TECHNOLOGY
Samsung introduces new improved LED package
The LM301B EVO offers the industry's highest efficacy of 235 lumens per watt (lm/W) by using a new reflective material inside the packaging mold, according to Samsung. The company also managed to fine tune the red spectrum in the LED's phosphor mix to deliver enhanced colour quality. Samsung's latest LED package, built upon its flip-chip design, is available in color temperatures ranging from 2,700K to 6,500K.
FB to push down all posts from users who share misinformation
The social network said in a statement late on Wednesday that the new rule applies on false or misleading content about Covid-19 and vaccines, climate change, elections or other topics, so that fewer people see misinformation on its family apps.
Twitter Spaces now available on desktop, mobile web browsers
Previously, the Clubhouse-like audio meet app, Spaces was only available via iOS and Android apps. "Spaces are making their way to Twitter for web! Now you can join a Space to listen in, test out the new transcription design, and set reminders to join a scheduled Space," The micro-blogging platform said in a tweet.
In 2019, SC suggested regime to find originators of messages, citing cases of violence, drugs
In February this year, the Centre notified the 'Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code Rules 2021' for social media companies operating in the country. The Centre gave these companies three months to follow. However, Rule 4(2) particularly made WhatsApp upset.
Epic Games gives early access to 3D tool Unreal Engine 5
The real-time 3D creation platform Unreal Engine 5 will deliver the freedom, fidelity and flexibility to create next-generation games that will blow players' minds. "Groundbreaking new features such as Nanite and Lumen provide a generational leap in visual fidelity, while the new World Partition system enables the creation of expansive worlds with scalable content," the company said in a statement.
Google Cloud unveils 3 services to provide real-time insights
The three services -- Dataplex, Analytics Hub and Datastream -- will help organisations break free from data silos to securely predict business outcomes, empower users, and make informed, real-time decisions, Google said during the inaugural virtual ‘Data Cloud Summit'. "Data must be thought of as an ability that integrates all aspects of working with it."
Instagram rolls out hiding like counts for Indian users
The company said that it tested the hiding like counts option to see if it might depressurise people's experience on the photo-sharing platform. "What we heard from people and experts was that not seeing like counts was beneficial for some, and annoying to others, particularly because people use like counts to get a sense for what's trending or popular, so we're giving you the choice," Instagram said in a statement.
Oversight Board overturns another FB decision to remove comment
Facebook removed the comment for using the word "cowardly" which was construed as a negative character claim. The Board found that while Facebook's removal of the content may have been consistent with a strict application of the Community Standards, the Community Standards fail to consider the wider context and disproportionately restricted freedom of expression.
itel brings in most affordable 4G smartphone itel A23 Pro at sub-Rs 4K
With this initiative, itel and Jio users will get itel A23 Pro at an attractive price of Rs 3,899, which was earlier priced at Rs 4,999, thus unleashing an opportunity to democratise technology for all consumers. itel A23 Pro will go on sale across India starting June 1. Under this offer, data connectivity will be available on Jio network. itel A23 Pro customers on Jio would be entitled to benefits worth Rs 3,000.
Xiaomi no more a Chinese military company, rules US court
The US District Court for the District of Columbia on Tuesday issued a final order vacating the Department of Defense's designation of Xiaomi as a Chinese military company. "The company is grateful for the trust and support of its global users, partners, employees and shareholders. The company reiterates that it is an open, transparent, publicly traded, independently operated and managed corporation," Xiaomi said in a statement.
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