TECHNOLOGY
Wired up monkey's brain to play video games: Elon Musk
The monkey "looks totally happy" and that Neuralink's facilities meet US regulatory requirements, Musk said during a talk on Clubhouse app -- a new social media app, adding that "You can't even see where the neural implant was put in, except that he's got a slight like dark mohawk."
Twitter suspends several high-profile accounts in India
The IT ministry and law enforcement agencies had last week ordered Twitter to block these tweets and accounts under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act.
National Language Translation Mission to boost Internet access
The announcement is important to enhance access to digital content to millions of Indian users who are witnessing a spurt in smartphone and Internet usage.
Exclude YouTube from new media code: Google to Australia
Although the Australian government confirmed that YouTube will not be included as a designated service in the Code, Google thinks the Code is written leaves the door open for additional digital platforms to be added at any time. Late last month, Google threatened to pull its Search engine from Australia if a proposed media bargaining code, that directs Google to pay news publishers, goes into effect.
Apple leads global tablet market in 2020, Samsung 2nd
Apple had a great holiday quarter (October-December period) with its tablets shipments up 37 per cent year-on-year, fulfilling consumer, commercial and education demand, according to a report by Strategy Analytics. Samsung shipped 31.2 million tablets in 2020, securing second spot with 16.6 per cent market share was Amazon was third, as tablet market posted 18 per cent annual increase in 2020, strongest growth in seven years.
Facebook Oculus VR device arriving in S Korea on Tuesday
The Oculus Quest 2 will go on sale from $370 at SK Telecom's retail and online stores. The mobile carrier said it will offer the device in South Korea on Tuesday as an extension of its partnership with the US social media giant in 2019. SK Telecom sold the company's previous Oculus Go device through last year, reports Yonhap news agency.
Xiaomi sues US government over investment ban
The company filed the lawsuit in the US District Court of Columbia on January 29. "With a view to protecting the interests of the global users, partners, employees and shareholders of the company, the company has pleaded to the courts to declare the decision illegal and that it be reversed," Xiaomi said in a statement.
Fire TV users doubled content streaming in 2020: Amazon
Fire TV customers welcomed the season 2 of the popular Prime Video original "Mirzapur", with over 50 per cent of them completing the new season within 48 hours of its release, showed that data. In an indication that customers are streaming more than ever before, Fire TV saw more than 50 million monthly active users on its devices worldwide.
ASUS ROG launches virtual academy programme for gamers in India
As part of this initiative, ASUS ROG will identify PC gamers through a screening process and provide them with a platform to sharpen and enhance their skills and prepare them for competitive e-sport tournaments on a national and global level. ASUS ROG will be providing tournament-ready gaming equipment and first-in-class high-quality technology to gamers, with professional mentorship through this initiative, the company said.
Oppo, Vivo grow strong in China smartphone market: Report
Oppo rose rapidly into second place, shipping 17.2 million smartphones, growing 23 per cent year-on-year. Vivo also showed strong year-on-year growth at 20 per cent and came in third at 15.7 million units. For Q4 2020, Huawei (including Honor) managed to ship 18.8 million units, and its market share declined to 22 per cent from 41 per cent in Q3 2020.
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