TECHNOLOGY
Twitter rolls out paid 'Ticketed Spaces' for iOS users
The company in May said it was working on 'Ticketed Spaces' feature for hosts to be rewarded for the experiences they create by getting monetary support while providing listeners with exclusive access to the conversations they care about most. "We want to help people creating cool Spaces make $$$. today, some Hosts will be able create Ticketed Spaces!," the micro-blogging platform said in a tweet late on Thursday.
iPhone 13 likely to feature Face ID that works with masks
And now avid leaker Jon Prosser has claimed that the Cupertino-based tech giant maker is testing new Face ID hardware that would allow users to unlock their iPhone while wearing a mask or foggy glasses. According to Prosser, Apple is testing more advanced Face ID hardware using a case that fits snugly around an iPhone 12. The case allows the iPhone to bypass its built-in Face ID system.
FB plans independent poll panel to review political content decisions
According to a report in The New York Times, the Facebook's election commission will be like the independent Oversight Board which is a panel of about 20 former political leaders, human rights activists, and journalists picked by Facebook to review content moderation appeals.
Apple Watch now has over 100 mn users globally
"Apple's ecosystem is seeing a greater attach rate as the brand continues to bake in attractive designs, health features and related services around it," said senior analyst Sujeong Lim from Counterpoint Research. The US continued to be the key Apple Watch market, contributing to more than half of its user base, with an attach rate of close to 30 per cent.
Xiaomi Mi TV 5X in 3 different sizes launched in India
The Mi TV 5x price in India starts at Rs 31,999 for the 43-inch variant. The 50-inch model costs Rs 41,999, while the 55-inch option is priced at Rs 47,999. Launch offers include up to Rs 3,000 instant discount with HDFC Bank credit cards and EasyEMI conversions and up to nine month no-cost EMI offers from leading banks and NBFCs.
Mi NoteBook 2021 series with Intel's 11th Gen processor launched in India
The Mi Notebook Ultra with Intel Core i5 processor will be available at a starting price of Rs 59,999, while the Mi Notebook Pro has been launched at a price of Rs 56,999 onwards. The new laptops will be available across Mi.com, Mi Homes, Amazon.in and retail stores starting August 31.
Lenovo Legion 3 Pro to come with Snapdragon 898 chipset: Company official
The new phone will probably have active cooling -- the Legion 2 Pro (aka Duel 2) had two fans -- which should keep the new Snapdragon chip running at top speed, reports GSMArena. The chipset will come with a significantly upgraded performance. Jin also claimed that the flagship phone will feature industry-leading fine-tuned performance. The smartphone features a 6.92-inch AMOLED FHD+ display.
First impression: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 unfolds a new world
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 has been launched in two variants including 8GB RAM + 128GB of storage and 8GB RAM+256GB of internal storage. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 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.
Microsoft announces Halo-themed Xbox Series X console
The console will launch on November 15 for $549.99 and the preorders for the new Halo Infinite Xbox Series X bundle have gone live at the Microsoft Store and Target. This new device will be joined by additional hardware from the brand's partners at Seagate and Razer to help us celebrate 20 years of this iconic franchise in the lead up to the launch of Halo Infinite on December 8, 2021.
Global chip shortage affecting 'everybody but Apple': Report
A report from Wave7 Research indicates that the shortages are affecting makers of lower-cost Android handsets, with Samsung and OnePlus being particularly hard hit. However, the shortages do not appear to be affecting Apple iPhone, Mac, or iPad as significantly.
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