TECHNOLOGY
Facebook renames its News Feed to Just 'Feed'
The 'news' label has led some to believe that there are only news stories in the mainstream. "Starting today, our News Feed will now be known as 'Feed'," announced the company on Twitter. "Happy scrolling!" The 'News Feed' name had been in place since the feature was first introduced more than 15 years ago.
Intel acquires Israeli chip maker Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 bn
The acquisition advances Intel's IDM 2.0 strategy as the company further expands its manufacturing capacity, global footprint and technology portfolio to address unprecedented industry demand, the company said in a statement.
Samsung Galaxy S22 devices ship with Google Messages, RCS support in US
Google Messages, with Google's broad support of RCS messaging, became the default messaging app on the Galaxy S21 last year in Europe and other markets, but not in the US, reports ZDNet. Now Samsung has made Google Messages the default messaging app in the US, the report said.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio India availability announced
Starting at Rs 1,56,999, the Surface Laptop Studio is also the most powerful laptop that Microsoft has ever released. The device is targeted at developers, creative professionals, designers, and gamers, who want a creative studio with the portability of a laptop.
Samsung Expert RAW app expected to come to more Galaxy devices
Samsung released a new version of its Expert RAW camera app for the Galaxy S21 Ultra and now a new report has claimed that the app is set to be made available to more Galaxy devices from February 25. Expert RAW is a fairly new app that brings professional-grade imaging capabilities to Samsung's latest flagship smartphone.
Jio flirts with Airtel and Vi users on Valentine's Day inviting them to port to Jio
On the occasion of Valentine's Day, Jio -- the largest telecom operator in the country wished its users and also leveraged this opportunity to reach out to users of its fellow competitors with a flirtatious pick-up line asking -- "Can we have your number". They say -- Everything is fair in Love & War, and this tweet is an open invitation to Airtel and Vi users to join Jio.
Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.6.4 with security improvements
According to Apple's release notes for the update, macOS Big Sur 11.6.4 "improves the security of macOS" and is recommended for all users. The update can be downloaded on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System Preferences.
Microsoft to fully reopen its headquarters on Feb 28
Microsoft has announced plans to fully reopen its offices in Washington State (its headquarters) on February 28, as Omicron-led Covid infections subside across the country. The company said that based on improving local health metrics, its Washington state work sites will move to the sixth and final stage of the hybrid workplace model, effective February 28.
Starlink services now have 250K users: Elon Musk
Starlink, the satellite internet division of billionaire Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX, now has more than 2,50,000 users across 25 countries globally. The terminals will keep on growing, and Musk said that in order to better internet connections, Starlink would need to upgrade its ground stations and other functions. SpaceX has about 1,800 Starlink satellites in orbit.
Foldable smartphone shipments to exceed 30mn in 2024
The segment is forecast to grow by a CAGR of 122 per cent between 2019, the year the first foldable products launched, and 2024. Driven by Samsung, foldable smartphone shipments reached 8.9 million in 2021. The foldable segment grew 148 per cent year on year despite high price tags, while the overall smartphone market only grew 7 per cent, according to market research firm Canalys.
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