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OnePlus probe reveals Nord 2 explosion claim was false
The popular smartphone brand told IANS in an updated statement that earlier in the day, they were notified on Twitter about an alleged blast case for the OnePlus Nord 2. A Twitter user Shubham Srivastava mentioned about the explosion in his tweet, but later deleted the post, without uploading any photos of the alleged exploded device.
Motorola to unveil 'Edge 20' series on August 17
"Change the game and top the leaderboard with the fastest 576Hz touch rate in the all-new #motorolaedge20. #FindYourEdge and emerge victorious as it launches 17th Aug, 12 PM on @Flipkart," the company wrote on micro-blogging site Twitter. "Breathe life into your content with a 25 per cent larger colour range in the all-new #motorolaedge20fusion! Its 90Hz HDR10+ AMOLED Display ensures fluid usage, each time," the company added, hinting at some specifications.
Twitter's photo-cropping algorithm picks young, light-skinned females
The microblogging site had, in March, disabled the system as users noted that it favoured white and female faces while auto-cropping images. It then launched an algorithmic bug bounty competition offering prizes of up to $3,500 to analyse how the technology incorrectly handles photos, the Verge reported. The top entry, contributed by Bogdan Kulynych, a graduate student in computer security at EPFL in Switzerland.
Samsung unveils 'Exynos W920' chipset for wearable devices
The new processor integrates an LTE modem and is the first in the industry to be built with an advanced 5-nanometer extreme ultra-violet process node, offering a powerful yet efficient performance demanded by next-generation wearable devices. With upgraded cores and improved performance, the Exynos W920 enables faster application launches and more interactive eye-catching 3D graphical user interface on a device's qHD display.
43.7% iPhone users intend to upgrade to iPhone 13: Report
According to a new survey by SellCell, 43.7 per cent of iPhone users said they plan to switch to iPhone 13, up 2.7 per cent compared to iPhone 12 purchase intent from a survey last year. Whereas 56.3 per cent revealed they are not interested in the upcoming iPhone range.
India smartphone market clocks 34 mn units in June quarter: IDC
MediaTek-based smartphones continued to lead with a share of 64 per cent in sub-$200 segment, while Qualcomm dominated the space in the US$200-500 segment with a 71 per cent share. Xiaomi led with an impressive 84 per cent YoY growth. Xiaomi commanded a 40 per cent online market share with almost 70 per cent of its shipments in online channels.
Lenovo announces 4th chapter of 'Rise of Legion' tournament
The company has invited gamers from India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to participate from the safety of their homes. It has a prize pool of around Rs 3 lakh. "We need a stronger gaming community in India and that is what we, at Lenovo are striving to create.
73% of Indian firms expect customer data breach in next 1 year
The Indian organisations ranked the top three negative consequences of an attack as lost IP, critical infrastructure damage/disruption, and cost of outside consultants and experts, according to global cybersecurity leader Trend Micro. "Once agai,n we've found plenty to keep CISOs awake at night, from operational and infrastructure risks to data protection, threat activity and human-shaped challenges," said Vijendra Katiyar.
Instagram testing ads in its Shop tab: Report
The company said it is currently testing the new format, which includes both single images and the option for an image carousel, with select US-based advertisers ahead of an expansion to other markets in the months to come, TechCrunch reported on Monday. The company first introduced Instagram Shops last year as part of a larger effort at Facebook to make its social platforms not just a place to connect with friends, but also an online shopping destination.
HP launches new ENVY notebooks for creative souls in India
The ENVY 14 and ENVY 15 notebooks are aimed at creative professionals and multi-tasters in the country, offering a seamless experience as they shift between different modes of creative output. While HP ENVY 14 is available in Natural Silver colour at a starting price of Rs 104,999, the HP ENVY 15 (Natural Silver colour) is available from Rs 154,999. The HP ENVY Portfolio is expected to be upgradeable to Windows 11 later this year.
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