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iPhone, iPad users to soon get PiP mode on YouTube
In a bid to woo iOS users, Google-owned streaming platform Youtube has announced that it is rolling out its much-awaited Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for iOS devices in the coming days. With this new feature, iOS users can watch YouTube videos in a small mini player while simultaneously browsing other apps on their mobile devices.
SpaceX's Starship booster engine explodes in test
During a test on Monday, a blaze erupted at the base of Booster 7 -- a prototype of Super Heavy -- at the company's Starbase facility in South Texas. It was "not good" and "unintentional", SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter. "Team is assessing damage." He added that the explosion took place when an "engine spin start test" did not go according to plan.
Google Pixel 6 users voice against alleged dot on screen
On social media sites like Twitter, Reddit, and the Google Support website, several Google Pixel 6 users expressed their concern about the black dot on their smartphone's screen. "I had some dead pixels from the front-facing camera. I didn't drop the phone or damage the screen so I have no idea how it happened. The repair was free under warranty, it just took forever lol.
Twitter still thinks the $44 billion Musk deal is not terminated
Twitter lawyers from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz law firms are preparing for a long-drawn court battle after Musk filed paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to exit the acquisition deal. Twitter has now filed a letter with the SEC, saying Musk's termination attempt is invalid because "Mr. Musk and the other Musk Parties have knowingly, intentionally, willfully, and materially breached the Agreement,"
Twitter's 'Unmentioning' feature will now let everyone leave threads
The platform has deployed several features to keep mentions civil, including an anti-harassment Safety Mode. Recently, it said that "we are experimenting with Unmentioning, a way to help you protect your peace and remove yourself from conversations, available on the Web for some of you now". Meanwhile, shares of the microblogging site fell about 6 per cent in premarket trading on Monday, amid the recent walkout by Elon Musk.
Qualcomm leads global cellular IoT module chipset market
China was the key region for cellular IoT module chipset consumption during the quarter, reports Counterpoint Research. PC, router/CPE and industrial were the top three applications for 5G. "Qualcomm, UNISOC and ASR held the top three positions in the global cellular IoT module chipset market in Q1 2022, accounting for nearly 75 per cent of the total shipments," said research analyst Anish Khajuria.
All-new Chromecast with Google TV arrives in India
The new Chromecast with Google TV comes in a compact and thin design, and neatly plugs into the TV's HDMI port and tucks behind the screen. The new Chromecast provides crystal clear video streaming in up to 4K HDR at up to 60 frames per second, the company said. "With Dolby Vision, the device offers extraordinary color, contrast, and brightness on the TV. It also supports HDMI pass-through of Dolby audio content," Google added.
Apple may launch 2nd affordable AR headset in 2025
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that the iPhone maker will launch a higher performance and lower-cost AR headset variant in 2025. "The second-generation Apple AR/MR may have high-end and more-affordable models, which will launch in 1H25, and component suppliers will start shipping in 2H24," he said in a post on Medium.
Leaked 'Uber Files' reveal how it broke laws, lobbied govts to expand globally
According to The Guardian that accessed 'Uber Files' with over 1,24,000 documents from 2013 and 2017, the data "shows how Uber tried to shore up support by discreetly courting prime ministers, presidents, billionaires, oligarchs and media barons". In addition to memos, presentations, notebooks, and other telling documents, the Uber leak includes "emails, iMessages and WhatsApp exchanges between the Silicon Valley giant’s most senior executives".
Musk pokes fun at Twitter over filing lawsuit, bot presence
Twitter has announced it was suing Musk for terminating the $44 billion takeover deal. Musk's meme read: "They said I could not buy Twitter. Then they would not disclose the bot information. Now they want to force me to buy Twitter in court. Now they have to disclose the bot information in court." The Tesla CEO has apparently terminated the deal because of the presence of bots on the platform.
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