RBI launches UPI-linked Rupay credit card; Tinder got hot dogs

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Slack adds persistent information layer to channels called Canvas

• Slack recognized a limitation in its channel feature and decided to combine Quip’s collaborative tooling with Slack’s communication capabilities in a new tool Slack is calling Canvas

• Slack is also opening up the Slack platform, a way for developers to build modular and reusable building blocks in Slack to create more customized workflows.

Twitter’s new opt-in feature will remind you to add alt text to photo uploads

• Once enabled, the feature sends you a prompt on web and mobile reminding you to add alt text when you’re about to tweet an image.

• The feature is designed to get you into the habit of adding alt text to every image you share on the platform to ensure that it’s accessible by all.

Tinder is adding adoptable dogs to its app!

• The adoptable dog profile card can be added to your Tinder profile within the app or by visiting rescuematches.com.

• Another reason – albeit kind of selfish – for users to add a shelter dog to their Tinder profile is to get more matches with fellow dog lovers.