TECHNOLOGY
Samsung, LG dominate global TV market in 2021 1st half
Samsung accounted for 31 percent of the global TV market in terms of sales revenue to defend its top status in the first six months of 2021, while LG followed with a 19 percent share, according to data from industry researcher Omdia. Japan's Sony came in third with 9.3 percent followed by Chinese makers TCL with 7.4 percent and Hisense with 7.3 percent. By volume, Samsung made up 21.2 percent of the global market after shipping 21.03 million TVs in the first half, up 10.3 percent from a year earlier.
YouTube's Partner Programme reaches 2 mn creators
YouTube Partner Programme (YPP) is a first-of-its-kind open monetisation initiative where anyone who qualified could join and start making money. "Now, more than two million creators participate in YPP globally, including many who might not otherwise have had a platform, from tech reviewers to entertainers. And many of these creators are generating jobs and contributing to local and global economies," Neal Mohan, Chief Product Officer, YouTube, said in a statement late on Monday.
Google to revamp Play Store app ratings
Soon, Play Store users on phones will see app ratings based on the average of submissions from only the country they are registered. "We have heard from both Play Store users and developers that ratings and reviews could be more helpful," the company said in a statement late on Monday.
Cook, Nadella, Jassy to meet Biden over cybersecurity: Report
According to a Bloomberg report, Joe Biden plans to host a meeting on Wednesday to discuss how companies are improving cybersecurity. "The executives could discuss efforts undertaken by critical infrastructure entities, including those in the banking, energy and water utility sectors, to improve cybersecurity and collaborations with the government," the report said on Tuesday.
Sony PS5 India restock date set for August 26: Report
The PlayStation 5 was sold out within minutes of pre-orders going available at the May 17 replenishment. The PS5 was released in the country for the first time since February 2021. The PlayStation 5 costs Rs 49,990 for the normal edition while the digital edition comes for Rs 39,990. The PS5 Digital Edition is effectively identical to the PS5, with all of the same processing power as the disc-drive-equipped version.
OPPO to add 100 service centres to its network by 2022
The brand has also expanded its after-sales network in districts including Kudal, Modasa, Nangal, Udhampur, Mayiladuthurai, Dharmapuri, Hingoli and Thootupupudi. "The expansion of our after-sales Service network to over 500 cities in India is an endeavour to offer consumers an amazing and unparalleled experience with our products no matter what part of India they live in," said Damyant Singh Khanoria, Chief Marketing Officer, OPPO India.
Lenovo launches upgraded IdeaPad Gaming 3i laptop in India
This entry-level and affordable gaming laptop is built for overall performance, and aptly fits the needs of young adults and students. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i goes on sale on August 24 on Amazon.in and Lenovo.com. It will soon be available on Flipkart.com and other offline channels. "Boasting of an upgraded keyboard and thermal design, it is a reliable machine for daily tasks, essential gaming needs, and all round performance," Dinesh Nair, Head of Consumer Business, Lenovo India said in a statement.
Galaxy M32 5G arriving for Rs 20K-Rs 25K in India
The smartphone will launch on August 25 and is likely to go on sale from September 2 in the country, sources told IANS. The Galaxy M32 5G will be the second 5G-enabled phone in the budget M-series, after Galaxy M42 5G. Under the hood, the device will Powered by Dimensity720 processor.
Realme Narzo 30 5G now available in new variant in India
The Narzo 30 5G debuted in June this year in a 6GB+128GB variant. Earlier this month, Realme also announced a new variant of the Narzo 30 4G. The new variant has been launched on the occasion of celebrating 100 million fans with Realme Fan Festival starting August 24-28, the company said in a statement.
Microsoft quietly rolls out Windows Server 2002 ahead of Windows 11
Windows Server 2022 comes in Standard, Datacenter and Datacenter: Azure Edition variants. Its mainstream end date is October 13, 2026, and its extended end date is October 14, 2031, the company announced. The LTSC (Long Term Servicing Channel) edition has support for five years as standard, and a decade of extended support.
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