Netflix testing new “add an extra member” feature to curb user account sharing

Sharing account passwords among multiple households is a problem that Netflix has been facing for many years. In an attempt to solve this, Netflix is trying to reduce the instances of this by introducing a new “add an extra member” feature that will allow users to add members outside their household.

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Google I/O 2022 scheduled to be held on May 11-12

This year, Google’s annual developer conference “Google IO” has been scheduled to be held on May 11th and May 12th. The event will continue to be an online event with no on-site attendance, and will be held at the usual Shoreline Amphitheatre.

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor with 3D V-Cache priced at $449; New Ryzen Zen 2 and Zen 3 processors announced

Earlier this year, AMD unveiled the Ryzen 7 5800X3D desktop processor, which is their first processor to feature their 3D V-Cache technology. The processor is going on sale from April 20th, and along with it, AMD has introduced 6 new SKUs  that will join the ‘Zen 3’ and ‘Zen 2’ family of processors.

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Google to begin testing an alpha-version of Steam on Chrome OS

Back in January 2020, Google revealed that they were working on bringing support for Steam to Chrome OS. After more than 2 years, Google will soon be testing an alpha-quality version of Steam on Chrome OS in the Dev channel. The test will be available only for select Chromebooks to begin with.

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OPPO Reno7 5G Review

OPPO launched the Reno7 series last month, consisting of two smartphones – a Reno7 and a Reno7 Pro. They replace the Reno6 and Reno6 Pro smartphones from last year, respectively, and feature minor upgrades to the camera hardware and design. Similar to last year, the Reno7 Pro is priced at Rs. 39990, and the Reno7 is priced at Rs. 29990. On paper, the Reno7 offers a similar experience with some compromises when compared to the Reno7 Pro. Continue reading “OPPO Reno7 5G Review”

ASUS ROG Strix G-series, Strix SCAR series and TUF F-series 2022 models launched in India

ASUS has refreshed their entire lineup of mainstream gaming laptops in India, including the ROG Strix G15 and G17, Strix SCAR G15 and G17, and the TUF F15 and F17. They now feature either the 12th Gen Intel Core H-series processors or the latest AMD Ryzen 6000 Series Mobile Processors, and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU.

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Apple may launch M2 powered MacBook Air, Mac mini, 13-inch MacBook Pro, Mac Pro with M2 Extreme and more

Apple is expected to introduce their next generation of Apple Silicon called the M2 this year, and it will to show up in multiple devices. This includes a new MacBook Air, Mac mini, 13-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac. Apple is also expected to announce a higher-end version of M2 that will power a refreshed Mac Pro, and a new Mac mini in 2023.

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Apple rumoured to use A16 Bionic only in iPhone 14 Pro series; iPhone 14 could retain A15 Bionic

When Apple releases a new iPhone series, they typically will feature the same A-series processors inside across all models. That may change in 2022 with the iPhone 14 series, as Apple is expected to offer the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max with the older A15 Bionic SoC, while the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Max will feature a newer A16 Bionic SoC.

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A Land of Stories by Chennai Photo Biennale showcases smartphone photography of school students in Tamil Nadu

The Chennai Photo Biennale (CPB) has opened a seven-week-long exhibition called the ‘A Land of Stories’ at the Government Museum in Egmore, Chennai. It showcases the smartphone photography of 40 schoolchildren from across the state with the theme of Tamil Nadu and its stories.

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Google introduces updated widgets for Drive, Translate and more for iOS and iPad

Google has introduced a couple of new updates to some of their apps on iOS and iPad. There are two new widgets for Google Drive and Google Translate, and the Gmail and Chat apps have been updated to work better with Focus on your iPhone or iPad.

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Twitter testing the ability to add descriptions to image uploads

Twitter is a testing a new feature on its platform that will add the ability to write descriptions for uploaded images. The feature is being tested on Android, iOS, and Web, and it designed to improve the experience for assistive tech, for people with low-bandwidth, and more.

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Worldwide wearables market records 171 million unit shipments, 10.8% YoY growth in Q4 2021: IDC

The worldwide wearables market continued to grow during 2021, as the market recorded shipments of 533.6 million units during the entire year, which is a growth of 20% YoY. In Q4 2021 alone, the market witnessed a growth of 10.8% YoY after shipping 171 million units. The top 5 companies were Apple, Xiaomi, Samsung, HUAWEI and Imagine Marketing.

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Qualcomm partners ESL to launch Snapdragon Pro Series esports ecosystem

Qualcomm has announced a new partnership with ESL Gaming to launch a global mobile esports ecosystem called the Snapdragon Pro Series. It will consist of a global, multi-genre mobile esports competition and will culminate in a live masters final tournament with prize pool of nearly $2 million.

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Apple may launch a redesigned MacBook Air with M1 and more colour options in 2022

Right as Apple finished their “Peek Performance” event yesterday, fresh rumours have surfaced about a new MacBook Air. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will launch the MacBook Air in late 2022 and will feature a new design, offer more colour options and will be powered by the same M1 SoC.

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Apple Mac Studio with up to 20-Core M1 Ultra SoC and 27-inch Studio Display 5K announced

With the launch of their new M1 Ultra SoC, Apple unveiled a new desktop computer called the Mac Studio, featuring a new Aluminium enclosure, high-end specs, and plenty of ports. To pair with the Mac Studio, Apple also introduced the Studio Display, a 27-inch 5K Retina monitor featuring a A13 Bionic chip with a built-in camera and microphones, and more.

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