of everything rocking! Check out the week’s highlights below. Just click on the links below to access all of the news.
1. Rumble: What is YouTube’s rival platform and how does it work? Focusing on the idea of free speech and low effort to moderate content, the site is home to some dissatisfied YouTube personalities.
2. Elon Musk joined Twitter’s board after buying shares. Elon Musk’s entry to the Twitter board was announced by Parag Agrawal, the CEO of the social network.
3. DeLorean introduced the electric car look that could reinvigorate the brand. The car is still just a concept but will be shown for the first time at an event in August 2022.
4. Uber now displays the last address before the driver accepts the ride. Uber’s new gift card includes final price information, full address and dynamic fare earnings before the driver confirms the trip.
5. Remakes of Max Payne and Max Payne 2 have been released for PS5, Xbox Series and PC. my god! Some of the best games of the 2000s are back and in full force!
6. The Federal Government says the green flag has reduced its electricity bill by 20%. The return of the green flag without adding to the electricity bill was only possible with the recovery of hydroelectric reservoirs.
7. AIDS: The most aggressive new strain of HIV. 38 million people currently live with HIV/AIDS; 6 million of them are unaware of the diagnosis.
8. Caixa has released the FGTS withdrawal advisory, but the app is offline. Workers can now check if they are entitled to Extraordinary Withdrawal of up to 1,000 BRL of FGTS.
9. Will Smith was banned from the Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock. Will Smith will not be able to attend events organized by the Academy, including Oscar, for 10 years, starting yesterday (08).
10. 3 serious crimes committed by Vladimir Putin during his 23 years of government. But I’m sorry, these are just a few from a huge list…
Source: Tec Mundo
