TECHNOLOGY

OnePlus 10 Pro camera features revealed ahead of launch
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A notable update is the addition of a shooting mode called RAW Plus which, like Apple's ProRAW format, combines the benefits of computational photography and RAW image capture, reports The Verge. The RAW+ mode will be an upgrade over the traditional RAW mode on the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro.
iPhone 14 Pro to feature pill-shaped camera cutout: Report
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According to tweets shared by leaker @dylandkt, to accommodate this change, Face ID hardware will be moved under the display, reports MacRumors.
Mozilla pauses crypto donations amid climate impact debate
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Cryptocurrency mining has come under intense scrutiny for its climate impact globally. "Starting today, we are reviewing if and how our current policy on crypto donations fits with our climate goals. And as we conduct our review, we will pause the ability to donate cryptocurrency," Mozilla said in a tweet late on Thursday.
WhatsApp for iOS to show profile pictures in notifications: Report
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As spotted by WABetaInfo, this feature is starting to roll out for iOS beta testers of WhatsApp as long as they are running iOS 15 and version 2.22.1.1 of the app.
Fossil smartwatches to soon support Amazon Alexa
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According to 9To5Google, alongside the launch of Skagen Falster Gen 6 and the Fossil x Razer smartwatch, Wear OS' long-standing partner is also announcing that Alexa is coming to Fossil smartwatches. In a statement, Fossil confirmed that the Alexa app will be available for its smartwatches during the first half of 2022, the report said. At first, this feature will only work on Fossil's newer Gen 6 smartwatches, including Skagen Falster Gen 6, Fossil Gen 6 and the Fossil x Razer watch.
Amazon Fire TV is coming to Ford, Lincoln Navigator in 2022
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The company said that, in the fourth quarter, Stellantis was the first automaker to integrate Fire TV and deliver in-car entertainment with the release of the all-new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. The automaker will also bring this same experience to Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler Pacifica.
Xiaomi 11i, 11i HyperCharge with 120W fast charging launched in India
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Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge 5G is priced at Rs 26,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The phone also comes in an 8GB + 128GB variant that carries a price tag of Rs 28,999. However, the Xiaomi 11i 5G is priced at Rs 24,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model and Rs 26,999 for the 8GB + 128GB option.
Google rolls out January update to all supported Pixels
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All supported Pixel devices running Android 12 will receive these software updates starting today, with the exception of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, which will receive the update later this month.
Google, Facebook face $235 million fine in France over cookie tracking
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According to a report in Politico citing a document, the French watchdog Commission Nationale de I'informatique et Des Libertes (CNIL) is planning to fine Google 150 million euros and Facebook 60 million euros for violating French data privacy rules. The action is being taken "for failing to allow French users to easily reject cookie tracking technology", the report said late on Wednesday.
Hyundai showcases robot for 'Metamobility' future
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In support of its future vision for robotics and mobility, the company revealed its new concept of 'Metamobility', to pioneer a smart device-metaverse connection that will expand the role of mobility to virtual reality (VR).
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