Elon Musk has hinted at the launch of a new email service called Xmail that could rival Google’s Gmail. The new offering will reportedly have a cleaner and simpler design than Gmail which is often criticised for its archaic layout. The billionaire was responding to an X user’s post when he said the new offering would ‘reimagine’ how the email ecosystem works which is currently dominated by Gmail.

“Having an @‌x.‌com email address is the only thing that can stop me from using Gmail!” said one user to which Mr Musk replied: “Interesting. We need to rethink how messaging, including email, works overall.”

“Yeah. On the list of things to do,” he later added.

Interesting.

We need to rethink how messaging, including email, works overall. https://t.co/6wZAslJLTc

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 15, 2024

Mr Musk also confirmed that Xmail will have a DM-style interface, akin to the current messaging platforms. Currently, emails have long threads of messages with formatting which does not translate into a good viewing and reading experience for most users.

“I’d just like an email address that goes into a plain text DM inbox and abstracts the annoying & messy threads/formatting mess that is email. The main nice thing about email is that it is a universal handle system and compatible with everything so you don’t have to download a new app, input a contact, or connect with someone,” wrote another user, to which Mr Musk replied: “That’s exactly what we are going to do.”

TBH i’d just like an email address that goes into a plain txt DM inbox and abstracts the annoying & messy threads/formatting mess that is email

the main nice thing about email is that it is a universal handle system and compatible with everything so you dont have to download a… https://t.co/qNpwh2DhoA

— Ross (@rpoo) December 16, 2024

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Internet reacts

The news sparked intense discussion on social media with users curious to know how X would pivot from being a social media company to competing with the likes of established tech giants.

“I can’t wait for Xmail. It will be the only mail I use once it comes,” said one user, while another added: “Can Grok then be set up to be your built-in email assistant? That would be dope!”

A third commented: “Yes and PLEASE make it easy to find the emails you’re looking for. Let GROK find what I’m looking for, summarize it and even write my emails.”

As per a Forbes report, X has around 600 million users while Gmail has around 2.5 billion or a third of the world’s population. Experts argue that developing the platform might be easier but scaling it to the level of Gmail would take some effort.

New Delhi:

In a move to enhance communication and efficiency in the organ transplantation process, the Delhi High Court has ordered that donors and recipients must be informed of any deficiencies in their documentation via WhatsApp or email.

This decision aims to streamline the notification process and ensure timely communication.

Justice Prathiba M Singh stressed the importance of having proof of communication in such sensitive matters.

“Whenever communication needs to be given to either the donor or the recipient regarding deficiencies in documentation or any procedural formalities, a communication shall be sent by email or to the mobile number via WhatsApp to the said donor or the recipient or any of their close relatives,” stated Justice Singh.

The court’s directive came while hearing a plea from a kidney patient in 2020, who had faced delays and indecision from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital regarding his kidney transplant.

Unfortunately, the patient passed away in March-April 2021, highlighting the critical need for timely action in such cases.

Earlier this year, the court reviewed the provisions of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994, and underscored the necessity for fixed timelines to handle transplantation applications efficiently.

The court noted that these specific timelines are now established for the Authorisation Committee’s procedures.

“With this modification, let the timelines as contained in communication dated May 3, 2024 be implemented by all the Authorisation Committees, which function under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994,” the court ordered.

The court also mandated that these timelines and the latest order be widely publicised to ensure compliance from hospitals and government authorities.

In its judgment dated January 4, the court had observed that maintaining a time-bound approach is essential for the integrity and effectiveness of organ transplantation protocols.

This approach aligns with the right to health under Article 21 of the Constitution, reinforcing the need for prompt and systematic handling of transplantation cases.
 

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