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Jio collaborates with University of Oulu for 6G tech research
6G builds on top of 5G and extends digitisation through capabilities such as cell-free MIMO, intelligent surfaces and higher capacities through Terahertz frequencies. Both 5G and 6G will co-exist and cover a broad range of consumer and enterprise use cases.
"Jio has more than 400 million subscribers in India, and their experience shows that building capacity to transmit large amount of data is becoming critical, especially given the development of digital services and virtual worlds," Taavi Kotka, CEO of Jio Estonia, said in a statement.
Panasonic launches new mirrorless camera in India
Priced at Rs 3,39,990, Lumix BS1H is available across all Panasonic brand shops in India. "We have seen a rise in demand for high quality imaging solution to create superior content ad BS1H will cater to this growing need amongst the professional community and empower them with the best in class technology," Fumiyasu Fujimori, Divisional Director, Consumer Sales Division at Panasonic India said in a statement.
South Korea aims to become world's 5th-biggest metaverse market by 2026
"Metaverse is a digital 'New World' with infinite possibilities," Yonhap News Agency quoted Science and ICT Minister Lim Hye-sook as saying, noting that the government will work closely with the industry and relevant ministries. The metaverse refers to a shared virtual space in which users interact with each other through digital avatars and experience a virtual reality (VR) world.
Newsmen Explainer: Why are airlines afraid of 5G technology?
Air India was among the many international carriers such as Emirates, Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways, which had announced suspension of flights destined for cities such as San Francisco, New York, and Chicago. There has been a spurt of flight cancellations owing to doubts and fears over 5G technology impacting the critical flight operations such as navigation and communication. Here’s an explainer as to why airlines are wary of 5G technology.
LGBTQ+ matchmaking app breaking stereotypes
Inspired to create a safe online space for queer people, founded by Sunali Aggarwal, a Chandigarh-based entrepreneur, the App has received over 25,000 downloads since its inception.
Silicon-based quantum devices to herald new chip era
The team from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia, in partnership with the University of Melbourne, University of Technology Sydney, and others based in the US, Japan, and Egypt, has developed silicon-based quantum processors.
Google launches beta of Android games on Windows PCs
According to The Verge, Google Play Games will be available in beta in Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan, allowing Windows PC owners to play popular Android games like Mobile Legends, Summoners War, State of Survival and Three Kingdoms Tactics.
Hackers steal data of over 5L 'vulnerable people' at Red Cross
According to the Red Cross, a sophisticated cyber security attack against computer servers hosting information was detected this week.
The data originated from at least 60 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies around the world.
Instagram testing subscription service for creators to sell content
Currently, only 10 US creators have gained access to the new feature, including basketball player Sedona Prince, model Kelsey Cook, actor-influencer Alan Chikin Chow, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and digital creator Lonnie IIV.
Matt Damon-endorsed Crypto.com admits 400 users hit in hack
CEO Kris Marszalek told the media that nearly 400 customer accounts had been compromised.
During the hack, Crypto.com paused its users' ability to withdraw funds.
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