TECHNOLOGY
Apple selling refurbished Studio Display models in US
According to MacRumors, the Studio Display is available in several variations, including the base model with a tilt-adjustable stand and the model with nano-textured glass. The base Studio Display is available for $1,359, down from the original price of $1,599. The nano-texture model with a tilt-adjustable stand is available for $1,609.
Samsung unveils One UI 5, expands collaboration with Google
At the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2022 in San Francisco, the South Korean tech giant unveiled the upgraded, new user interface One UI 5 for its Galaxy products and a vision for a more connected home life, partly through expanded partnership with Google. Samsung said the One UI 5 platform comes with new features for more personalized experiences, such as the new security and privacy dashboard that enables users to customize personal privacy settings by scanning vulnerabilities and recommending security updates.
Donald Trump's Truth Social app back on Google Play Store
Shares of Trump's company Digital World Acquisition Corp went up in the after-hours trading after Google's decision. Google said in a statement that it permits apps on the Google Play Store as long as they "comply with our developer guidelines, including the requirement to effectively moderate user-generated content and remove objectionable posts such as those that incite violence", reports CNBC.
Fifth beta of watchOS 9.1 released by Apple for developer
According to AppleInsider, the latest builds can be downloaded by developers taking part in the beta-testing programme via the Apple Developer Center, or as an over-the-air update for any hardware already running the beta builds. Public beta versions of the releases generally arrive a short while after their developer counterparts, available through the Apple Beta Software Program website.
Microsoft introduces new Surface laptops for hybrid work
The device offers multi-tasking, full desktop productivity, all-day battery life and intense workloads -- with up to 50 per cent more performance than Surface Pro 8. Thunderbolt 4 enables rapid data transfer, docking to multiple 4K displays, or supporting an eGPU set-up, said Microsoft.
Hyundai Motor to update vehicle software on the go, to launch 2 EV platforms in 2025
"In 2025, Hyundai Motor Group will present vehicles with two platform types: eM, a passenger EV-dedicated platform; and eS, an exclusive platform for Purpose Built Vehicles," said Paul Choo, Executive Vice President of Head of Electronics & Infotainment Development Center of Hyundai Motor Group.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra may offer 5,000mAh battery
A tipster shared a real-life image of the upcoming Samsung S23 Ultra's battery, reports GSMArena. The device is rumoured to have a new 'ISOCELL 200MP' sensor for its main camera. The smartphone might have the same 10MP periscope as its predecessors. It is expected to come with a 6.8 inch AMOLED display and a faster fingerprint scanner, the report said.
Several Facebook users, including Mark Zuckerberg, loose many followers
Mark Zuckerberg's follower count is below 10,000 after losing over 119 million followers. Several users took microblogging platform Twitter to complain about the issue. "Facebook created a tsunami that wiped away my almost 900,000 followers and left only 9000 something on the shore. I kind of like Facebook's comedy," popular author Taslima Nasreen tweeted.
Twitter asks for birthdate from users to watch sensitive content
According to TechCrunch, the micro-blogging site is gradually rolling out a feature to restrict sensitive tweets unless users have a birthdate attached to their accounts and are over 18. "We are constantly iterating on our work to give people more choice and control over their experience, as well as to make Twitter safer for everyone," a company spokesperson was quoted as saying.
Zuckerberg unveils new VR headset Meta Quest Pro for $1,500
Meta dropped the codename called Project Cambria' for its next VR device, calling it Meta Quest Pro that will begin shipping on October 25. "Meta Quest Pro is the first in a new line of advanced headsets built to expand the possibilities of virtual and mixed reality. Its pancake lenses fold light over several times, reducing the size of the headset while showing sharper visuals," said Zuckerberg at Meta Connect' event late on Tuesday.
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