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Samsung unveils new lineup of Galaxy Book2 Pro laptops with 1080p webcams
Samsung unveils its flagship laptop lineup featuring the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 with S Pen functionality and Galaxy Book2 Pro with 5G, the laptops feature 1080p FHD webcams and wider field of view angle
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Google starts Play Pass subscription service in India with over 1,000 apps
Google Play Pass subscription provides access to apps and games without ads, in-app purchases, and upfront payments.
 "Google starts Play Pass subscription service in India with over 1,000 apps")
Facebook limits access to Russian state-controlled media in Ukraine
The Ukrainians have also suggested that Meta remove access to Facebook and Instagram in Russia.
 "Facebook limits access to Russian state-controlled media in Ukraine")
Twitter rolls out ability to add content warnings to individual posts
Once you post the tweet with a warning, the image or video will appear blurred out, with a content warning explaining why you have flagged it.
 "Twitter rolls out ability to add content warnings to individual posts")
Twitter halts advertisements, recommendations in Russia, Ukraine
The company said it is proactively reviewing Tweets to detect platform manipulation
Global consumer spending in top 100 subscription apps climbed 41% in 2021
The top 100 non-game subscription-based apps saw their revenue grow 41 per cent year-over-year from $13 billion to $18.3 billion globally.
 "Global consumer spending in top 100 subscription apps climbed 41% in 2021")
Meta to bar Russian state media from running ads, monetizing on platform
Meta is the parent company of Facebook
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Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022) may start as low as $300, says report
The 2022 iPhone SE will reportedly feature 3GB memory, while the 2023 iPhone SE will have more significant changes, including a larger display and 4GB memory.
 "Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022) may start as low as $300, says report")
TEC seeks inputs for norms to address social, legal issues in AI, ML
The technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications has invited inputs from the public by March 8 to develop the framework to resolve various ethical, social and legal issues
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Meta to break language barriers with AI, builds universal speech translator
Meta announced an ambitious plan to use AI for translation which has been used by several players including Google & Apple, Indian Govt too has launched its ambitious NLTM programme
 "Meta to break language barriers with AI, builds universal speech translator")
WhatsApp group admins not liable for objectionable posts by members: HC
The ruling by the high court came while quashing a POCSO case against the admin of a WhatsApp group one of whose members had posted child pornography on it.
 "WhatsApp group admins not liable for objectionable posts by members: HC")
Google Chat to replace classic Hangouts for Workspace users from March
Google has announced that it is now ready to move into the final phase of the migration from Classic Hangouts to Google Chat for Google Workspace customers.
 "Google Chat to replace classic Hangouts for Workspace users from March")
Facebook Reels goes global with new money-making tools for creators
To help creators earn money from Facebook Reels, the company said it is expanding tests of overlay ads, starting with banner and sticker ads.
 "Facebook Reels goes global with new money-making tools for creators")
Microsoft Edge may overtake Safari as second most popular desktop browser
Google Chrome still holds the top spot at 65.38 per cent, with fellow challenger Mozilla Firefox now trailing with 9.18 per cent.
 "Microsoft Edge may overtake Safari as second most popular desktop browser")
Why India wants indigenous operating system?
All operating systems in our gadgets are made and managed by Big Tech. Now the govt is planning to facilitate an ecosystem to create an indigenous OS as an alternative to Android and iOS. Here's more
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Apple to debut M2 chip with four new Macs this year, says report
The M2 is expected to have the same 8-core CPU as the M1, but there will be speed and efficiency improvements as it may be built on a smaller node.
 "Apple to debut M2 chip with four new Macs this year, says report")
What is telematics? What are its advantages?
Like aeroplanes, vehicles too have their own version of 'black box' which monitors driving habits, vehicle usage and distances covered. They are called telematics. Find out more about it here
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Explained: Has Indian gaming industry got what it takes to catch up?
India has half the number of gaming tech startups that China has, and also lags behind in funding for the sector
 "Explained: Has Indian gaming industry got what it takes to catch up?")
Global artificial intelligence spending to reach $434 bn in 2022: Report
The market is expected to break the $500 billion mark in 2023, reports International Data Corporation (IDC)
 "Global artificial intelligence spending to reach $434 bn in 2022: Report")
Apple supplier BOE reportedly facing iPhone display production issues
Apple is expected to have ordered up to 10 million units of OLED panels for iPhones to BOE for the first half of 2022.
 "Apple supplier BOE reportedly facing iPhone display production issues")
