Top Tech News Today: YouTube Shorts Videos Can Now Be Remixed, Apple Vision Pro Gets Native TikTok App, More

In an effort to rival the Chinese short-video platform TikTok, YouTube, owned by Google, has announced that users can now "remix" their music videos within Shorts.

According to the company, simply tap "Remix" directly from the video on YouTube. ( Image Source :ABP Live/Getty )

YouTube Shorts Videos Can Now Be Remixed

In an effort to rival the Chinese short-video platform TikTok, YouTube, owned by Google, has announced that users can now "remix" their music videos within Shorts. Last year, YouTube introduced new remixing tools such as Collab and fun effects specifically for Shorts. According to the company, simply tap "Remix" directly from the video on YouTube and choose from four options: Sound, Green Screen, Cut, and Collab.

Apple Vision Pro Gets Native TikTok App

The Apple Vision Pro has reached its two-week mark, and apps are now making their way onto the platform. Notably absent on launch day, TikTok has finally arrived, putting an end to our collective anticipation. However, this isn't merely a repackaged iPad app. The native TikTok app for Vision Pro boasts unique features tailored to leverage Apple's esteemed yet costly headset. Notably, the navigation bar and like button have been cleverly relocated off-screen, offering users an immersive viewing experience without interruptions.

Nothing Phone 2a's Price In India Tipped

Handset maker Nothing is confirmed to launch the Nothing Phone 2a in India on March 5. Although not a flagship, it's touted as an upgrade from the Nothing Phone 1, the company's first handset, released in July 2022. The design and features remain undisclosed by the UK-based OEM, but leaks and reports have hinted at key details. Now, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), noted tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) has said that the Nothing Phone 2a might carry a price tag of Rs 30,000 in India.

Assam Govt, Tata Group To Build Rs 25,000 Crore Semiconductor Packaging Plant

Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, announced on Thursday that Assam will soon see its first semiconductor packaging plant, valued at nearly Rs 25,000 crore, established through a partnership between the state government and the Tata Group, the media has reported. Speaking at the inaugural "Digital India Future Skills Summit" in Guwahati, the minister highlighted that this development will provide job opportunities in the semiconductor industry for the youth of Assam within their vicinity, says a report by news agency IANS.

Cisco Layoffs: Tech Firm To Sack Over 4,000 Employees

Cisco Systems announced that the firm will reduce its global workforce by 5 per cent, equivalent to over 4,000 employees, and revised its annual revenue target downwards. This decision comes as the company manoeuvres through a challenging economic environment, which has resulted in numerous layoffs across the tech industry this year, according to a report by the news agency Reuters.