TECHNOLOGY
Apple AirPods (Gen 3) deliver breakthrough sound, super battery life
The facts speak for themselves: Apple saw record shipments of AirPods in India in the third quarter (Q3), dominating the premium TWS earbuds segment with a massive 63 per cent share (according to Counterpoint Research). By combining the power of the H1 chip with an Apple-designed acoustic system, the new AirPods ((third generation)) which are now available in India for Rs 18,500 use computational audio to deliver breakthrough sound with Adaptive EQ.
Pixel 6 Pro doesn't use 30W fast charging: Report
The official Google Pixel 6 Support page had stated that up to 50 per cent charge could be accomplished in 30 minutes, using the Google 30W USB-C Charger with USB-PD 3.0. According to Android Authority, the maximum power pulled from the charger by both the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro is actually 22W with an average of 13W over the duration of a cycle. The tests seem to be extensive, with some other high-power USB Power Delivery PPS plugs from Samsung and Anker getting maximum power of 22W from the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Microsoft to kill OneDrive for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 in early 2022: Report
"In order to focus resources on new technologies and operating systems, and to provide users with the most up-to-date and secure experience, beginning January 1, 2022, updates will no longer be provided for the OneDrive desktop application on your personal Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 devices," Microsoft's Ankita Kirti wrote in the announcement post.
Musk says he will sell $24 bn of Tesla stocks if Twitter votes for it
According to the auto-tech website Electrek, the Tesla CEO said that it is to address the accusation that he is not paying taxes. Lately, there has been a lot of talk about some of the richest people in the world not paying taxes. Many of the world's richest people have most of their wealth tied to stocks. The Tesla CEO has argued against taxing those unrealised gains, but he has now taken to Twitter to offer an alternative.
TikTok emerges as most downloaded non-gaming app worldwide for Oct
The countries with the largest number of installs were from Douyin in China at 17 per cent, followed by the US at 11 per cent, reports Sensor Tower. Instagram was the second most installed non-gaming app worldwide last month with more than 56 million installs, which represented a 31 per cent increase from October 2020.
US-based Meta Company to sue Facebook for infringing upon its name
In a statement, Meta Company Founder Nate Skulic alleged that when Facebook failed to buy them, it aimed to "bury" the company by force of media. On October 28, "Facebook decided to commit trademark infringement and call themselves Meta," Skulic claimed in a public letter.
Microsoft to host education-focused event on Tuesday
"Join us at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 9, as we share an inside look at the latest tech solutions while examining gaps in learning left by the pandemic. Hear from Microsoft partners, school leaders and a few special guests, and learn about new and existing technology from Microsoft Education," the company said in a statement.
WhatsApp rolls out multi-device feature: Report
The feature is officially rolling out to all WhatsApp users in the most recent update of WhatsApp on both Android and iOS versions, reports GSMArena. Previously, users had to make sure that their main smartphone was still connected to the internet before they could carry a conversation on your linked web browser.
Photo app sues Meta for copying its main feature for Instagram
Phhhoto's technology allowed users to capture five frames "in a single point-and-shoot burst," which could be looped into a short video. According to Phhhoto, Facebook copied this main feature and released it on its Instagram platform as "Boomerang". The company also blocked Phhhoto from Instagram's API and from being pre-populated in Instagram posts, reports The Verge.
Report says Facebook bad for 360 mn users, Meta denies
According to a Wall Street Journal report, Facebook researchers have found that 1 in 8 of its users report are engaged in compulsive use of social media. Facebook calls this the "problematic use of its platform".
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