Here are the top trending news from the world of technology
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Google is planning to imitate Apple-like ecosystem in 2022
It is all too well-known that synchronizing and making Android phone work better with other devices (be it Windows PC or Chrome book) is always a frustrating experience. But Google is planning to change this in 2022 as it seeks to rival Apple-like ecosystem for its devices. The tech giant is planning to make Fast Pair, a feature introduced in 2017, much faster and efficient. This will help Android run devices to connect smoothly with all other Google devices (read more)
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Bitcoin slips below $44,000 mark
Today Bitcoin once again proved that it is one of the most volatile commodity in the world. The price of the world’s most famous cryptocurrency is currently trading below the psychological mark of $44,000. Currently, trading at the level of $43,000, Bitcoin’s price has crashed to the lowest level since December flash crash
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Kosvo bans cryptocurrency mining
To curb electricity usage, Kosvo has imposed unilateral ban on the cryptocurrency mining. The Balkan country is facing unprecedented energy crisis triggered by the soaring global prices. The former soviet union colony is currently facing a massive electricity blackout across the country. The Kosvo government claims that cryptocurrency mining is an energy intensive exercise and therefore a ban will help in conserving the precious energy (Read more)
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Instagram has started testing Chronological feeds again
Instagram has once again started testing chronological feeds as it had promised last month. Instagram’s new version of chronological feeds will allow users to switch between chronological and algorithmically tested feeds. The photo sharing platforms has been compelled to re-introduce the chorological feeds after the recent whistleblower scandal (Read more)