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Tesla releases white paper on Dojo supercomputing platform
CEO Elon Musk teased the paper as "more important than it may seem", reports Electrek. In the abstract, the automaker is describing a new standard to work with its computing platform. "This standard specifies Tesla arithmetic formats and methods for the new 8-bit and 16-bit binary floating-point arithmetic in computer programming environments for deep learning neural network training," according to the report.
Amazon building Clubhouse competitor that turns hosts into DJs
According to The Verge, this project's goal is to democratise and reinvent the radio. The app will be focused on the US initially. Listeners will be able to tune in through the app as well as through Audible, Amazon Music, Twitch and Alexa-equipped devices. With the Alexa devices, listeners will be able to interact with shows using just their voice. The app experience will also be optimised for the car, playing into Amazon's idea of trying to reinvent radio.
Pixel 6, Google Tensor lay a good foundation: Sundar Pichai
The new Pixel 6 and 6 Pro bring together the best of Google Artificial Intelligence (AI), software and hardware, with the most advanced and inclusive cameras the company has ever built, Pichai added. "If you look at the Google Tensor bet, these are multiyear bets, which finally play out and I couldn't be more excited by the reception for Pixel 6 and Google Tensor," he said. "And I think it lays a good foundation of what we want to do in the future," he added.
Snapdragon announces four new chipsets
The Snapdragon 778G Plus is an overclocked Snapdragon 778G with support for Qualcomm FastConnect, while the Snapdragon 695 brings support for both sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G networks as well as 120Hz refresh rates for HD+ screens. The Snapdragon 480 Plus is a new entry-level 5G chipset that represents a small speed bump over the Snapdragon 480.
US lawmakers grill Snap, TikTok, YouTube over child safety
Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, told the companies that everything they do is to add users, especially kids and keep them on apps for longer, reports CNET. Blumenthal said he has heard from parents about the "rabbit hole" teenagers go down when they log onto Snap, TikTok and YouTube. His office, which created accounts on TikTok and YouTube as part of their own research, also found that extreme dieting and eating disorder content is easy to find on these platforms.
JioPhone to drive next wave of smartphone revolution: Sundar Pichai
The upcoming JioPhone Next smartphone will house Pragati OS, powered by Android, which is touted as a world-class operating system built specifically for India. "People are looking for access and there's definitely been a wave of them who have adopted smartphones (in India)," Pichai said during the earnings call after announcing robust quarterly results late on Tuesday. "There is still demand to shift from feature phones to smartphones. JioPhone Next is like building a phone beyond the English-speaking community and going local, doing it in a way that many more people can take advantage of a smartphone," he elaborated.
Users can now transfer WhatsApp chats from iOS to Pixel, Android 12 phones
This feature is already available on Samsung Galaxy devices but unlike with Samsung phones, where the feature is available on devices running Android 10 and above, here it is limited to phones with Android 12. "You can safely transfer your chat history and memories from your WhatsApp account on iPhone to Android. We worked closely with the WhatsApp team to build a new set of capabilities, all designed to make it easier to switch from iPhone to Android and take your WhatsApp history with you," the company said in a statement.
WhatsApp may soon ask users to verify identity to make payments
According to XDA Developers, new strings spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta release suggest that the messenger will require users to upload verification documents to continue using payments on WhatsApp. Currently, when users set up WhatsApp Pay in India, the service only verifies the phone number linked to your bank account to enable UPI-based transactions.
OPPO planning to launch foldable smartphone in Nov: Report
The upcoming OPPO Fold is expected to feature an inward folding design like the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Huawei Mate X2, reports GizmoChina. The device is said to come with an 8-inch LTPO OLED panel that offers a 120W refresh rate. Under the hood, it will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.
Apple users in India buying more on e-com apps after iOS 14 changes
According to AppsFlyer, a mobile attribution and marketing analytics provider, It appears that affluent users concerned about data privacy in their digital lives may now be more comfortable to make their first e-commerce purchase with Apple "knowing that iOS now gives consumers stricter controls over who has access to their user data".
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