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Facebook 'chooses profit over safety' of its users: Whistleblower
Following the publishing of initial investigatory efforts into the documents, the whistleblower - Frances Haugen - has come forward in an interview, explaining more about the tech giant's workings, and why she chose to release the data, reports AppleInsider.
Samsung to reportedly produce 20mn Galaxy S22 series smartphones
This model will reportedly sport a smaller 6.1-inch display compared to the 6.2 inch on its predecessor, the Galaxy S21. The Plus version would account for 20 percent of the total units of the entire series being produced and shipped while the Galaxy S22 Ultra will make up for the remaining 20 to 30 percent.
Japanese audio brand AIWA eyes billion-dollar business in India
Speaking to IANS, Ajay Mehta, MD, AIWA India. said that they are happy to announce the new standard in luxury acoustics from AIWA Japan with the range of MI-X Series and SB-X series. "The series will deliver an amazing experience with an enhanced sound and luxurious quality. Additionally, with the range, we expect to increase our market share significantly. " Mehta said.
Dimensity 2000 to be more power efficient than Snapdragon 898: Report
According to a MyDrivers, the Taiwanese chipmaker is gearing up to launch the new Dimensity 2000 at the end of this year at the soonest or in early 2022. The report adds that the new Dimensity 2000 series 5G chip will be a more efficient as well, consuming much lower power than the Snapdragon 898 SoC. Reportedly, the difference between the two chips will be around 20 to 25 per cent, in favour of the MediaTek processor, reports GizmoChina.
BYJU'S announces launch of new innovation hub
The hub will redefine the role of technology in learning and transform powerful ideas into solutions. It will create an exciting and fulfilling environment for machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) professionals, both experienced as well as new graduates. For the new venture, BYJU'S will hire AI and ML specialists in the UK, the US and India, who will focus on projects with longer gestation cycles .
Windows 11 starts rolling out to PCs worldwide
New pre-installed Windows 11 devices have begun rolling out from partners including ASUS, HP, and Lenovo with more coming soon from partners like Acer and Dell. According to the company, Windows 11 features powerful new experiences whether users are working on a school project, collaborating on a presentation for work, building a new app or creating your next big idea.
Netflix launches 'Play Something' for Android users
Currently, iOS users won't be able to use the new shuffle feature. But Netflix announced that it will start testing Play Something on iOS in the coming months. Netflix also launched its Fast Laughs feature, which rolled out on iOS earlier this year, on Android mobile. Fast Laughs is a TikTok-style feature that shows clips from various comedies found on the platform.
Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram back after outage
The services went down at about 16:00 GMT with users beginning to gain access to the sites at around 22:00. "Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger are coming back online now. Sorry for the disruption today -- I know how much you rely on our services to stay connected with the people you care about," CEO Mark Zuckerberg informed on Facebook.
Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram suffer major global outage
"We are aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. We are working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible, and we apologize for any inconvenience," Andy Stone, Facebook communications executive said in a tweet.
SpaceX crew shares Earth image shot on iPhone
"Amazing that an iPhone can take a shot like this. I really love the nosecone in the picture," Isaacman said in a tweet while sharing the photo. Isaacman shared a clear video taken inside the cupola, which he said was shot on his iPhone during the flight. He added the crew were "so fortunate to have this perspective and we will do all we can to share the experience with the world".
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