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Instagram asking users' birth date to enforce child safety measures
The company said that it will allow them to create new safety features for young people and will help in ensuring that the company is providing the right experiences to the right age group. This information also allows the platform to personalise user experience, for example, they can apply recent changes they made to restrict advertiser targeting options for audiences under the age of 18, to more people.
HarmonyOS 2 completes 70 million upgrades
HarmonyOS 2 may soon exceed 100 million installations on Huawei devices with this speed. According to Yu Chengdong, the current figure shows that an average of 8 users upgrades to HarmonyOS 2 every second. As of now, the upgrade has covered nearly 100 models, including Huawei and Honor brand smartphones, tablets, and smart screens, reports GizChina.
TikTok owner ByteDance acquires VR headset maker Pico
Founded in 2015, Pico claims to have more than 300 employees around the world. The company has raised some $66 million in venture capital to date. The company released Neo 3, its first VR headset to rival Quest, in May. According to a report by IDC, Pico owned the largest market share in China's VR market in 2020.
Apple acquires classical music streaming service Primephonin
Apple says that with the Primephonic purchase, Apple Music subscribers will be provided with an improved classical music experience. "We love and have a deep respect for classical music, and Primephonic has become a fan favourite for classical enthusiasts," said Oliver Schusser, Vice President of Apple Music and Beats.
SpaceX to use robot chopsticks to catch largest-ever flying object
"SpaceX will try to catch largest ever flying object with robot chopsticks. Success is not guaranteed, but excitement is," Musk wrote while sharing a clip from movie 'The Karate Kid'. In the clip one can see two leading actors from the film trying to catch a fly. "Good Luck. Regardless of results, this is going to be absolutely incredible. Every small inch towards progress being made," a user replied.
Is Elon Musk an alien? Guess what tech billionaire said
A Twitter user with an account called 'Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley' on Sunday asked the Tesla and SpaceX chief whether he is an alien. "Aliens exist in Physics and Philosophy," Musk answered. "Aliens could be among us...some people think I am an alien", but, its "not true," he added.
realme Pad to feature a MediaTek Helio G80 chipset: Report
The listing further states that it has 4 GB of RAM, and it is loaded with Android 11. The OS is likely to be overlaid with the realme UI designed for tablets, reports GizmoChina. Recent reports have revealed that the realme Pad measures 246 x 156 x 6.8mm and it houses a 10.4-inch AMOLED panel that offers a 60Hz refresh rate The device may come with a single protruding camera on the back.
Indian Navy procures indigenously developed Robotic Lifebuoys from startup
The contract was bagged by a startup -- Saif Seas -- based in Visakhapatnam. Robot lifebuoys are autonomous and are fitted out with sensors and electronic equipment that allow them to locate a stranded person in the water, and head out to them automatically. In India it has been developed under the Innovations For Defence Excellence (iDEX) challenge "Unmanned Surface Vehicles".
Apple iPhone 13 to feature satellite connectivity: Report
According to the reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the upcoming lineup will feature hardware that is able to connect to LEO satellites. This could allow iPhone 13 users to make calls and send messages without the need for a 4G or 5G cellular connection, reports MacRumors.
Realme phone powered by MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC confirmed
According to the company, MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor builds in great performance, premium displays, and supreme cameras for any situation, all in a leading 6nm chip design that raises the bar for 5G smartphone battery life. Realme is India's first smartphone brand to launch multiple MediaTek 5G processors, including MediaTek Dimensity 800U with Realme X7 5G; MediaTek Dimensity 700 with Realme 8 5G .
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