TECHNOLOGY
Apple AR headset may use iris scan to identify people
In the company's forthcoming AR gadgets, iris scanning is likely to be used to recognise a user when they put on the headset, reports AppleInsider. "The capability will make it easier for multiple people to use the same device and allow them to quickly make payments inside the headset," quoted in the report.
Russia trying to kill Starlink internet services in Ukraine: Elon Musk
The world's richest man said that Starlink is currently the primary communications system of the Ukrainian army on the war front. "Starlink is the only comms system still working at warfront -- others are all dead. Russia is actively trying to kill Starlink. To safeguard, SpaceX has diverted massive resources towards defence," he tweeted.
Meta to shut 'Instant Articles' format on Facebook in early 2023
Earlier this month, Meta announced to shut down its newsletter product called Bulletin for creators and writers by early 2023. Meta said it will refocus resources from Bulletin to work on its discovery algorithm, that the company is building to take on Chinese short-form video TikTok.
5.3 bn mobile phones will become waste this year, warn experts
Mobile phones rank 4th among small products most often hoarded by consumers, according to the results of surveys conducted to reveal why so many households and businesses fail to bring waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in for repair or recycling.
SC refuses to entertain WhatsApp-Meta pleas against CCI probe into privacy policy
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing WhatsApp, submitted that the Personal Data Protection Bill is coming and the Solicitor General told the Constitution bench to hear privacy policy matter in January. He said, "if a constitutional court finds that my policy is okay and consistent with the law, this cannot go on."
Microsoft to soon rebrand Office as 'Microsoft 365'
According to The Verge, Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint are still available, but Microsoft will now frequently refer to them as being a part of Microsoft 365 rather than Microsoft Office. "In the coming months, Office.com, the Office mobile app, and the Office app for Windows will become the Microsoft 365 app, with a new icon, a new look, and even more features," Microsoft was quoted as saying.
Sony unveils its 1st over-the-counter hearing aids in US
The company said it is re-imagining the hearing device space with a focus on innovation, accessibility and personalization. "With the unique products, developed in partnership with WS Audiology (WSA), a leading innovator in hearing aid technology for more than 100 years, Sony will enhance the lives of consumers by combining its unique premium technology, ultimate ease of use, and uncompromised comfort and wearability," it said in a statement.
43% of Indians not willing to pay extra for 5G services: Report
While many more smartphone users are likely to come onboard if the shift to 5G addresses issues like call drop/connect, network availability and low speed, another 43 per cent indicated they are willing to pay up to 10 per cent extra tariff, according to the report by online community platform LocalCircles. Just 2 per cent of them showed willingness to pay between 25-50 per cent more tariff for 5G.
Microsoft introduces 4 tools to empower creators
The new tools are called Microsoft Designer, Microsoft Clipchamp, Microsoft Create and Image Creator. The 'Microsoft Designer' is a graphic design app in Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) that allows creators to create social media posts, invitations, digital postcards, graphics, and more. Microsoft Designer is powered by AI technology, so creators do not need to create cards or social media posts from scratch, according to the company.
Instagram brings new age verification test to Indian users
If someone attempts to edit their date of birth on Instagram from under the age of 18 to 18, or over, in India, the company will now require them to verify their age using one of two options: upload their ID or record a video selfie. "We're testing this so we can make sure teens and adults are in the right experience for their age group.
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