TECHNOLOGY
OLED displays to account for 3% of TV panel market in 2021
Global TV panel shipment reached 135.2 million units in the first half of the year, up 3.5 percent from a year earlier, and high-end OLED TV panels accounted for about 2.6 percent of them, or 3.55 million pieces over the period, according to market researcher TrendForce. It predicted OLED TV panel shipment to further grow throughout the remainder of the year to reach 8 million pieces.
Apple faces patent lawsuit over iPhone security tools: Report
Lodged in the patent holder-friendly US District Court for the Western District of Texas, the suit from Altpass LLC claims Apple's iPhone infringes on a pair of patents that detail methods of creating digital signatures that can later be used for user authentication. This can include passcode and password creation, as well as Face ID technology, the complaint alleges.
realme fastest brand to sells 100 mn smartphones globally
"Thanks to the huge support from our young users, we have been able to reach our goal of shipping 100 million smartphones and have gained significant ground in the smartphone market," said Sky Li, realme CEO. Li also said realme's next goal is to achieve a dual-100 million target -- shipping another 100 million handsets by the end of 2022 and completing the same milestone within the 2023 calendar year.
Facebook redesigns 'Settings' menu for easy access
"As part of our ongoing efforts to improve people's experience on Facebook, we have redesigned the Facebook Settings page to make our tools easier to find. We have streamlined the layout, while keeping all the previous settings," the company said in a blogpost. "Whether it's managing the ads people see, adjusting sharing settings, or curating an audience for posts, people should not have to think too hard about where to start.
HP launches lightest consumer notebook Pavilion Aero in India
Weighing less than 1 kg, in India and made with sustainable and recycled material, the 13.3-inch PC is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 and 7 5800U Mobile Processor with AMD Radeon Graphics. Pavilion Aero is the first pavilion notebook featuring a 90 percent screen-to-body-ratio1 for immersive viewing, as well as a complete magnesium aluminum chassis and a 4-sided thin bezel for a premium look, the company said in a statement.
Covid-19 lockdowns hit Spotify music consumption: Study
The study, appearing in the journal Marketing Science, analysed streaming data from Spotify, one of the largest music streaming service providers, for weekly top 200 songs during 104 consecutive weeks between June 2018 and May 2020 in 60 countries. In more than two-thirds of the countries that studied enforced lockdowns, music streaming volume declined significantly after the lockdowns took effect.
Microsoft halts free Windows 365 cloud PC trials
Windows 365 introduces a new way to experience Windows 10 or Windows 11 (when it's generally available later this calendar year) for all types of workers, from interns and contractors to software developers and industrial designers. "Following significant demand, we have reached capacity for Windows 365 trials," the company wrote on Twitter.
Over 20 lakh units of POCO C3 sold in 9 months in India
According to the company, POCO C3 has received phenomenal response from the users and continues to be an online bestseller since its launch. "With the characteristic POCO two-tone design, POCO C3 makes for the perfect gifting option for someone looking to get a solid budget performer for their loved ones at an extremely affordable price," the company said in a statement.
Global 5G network infrastructure revenue to reach $19 bn in 2021
5G is the fastest growing segment in the wireless network infrastructure market.Communications service providers (CSPs) in mature markets accelerated 5G development in 2020 and 2021 with 5G representing 39 per cent of total wireless infrastructure revenue this year. "
ShareChat & Moj in multi-year music licensing deal with T-Series
The partnership allows ShareChat and Moj to access an extensive catalogue of Indian music and provide an enhanced experience to its creator communities. With this agreement, ShareChat and Moj become the first and only Indian social media and short video platform to sign a multi-year and multi-nation music licensing deal with T-Series.
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