TECHNOLOGY

HP launches MediaTek-powered Chromebook for students in India
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Powered by the MediaTek MT8183 Octa-core processor and 11.6-inch HD Touch display, the new HP Chromebook 11a notebook brings the flexibility of digital learning into the hands of students so they can participate in interactive, personalised learning.
iPhone 13 Pro likely to feature smaller notch: Report
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According to MacRumors, images shared by Japanese site Mac Otakara claim to show a 3D-printed mockup of the upcoming 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Pro with these modifications. Apple plans to move the earpiece to the top of the notch within the screen bezel, lining up with a previous photo shared by MacRumors that shows the same design change, the report said.
WhatsApp tests chat history migration between iPhone, Android
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According to a 9To5Google report, this feature is part of a strategic change in the WhatsApp app. The company had been exploring the possibility of using WhatsApp on multiple devices at the same time and the ability to migrate chat history between iOS and Android is part of this effort, the report said.
Leaked Facebook data reveals that Zukerberg uses Signal
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According to media reports, the leaked data includes Zukerberg's phone number, Facebook user ID, personal details like location, marriage details and birth date. "In another turn of events, Mark Zuckerberg also respects his own privacy, by using a chat app that has end-to-end encryption and isn't owned by @facebook," Dave Walker, a security expert wrote on Twitter.
Clubhouse now lets creators earn from users via Payments
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All users will be able to send payments, and "we'll be rolling out the ability to receive payments in waves, starting with a small test group today," Clubhouse said in a statement on Monday. "Our hope is to collect feedback, fine-tune the feature, and roll it out to everyone soon," the platform added.
Amid uncertainty, 5G phone sales to grow in India in 2021
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While consumers looking to buy a smartphone above Rs 25,000 (premium and luxe) category will prefer a 5G smartphone, consumers willing to spend lesser than this will not necessarily buy a 5G smartphone despite being made available by the OEMs, according to the report by Gurugram-based market research firm techARC.
LG partners major telecom operator to develop AI services
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A day after announcing to wind up its mobile business, LG said it plans to commercialise services that support AI platforms from both companies after developing a joint interface. The two companies recently verified compatibility between LG's ThinQ and KT's GiGA Genie AI platforms.
I never spoke to Elon Musk on buying Tesla: Tim Cook
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Musk in December last year tweeted that he offered Cook to sell his electric car company at one-tenth of its value during the struggling period in 2017 but the Apple CEO refused to meet him. In an interview with The New York Times on Monday, Cook said that talks never happened. "You know, I've never spoken to Elon, although I have great admiration and respect for the company he's built," Cook was quoted as saying.
Adobe Illustrator for Apple silicon in beta released
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"We are excited to announce the first Beta release of Illustrator running natively on Apple Silicon hardware," Avinash Singh Kotwal, Senior Product Manager, Adobe Illustrator, said in a post at a 'UserVoice' forum late last week. "This early version of Illustrator for Apple Silicon offers many of the core features that you've come to rely on for your day-to-day needs. Please give it a try. We would love to hear your feedback."
Samsung launches Galaxy F12, F02s smartphones in India
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Galaxy F02s is priced at Rs 9,999 for the 4GB/64GB variant and Rs 8,999 for the 3GB/32GB variant. Both the products will be available on Samsung Online Store, Flipkart and select retail stores, the company said in a statement.
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