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Online gaming companies can't bet on outcome of games: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar
"As per the principles laid under the rule, wagering on the outcome of a game will not be allowed. All online gaming companies will have to register with the self-regulatory body that will decide on the action required to be taken as per the rules," Rajeev Chandrasekhar said.
TECNO launches PHANTOM X2 in India with MediaTek Dimensity 9000 5G chipset
"TECNO PHANTOM X2 is powered by the outstanding MediaTek Dimensity 9000 5G chipset, which is built on 4nm fabrication and runs at 3.05GHz. The smartphone sets new benchmarks in terms of power, performance, and energy efficiency," Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TECNO MOBILE India, said in a statement.
Smart ring for women to tell heart rate, oxygen level
"(The) company plans to file for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of a new wearable that provides women with medical grade data and personalized actionable insights to track and manage overall health," Movano Health said in a statement. Evie is expected to combine health and wellness metrics to give a full picture of one's health including resting heart rate, heart rate variability, SpO2, respiration rate and skin temperature variability.
Paul Ehrlich's 'The Population Bomb' book most damaging: Musk
Twitter user Dr Jordan B Peterson, who is a well-known author and psychologist tweeted: "Paul Ehrlich has been famously wrong about everything he has predicted for six decades." To this, Musk replied: "His 'Population Bomb' book might the most damaging anti-human thing ever written." The 90-year-old Ehrlich is known for his warnings about the consequences of population growth and limited resources.
Samsung unveils new laptop with Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 processor
The new Galaxy Book2 Go is a compact, high-performance PC that "represents an affordable entry point to the Galaxy Book2 range", the tech giant said in a blogpost. The laptop is thin and light with a thickness of 15.5 mm and a weight of 1.44 kg. Its ultra-compact chassis has thin edges and offers a 14-inch full HD LCD screen with in-plane switching (IPS) technology for better colour matching and visuals.
Indians still want to touch & feel smartphones before buying: Report
The top three drivers for satisfaction on overall smartphone sales support are satisfaction on trade/sell out schemes, transparency in process and timely payout, according to the report by CyberMedia Research (CMR). "In the new normal, both online and offline retail continue to be equally important touch points for consumers. Consumers seek to research online, buy offline, or vice-versa," said Prabhu Ram, Head- Industry Intelligence Group, CMR. Offline will continue toA be the cornerstone for mobile business in India in 2023 and beyond, he added.
Tesla announces to launch Model S, X in China
Since the automaker halted production in January of 2021 to revamp the cars, the Model S and Model X have not arrived in China, reports Electrek. "The two performance monsters will officially announce the price on January 6. The deliveries start in the first half of 2023," the company said in a statement.
Apple fails to launch 'dedicated' classical music app in 2022
The iPhone maker acquired Primephonic in August of 2021, reports MacRumors. "Apple Music plans to launch a dedicated classical music app next year combining Primephonic's classical user interface that fans have grown to love with more added features," Apple had said in 2021. Since then, the tech giant has not commented on the plans in public, thus it is still unclear if the app will be published in 2023. When Primephonic shut down in September 2021, users received free access to Apple Music for six months, the report said.
Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai welcome New Year with message for peace, health
"Happy New Year! May 2023 be the year we find peace, the year we reconnect with our shared humanity, and the year we recommit ourselves to a brighter future," posted Cook. A follower commented: "May 2023 be the year we get USB-C on iPhone." Pichai posted: "Happy New Year! Best wishes to everyone for a happy and healthy 2023."
Google starts rolling out full TV controls on Home app
Users that have TVs compatible with Google Assistant/Home support are noticing that the Home application is now offering full touch controls, reports 9To5Google. These controls include volume up/down, un/mute, power on/off, play, pause, channel and a source list. Earlier, the controls were only available on the Nest Hub, but now they are available on the Home application.
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