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Internet needs a native currency like Bitcoin: Twitter CEO
"If the Internet has a native currency, a global currency, we are able to move faster with products such as Super Follows, e-commerce, Subscription, Tip Jar and we can reach every single person on the planet," Dorsey said during the Q2 investors' call on Thursday. A staunch supporter of Bitcoin, Dorsey said that the world of cryptocurrency allows speed, a lot more innovation and opens up entirely new use cases.
Instagram tests new feature to curb targeted harassment
The new feature will allow users to lock their accounts and limit any potential interactions when they feel they're the target of harassment. "Racism and hate speech has no place on Instagram," Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, was quoted as saying by Engadget on Thursday. In trying to curb harassment on the platform, Mosseri said Instagram plans to try to reduce hate speech to "as close to zero as we possibly can".
POCO F3 GT with Dimensity 1200 chipset launched in India
The smartphone comes in three storage variants -- 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB -- currently priced at Rs 25,999, Rs 27,999 and Rs 29,999. However, the pricing of the device will increase each week for the coming two weeks, starting July 26, according to the company. The introduction of the POCO F series back in 2018 disrupted the Indian market like never before.
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G smartphone launched in India
The smartphones is priced at Rs 19,999 for 6GB+128GB variant and Rs 21,999 for 8GB+128GB variant. "Galaxy A22 5G has been designed keeping in mind evolving consumer needs and comes with segment-leading features like smooth 90Hz display, versatile camera and a fast and efficient processor," Aditya Babbar, Senior Director and Head, Mobile Marketing, Samsung India, said in a statement.
OnePlus aims to sell 25 million Nord 5G units by 2023: India head
Navnit Nakra, Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of India Sales, OnePlus India, told IANS that the company is committed to the Indian market and over the last two years, it has worked to strengthen manufacturing capabilities in the country. "India is a key market for OnePlus and we are consistently working towards strengthening our presence in this region, creating products that cater to the needs of our Indian consumers," he added.
NetApp Excellerator startups in India innovating in future tech
The new startups -- Data Sutram, FireCompass, Metabob, Maxbyte, Nife, Snapblocs, State of Mind, and Tongadive -- were graduated as part of the eighth cohort of the flagship NetApp Excellerator programme. The latest cohort of eight startups brings the programme to 50 startups, and over 40 per cent of the startups are led by women, the company said in a statement.
Bose unveils Sleepbuds II in India at Rs 22,900
Sleepbuds II combines a new acoustic and electronics design, a new enclosure that's lighter than a dime, new proprietary ear tips for a secure, super-soft fit and over 35 free tracks.
OnePlus Nord 2 5G, Buds Pro launched in India
"The OnePlus Nord 2 5G reaffirms our commitment to sharing great technology with the world," Pete Lau, Founder of OnePlus, said in a statement. "With advancements in smartphone technologies even in the mid-range, we are now able to deliver premium experiences on more accessible devices. We are confident the Nord 2 is a worthy successor to the original OnePlus Nord," Lau added.
Sennheiser unveils new earphones in India
"We are elated to announce the launch of IE 100 Pro BT in India today. These earphones are meticulously crafted for musicians, sound engineers and DJs for precise monitoring sound for live stages, mixing, producing," Sennheiser India's Director, Professional Segment, Vipin Pungalia, said in a statement.
Instagram can now automatically translate text in stories
Now, when the service detects a foreign language in a post, it will display a "See Translation" option on the top left of the screen, which users can tap to see a translation at the bottom. The photo-sharing platform said that the new translation feature will be available globally, and currently supports over 90 languages to make sharing content with an international audience easier.
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