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Apple may launch 2nd-Gen AirTag as shipments rise
According to famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF Securities, the tech giant can launch the next general model of AirTag if the shipments of the tracking accessory continue to grow. "AirTag, which has not received much attention, has gradually grown in shipments since its release. Shipment estimations of AirTag reach about 20 million and 35 million units in 2021 and 2022, respectively," Kuo tweeted late on Sunday.
E-com platforms to offer $8 bn market for digital ads in India
The growth in product e-commerce user base is expected to be faster than search and social media platforms, with 300-350 million new online shoppers from tier 2 markets expected by 2030. India's digital ads market is expected to touch $35 billion in the same time-period and e-commerce platforms will be one of the biggest contributors enabling this upward spiral.
Telegram launches paid subscriptions service at $5 a month
The company said that it now has over 700 million monthly active users (MAUs) and has become one of the top-five downloaded apps worldwide this year. "This growth is solely from personal recommendations. Telegram has never paid to advertise its apps," the company said in a statement late on Sunday.
I will keep supporting and buying Dogecoin crypto: Elon Musk
Amid the 'crypto winter', Dogecoin digital currency has tumbled from its high of nearly $0.74 to just over $0.05 in recent days. In a tweet on Sunday, Musk said: "I will keep supporting Dogecoin." Reacting to a follower who asked him to keep buying Dogecoin too, Musk replied that he will keep purchasing the cryptocurrency.
Singapore logs fastest internet speed at 207.61 Mbps globally
According to an analysis by niche news publisher BanklessTimes.com, Chile and Thailand follow Singapore closely with 200.01 and 189.64 Mbps, respectively. At the eighth position is the US with 151.21 Mbps speed. Hong Kong, Denmark, China, and Macau took the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh positions, respectively.
Google to bring picture-in-picture mode for Meet app
With the new functionality, users can see up to four video tiles in a meeting as it appears in a floating window, reports Android Central. Enabling the new picture-in-picture is relatively simple. Users on a Google Meet call can right-click during the conference and select "Open picture-in-picture". The video call window pops out immediately without the need for secondary extension support.
SpaceX launches 3 rockets in 36 hours
A two-stage Falcon 9 rocket was launched from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday (June 19) at 12:27 a.m. EDT, carrying a communications satellite for the Louisiana-based company Globalstar to orbit, Space.com reported. "Congrats to SpaceX Falcon team for executing 3 flawless launches in 2 days!" CEO and Founder Elon Musk shared in a tweet.
Gen Z redefining idea of work hustle in, outside office: Microsoft
According to CNBC, many recent Gen Z college graduates are flipping the career paradigm and pursuing entrepreneurship rather than entering the corporate world. "We have seen a lot of reimagination during the pandemic and a lot of digital transformation, which I think really has propelled what we see as a bit of a boom in entrepreneurship," Travis Walter, vice president of retail at Microsoft Store, was quoted as saying.
Custom configured M2 MacBook pro models delayed until August
According to MacRumors, select custom configurations of the M2 MacBook Pro with upgraded unified memory are back-ordered, and will not be available for delivery until August. All 13-inch MacBook Pro models in the US with the 24GB unified memory upgrade selected are listing delivery dates from August 3 to August 10. Stock MacBook Pro models are available for delivery on launch day, which is Friday, June 24, but other memory and SSD upgrades push delivery back until at least July.
Now WhatsApp let users hide profile pictures, 'Last Seen' from specific people
On the microblogging site, the company wrote that now users can select who from their contact list can see Profile Photo, About, and Last Seen status. "The safety and security of you and your messages matter to us. We want you to know about the tools and features we have designed to help you stay safe while using WhatsApp," the company wrote on its FAQ page.
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