TECHNOLOGY
Tesla starts hiring roboticists for its humanoid robot project
The automaker started listing some roboticist job postings related to Tesla Bot -- Mechanical Engineer-Actuator Integration (Humanoid Robot), Mechanical Engineer-Actuator Gear Design (Humanoid Robot), etc, reports Electrek.
YouTube enables PiP on iPhone for premium subscribers
For now, the PiP mode is limited to YouTube Premium customers and is considered an experimental feature, which means it must be manually activated before use. When enabled, the feature allows users to minimize YouTube's viewing window into a "mini player" that sits atop other apps, reports AppleInsider. Subscribers must first visit YouTube.com/new while logged in to their Google Account.
Novel Samsung technology can remotely disable its stolen TVs
Called 'Television Block Function' the system is intended to be implemented in respect of televisions that have been obtained by users through unlawful means and in some cases, stolen from the Samsung warehouses. TV Block is a remote, security solution that detects if Samsung TV units have been unduly activated, and ensures that the television sets can only be used by the rightful owners.
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. Samsung and OnePlus are particularly hard hit since Qualcomm said earlier this year that demand for its chips was outstripping supply.
Galaxy M32 5G with a quad rear camera setup, 5000mAh battery launched
The hone is priced at Rs 20,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model. It also comes in 8GB RAM with 128GB storage version. The phone is offered in Slate Black and Sky Blue colour. It will be available via Amazon starting 1 p.m. on September 2. Under the hood, the smartphone packs a MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage.
Microsoft's xCloud is coming to Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One
According to GizmoChina, xCloud allows users to play up to 100 different Xbox games on devices that normally would not support many games such as your smartphone. Now, the service is being extended to the Xbox Series S|X as well as the Xbox One. The news of the service coming to the last-gen console was first reported in June. The big winners here are the Xbox One owners.
HP launches Spectre x360 14 convertible laptop in India
"The new HP Spectre x360 14 is for the modern hyperconnected consumers who want to do more with technology. With the launch of our most powerful Spectre that offers the world's first 3:2 Windows convertible, we are widening our premium portfolio to address the needs of the next generation that creates, consumes content on the go", Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal systems, HP India, said in a statement.
Asphalt 8: Airborne, Baldo coming to Apple Arcade this Friday
"Asphalt 8: Airborne" features more than 240 real cars to select from automakers and brands such as Ferrari, Ducati, Lamborghini, McLaren, Bugatti, Mercedes, Audi, Ford, and Chevrolet. This racing game offers high-speed action with plenty of stunts and chaotic takedowns, reports MacRumors.
Twitter now lets users show followers which Spaces they are attending
Right now, Twitter only shows Spaces being hosted by accounts you follow or if someone you follow is currently speaking in that room. However, the company now wants to make it easier to let people discover more Spaces in its mobile app, reports 9To5Mac. If you want to let your followers see if you are listening to a Space, the new option can be found in Twitter's Privacy and Safety settings, as per the report.
Default settings in Microsoft tool exposes 38 mn users' data
According to security research network UpGuard, the types of data included personal information used for Covid-19 contact tracing, vaccination appointments, social security numbers for job applicants, employee IDs, and millions of names and email addresses. UpGuard notified 47 entities of exposures involving personal information, including governmental bodies like Indiana, Maryland, and New York City, and private companies like American Airlines, J.B. Hunt, and Microsoft, for a total of 38 million records across all portals.
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