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Microsoft doubles down on addressing racial injustice by 2025
Microsoft on Monday said that it will double the number of Black and African American and Hispanic and Latinx people managers, senior individual contributors and senior leaders in the US by 2025, as the company focuses on strengthening inclusion. Microsoft said that it is building on diversity and inclusion momentum, funded by an additional $150 million investment.
Facebook rolls out Clubhouse-rival Live Audio Room
The social network said that it is also working with creators who will use its audio tools to further develop and launch ‘Soundbites' -- short-form, creative audio clips. In the coming weeks, the company will expand the ability for more public figures and Groups to host a Live Audio Room and introduce new features for both experiences in the coming months.
Samsung to unleash the power of 5G, bets big on 6G tech
The company which has started working on the 6G technology and expects completion of the 6G standard and its earliest commercialisation by as early as 2028, will hold 'Samsung Networks: Redefined' virtual event on Tuesday to unleash the full power of 5G. "You will discover how technologies, especially chips and software, can ultimately maximise the performance of networks." the company said in an update on Monday.
LAVA enters TWS segment with Probuds with special offer at Rs 1
The earbuds are launching with an introductory offer that will enable users to purchase them at just Rs 1 on Lava E-store as well on Amazon and Flipkart. According to the company, the special offer is valid from June 24 noon onwards, till the stocks last. After the special introductory offer, Probuds will be available at Rs 2,199.
Samsung launches Galaxy M32 with segment-leading display in India
Galaxy M32 will be available in two colours and two memory variants -- 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB priced at Rs 14,999 and Rs 16,999, respectively -- on Amazon.in, Samsung.com and retail stores, from June 28. As an introductory offer, consumers can avail an instant cashback worth Rs 1,250 with ICICI cards, bringing down the price of the 4GB+64GB variant to Rs 13,749 and 6GB+128GB variant to Rs 15,749.
Samsung unveils upgraded Odyssey gaming monitors
The 2021 edition of Odyssey gaming monitors -- G70A, G50A and G30A -- will be available in major markets, including South Korea, according to Samsung. The 28-inch G70A comes with a price tag of 950,000 won (US$840) here, while the 27-inch G50A will be sold at 650,000 won. List prices for the 27-inch and 24-inch G30A monitors have been set at 315,000 won and 215,000 won, respectively.
Vivo V21e 5G likely to launch in India at Rs 24,990: Report
The smartphone is likely to launch with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage in the country on June 24, GizmoChina reported on Sunday, citing Tipster. The microsite of the Vivo V21e 5G has revealed that it will be sporting a slim and trendy design. The front view of the 5G-capable phone reveals that it has a waterdrop notch display and a noticeable chin.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite will come in three colour options in India
The company said that the smartphone will be available in Tuscany coral, jazz blue, vinyl black. "These colours are inspired by a region in Italy, a music genre and phonographic records," Xiaomi India wrote on Twitter. In China, Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 8GB + 128GB is priced at 2,299 yuan (Rs 26,415 approx) and 8GB + 256GB is priced at 2,599 yuan (Rs 29,860 approx).
Bug in iOS can break iPhone Wi-Fi using rogue hotspot name
On trying to connect to the hotspot, Schou discovered the iPhone simply couldn't connect to it at all, and later discovered that it disabled Wi-Fi connectivity completely on the device, AppleInsider reported. Attempts to connect to other hotspots failed, with the issue continuing to manifest after changing the hotspot's SSID and rebooting the iPhone, according to BleepingComputer.
Netizens sign petition to deny Jeff Bezos re-entry to Earth after space launch
The petition addressed to the Blue Origin is titled 'Petition To Not Allow Jeff Bezos Re-Entry To Earth,' on the change.org urges people to sign to keep him out, adding 'The fate of humanity is in your hands', the Daily Mail reported. The page on Sunday has 18,114 signatures. Bezos is all set for a trip to the edge of space aboard New Shepard on July 20.
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