TECHNOLOGY

Apple may launch 'iPhone SE+ 5G' in 2023
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According to display industry consultant Ross Young, there is also a possibility that the screen may be an OLED one instead of LCD -- if display costs come down sufficiently by then, reports Apple Inside.
Microsoft Xbox Game Pass reaches 25mn subscribers
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The service was launched in 2017 with more than 100 Xbox games for $9.99 per month, though a separate PC-only sub is available for $4.99. One can get a bundle with both, plus Xbox Live Gold, for $14.99.
Microsoft acquires 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard for $69 bn
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When the transaction closes, Microsoft will become the world's third-largest gaming company by revenue, behind Tencent and Sony. The planned acquisition includes iconic franchises from the Activision, Blizzard and King studios like "Warcraft," "Diablo," "Overwatch," "Call of Duty" and "Candy Crush," in addition to global eSports activities through Major League Gaming. The company has studios around the word with nearly 10,000 employees.
China leads in hosting DDoS cyber attack weapons: Report
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The number of total botnet agents was almost halved in the first half of 2021, with China hosting 44 per cent of the total number of drones available worldwide, according to the report by US-based tech firm A10 Networks.
Amazon not to ban Visa credit cards in UK over 'interchange' fees
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The e-commerce giant told customers in an email that it was "working closely on a potential solution that will enable customers to continue using their Visa credit cards on Amazon.co.uk."
Samsung's next tablet lineup may offer a 14.6-inch 'Ultra' model with a notch
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As per the WinFuture, the flagship Ultra model could sport a 14.6-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2960 x 1848 px, a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, and as a notch with two 12MP cameras.
Meta appoints e-com director for India market
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Apparao's appointment comes on the back of a series of senior leadership recruitments in the past two years, and many in the recent months, across policy, partnerships, and other key verticals, demonstrating the company's expanding charter and commitment to India.
After India, Singapore warns crypto players not to woo public via ads
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said that digital payment token (DPT or more commonly known as cryptocurrency) service providers should not promote their DPT services to the general public in Singapore.
Apple may launch new iPad Air with A15 chip soon
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According to MacRumors, the new iPad Air could be announced alongside the third-generation iPhone SE in spring 2022. The new iPad Air will have the same overall design as the current model, including a single-lens rear camera, the report adds.
PlayStation 5 may soon be able to run older PS 3 games
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According IGN, the PS3 game Dead or Alive 5 briefly listed a display price of 7.99 pounds, where it previously redirected users to the PlayStation Now version of the game.
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