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How will metaverse change the shopping experience?
Mark Zuckerberg is doubling down on his efforts to take metaverse to the next level, despite investors' pessimism. So where does metaverse stand now? And how it may change your shopping experience?
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Microsoft rolls out new feature to its MFA app, prevents spam attacks
Microsoft has rolled out a new feature to its multi-factor authentication (MFA) app, Microsoft Authenticator, to prevent spam attacks
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Apple's iPhone: World's most expensive handset can't beat inflation
The price of the iPhone base model rose 25% between 2017 and 2022, while inflation rose 29.7% between September 2017 and September 2022
 "Apple's iPhone: World's most expensive handset can't beat inflation")
Translucia, Sunovatech India partners to build metaverse, talent ecosystem
Sunovatech will act as a production hub to build 3D assets, environments and modules for the Translucia metaverse
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Xiaomi shuts financial services in India to focus on core business services
Xiaomi India said it will continue to bring the latest technology and innovation for all with "our products and services in the future"
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Telegram to organise existing username auctions on TON blockchain
Each handle that is placed up for bid will have an additional hour for final bidding and will end in a week
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Windows 11 to let users connect to Android Phones via hotspot: Details here
With this update, users will be able to directly connect Windows 11 to their phone's mobile hotspot by using the Windows Wi-Fi panel
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Apple's paid subscribers doubled in three years to 900 mn, says Tim Cook
The company said that paid accounts are growing faster than transacting accounts, so the penetration of paid accounts is increasing
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Samsung to bring new emojis to its devices with One UI 5 software update
The new release would bring 31 new emojis, including things like a shaking face, a jellyfish, a hair pick, and more
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Out of stock: Up to 4-week long wait on Apple iPhone 14 Pro's online orders
The cheaper iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are available for delivery within 24 hours
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YouTube to split video content across all channels into 3 separate tabs
Video streaming platform YouTube has announced a new update that will now split video content across all channel pages into three separate tabs for Shorts, live streams and long-form videos.
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YouTube introduces @ Handle feature: Know what is it, how it works and more
YouTube says its Handle feature would enable new way for users to find and connect with creators
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No violation of net neutrality in network slicing, find Trai, DoT
To make the most of 5G technology, which offers features like network slicing and giving a dedicated experience to an organisation, Jio, Airtel have urged lawmakers to review the net neutrality rules
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Xiaomi unveils four Redmi Note 12 series smartphones in China: Details here
The four smartphones in the series are the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro+, and Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition
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Snapchat lowers payout for Spotlight creators for the second time
Recently, the company had reported that its revenue grew 6 per cent year-over-year (YoY) to $1,128 million in the third quarter of 2022
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Instagram users report problems with server connection, logging in
50 per cent users said they were facing issues with logging in, while 33 per cent reported issues with server connection and another 17 percent have issues with app
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Global smartphone market sinks 9.7% YoY in Q3; only Apple in green in top 5
Samsung continues to hold the top spot with 21.2 per cent share as emerging markets contribute the most to global decline in smartphone shipments
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Joe Belfiore, face of Windows phone, to leave Microsoft after 32 years
Belfiore was the head-of-product and co-manager of the Office team
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Apple sets new revenue record in India, logs double-digit growth in Q3'2022
Apple posted a September quarter record revenue of $90.1 billion globally, up 8% year-over-year. Annual revenue was $394.3 billion, also up 8% year-over-year
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NFT fever high among Indian celebrities, consumers still catching up
The overall value of the NFT market is expected to rise to $231 billion by 2030, says report
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