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Google Calendar invites will let you specify physical, virtual attendance
The "Yes" button at the bottom of an invite -- on the web -- will feature a new dropdown with accompanying icons for each option -- Yes; Yes, in a meeting room; Yes, joining virtually. Then, both the organiser and guests will be able to see how attendees are planning to attend the meeting in the event detail, 9To5Google reported. This will help meeting attendees know what to expect when joining a meeting and prepare accordingly, it added.
Upcoming MacBook Pro might feature upgraded 1080p webcam: Report
The upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros will be receiving "an updated, improved 1080p webcam" alongside the "entire Mac lineup," citing a tipster, MacRumors reported. Apple's most recent Mac, the 24-inch iMac, features a 1080p webcam; however, its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro continue to feature a 720p camera.
Samsung might bring back cooling feature for Galaxy S22 lineup
According to a recent report from Taiwan, the vapour chamber cooling solution could be deployed in the Galaxy S22 scheduled for unveiling in 2022. As smartphones become thinner and lightweight, with lots of internal components and features that ramp up the temperature of the devices while in operation, the need for robust cooling solutions cannot be glossed over, GizmoChina reported.
TikTok will automate video removals for nudity, violence
For the past year, the service has been testing and tweaking systems to find and take down such content. It will roll out those systems in the US and Canada over the next few weeks, Engadget reported. To start with, the algorithms will be on the lookout for posts that violate policies related to the safety of minors, violence, graphic content, nudity, sex, illegal activity and regulated goods.
Twitter finally appoints India-based grievance officer
The micro-blogging platform had informed the Delhi High Court last week that it will take eight weeks to appoint a resident grievance officer in compliance with the new IT rules. Prakash comes with a public policy background and will work towards easing off the ongoing tension between Twitter and the IT Ministry, which now has a new minister in Ashwini Vaishnaw who made it clear on Day One that Twitter has to follow the law of the land.
Ongoing chip shortage to hit PC brands in 2nd half of 2021
With a 24 per cent market share, Lenovo took the first place again in Q1 2021, followed by HP at 23 per cent and Dell at 17 per cent. The overall momentum of the PC market was mainly driven by the growth in gaming notebooks and surging demand from the work-from-home and study-from-home segments, which stimulated Chromebook sales, according to Counterpoint Research.
Samsung TV Plus now streaming on the web
The Samsung TV Plus service gives viewers access to nearly 140 streaming channels, like ABC News Live, PBS Kids, ION Plus, Vice and others in the US at the moment reports Protocol. These channels can be accessed regardless of whether you own a Samsung device or not. Samsung also added the ability to cast videos to devices supporting Google's Chromecast to its mobile app this month.
Farmville game developer Zynga eyes global expansion
Bernard Kim, Zynga's president of publishing, said that the mobile game developer is keeping an eye out for markets in Asia with its broad portfolio of casual and free-to-play mobile games. Zynga, known for games like puzzle solving "Toon Blast," launched "Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells" at the start of the year in South Korea. Kim sees the global gaming market converging, noting the efforts by South Korean game companies.
5G too far as Vivo aims to deliver better smartphones to Indians
According to Nipun Marya, Director-Brand strategy, Vivo India, Indian users, especially millennials and Gen Z, are deeply invested in their smartphones and understand the technology that goes behind the scene. A strong player in the offline segment, Vivo was at the third position in the Indian smartphone market in Q1 2021. t continued to maintain its lead in the offline channel with a 29 per cent share.
Tesla finally releases 'Full Self-Driving' Beta version
The latest beta version is long delayed and was first promised in 2018. Earlier this week, Musk confirmed that Tesla will release a new user interface with its FSD v9 Beta software update. The new FSD feature enables drivers to use several advanced driver-assist features via Autopilot mode on local, non-highway streets, reports The Verge.
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