TECHNOLOGY
Apple logs 50% growth as global smartwatch market jumps 35% in Q1
With a surge in demand for its Series 6 models, Apple saw its market share climb by 3 per cent from the year-ago quarter to reach 33.5 per cent in the March quarter this year, according to Counterpoint Research's 'Global Smartwatch Model Tracker'. Samsung's shipments also rose 27 per cent with the popularity of the Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active series.
Twitter partners RazorPay for Tip Jar service, in talks with others
Reliable sources told IANS on Thursday that Twitter, which is also in talks with other payments providers in the country, will not charge its users for the 'Tip Jar' service. Once you clicks on the 'Tip Jar' icon, you will be redirected to a Razorpay payments gateway webpage in a usually manner, and you can then pay via various modes like UPI, net banking, debit or credit cards etc.
Google to use 'patient data' to develop healthcare algorithms
According to a Wall Street Journal report, Google will have access to patient records from HCA, which operates 181 hospitals and more than 2,000 healthcare sites in 21 states. "HCA would consolidate and store with Google data from digital health records and internet-connected medical devices under the multi-year agreement," the report said on Wednesday.
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.
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