Facebook, Netflix & Twitter CEOs Top Forbes Rich List,2020
Forbes has released its 39th annual Forbes 400 ranking of America's wealthiest personalities, covering individuals from media, hospitality and oil among other major sectors.E-commerce giant Amazon's Jeff Bezos remained atop the list for the third consecutive year - his fortune grew by 57% to $179 billion in the past year alone. Microsoft's Bill Gates ($111 billion) and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg ($85 billion) closed the top 3 list.
Other notable figures included Space X's Elon Musk ($71.4 billion) (#7) and Nike's Phil Knight ($43.8 billion) (#17), with new entrants who greatly benefited from the coronavirus pandemic - Zoom CEO, Eric Yuan ($15 billion) (#43) and Netflix's co-founder, Reed Hastings ($5.2 billion) (#132). 43-year-old Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey also made the list with $7.7 billion in his name (#90)
Fun fact: "The top 21 richest on the list (there is a tie at No. 20) account for 42% of the total wealth [$3.2 trillion]", said Kerry A. Dolan, Assistant Managing Editor, Wealth at Forbes.
Announcing the #Forbes400 2020: the richest people in America https://t.co/PYp7L4Em91 pic.twitter.com/Vvi7XitC4f
— Forbes (@Forbes) September 8, 2020
Here are the billionaires who didn't make The #Forbes400 list this year: https://t.co/JEh3s5kQdH pic.twitter.com/VIZ38n99W6
— Forbes (@Forbes) September 8, 2020
These billionaires have gotten the richest over the past year: https://t.co/NuM6qZQ22N #Forbes400 pic.twitter.com/3BrQVEQSDq
— Forbes (@Forbes) September 8, 2020
Android 11 Launched
Google has officially released the latest version of its Operating System, Android 11. A built-in screen recording with no third-party app required, redesigned media controls, and one-time permissions to give you more control over your privacy and data are among some updates you can expect.Google also announced Android 11 will exclusively roll out on its Pixel devices with other brands to be granted permission at later dates. Xiaomi and Realme smartphone brands have, however, began limited preview releases for the OS.
Say hello to the next release of @Android with #OxygenOS11. Based on Android 11, the newest version of OxygenOS is faster, smoother and smarter than ever before, with new features designed to make one-handed operation easier and more intuitive. pic.twitter.com/hOTR2zEugj
— OnePlus (@oneplus) September 9, 2020
AR-e you seeing what we're seeing? This year we're bringing the #Android11 statue to you - click the link from your Android phone to see for yourself: https://t.co/dejt5QAKzz pic.twitter.com/GzhZmekXxJ
— Android (@Android) September 8, 2020
Smartphones officially getting #Android11 update
— Amit Bhawani (@amitbhawani) September 9, 2020
Do you own any of these phones?
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Apple Announces 'Time Flies' Event
Apple has announced a September 15th virtual event with the tagline "Time Flies". The event, announced on Apple's website, is expected to be about a new Apple Watch. As we previously reported, the firm earlier announced that its first 5G iPhone 12 models would be delayed "by a few weeks", amid the coronavirus pandemic which halted unit production.#appleevent
— Vedant Khanna (@ThisIsVK47) September 8, 2020
The iPhone 12 is great!! But whats the price???
Apple: pic.twitter.com/Eg151FQuUw
iPhone 12 and more expected to be unveiled at #AppleEvent one week from today on September 15th. pic.twitter.com/lSeiCHcNPE
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) September 8, 2020
Whoa, I heard something in the gym and came out to see THIS!!! #AppleEvent
— iJustine (@ijustine) September 8, 2020
PS. I'm excited!! pic.twitter.com/gMK5EUPUFl