TECHNOLOGY

Apple to unveil foldable iPhone in 2023: Report
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According to one of the most reliable Apple analysts, Ming-Chi Kuo, the shipment target of the said foldable device is believed to be between 15 and 20 million units. The display will be about 8-inch in diagonal when unfolded and will have a QHD+ resolution, reports GSMArena.
Vivo pledges Rs 10cr aid to support Covid-hit India
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As part of the 'VivoCares' initiative, Vivo has undertaken several initiatives to help out those in need during this devastating second wave of Covid-19. The company will donate oxygen concentrators worth Rs 6 crore that will be distributed to various government hospitals to support the Covid relief measures.
Now speak and type on Koo in regional languages in India
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Called ‘Talk to Type,' the feature will help Koo users speak out their thoughts and the words will show up on the screen at the click of a button. "This ‘Talk to Type' feature is magical and takes creation for regional language creators to the next level. Users don't have to use the keyboard anymore and type out lengthy thoughts," said Aprameya Radhakrishna, Co-founder, Koo.
Twitter Spaces available for users with at least 600 followers
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The company said it is also working on 'Ticketed Spaces' feature for hosts to be rewarded for the experiences they create by getting monetary support, while providing listeners with exclusive access to the conversations they care about most. Hosts can set ticket prices and how many are available to sell.
Sony to bring online chat app Discord to PlayStation
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"At PlayStation, we're constantly looking for new ways to enable players around the world to connect with one another, form new friendships and communities, and share fun experiences and lasting memories," Jim Ryan, President and CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), said in a statement late on Monday.
Epic Games acquires artist portfolio marketplace ArtStation
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Founded in 2014, ArtStation provides a platform for creators across games, media and entertainment where they can develop and share their portfolios, post and discover job opportunities. "The ArtStation leadership team brings tremendous talent and an unparalleled track record of supporting a vibrant creator community and ecosystem," said Epic Games vice president and general manager Marc Petit said in a statement.
Samsung's share in smartphone chip market to decline in 2021
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Samsung was estimated to take an 8 percent share in the global smartphone application processor (AP)/System on Chip (SoC) market in 2021, down 11 percent from a year earlier, to take the fourth spot, according to a report from industry tracker Counterpoint Research.
S Korea's 5G users top 14 mn since commercialisation
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As of the end of March, 5G subscriptions stood at 14.48 million, accounting for 20 percent of the total 71.1 million mobile subscriptions in the country, according to data from the Ministry of Science and ICT. South Korea was the first country in the world to commercialize the latest generation networks in April 2019.
MediaTek to lead global smartphone chip market in 2021: Report
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MediaTek leveraging TSMC and its affordable 5G portfolio is well-positioned to almost double its market share in the 5G smartphone SoC/AP segment, according to Counterpoint Research.
Billions of computers at hacking risk: Indian-origin scientist
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Since 'Spectre' was discovered, the world's most talented computer scientists from industry and academia have worked on software patches and hardware defenses, confident they've been able to protect the most vulnerable points in the speculative execution process without slowing down computing speeds too much.
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