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Apple's new Mac Pro to come with 48 CPU core M2 chip
As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, upcoming high-end Macs are being tested as the company prepares for their launch next year. A new generation of in-house chips, nicknamed "M2 Ultra" and "M2 Extreme", will power the machine. It comes in two variations with 24 and 48 CPU cores, along with 76 and 152 GPU cores, and 256GB of RAM.
Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink set to reveal more on Nov 30
Musk, however, did not provide any additional details on what Neuralink is going to showcase. "Neuralink show & tell now on Nov 30," he tweeted. Neuralink's implant is designed to record and stimulate brain activity, which Musk has stated could help people address conditions such as obesity.
Facebook threatens to ban news in Canada over proposed Online Act
In a blog post, Facebook parent company Meta said that the proposed Act falsely presumes that it "unfairly benefits from its relationship with publishers." "We believe the Online News Act misrepresents the relationship between platforms and news publishers, and we call on the government to rethink its approach to help create a more fair and sustainable news industry in the long-term," Meta said.
Slammed by Meta, The Wire retracts reports citing discrepancies
The publication said that "lapses in editorial oversight are also being reviewed, as are editorial roles, so that failsafe protocols are put in place ensuring the accuracy of all source-based reporting". "Our investigation, which is ongoing, does not as yet allow us to take a conclusive view about the authenticity and bona fides of the sources with whom a member of our reporting team says he has been in touch over an extended period of time," The Wire said in a post.
Pixel Watch does not suffer from screen burn-in: Google
According to 9To5Google, the Pixel Watch is a first-generation wearable and some are encountering what they believe to be screen "burn-in", but Google said this is just image retention. As per the report, "burn-in" impacted a Pixel Watch (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi) that was in use for five days with the always-on display (AOD) enabled for at least 12 hours per day.
Windows 11's new features make file sharing more easier
To make sharing files even more accessible, the company has enhanced the Windows Share experience so that users can share files with more discoverable devices nearby directly from their desktop, File Explorer, Photos, Snipping Tool, Xbox and other apps. "Today, we are excited to announce the availability of new features in Windows 11 along with some exciting new experiences to help you be your most productive and creative, while also having fun," the company said in a statement.
Apple Watch helps detect rare cancer in 12-yr-old girl
As reported by Hour Detroit, Imani Miles and her mother Jessica Kitchen now view the Apple Watch as more than just a gadget. Imani's mother, Jessica, noticed that her daughter's Apple Watch started beeping constantly, alerting Imani to an abnormally high heart rate.
Google introduces Clear Calling feature on Pixel 7 series
The call quality enhancer is available for those who download the Android 13 QPR1 (Quarterly Platform Release) beta 3 software update. According to the Android Authority, during Google's Pixel launch event earlier this month, the company also unveiled a few new software features coming to the handsets.
Twitter introduces new look for its icons
The company's "Twitter Design" account tweeted two tweets from the thread so that people could see what's changed. In the first thread, users can see how they looked before and now, while in the second one, users can see a bunch of them together.
Meta partners with ICC for T20 World Cup highlights on Reels
"Watching video is half the time spent on our platforms today and Reels is our fastest growing content format by far. Considering India's passion for cricket, we wanted to bring all the action to Reels, and in other interesting ways too, which make watching and engaging with cricket fun over the next month," Manish Chopra, Director and Head of Partnerships, Facebook India (Meta), said in a statement.
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