TECHNOLOGY
Micromax unveils affordable smartphone, earbuds
The 4GB+64GB and 6GB+64GB variants are priced at Rs 7,999 and Rs 8,999, respectively, and offers black, blue and green colour options. Micromax also forayed into the audio segment with the launch of true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds in two variants -- AirFunk 1 and 1 Pro -- at Rs 1,299 and Rs 2,499.
Twitter Spaces update makes it easier to share, discover live audio
Now, users will be able to compose a new tweet directly from the Space, which will link to the audio chat and any accompanying hashtags, reports Engadget. While it was previously possible to compose new tweets while listening to a Space, having the composer directly in the Space will allow participants to more easily tweet about the conversation as it's happening.
Apple Macs hit record 6 mn sales on M1 chip push in Q2
Apple in November last year introduced three new Mac devices -- MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac Mini -- powered by the Apple M1 system on a chip (SoC). "The M1 can meet most of the general demands. However, it is not only a replacement for the Intel CPU but also allows Apple to develop new apps and create fully controlled ecosystems," said Brady Wang, Associate Director, Counterpoint Research.
Amazon's Fire TV Cube now supports Zoom video calls
"Last year we launched Alexa two-way video calling from your Fire TV Cube to any camera-enabled Alexa device. Our customers have enjoyed being able to video call and connect with loved ones on the big screen from the comfort of their couch," the company said in a blogpost on Thursday.
Chromebooks reach 11.9 million unit shipments in Q2, HP leads
HP maintained the pole position with shipments of 4.3 million units and growth of 116 per cent in the second quarter. Lenovo took second place with 2.6 million units shipped increasing shipments by 82 per cent from a year ago and Acer secured a top-three position with growth of 83 per cent, propelling it above 1.8 million units in shipments," according to latest data from market research firm Canalys released on Thursday.
Intel announces new Xeon W-3300 processors
The company, on Thursday, said that the new processors offer expanded platform capabilities and enterprise-grade security and reliability in a single-socket solution. "Intel Xeon W-3300 processors are intelligently engineered to push the boundaries of performance, with a new processor core architecture that transforms for what expert workstation users can accomplish on a workstation," the company said in a statement.
Apple says chip shortage may impact iPhone production: Report
Apple executives said that the revenue for the current fiscal fourth quarter will grow by double-digits but be below the 36.4 per cent growth rate in the just-ended third quarter, Gizmo China reported on Friday. They also added that while the impact of the chip shortage was less severe than feared in the third quarter, it will get worse in the fourth, extending to iPhone production.
IT rules: Google purged over 11.6 lakh harmful content in India
As part of its monthly transparency reports for the two months, Google said that in addition to the details of complaints received from users in India and the actions taken thereon, the reports now include the removal of actions taken as a result of automated detection processes across Google's platforms, classified as "Significant Social Media Intermediaries" ("SSMIs") under the IT Rules.
Samsung Galaxy A22 enters mid-range 5G arena with a bang
The 6.6-inch Galaxy A22 5G sports FHD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate, 48MP triple camera at the rear, symmetrical design, a powerful 5000mAh battery and other innovative features. The device offers 5G connectivity with 11 bands' support for super-fast speeds and ultra-low latency.
AWS hits $59 bn annual run rate, surpasses estimates
"We see strong growth in enterprises, governments, educational and research institutions and our start-up and digital native customers," said Brian T Olsavsky, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Amazon. "If you look at the last quarter AWS added more revenue quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year than any quarter in our history," Olsavsky told analysts during the company's Q2 earnings call on Thursday.
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