TECHNOLOGY
Apple working to refine Siri location-based responses
The tech giant was granted a patent for "Digital assistant hardware abstraction," which relates to intelligent context sharing and task performance across a group of devices with intelligent assistant capabilities. The goal is to create the appearance that a single digital assistant is performing a task, instead of multiple digital assistants on different devices, reports AppleInsider.
Xiaomi J18s foldable smartphone tipped to launch in Q4 2021
The handset will have an inward folding display and both internal, as well as external panels, will support a high refresh rate. The smartphone is said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery, reports GizmoChina. As per previous posts by Digital Chat Station, the Xiaomi J18s' internal screen supplied by Samsung Display will feature a 120Hz refresh rate.
Mi TV Q1 75: Immersive experience at premium cost
Priced at Rs 1,19,999, the new Mi TV Q1 75 was unveiled alongside smartphones such as the Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro and the Mi 11 Ultra. Supporting Dolby Vision and HDR10+, the smart TV claims it can output 4K resolution up to 120Hz. The QLED screen can process and optimise picture quality frame by frame, clearly showing every bright and dark detail with a picture quality closer to reality.
Twitter appoints interim chief compliance officer ahead of House meet
The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) had sent its final notice to Twitter last week over its compliance to the new IT norms. Twitter had said that as per the new guidelines, it has appointed a Nodal Contact Person and a Resident Grievance Office on a contractual basis, and the company is making recruitments to fill the positions on a permanent basis.
Board accepts FB opinion request on sharing users' residential info
According to Facebook, residential addresses can be relevant to journalism and civic activism, but "exposing this information without consent can create a risk to residents' safety and infringe on an individual's privacy." While there have been several high-profile instances recently where Facebook has removed this type of content, this request for a policy advisory opinion is not linked to a specific post, the Board said in a statement.
Facebook launches new initiative to help children be safe online
The initiative 'Report it, don't share it' is in collaboration with civil society organisations like Aarambh India Initiative, Cyber Peace Foundation and Arpan. The initiative was rolled out with an animated video which visually communicates the negative impact that the circulation of child abuse content could have on the child who's the subject of such content, even if it's about condemning the act.
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions and Channels now available
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions allow creators to host bonus content and ad-free versions of their shows, in exchange for a monthly subscription. According to 9to5Mac, Apple has partnered with large podcasts networks, including Wondery and Luminary, to get their paywalled shows available inside the Apple Podcasts app. Podcasts Subscriptions have been met with some criticism by the podcast community, in large part because of Apple's high fees.
Microsoft will end Windows 10 support in Oct 2025
The company quietly announced the news in a support page update, as spotted by Thurrott. Previously, the page noted when Microsoft would end support for certain versions of Windows 10, reports Engadget. It now states Microsoft started supporting Windows 10 Home and Pro on July 29, 2015 and reveals the operating system's "retirement date".
Elon Musk elaborates on Tesla's new electric motor
Musk did unveil Tesla's new Plaid carbon-wrapped motor and discussed a few details about the new technology, which allows for smaller, more powerful and efficient motors. During the presentation, Musk briefly touched on the fact that this new motor is only possible thanks to a new machine that Tesla developed to be able to build it.
HDFC Bank's mobile app down, bank says 'looking on priority'
Customers of HDFC Bank have been facing issues with the bank's mobile banking application during the day. "We are experiencing some issues on the MobileBanking App. We are looking into this on priority and will update shortly. Customers are requested to please use NetBanking to complete their transaction. Regret the inconvenience caused. Thank you," the bank said in tweet.
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