Quora CEO Adam D'Angelo halted the company's transition from Zoom to Google Meet due to significant audio quality issues, particularly with background noise cancellation. This feedback prompted a swift response from Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who pledged to investigate and resolve the problem. D'Angelo expressed openness to switching if the audio issues are addressed.
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Donald Trump has expressed his disapproval to Tim Cook regarding Apple's increasing manufacturing presence in India, amidst the company's efforts to diversify away from China due to tariffs and diplomatic tensions. Trump wants Apple to increase manufacturing operations in the United States.
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Following Turkey's support for Pakistan during a recent military conflict, Myntra and Ajio have reportedly stopped selling Turkish apparel brands. According to Reliance, this decision aligns with national sentiment, prompting reassessments of partnerships and the closure of Reliance's Turkey office. Traders' body CAIT has also called for a complete boycott of trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan, urging policy reviews and discouraging business engagements.
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