TECHNOLOGY
Sex education videos on TikTok not 'screened for misinfomation'
While some obstetricians, gynaecologists and other health care professionals have actively engaged in TikTok as a popular content creator, providing science-based content and answering questions posed by other users, the ever-growing quantity of content available on TikTok makes responding to all misinformation impractical.
Apple may remove physical SIM slot from future iPhones
According to a report by the Brazilian website Blog do iPhone, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models getting launched in 2023 could lack the physical SIM card slot. Instead, the devices will only have support for eSIM cards for connectivity. It is also said that there will be support for two eSIM cards, ensuring dual SIM functionality.
Motorola working on new foldable Razr: Report
According to GSMArena, a Lenovo executive posted on Weibo that the next Razr will be more advanced in terms of performance and it will come with an improved UI. Additionally, the design is said to be nicer too. It looks likely that the new Razr will launch first in the Chinese market, the report said.
Tesla shares details about its holiday software update
The company said that it is introducing some creative features, from a new Light Show function to new games and entertainment experiences, safety features. "This week, Tesla owners around the world will be able to do more with their cars, and have even more fun, all with a free, over-the-air software update," the company said in a blogpost.
Samsung develops high-performance SSD for enterprises
The company said that the new PCIe 5.0 SSD will provide nearly two times faster data transfer speeds and 30 per cent enhanced power efficiency than the previous generation. "The introduction of our PCIe 5.0 SSD, along with PCIe 6.0-based product developments that are underway, will further solidify our technological leadership in the enterprise server market," said Yong Ho Song, Executive Vice President and Head of the Memory Controller Development Team at Samsung Electronics.
Open Hybrid Cloud, AI winning mantras for Indian firms in 2022
As innovation, ecosystem partnerships, and integrated customer experiences become increasingly important, leaders need to move quickly to stay relevant. The choices - and investments - they make today will define, in part, how they will compete in a fast-moving global market, says Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India
ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED a perfect match for Indian creators
The ‘ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED' comes equipped with ASUS ‘Dial' for quick, intuitive adjustments while working with Adobe apps, such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Photoshop Lightroom Classic and After Effects. It also features a touchpad with three function buttons that supports the stylus.
5G roll-out to drive mobile gaming in India in 2022
India is currently home to over 430 million mobile gamers and the number is estimated to grow to 650 million by 2025, according to latest data provided by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). As the Indian gaming market is poised to hit $3.9 billion (in value) by 2025, over 40 per cent of hardcore mobile gamers are paying for their games with an average spend of Rs 230 per month.
TikTok dethrones Google to become most popular website: Report
According to a report by IT security company Cloudflare, the viral video app gets more hits than the US-based search engine, reports BBC. The rankings show that TikTok knocked Google off the top spot in February, March and June this year, and has held the number one position since August.
Tesla lets drivers turn electric cars into megaphones
Available for more recent Tesla vehicles (2019 and newer), the feature adds some voice effects to whatever you are saying, and that will be played to your surroundings through the external speakers, Electrek reported on Friday. The feature builds on Tesla's remote live view via Sentry Mode that lets drivers broadcast voice to the car using the Tesla mobile app.
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