TECHNOLOGY
Over 1 in 3 consumers never heard of metaverse: Report
A survey found that 58% of respondents have either heard of the metaverse but do not know what it means. Only 6% of people identify as being comfortable enough in their understanding of the metaverse to explain it to others. "This is a helpful signal to temper short term expectations of the metaverse, and its potential impact on consumer's daily life," said Kyle Rees
MediaTek to release its first 6nm G-series chip in Q3: Report
Taiwanese chipmaking giant MediaTek is reportedly planning to release its first 6nm G-series chip by the third quarter of the year. The company is expected to release the new chip based on the highly advanced 6nm manufacturing process to replace the Helio G96, which in itself, is a quite popular chipset, reports GizmoChina. The new G-series 6nm chip will have two Cortex-A76 cores running above 2.0 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores powering at 2.0 GHz.
Elon Musk: US SEC running 'harassment campaign' against me
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has slammed the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), saying the agency is targeting him and stifling his free speech. Musk's attorneys made the allegations in a letter to Judge Alison Nathan, who oversaw the 2018 settlement with the SEC over a controversial tweet by Musk that said he had funding secured to take Tesla private, reports The Verge.
Smart TVs herald connected experiences for Indians: OnePlus India CEO
As Smart TVs come of age, more and more Indians, especially millennial and Gen Z, are seeking connected experiences and OnePlus is targeted to bring an even more accessible connected ecosystem experience with smarter TV experience at affordable price points, the company's India CEO said on Friday. OnePlus stepped into the smart TV segment in Q3 2019 with the launch of its Q Series in India.
Snapchat users will now be able to change their username
According to The Verge, Snapchat will start letting users change their usernames in an update that should arrive globally on February 23. The feature will be available on both iOS and Android. One would be able to change username by tapping the Bitmoji icon in the top right corner, then tap the gear icon, choose "Username" and select "Change username". Only username will be changed; contacts, memories, and other account details will stay as they were.
Twitter starts rolling out pinned direct messages to everyone
Twitter is now rolling out a feature to pin up to six conversations, which will then always appear above your other messages."Keep your fave DM convos easily accessible by pinning them. You can now pin up to six conversations that will stay at the top of your DM inbox. Available on Android, iOS, and web," the company said in a tweet. To pin a conversation on the best Android phones, you just need to press and hold the message.
OnePlus launches two new smart TVs in India
The new TVs -- OnePlus TV Y1S and OnePlus TV Y1S Edge -- will be available in 32-inch and 43-inch variants. The Y1S 32-inch is priced at Rs 16,499 and the Y1S 43-inch at Rs 26,999. Meanwhile, Y1S Edge 32-inch will be available at Rs 16,999 and Y1S Edge 43-inch at Rs 27,999.
Samsung unveils new Bespoke products, premium Infinite line
The tech giant said its new home devices, 24 in total, come with enhanced artificial intelligence features that boost seamless connectivity with each other for better user experiences. Samsung has been expanding its Bespoke lineup since it first introduced the new category of refrigerators in August 2019 that allowed users to set up their kitchens in a customized style, much like built-in appliances.
Journalists' favourite transcription app Otter listening to recordings: Report
A report in Politico suggests that Cloud-based real-time transcriptions -- being adopted worldwide for their ease and simplicity -- are not entirely safe. Politico journalist Phelim Kine interviewed Mustafa Aksu, an outspoken Uyghur human rights activist who could be a target of surveillance from the Chinese government. Aksu is with the Washington, DC-based Uyghur Human Rights Project.
Samsung launches Galaxy S22 series in India at starting price of Rs 72,999
Samsung Galaxy S22 price in India has been set at Rs 72,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and 8GB + 256GB model comes with a price tag of Rs 76,999. The Galaxy S22+ starts at Rs 84,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and goes up to Rs 88,999 for the 8GB + 256GB option. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is priced at Rs 1,09,999 for the 12GB + 256GB option. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line 12GB + 512GB model that is priced at Rs 1,18,999.
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