TECHNOLOGY
Twitter Shops to allow sellers showcase more products
Micro-blogging site Twitter has introduced a new shopping feature 'Twitter Shops' which would allow merchants to curate a collection of up to 50 products to showcase on their profile. The feature, which is free to use, gives people the chance to view products from the profiles of their favorite brands, so when you talk about and discover products on the timeline, you can now browse them on Twitter, too.
Amazon suspends shipments, Prime Video streaming in Russia
Amazon has suspended shipment of retail products to customers based in Russia and Belarus, and will no longer provide customers with access to its streaming service Prime Video in Russia. The company said that it will no longer be accepting new Russia and Belarus-based AWS customers and Amazon third-party sellers.
New iPhone SE reportedly features 4GB RAM
Apple recently launched the third-generation iPhone SE, with A15 chip, 5G support, longer battery life and now a new report has claimed that the latest iPhone SE also features more RAM. As reported by MacRumors, the new iPhone SE comes packed with 4GB of RAM. That's 1GB more than its predecessor from 2020, and once again matches the iPhone 13.
Sony suspends PlayStation store, console sales in Russia
Sony's gaming division Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it would stop hardware shipments and software launches in Russia, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The company will also pause shipments of the new racing game Gran Turismo 7 to the country. As per report, Sony has announced a $2 million donation to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the NGO Save the Children to support those affected by the invasion.
Samsung set to become top premium player in India with S22 series
Samsung India on Wednesday said that it has received 1,4 lakh pre-bookings for its newly-launched Galaxy S22 series in the country to date, as the company aims to make its premium flagships more accessible to the aspirational users in tier 2 and 3 towns in the country. The South Korean giant said this is an all-time record in the company's premium smartphone history in the country.
After S.Korea, India too needs law to ensure fairer app economy: ADIF
South Korea's Cabinet has approved a revised bill that would ban app store operators from forcing developers to use their own in-app payment systems. Under the revised enforcement decree, app store operators will have to pay up to 2 per cent of their revenue for forcing developers to use their own in-app payment systems, and 1 per cent for delays in reviewing apps, according to the KCC.
New 2022 iPhone SE launched in India: Top 10 features
The 2022 iPhone SE is the third-generation which has been launched to target the section of the public who are looking for affordable phones with optimum performance and latest features. So, here’s the key specifications of the latest iPhone product.
itel set to create new benchmark in sub 7K segment, leak reveals 6.6 inch water drop display
itel- India's number one mobile brand under Rs 7,000 is all set to bring another all-rounder smartphone itel A49 under the A-series. The teasers on itel's social pages and rendered images hints that the upcoming smartphone will be equipped with a bigger battery and a big water drop display. While the detailed specifications are currently under wrap, sources have informed itel A49 will come equipped with a 5MP dual rear camera and 5MP selfie camera.
Twitter introduces 'Creator Dashboard' to manage earnings on platform
According to the company, the new tool is designed to help creators analyze how they make money on Twitter and how much they are earning from monetisation features. "Introducing the Creator Dashboard a new way to help you view your earnings & track your Super Follow subscriptions over time for now, we are testing with some creators on iOS -- can't wait to hear what you think," the firm said in a statement.
Twitter launches Dark Web Tor service amid Russian censorship
Blocked by the Russian government, Twitter has entered the Dark Web and people can now access the platform via a Tor Onion service to bypass the censorship. Russian users can use the Tor anonymity network to reach Twitter, announced cyber-security researchers. Tor's anonymity network routes a user's Internet connection through a selection of different servers, run mostly by volunteers, around the world.
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