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Apple Watch 7 to launch this month despite production issues: Report
The upcoming Apple Watch Series 7 may feature larger 41mm as well as 45mm case sizes, smaller bezels and a flat-edged design, which would allow for a slightly bigger surface area for the display. The Apple Watch Series 7 may feature a smaller 'S7' chip, potentially providing more space for a larger battery or other components.
Chip shortage could last into 2023
The shortages had caused shutdowns in Malaysia and would "significantly impact production and sales in the third quarter", Kallenius, who is also head of Mercedes-Benz, told the BBC at the International Mobility show in Munich. "Chip producers say this will bleed into 2022 from a structural point of view and then gradually get better," he added.
Vivo unveils premium X70 series in China
According to GSMArena, Vivo X70 and X70 Pro are pretty similar, with the major difference being the number of cameras on the back. Both the smartphones come with a 6.56-inch AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate that is also found on their predeccessors -- Vivo X60 and X60 Pro. Vivo X70 Pro retains the Exynos 1080, while the Vivo X70 now comes with a Dimensity 1200 by Mediatek.
FB reportedly working on custom server chips
According to The Information, Facebook is developing a suite of custom chips for its data centers. One of the processors is reportedly designed to power ML tasks, including the algorithm that handles Facebook's content recommendations, while another would assist in transcoding videos to improve the quality of live-streamed videos.
Spotify's new feature to improve personalised recommendations
Users can simply toggle the feature on and off by tapping the new "Enhance" button at the top of each playlist. Recommendations woven into the track list will then appear. Users will get one recommendation after every two tracks, for a max of 30 recommendations. If you like what you see, press the "+" icon next to each new track to permanently add them to the playlist, the company said.
Twitter is beginning to test labels for bot accounts
"Examples of automated accounts you might see on Twitter include bots that help you find vaccine appointments and disaster early warning systems," Twitter said in an FAQ. "When these accounts let you know they are automated, you get a better understanding of their purpose when you are interacting with them," it added.
US FDA bans sale of nearly a million flavoured e-cigarettes
The decision comes after a year-long review of millions of e-cigarette-related products by the global health body. According to the FDA, flavoured tobacco products are very appealing to young people, with over 80 per cent of e-cigarette users aged 12 through 17 using them. Therefore, it is imperative to assess the potential impact of its use.
Epic to shut down Houseparty video chat app in Oct: Report
The company said Houseparty will be discontinued in October when the app will stop functioning for its existing users; it will be pulled from the app stores on Thursday. Related to this move, Epic Games' "Fortnite Mode" feature, which leveraged Houseparty to bring video chat to Fortnite gamers, will also be discontinued, reports TechCrunch. Founded in 2015, Houseparty offered a way for users to participate in group video chats with friends and even play games, like Uno, trivia, Heads Up and others.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Wi-Fi 6 launched
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is up for pre-order starting from Rs 6,499. One can pre-order it from the Amazon India website as well as Amazon kiosks in select malls and will begin shipping to customers from October 7, 2021. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max supports 4K UHD, HDR and HDR10+ streaming, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos for cinematic experience.
Samsung showcases a 13-inch stretchable display
The brand has been working on stretchable displays for quite some time now. It revealed its first stretchable display prototype with similar functionality in 2017. Samsung recently patented a new Galaxy smartphone with a futuristic-looking transparent display. The company filed the patent with the USPTO and the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office).
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