TECHNOLOGY
Smart home products that made headlines in India during 2020
From smart home speakers to floor cleaning robots, the Internet of Things (IoT) product categories have increased significantly for the consumers. Led by Amazon Echo devices, the shipments of smart home speakers are expected to cross 7.5 lakh units in India by the end of this year, which is an all-time high, according to the data provided by market research firm techARC.
Apple bug doesn't allow notifications for SMS texts, iMessages
MacRumors first wrote about such problem on new iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max phones. But it seems to also be affecting people with older iPhones as well, so this is looking more and more like an iOS 14 issue. Several iPhone users also posted the problem, which may be a possible bug, on the company's support forums.
61 entities in Asia Pacific region breached by Ransomware 2.0
Also dubbed as "Ransomware 2.0", this type of attack goes beyond keeping a company's or an organisation's data hostage. These groups are now utilising the increasingly valued digital reputation to force their prey to pay hefty ransom.
Samsung patents clamshell foldable phone design with zero-gap hinge
According to LetsGoDigital, Samsung Electronics filed a design patent titled 'Foldable electronic device' with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) in June 2020. The documentation for this patent got published on December 10 after approval. The upcoming smartphone is expected to come with a redesigned hinge that not only supports Flex Mode but also shuts the phone with zero-gap.
Tech key to exploring new frontiers of economic recovery: Nadella
Asserting further on the future during a fireside chat with Ficci President Sangita Reddy, Nadella said that broad paradigms are re-shaping the expectations especially the exponential changes and the exponential change is technology. According to Nadella, the public sector should be supported in its modernisation.
iPad with 10.5-inch display, A13 chip may launch in 2021
The upcoming ninth-generation iPad would be similar to the current eighth-generation iPad but with a number of minor improvements like 4GB of RAM and a thinner, lighter design, reports MacRumors. It would continue to come with a Home button and Touch ID sensor embedded into it for added protection despite other models supporting the Face ID.
enQ unveils new gaming monitor sub-brand in India
According to the company, the Mobiuz range is designed for gaming enthusiasts who demand immersion and performance in PC and Console games. Zowie XL range is specifically designed for e-Sports players.
PUBG Mobile India Launch: All we know so far
The directors of PUBG Mobile India are “clueless” about when the game is going to launch here, according to Media reports. An InsideSport report quoted a former director from PUBG Mobile India as saying that the current directors at the company are clueless about the relaunch of the game, according to a report in InsideSport.
M1-powered MacBook Air: Chip with macOS Big Sur creates magic
The results are impressive and the new MacBook Air housing the first chip designed specifically for Mac -- along with the macOS Bug Sur -- creates an entirely different set of products for the users to create, work, stream and play. The purpose of the first generation of Apple Silicon is to create a brand new experience (massive Cloud computing will come with later chips).
Facebook fixes messaging issues on Instagram, Messenger
"Earlier today, some people have experienced trouble sending or receiving messages on Messenger, Instagram or Workplace Chat. The issue has since been resolved and we apologize for any inconvenience," a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement shared with IANS.
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