TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft to let users with hearing aids take calls, listen to music in Windows 11
The tech giant revealed that the recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25977 now supports hearing aids equipped with Bluetooth LE Audio technology.
Pay more to watch Netflix as streaming giant earns 8.76 mn new subscribers
Those paying $19.99 per month for its Premium plan will have to shell out $22.99. Netflix’s $6.99 ad-supported plan and $15.49 Standard tier will not change at the moment.
YouTube invests in new ways to boost news watching experience
The platform said it is introducing an immersive watch page experience for news stories on YouTube.
Join 3-day in-office schedule or take severance package: Roblox CEO
In the memo posted as a blog titled, “The Future of How We Work Together at Roblox”, he mentioned that remote workers have until mid-January to decide whether they want to start coming into the office from Tuesday through Thursday, adding that relocation expenses will be provided if needed.
Apple’s iOS 17.1 update fixes ‘burn-in’ on new iPhone screens
The latest software build “fixes an issue that may cause display image persistence”, according to an update by the company. There were speculation that it might be a hardware issue with the OLED display, reports MacRumors. However, based on the iOS 17.1 update, Apple has addressed a software problem that mimicked screen burn-in.
Meta's new feature stops Instagram from tracking you across web
As part of its expansion, Meta is adding the ability to disable this kind of tracking on Instagram, so users can check what businesses are sharing information with Meta, disconnect specific activities or clear the information that has been collected. This feature, known as Activity Off-Meta Technologies, is now available in the platform's Accounts Center.
X will start charging new users $1 per year: Elon Musk
The company is rolling out the test of this new programme in New Zealand and the Philippines, before it launches it globally. X will require new users in New Zealand and the Philippines to pay $1 to create accounts. “Read for free, but $1/year to write. It’s the only way to fight bots without blocking real users,” Musk posted.
HP launches new Pavilion Plus laptops for young Indian users
The new portfolio comes with IMAX-enhanced display for a superior viewing experience. The laptops are powered by latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors, AMD Ryzen 7 series processors and up to NVIDIA RTX 3050 graphics for a seamless performance. Equipped with HP Presence 2.0 for smart-AI features, the laptops enable better collaboration and productivity, said the company.
Foxconn will build AI factories with Nvidia chips, software
Foxconn will integrate Nvidia technology to develop a new class of data centers powering a wide range of applications — including digitalisation of manufacturing and inspection workflows, development of AI-powered electric vehicle and robotics platforms, and a growing number of language-based generative AI services.
US cracks down on China's access to advanced chips for AI fearing use in military applications
The Joe Biden administration on Tuesday announced additional limits on sales of advanced semiconductors by American firms, over restrictions issued last October to limit China's progress on supercomputing and artificial intelligence, The New York Times reported.
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