TECHNOLOGY
Amazon unveils 2 new Echo Show devices in India
The all-new Echo Show 10 is priced at Rs 24,999 and will be available on Amazon in the black colour option. While the Echo Show 5 is priced at Rs 8,999, it will be available at a discounted price of Rs 6,999 for all customers. It comes in three colour variants -- black, white and blue.
Zoom acquires German startup for ML-based translation capabilities
Kites is a start-up dedicated to developing real-time Machine Translation ("MT") solutions. Its team of 12 researchers will help Zoom's engineering team advance the field of MT to improve meeting productivity and efficiency by providing multi-language translation capabilities for Zoom users.
Facebook launches 'Bulletin' for independent writers
The tech giant said that Bulletin will include support focused on content creation, monetisation and audience growth. "The popularity of our local Groups and Pages has shown us that people are hungry for locally-relevant, longer-form content produced by expert and authoritative voices," the company said in a statement.
Now a face mask that detects Covid-19 like RT-PCR tests
The button-activated mask, developed by the researchers from the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, gives results within 90 minutes at levels of accuracy comparable to standard nucleic acid-based diagnostic tests like polymerase chain reactions (PCR). The finding is reported in the journal Nature Biotechnology.
Samsung Galaxy F22 coming to India in July
The upcoming Galaxy F Series smartphone is coming to India in the second week of July, industry sources told IANS. The smartphone is tipped to feature a 6.4-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth performance. Galaxy F22 is speculated to come with a massive 6000mAh battery to ensure that the lifestyle needs of Gen Z and millennial consumers are met.
Google Messages to get 2 new features soon in India
The new experience uses machine learning technology to automatically sort your messages into categories, including personal, transactions, OTPs and offers to help you easily find the messages that matter most the moment you need them.
YouTube TV '4K Plus' tier brings 4K streaming
The "4K Plus" add-on, which costs $19.99 a month extra, will allow viewers to stream 4K content on YouTube TV for the first time. That's assuming that they have a compatible TV and streaming device, such as an Apple TV 4K. In addition, the add-on allows users to download recorded shows to watch offline on their phone or tablet, AppleInsider reported.
Apple Mac, iPad shipments surge in India: Report
Shipments of Apple's Mac desktops and laptops and iPad tablets reached 208,000 units in the first quarter of 2021, according to new data from research firm Canalys. The firm attributed the rise in shipments to the opening of Apple's online store in the country in September 2020, AppleInsider reported, citing DigiTimes.
Facebook joins $1tn market cap club following FTC suit dismissal
Shares of the social network finished up 4 per cent at $355.64 at the close of trading on Monday, giving the company a market cap of just over $1 trillion. Hours before trading was halted, a federal court granted Facebook's request to dismiss a US Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit, AppleInsider reported.
Windows 11 expected to arrive October 20: Report
A screenshot showed a Microsoft Teams message from Stevie Bathiche of the Surface Team to Microsoft's head of Windows and Devices, Panos Panay, saying "can't wait for October!". And the official promo materials from Microsoft on the Windows 11 website feature the date October 20 in the taskbar, GSMArena reported.
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