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ASUS unveils two ZenBook laptops in India
Starting at Rs 99,990, ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) is now available across online and offline channels, while ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) will be available from mid-May at a starting price of Rs 2,39,990. "At ASUS, our job is to keep pushing the limits on innovation and try to go above and beyond the expectations of our consumers," Arnold Su, Business Head, Consumer and Gaming PC, System Business Group, ASUS India, said in a statement.
Amazon Prime Music launches podcasts for users in India
Podcasts will be available on the Amazon Prime Music app on Android and iOS, Web player and Amazon Echo devices. Users will now have access to locally popular shows by creators including Jay Shetty, Cyrus Broacha, Neil Bhatt amongst others as well as international Amazon Originals produced exclusively for Amazon Prime Music customers in multiple languages.
realme C25 shines in entry-level smartphone segment
With the launch of value-for-money smartphones, the company has successfully disrupted the budget segment in India. According to the company, the C series continues to be a strong growth driver for the brand, contributing 28 per cent to 30 per cent of realme India's revenues.
MediaTek unveils 5G chipset for smartphones in India
The company also announced realme as the first smartphone brand in India to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. "The MediaTek Dimensity 700 brings the power of 5G to the India market. The SoC is designed in line with our vision to spread the benefits of 5G to consumers everywhere in an accelerated manner," Anku Jain, Managing Director, MediaTek India, said in a statement.
Clubhouse rolls out Payments tool to over 66K creators
Clubhouse last week announced to let creators earn money via its first monetisation tool and all users will be able to send payments to creators. The company started the test with 1,000 users initially.
OnePlus Watch to be available in India from April 21
"While OnePlus remained focused on smartphones for a long time, we believe creating smart products that fit effortlessly in our connected ecosystem aligns with our mission to create a burdenless user experience," Pete Lau, Founder, and CEO of OnePlus, said in a statement.
Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop 4 with Intel, AMD options
The device, which offers 3:2 PixelSense touchscreen displays in 13.5-inch or 15-inch models, will be available first in the US, Canada, and Japan, with additional market availability in the coming weeks, the company said in a statement.Surface Laptop 4 offers a built-in HD front-facing camera with incredible low-light capability and a studio microphone array.
Facebook testing video speed dating app 'Sparked'
Once you "both have a great time," dates will then be scheduled for a 10-minute duration. After that point, Sparked can let the users exchange contact information and stay in touch via Instagram, iMessage, or email, The Verge reported on Tuesday.
FB, Insta users can ask Oversight Board to purge harmful content
The content eligible for review includes posts, status updates, photos, videos, comments, and shares. Decisions made through the Board's independent judgment are binding on Facebook. The Oversight Board, with an initial strength of 20 members, was formed last year.
Huawei blames US for global chip shortage
The move came hours after US President Joe Biden urged more spending in the chipmaking sector to resolve the chip shortage and build up a stable supply chain, Yonhap news agency reported.
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