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Skype getting another redesign with new themes, features
According to The Verge, Microsoft is teasing plans for an "improved, faster, reliable and super modern-looking Skype". The company said it has been listening to feedback and, over the next few months, will start rolling out changes to modernise Skype. The most important part of Skype, what Microsoft calls the call stage, is getting the most attention.
Google Meet testing live translated captions
The tech giant has started testing live translated captions, which is a step up from Meet's standard live captions. It will initially support meetings conducted in English that it can translate into Spanish, French, Portuguese and German, reports Engadget. In addition, the feature's current iteration is only available for meetings organised by Google Workspace Business Plus, Enterprise Standard.
Fitbit Charge 5 now available in India for Rs 14,999
The Fitbit Charge 5 is available on the official website, Fitbit.com/in. "Fitbit has also done some exciting updates for Fitbit Premium users and rolled-out a new feature for a better smartwatch experience," the company said in a statement.
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G with 120Hz display, triple rear cameras launched
Galaxy M52 5G is priced at Rs 29,999 for 6GB+128GB and Rs 31,999 for 8GB+128GB variant. The device will be available on Samsung.com, Amazon.in, leading online portals and select retail stores.
Facebook invests $50mn to responsibly build 'metaverse'
The "metaverse" is a set of virtual spaces where one can create and explore with other people who aren't in the same physical space.
Instagram pauses kids' version, FB says not toxic for teens
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri announced the decision to take a step back to approach Instagram Kids with more thought and care. "While we believe building 'Instagram Kids' is the right thing to do, Instagram, and its parent company Facebook, will re-evaluate the project at a later date.
Google creates new illustrations designed for profile picture
The new images, called Google Illustrations, look quite nice and they could also be useful for people who want to associate an image with their account but don't want to use a photo of themselves, The Verge reported.
iQoo Z5 5G with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 778G chipset launched in India
iQOO Z5 prices start at Rs 23,990 for the 8GB+128GB version. The higher 12GB+256GB version will be available at Rs 26,990. The smartphone will be available on iQoo's official website and Amazon from October 3 at the beginning of Amazon Great Indian Festival. In terms of specifications, the iQOO Z5 5G features a larger 6.67-inch LCD screen with Full-HD+, 20:9 aspect ratio, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR support.
MacBook Pro with enhanced display resolution to arrive later this year
According to 9t05Mac, the two new resolutions are 3024 x 1964 pixels and 3456 x 2234 pixels. Right now, there's no Mac with a built-in Retina display based on these resolutions. The current 16-inch MacBook Pro has a native display resolution of 3072 x 1920, while the current 13-inch MacBook Pro's native resolution is 2560 x 1600.
itel forays into home audio category, unveils four new soundbars in India
Exclusively available on Amazon, the new line-up of itel soundbars caters to the ever-growing demand of at-home entertainment and the aspirations of audio enthusiasts, delivering dynamic sound output through advanced features. itel has introduced India's first soundbar -- XE-SB1040 WL -- with a 25.4 cm wireless woofer raising the bar of immersive home entertainment.
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