TECHNOLOGY
Google creates new illustrations designed for profile picture
The new images, called Google Illustrations, look quite nice and they could also be useful for people who want to associate an image with their account but don't want to use a photo of themselves, The Verge reported.
iQoo Z5 5G with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 778G chipset launched in India
iQOO Z5 prices start at Rs 23,990 for the 8GB+128GB version. The higher 12GB+256GB version will be available at Rs 26,990. The smartphone will be available on iQoo's official website and Amazon from October 3 at the beginning of Amazon Great Indian Festival. In terms of specifications, the iQOO Z5 5G features a larger 6.67-inch LCD screen with Full-HD+, 20:9 aspect ratio, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR support.
MacBook Pro with enhanced display resolution to arrive later this year
According to 9t05Mac, the two new resolutions are 3024 x 1964 pixels and 3456 x 2234 pixels. Right now, there's no Mac with a built-in Retina display based on these resolutions. The current 16-inch MacBook Pro has a native display resolution of 3072 x 1920, while the current 13-inch MacBook Pro's native resolution is 2560 x 1600.
itel forays into home audio category, unveils four new soundbars in India
Exclusively available on Amazon, the new line-up of itel soundbars caters to the ever-growing demand of at-home entertainment and the aspirations of audio enthusiasts, delivering dynamic sound output through advanced features. itel has introduced India's first soundbar -- XE-SB1040 WL -- with a 25.4 cm wireless woofer raising the bar of immersive home entertainment.
Google celebrates its 23rd birthday with animated doodle
"Every day, there are billions of searches on Google in more than 150 languages around the globe, and while much has changed from the early days of Google, from its first server housed in a cabinet built out of toy blocks to its servers now being housed in more than 20 data centers globally, its mission of making the world's information accessible to everyone remains the same," Google wrote.
Global oil prices rise to multi-month high levels over falling US inventories, rising demand
Crude oil futures increased on Monday over dwindling inventories with US stockpiles near a three-year low while demand picking up rapidly post the pandemic waves and projections suggesting that it would be stronger than expected in the near term
Apple to fix issue with 'unlock with Apple Watch' feature on iPhone 13 soon
"You might see 'Unable to Communicate with Apple Watch' if you try to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask, or you might not be able to set up Unlock with Apple Watch," the iPhone maker said in the support document.
OPPO K9 Pro 5G with Dimensity 1200, up to 12GB RAM announced
The smartphone starts at CNY 2,199 (around Rs 25,000) and will be available for purchase from September 30 onward. It is offered in obsidian warrior (black) and glacier overture (Blue) colour options, reports GizmoChina.
Samsung Galaxy A52s to heat up '5G' phone war in India
Now, following the smartphone industry trend Samsung has launched mid-range 'Galaxy A52s 5G' in the country. Galaxy A52s 5G is the second 5G smartphone in Samsung's Galaxy A Series portfolio to offer Samsung 5G guarantee.
Apple Watch Series 6 oximeter 'reliable' for lung disease patients: Study
The study, published in the journal Scientific Report, observed "strong positive correlations between the Apple Watch device and commercial oximeter", reports 9To5Mac. It notes that "there was no statistical difference in the evaluation of skin colour, wrist circumference, presence of wrist hair, and enamel nail for SpO2 and heart rate measurements in Apple Watch or commercial oximeter devices".
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