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PlayStation VR2 pre-orders are now available without an invitation: Report
San Francisco: Pre-orders for Sony’s next-generation virtual reality (VR) headset ‘PlayStation VR2’ (PS VR2) appear to be open to everyone with a PlayStation account without the requirement of a special invitation. Pre-orders…
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Amazon reveals anime MMO game ‘Blue Protocol’
San Francisco: Amazon has revealed a new anime-style massively multiplayer online (MMO) game titled ‘Blue Protocol’ at ‘The Game Awards’, which is scheduled to be launched in the second half of next…
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Low-code software platform Airtable lays off over 250 employees
San Francisco: Airtable, a low-code platform for building collaborative apps, has laid off more than 250 employees or 20 per cent of its workforce across business development, engineering and other teams. TechCrunch…
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Amazon to bring TikTok-like feed of shoppable content
San Francisco: With an aim to generate more engagement on its platform, e-commerce giant Amazon has announced that it will bring a TikTok-like feed of shoppable content named ‘Inspire’ to its application.…
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Snapchat’s new AR feature to let creators make money
San Francisco: Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has announced that its upcoming augmented reality (AR) feature will help creators make money. Snap made the announcement at its Lensfest developer event earlier…
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Apple Car launch delays to 2026, may cost under $1,00,000
San Francisco: Apple has reportedly delayed the launch of its electric vehicle, referred to as the ‘Apple Car’, until 2026 and is expected to be priced under $1,00,000. Apple is scaling back…
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Google to show you suggested keywords under Search bar
San Francisco: Google has announced that it will show users suggested keywords under the Search bar to make it easier to explore topics that are related to a search. An easy-to-scroll list…
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Meta bars employees from discussing abortion, vaccine efficacy at work
San Francisco: Meta (formerly Facebook) has reportedly told its employees not to discuss sensitive issues like abortion, gun control, pending legislation and vaccine efficacy at workplace. According to a report in Fortune,…
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Probe into Musk’s move to convert rooms at Twitter HQ into bedrooms
San Francisco: The local authorities here are launching a probe into Elon Musk’s move to convert some rooms at Twitter headquarters into small bedrooms. Local TV channel KQED quoted representatives from the…
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Apple Music to soon roll out karaoke mode
San Francisco: Apple Music has announced plans to roll out a new karaoke mode named ‘Apple Music Sing’. Apple Music Sing allows users to sing along with their favourite songs with adjustable…
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Microsoft offers 10-year deal on new ‘CoD’ games to Sony
San Francisco: Microsoft has offered a 10-year contract to Sony to make future ‘Call of Duty’ (CoD) games available on PlayStation, if its proposed Activision Blizzard acquisition goes ahead. Microsoft president Brad…
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Starlink delays daytime data caps
San Francisco: Elon Musk-run Starlink has delayed its daytime data caps which were scheduled to go live this month. According to the company’s updated website, the upcoming daytime data limitations will now…
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Uber Eats to pay millions for listing US restaurants without consent
San Francisco: Ride-hailing major Uber will pay millions of dollars as settlement with the City of Chicago in the US for listing local restaurants in food delivery apps Uber Eats and Postmates…
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Meta expands AI face-scanning to Facebook dating in US
San Francisco: Meta announced that it has expanded its Artificial Intelligence (AI) face-scanning tool and ID Upload tool to Facebook Dating in the US, to verify users’ age. The tools will make…
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Microsoft to raise Xbox first-party game prices in 2023
San Francisco: Microsoft will reportedly raise its first-party Xbox game prices from $59.99 to $69.99 next year. The new full-priced Xbox Game Studios games, including Redfall, Starfield and Forza Motorsport, will be…
