TECHNOLOGY
WhatsApp likely to allow users to hide online status soon
As spotted by WABetaInfo, new privacy tools are in development to allow control over exactly who can see parts of a user's profile, reports Android Police. Currently, "Last Seen," "Profile Picture" and "About" can either be seen by everyone, contacts, or no one at all. There are no customisable options, the report said. Those limitations will be lifted soon, as WhatsApp is currently testing the ability to exclude specific contacts from seeing your status, it added.
Rising chip prices expected to continue into 2022: Report
TSMC, which makes chips for Apple, Nvidia, and Qualcomm, always had production fees around 20 per cent higher than its rival. But with the semiconductor shortage, some of its competitors already charge more than TSMC, citing Nikkei Asia, 9To5Mac reported.
Misinformation on Facebook gets way more engagement than news: Study
The study looked at posts from the Facebook pages of more than 2,500 news publishers from August 2020 to January 2021 and saw publishers with right wing inclinations have a much higher propensity to share misleading information than publishers in other political categories, reports The Washington Post.
Panasonic launches a new lens for Lumix S series
Priced at Rs 1,14,990, the lens will be available across Panasonic India brand shops and Panasonic 4K Imaging School starting September 20. A total of four F1.8 fixed focal length lenses from the LUMIX S Series including 85mm(S-S85), 50mm(S-S50) and the new 24mm(S-S24) lens feature a common size and position of control parts to provide practical advantages in use.
PhonePe Pulse unveils interesting trends on digital payments in India
Pulse is India's go-to destination for accurate and comprehensive data on digital payment trends. With over 45 per cent market share, PhonePe's data is representative of the country's digital payment habits. It is relevant to a wide range of stakeholders, including the government, policy makers, media, industry analysts, merchant partners, universities and students - to get accurate and granular data.
Noise unveils new smartwatch in India
"Everyone at Noise seeks to provide our consumers with products that are specifically tailored to meet their demands. We aim to unleash the limitless possibilities of technology and budget, which redefine smartwatches. With the launch of NoiseFit Core, we strive to provide the customer with an affordable yet professional, technologically driven smart wearable experience," Gaurav Khatri, Co-Founder, Noise, said in a statement.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: Best clamshell foldable you can buy
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 has been launched with top-end features in two variants including 8GB RAM + 128GB of storage and 8GB RAM+256GB of internal storage. The smartphone has 5G 8GB RAM +128GB storage model comes at a price of Rs 84,999 while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model has been launched at a price of Rs 88,999. The smartphone comes in two colour options Phantom Black and Cream.
Xiaomi MIUI Pure Mode will protect users from malicious apps
The feature is meant to address security concerns associated with malicious Android applications.
The smartphone maker explains that 40 per cent of apps installed by MIUI users have never passed its security audit. Also, 10 per cent have been recognized as potential risks. To fix this, Xiaomi is introducing MIUI Pure Mode, reports GizmoChina.
Google, Mayo team develops AI algorithm to treat psychiatric illness, stroke
The tech giant has tied up with researchers at Mayo Clinic to develop a set of paradigms, or viewpoints, that simplify comparisons between effects of electrical stimulation on the brain. They developed a new type of algorithm called "basis profile curve identification".
Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket explodes during debut launch
Firefly's Alpha rocket launched on the company's first-ever orbital test flight on September 2, lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 9.59 p.m. EDT. After the first 2.5 minutes of the flight, the two-stage, 29-metre Alpha suffered a fatal problem, exploding in a dramatic fireball high in the California sky, Space.com reported.
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