TECHNOLOGY

Entering 5th year with a new vision and ambition: realme India
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The brand's efforts to bring leap-forward technologies to the youth and various initiatives to connect with the local cultures and the youth was recognised by the people and various experts alike which led to the recognition as the most trusted technology brand this year by the International Data Corporation (IDC).
Mobile, Internet usage to drive India's digital ad spend to $21 bn by 2028
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Notedly, growth in user-generated content (UGC) will empower individual creators and influencers to build their digital identity, which brands can leverage for digital ads.
Apple iPhone 14 crash detection still sending false alarms from skiers
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Apple devices of skiers in the US state had sent automated crash warnings to dispatchers at the Summit County 911 Center, reports AppleInsider. None of them was involved in an emergency, but they took time to handle and required ski patrollers to go to the location of the automated call if the skier did not answer a call from dispatchers.
Twitter suppressed Covid-19 info, suspended top experts during pandemic
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Independent journalist David Zweig released the new 'Twitter Files' on how the micro-blogging platform "rigged the Covid debate", and relied on bots and third-party contractors to moderate Covid-related topics. "Twitter censored information that was true but inconvenient to the US government policy, discredited doctors and other experts who disagreed and suppressed ordinary users, including some sharing the CDC's own data," alleged Zweig.
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G may feature 48MP main camera
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The Galaxy A34 5G has recently been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification website with the model number 'SM-A346B_DSN', which indicates that it is likely to launch soon, reports Gizmochina. The new device is expected to be a mid-range smartphone and is rumoured to be powered by the Exynos 1280 SoC processor to provide smooth and efficient performance.
Gizmore launches new 1.9-inch super bright display smartwatch
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Starting at an introductory price of Rs 1,799, it comes in three attractive colours -- Black, Navy Blue and Burgundy, which is available to purchase online from Monday.
80% of new smartphones will be 5G-enabled in India by 2023: ICEA
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Telecom service providers have launched the service in select cities and plan to cover the entire nation by the end of 2023 or early 2024."India as a nation is an early adopter of 5G technology. This 5G technology has opened a vast opportunity for a new generation of telecom equipment manufacturers, application providers, and internet of things (IoT), machine-2-machine (M2M) and healthcare services, among others," Mohindroo told IANS.
Data of 400 mn Twitter users stolen, claims hacker
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According to Israeli cyber intelligence firm, Hudson Rock, the database contains devastating amounts of information, including e-mails and phone numbers of high-profile users.
Firefox, Tumblr team up to support Mastodon social network
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On December 16, Twitter suspended Mastodon's @joinmastodon account after it shared a link to the newly-registered Mastodon account of @ElonJet, an account that broadcasts public flight path data of Elon Musk's private jet, which was previously suspended from the micro-blogging platform itself.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro left unharmed, falls from 26th floor
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The woman said that the smartphone slipped from her pocket while spreading her quilt on the balcony of the 26th floor of an apartment complex, reports Gizmochina.
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