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'Samsung launches 2 Galaxy A-series smartphones in India
The Galaxy A14 comes in three versions -- 4GB+64GB at Rs 16,499, 6GB+128GB at Rs 18,999, and 8GB+128GB at Rs 20,999, while Galaxy A23 comes in two versions -- 6GB+128GB at Rs 22,999, and 8GB+128 GB at Rs 24,999, according to the company.
Apple Arcade launches new game, updates
The new game immerses players in illustrations and the stories behind them, and features creative gameplay that merges jigsaw and word puzzles, the company said in a statement. Every correctly-placed piece lets the illustration come alive with colour while the words of the story are slowly revealed.
Paytm Payments Bank Limited gets RBI nod to operate Bharat Bill Payment System services
As an entity under Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), PPBL has got the final authorisation to conduct bill payment and aggregation business as a BBPOU. PPBL had been undertaking this activity so far under in-principle authorisation from the RBI.
Microsoft releases new Windows 11 preview build for Insiders
With the new feature, users will be able to create live kernel memory dumps directly from the Task Manager app, according to Windows Central. It also features a new Network Troubleshooting experience in the Get Help app. This new experience will replace the older, built-in network troubleshooting experience that users have likely seen hundreds of times.
Noise launches new smartwatch with in-built GPS
The smartwatch comes equipped with an in-built GPS for accurate distance measurement and a workout track feature on the NoiseFit application. It also features a 1.85-inch large TFT display with 600 nits of brightness making sure of a strain-free user experience even in the outdoors.
iPhone 14 Crash Detection feature continues to send false alarms from skiers
Apple devices of skiers in the US state had sent automated crash warnings to dispatchers at the Summit County 911 Center, which saw a 22 per cent surge in hang-ups, open lines, and misdialed 911 calls last December compared to December 2021, reports the New York Post.
US-based ODIN Intelligence defaced in apparent hack
According to TechCrunch, the apparent hack comes just days after it was revealed that SweepWizard, a company-developed app that allows police to manage and coordinate multi-agency raids, had a significant security vulnerability that exposed police suspects' personal information as well as sensitive details of upcoming police operations to the open web.
Google working on Fast Pair notifications for styluses
This indication came from the new code which was discovered inside the latest Google Play services update, reports AndroidPolice. Multiple strings labelled with "fast-pair-stylus" were found inside the aforementioned Play services update for Wear OS.
ShareChat lays off 20% of its workforce due to uncertain market conditions
Backed by Twitter, Google, Snap and Tiger Global, ShareChat has about 2,300 employees, and the layoff will impact about 500 people at the company, according to reports. "We are taking a very difficult decision today to part ways with around 20 per cent of our talented FTEs (full-time employees) to ensure the financial health
91 tech companies lay off over 24K employees in Jan to date
About 24,151 tech workers lost their jobs, dominated by companies like Amazon, Salesforce, Coinbase and others, according to layoff tracking website Layoffs.fyi.Crypto lending exchange Crypto.com last week announced that the company will reduce its global workforce by approximately 20 per cent amid ongoing economic headwinds and unforeseeable industry events.
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