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boAt to showcase next-gen hearable products at CES 2023
'boAt Labs' has co-engineered next-generation hearables including TWS, neckbands and headphones with global tech companies to offer best-in-class immersive and premium audio experience, according to the company. "boAt Labs is a testament to our commitment to developing truly innovative technologies in India for the world which accentuates user experience," Sameer Mehta, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at boAt, said in a statement.
Apple Arcade to get remake of 3DS game from Pokemon developer
"Pocket Card Jockey is a acesolitaire and horse-racing hybrid," Game Freak writes on the game's App Store listing, reports The Verge. "Focus your mind and clear cards with subsequent numbers in quick succession. The more cards you clear, the better your horse's mood will be -- which helps them charge energy during races!," it added.
TikTok allows creators to restrict videos to adult viewers
The platform's policies will still fully apply to creators who use this new feature, and the company will remove content which contains nudity and other violations of its Community Guidelines, TikTok said in a blogpost. The platform aims to provide its community a safe, positive and joyful experience. Moreover, TikTok partnered with "StopNCII.org, joining forces with Meta and Bumble, to bolster efforts to stop the spread of non-consensual intimate imagery." "We've always had strict policies prohibiting nudity, sexual activity, and sexually explicit content, including content that directs to adult websites or apps," the platform said.
Google developing free anti-terrorism moderation tool for smaller websites
According to the Financial Times, the software is being developed in collaboration with Google's research and development unit Jigsaw and the UN-supported Tech Against Terrorism, an initiative that assists tech companies in combating online terrorism. "There are a lot of websites that just don't have any people to do the enforcement. It is a really labour-intensive thing to even build the algorithms [and] then you need all those human reviewers," Yasmin Green, chief executive of Jigsaw, was quoted as saying. "(Smaller websites) do not want Isis content there, but there is a tonne of it all over (them)," she added.
CES 2023: ASUS unveils new ROG laptop line-up
The ROG line-up includes -- Strix SCAR family, Zephyrus M16, Flow X13, XG Mobile, and more. The 2023 Strix family features new models with drastically improved cooling and enlarged 16 and 18-inch screens. The new Zephyrus M16 arrives with an AniMe Matrix display to take the thin-and-light world by storm, and a redesigned Flow X13 and XG Mobile have both been upgraded to take advantage of the latest hardware, according to the company. Moreover, ROG brings Nebula Displays to even more models, and in more form factors.
Intel unveils 13th-gen mobile processors at CES 2023
"The 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processor family delivers unrivalled, scalable performance for leadership platforms across all laptop segments," Michelle Johnston Holthaus, executive vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group, Intel, said in a statement. "With our industry-leading technologies and unmatched global partner ecosystem, people can expect a high-calibre mobile experience in new and unique form factors-- so they can game or create from anywhere," Holthaus added. The company's a13th Gen Intel Core H-series' mobile processors include the first 24-core processor for a laptop.
Google rolls out new Pixel update
Starting from Tuesday, the rollout will "continue over the next few weeks in phases depending on carrier and device", the tech giant said in a support page. Users will get a notification once the over-the-air (OTA) becomes available for their devices. "We encourage you to check your Android version and update to receive the latest software," the company said.
CES 2023: Samsung's new QLED TVs, fridges get smarter
At the two events -- The First Look and Bespoke Private Showcase -- Samsung unveiled what kind of TVs and kitchen appliances it has in store for this year. Samsung's new high-end TVs come with more enhanced connectivity and features that enable a personalized viewing experience, the company said, as part of efforts to push the boundaries of traditional TV, reports Yonhap news agency.
Sony won't announce new TVs at CES 2023
The tech giant is likely to showcase the upcoming PlayStation VR2 virtual reality (VR) device at the event. In a statement from Sony Electronics sent by spokesperson Chloe Canta, the tech giant confirmed that "Sony will not be sharing any TV details during CES 2023. However, please stay tuned for an upcoming announcement coming soon."
Twitch fixes issues impacting 'multiple areas'
The platform tweeted: "We have fixed the issues impacting multiple areas of Twitch and services should be back to normal. "If you're experiencing an issue loading part of the site please refresh your browser tab to see if this resolves it. Thank you again for your patience" Taking to downdetector.com, a website that monitors online outages, several users reported issues.
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