Top Tech News Today: Sheryl Sandberg To Move On From Meta's Board, Galaxy Ring Teased, More

Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Meta Platforms, is mulling to resign from her position on the company's board of directors once her term concludes in May, as stated in a Facebook post.

Sheryl Sandberg To Move On From Meta Board

Sheryl Sandberg, former Chief Operating Officer of Meta Platforms, is mulling to resign from her position on the company's board of directors once her term concludes in May, as stated in a Facebook post. Sandberg mentioned that the Meta business is robust and poised for the future, making it the opportune moment for her to step back. She also mentioned her plan to continue serving as an adviser to the company.

Galaxy Ring Teased: First Look, Features, Availability

Wednesday's Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event didn't just unveil the flagship Samsung Galaxy S24 phones, but the tech giant also hinted at the launch of the Galaxy Ring -- a new smart ring designed to monitor a user's health, heating up the competition in the smart ring segment. The Samsung Galaxy Ring has Samsung's "cutting-edge" health innovations in a fresh form factor, aiming to be a "powerful and accessible health and wellness device", set to redefine the landscape of future health.

WhatsApp Channels Gets Voice Updates, More

Several new features for people to engage better on WhatsApp Channels are becoming official, company CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced. A notable inclusion is the capability to send voice updates on channels, mirroring the functionality of voice messages. Recognising voice as a convenient and personal communication method for many, introducing voice updates to WhatsApp Channels enables creators to establish a more intimate connection with their audience.

Sundar Pichai Tells Google Staff To Expect More Job Cuts This Year

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has reportedly told its employees in an internal memo on Wednesday to expect more job cuts this year. According to The Verge’s report, Pichai told all the Google employees, "We have ambitious goals and will be investing in our big priorities this year.” Talking about that moving forward, the tech giant have to make tough decisions, he said, “The reality is that to create the capacity for this investment, we have to make tough choices.”