TECHNOLOGY
Daily 1st time creators more than doubled on YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts was first launched in India during 2020 and has since been expanded to more than 100 countries. The firm has expanded its Shorts Fund into 30 plus more countries globally as it continues to start rewarding creators. YouTube Shorts is receiving 3.5 billion daily views on the global level, and India is among the countries leading the figures.
Sony tests PS5 captures that pop up on phone for sharing
The new feature is part of a "limited-release beta" available to all PS5 users in Canada and Japan. "A limited-release beta enabling PS5 players in Canada and Japan to share their captured screenshots and game clips through PlayStation App is starting to roll out today," PlayStation Canada tweeted.
Apple showcases Indian-origin women techies' power on world stage
After Apple CEO Tim Cook set the tone late on Monday, Susmita Dutta who is engineering programme manager for SoC (system-on-chip) for audio products, introduced the next-generation AirPods, featuring spatial audio, industry-leading sound, longer battery life and an all-new design during the 'Unleashed' event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California.
Facebook testing new feature to cross-post feed posts to Instagram
The company noted the option is currently a global test that's only available to a small group of people who already have their Facebook profiles linked to a personal, creator or business account on Instagram, reports TechCrunch. Facebook already allows users to cross-post their Instagram Stories and Reels to Facebook.
Telegram crosses 1bn downloads on Google's Play Store
The surge has been caused due to the recent Facebook server outage, taking down apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp for nearly six hours. According to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, the messaging app had more than 500 million active monthly users at the start of 2021.
Apple updates Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro for new MacBook Pro
Final Cut Pro 10.6 is available as a free update for existing users, and for Rs 27,900 for new users on the Mac App Store. Motion 5.6 and Compressor 4.6 are available as free updates for existing users, and for Rs 4,499 each for new users on the Mac App Store. Logic Pro 10.7 is also available as a free update for all existing users, and for Rs 17,900 for new users on the Mac App Store.
Vivo Y3s with 6.51-inch Halo FullView display launched in India
It features a 6.51-inch Halo FullView Display with HD+ (1600X720) resolution and is designed to increase efficiency as it comes with iManager, which takes care of tasks such as cleaning up space or scanning for issues at night keeping the phone in a good shape, the company claims.
OnePlus Harry Potter Limited edition watch launched in India
The Rs. 16,999 smartwatch will be available on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Red Cable Club app, and offline OnePlus Experience from October 21. An early access sale for fans is also starting from October 20 at 12 p.m. IST on the OnePlus Store App.
Nokia XR20 'rugged' smartphone launched in India
The smartphone will be available for pre-booking from October 20-29 and will go on the market for a premium price tag of Rs 46,999. It will come in ultra-blue and granite colour options across leading offline retail stores, e-commerce platforms and Nokia.com.
Crypto hackers targeting iPhone users via Bumble, Tinder apps
Jagadeesh Chandraiah, a senior threat researcher at Sophos said that the attackers tend to post convincing fake profiles on popular dating apps as the first step. That is how they come in contact with the targets. Sophos uncovered a Bitcoin wallet controlled by the attackers that contain nearly $1.4 million in cryptocurrency.
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