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HP launches earbuds with touchscreen on charging case
While the regular Voyager Free 60s come with a plain old charging case, the Plus model offers an OLED touchscreen that lets users control music playback, volume, and settings, see your battery status, and accept or reject calls, reports The Verge. Moreover, users will also be able to use the screen to switch between two connected devices -- the buds support multipoint pairing and can remember up to eight connections.
Sony unveils PS5 accessibility controller kit at CES
It is developed with key contributions from accessibility experts, community members and game developers. "With accessibility experts and incredible organisations like AbleGamers, SpecialEffect and Stack Up, we've designed a highly configurable controller that works in tandem with many third-party accessibility accessories and integrates with the PS5 console to open up new ways of gaming.
Nvidia's new graphic cards to power laptops in Feb
Laptops powered by GeForce RTX 4090 and 4080 graphics cards can run up to three times more efficiently than the company's previous-generation flagship laptops, the chip-maker said in a blogpost. The GeForce RTX 4070, 4060 and 4050 laptop graphic cards offer "up to RTX 3080 flagship class performance at one-third of the power, improving thinness, acoustics and thermals".
HP unveils new hybrid laptops, monitors at CES
Nearly 77 per cent of employees prefer a hybrid model, but being productive in a hybrid environment comes with challenges, the company said in a statement. The HP Dragonfly G4, HP EliteBook 1040 G10 and HP Elite x360 1040 G10 laptops offer "collaboration experiences with new intuitive video conferencing innovations to recharge hybrid work".
Samsung introduces new affordable phone with 5000mAh battery
The Galaxy F04 comes with a 16.55cm HD+ display and a glossy design, says the tech giant. It will be available in two colours -- Jade Purple and Opal Green in a 4GB+64GB storage variant. "Galaxy F04 has been designed for consumers looking for fast performance at an affordable price," said Rahul Pahwa, director of Mobile Business, Samsung India.
Twitter's advanced search filters for iOS coming soon
According to social media analyst Matt Navarra, Twitter's advanced search filters for smartphone users are "coming soon". "Twitter Advanced Search feature on iOS is coming soon," he tweeted on Thursday. "You can also use Twitter Advanced Search on iOS to search another user's profile," he posted. As he mentioned, the new search feature will arrive first on iPhones.
Sony, Honda unveil their joint EV brand at CES
The new car will be sold first in the US in 2026 and pre-orders are said to open in 2025, reports The Verge. According to Sony Honda Mobility CEO Yasuhide Mizuno, the car would leverage Sony's experience with artificial intelligence (AI), entertainment, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to present a unique EV.
boAt to showcase next-gen hearable products at CES 2023
'boAt Labs' has co-engineered next-generation hearables including TWS, neckbands and headphones with global tech companies to offer best-in-class immersive and premium audio experience, according to the company. "boAt Labs is a testament to our commitment to developing truly innovative technologies in India for the world which accentuates user experience," Sameer Mehta, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at boAt, said in a statement.
Apple Arcade to get remake of 3DS game from Pokemon developer
"Pocket Card Jockey is a acesolitaire and horse-racing hybrid," Game Freak writes on the game's App Store listing, reports The Verge. "Focus your mind and clear cards with subsequent numbers in quick succession. The more cards you clear, the better your horse's mood will be -- which helps them charge energy during races!," it added.
TikTok allows creators to restrict videos to adult viewers
The platform's policies will still fully apply to creators who use this new feature, and the company will remove content which contains nudity and other violations of its Community Guidelines, TikTok said in a blogpost. The platform aims to provide its community a safe, positive and joyful experience. Moreover, TikTok partnered with "StopNCII.org, joining forces with Meta and Bumble, to bolster efforts to stop the spread of non-consensual intimate imagery." "We've always had strict policies prohibiting nudity, sexual activity, and sexually explicit content, including content that directs to adult websites or apps," the platform said.
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