TECHNOLOGY

Apple to reportedly launch iMac Pro with Mini-LED display
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Apple might hold an event in June to launch the iMac Pro with the M1 chip and mini-LED display, reports MacRumors, citing display analyst Ross Young and Mark Gurman. The upcoming iMac Pro will feature mini-LED technology and ProMotion, which are two functions available with the new MacBook Pro.
Chrome OS Flex brings Chromebook experience to PCs, Macs
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US based search engine giant Google has announced an early access programme called Chrome OS Flex that will bring its operating system to existing Windows and Macs. The new version of Chrome OS, designed for businesses and schools and can be installed within minutes. Devices running Chrome OS Flex will also have the ability to be managed with the same setup and licensing as enterprise and education Chromebooks without any differences in the process.
Twitter adds Paytm Payment Gateway for Tips in India
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Through Tips, users can support their favourite creators or small business owners on Twitter by using any Paytm Payment Instrument like Paytm UPI, Paytm Wallet, Paytm Postpaid (buy now-pay later), debit and credit cards and netbanking.
Over 7 in 10 consumers against FB owning Metaverse data
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According to the US-based Advocate Group, more than 77 percent of those interested in joining a metaverse are worried about Facebook owning the data. An overwhelming 87 percent would prefer a metaverse on the decentralized blockchain. "This sentiment was even more pronounced among Gen Z respondents, who were 10 percent more likely to prefer a blockchain metaverse than their millennial counterparts," the findings showed.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 to feature built-in S Pen: Report
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South Korean tech giant Samsung is working on its next foldable smartphone -- Galaxy Z Fold4 and now a new report has claimed that the upcoming foldable phone will come with a built-in S Pen just like the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Akamai acquires Cloud computing firm Linode for $900 mn
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Web services company Akamai Technologies has announced to acquire Linode, an infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform providers, for $900 million. With the acquisition, Akamai aims to provide businesses with a developer-friendly and massively-distributed platform to build, run and secure applications for modern digital experiences.
itel A27, power-packed smartphone in sub-Rs 6,000
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Priced at Rs 5,999, the smartphone comes equipped with various interesting features such as a 4,000mAh battery, AI camera, beauty modes, HDR, short video formats, AR filters and stickers, automatic adjustments of the camera effects, etc. Capped with premium looks and a classy in-hand feel, the latest smartphone by the company also supports dual 4G VoLTE functionality.
PUBG Mobile emerges as top grossing mobile game worldwide for Jan 2022
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PUBG Mobile from Tencent has emerged as the top grossing mobile game worldwide for January 2022 with approximately $237 million in player spending. PUBG Mobile from Tencent has emerged as the top grossing mobile game worldwide for January 2022 with approximately $237 million in player spending. According to Sensor Tower, about 64 per cent of PUBG Mobile's revenue was from China, where it has been localised as Game For Peace, followed by eight per cent from the US and seven per cent from Turkey.
Twitter opens access to anti-abuse tool for millions of users
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Called 'Safety Mode', the feature was first introduced to a small set of users in September last year. The 'Safety Mode' tool is now available in beta for more users across English-speaking markets, including the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand.
Apple may launch 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro next month
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The upcoming 13-inch MacBook Pro will feature the same design as the current version, including the Touch Bar, it will not have a notch or a ProMotion display, reports MacRumors. The new entry-level MacBook Pro model will be the new M2 chip, which features the same number of CPU cores as the M1 processor, up to 10 graphics cores, and improved performance.
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