TECHNOLOGY
FB working on visual search for shopping on Instagram
While speaking in a live audio room on Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg said the company is in the early stages of building camera-based search tools. The feature would be similar to the ones offered by Snapchat and Pinterest, which have both invested heavily into visual search, Engadget reported.
Epic Games releases free anti-cheat, voice chat services
The services will be offered as part of the studio's Epic Online Services suite, which is available to use with any game engine and supports Windows, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android. The new voice chat service is cross platform and supports both one-on-one and party chat in lobbies and during in-game matches, The Verge reported on Tuesday.
Super Follows, Ticketed Spaces coming to Twitter
The company first announced Super Follows and Ticketed Spaces earlier this year. Super Follows will allow you to form a "direct relationship with your most engaged followers" and generate monthly revenue. Pricing options here include $2.99, $4.99, and $9.99 per month, 9To5Mac reported. Meanwhile, the new Ticketed Spaces feature will be a big expansion of the Spaces audio rooms platform.
Samsung unveils new chipsets for better 5G solutions
The new chipsets that include a 3rd generation RFIC, 2nd generation 5G modem, and DFE-RFIC integrated chip were unveiled as a part of the company's initiative to help foster compact and efficient, yet high-performing 5G solutions.
Intel unveils network platform, software for 5G wireless networks
Intel Network Platform is a technology foundation that can reduce development complexity, accelerate time to market and help to ensure customers and partners can take advantage of the features in Intel hardware, from core to access to edge. It includes system-level reference architectures, drivers and software building blocks that enable rapid development and delivery of Intel-powered network solutions offering an easier
OnePlus will be sub-brand of OPPO: Report
Both the companies have not revealed how closely they would integrate. But, a tweet from a known tipster shared the leaked internal memo that was for the OnePlus PR team, GizmoChina reported. The memo explains the integration of the two companies, stating that "with the integration, OnePlus becomes a brand within OPPO, however, will continue to function as an independent entity".
Adobe refreshes Premiere in new public beta
The first significant change comes to the Import Mode, which has been redesigned to offer a media-first experience, AppleInsider reported on Tuesday. Adobe has stripped away complex and confusing settings and allowed users to simply pick clips to import into new projects. A new header bar has been designed to integrate the core phases of the editing process, with specific options for importing, editing, and exporting.
Lenovo unveils its first foldable PC in India
"With the ThinkPad X1 Fold, we have worked towards providing users with pioneering the world's first seamless foldable screen experience complimented with audio/video screen experience, ultra-light and ultra-mobile products for a new hybrid working world,"Stephen Sequeira, Director, REL, India, said in a statement.
Samsung to 'reimagine smartwatches' at its MWC event on June 28
The South Korean tech giant has said that its virtual presentation on June 28 will focus on the Galaxy ecosystem, its new watch experience and mobile security. According to The Verge, tech giants Samsung and Google's new upcoming smartwatch platform -- which will merge Wear OS and Tizen -- might get its first preview at the same presentation.
Mi 11 Lite, Revolve Active watch launched in India
The smartphone comes in three colour options -- Tuscany coral, jazz blue and vinyl black -- and will be available on online and offline stores from June 28. Mi 11 Lite is priced at Rs 21,999 for 6GB+128GB variant and Rs 23,999 for 8GB+128GB variant. But, as an early bird offer, it will be available for Rs 18,999 and Rs 20,999, respectively, from June 25.
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