TECHNOLOGY
Tesla Autopilot results in decreased driver attention: Report
According to a new study, based on MIT Advanced Vehicle Technology data, drivers tend to look at things non-related to driving more often and for longer periods of time when Autopilot is activated. "The model replicates the observed glance pattern across drivers. The model's components show that off-road glances were longer with Autopilot active than without and that their frequency characteristics changed," the study indicated.
realme may launch Google TV-powered streaming stick in India
The "realme Stick" was mentioned on a teaser page on Flipkart, which has since been removed. It described the device as a "4K Google TV stick," adding that it is the "first ever in India," 9To5Google reported. As per the report, if the teaser is accurate, it would point to the new Google TV platform making its debut in India in its first country expansion since launch.
Everything to expect from Apple iPhone 13 launch event
The iPhone 13 lineup may mirror the iPhone 12 family of phones, with a 5.4-inch iPhone 13 Mini, 6.1-inch iPhone 13, 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Pro, and 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max. The upcoming iPhones are widely believed to bring some upgrades. The devices are said to be powered by Apple's next-generation A15 chip manufactured based on TSMC's 5nm+ process.
5.8 mn FB users have VIP pass that exempts them from harsh action
According to The Wall Street Journal, the tech giant is using a programme that whitelists millions of VIP users from the company's standard content moderation practices. The programme is known as "cross check" or "XCheck" and it creates special rules for content moderation when it comes to millions of VIP accounts on Facebook and Instagram, according to internal documents obtained by the Journal.
SpaceX finally prepares to send 1st all-civilian crew into orbit
The Inspiration 4 crew is slated to launch Wednesday at 8.02 p.m. ET atop SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, reports The Verge. Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist, booked the Crew Dragon capsule last year and picked three normal folks to ride with him. The exact price he paid SpaceX hasn't been disclosed, but it runs into the tens of millions of dollars.
iOS 14.8, iPadOS 14.8 released with security updates
The iOS 14.8 update provides fixes for the CoreGraphics and WebKit vulnerabilities that Apple says may have been exploited. The iOS 14.8 update can be downloaded for free and the software is available on all eligible devices over-the-air in the Settings app. To access the new software, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple has also released a new version if iPadOS 14, reports MacRumors.
Samsung releases new monitor designed for video conferences
Samsung's new monitor, S40VA, comes with a pop-up webcam and microphone on the top of its display. It allows consumers to use it only when needed, offering an enhanced design look and security. The 24-inch monitor, which comes with an IPS display panel with a viewing angle of 178 degrees, is also installed with a built-in speaker.
Nokia launches budget smartphone 'C01 Plus' in India
The Nokia C01 Plus is available in India starting Monday in blue and purple colour variants for Rs 5,999 across leading offline retail stores, e-commerce platforms and Nokia.com. Customers who choose to avail the JioExclusive offer will get an instant price support of 10 per cent on the best buy price, and will have to pay Rs 5,399.
Google to release Android 12 stable version update on Oct 4: Report
According to documents, Google will publish the source code for Android 12 on October 4. This source code will be published on the Android Open-Source Project (AOSP) Gerrit, and it will very likely coincide with the release of the Android 12 stable update for Pixel phones, reports XDA-Developers. Google recently released the fifth and final beta for Pixel phones including the Pixel 5a and several third-party devices.
OPPO F19s bags Bluetooth certification, may launch soon
The smartphone with model number CPH2223, has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification site, confirming it to support Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, reports GSMArena. A previous leak claimed the F19s will launch in India soon at around Rs 18,000 ($245/210) with a Snapdragon 662 SoC under the hood. In terms of specifications, the smartphone is expected to come with 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with a Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) resolution and an aspect ratio of 20:9.
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