Meta has recently revealed its grand ambitions for the metaverse, which will combine the powers of VR, AR, and MR to bring the world to the internet. Virtual avatars of users that they may use everywhere, including conferences and meetings, are an important aspect of the metaverse. That, however, will take some time. But not for Microsoft. It has introduced Mesh, which is a metaverse counterpart that delivers collaborative tools in virtual reality to Teams users. Mesh will employ Microsoft’s mixed reality technology with HoloLens goggles for virtual meetings, conferences,…
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Sheroes plan to build global community driven Internet company from India
The community-driven business model has never been attempted and proven on a large scale in India. Quora has grown enormously in popularity in the country, and it is likely to have the largest user base. Regardless of the popularity of such products, we have never focused on leveraging the community to establish a business case. By enabling a safe ecosystem for women on the Internet, Sairee Chahal is shattering the myth that community cannot be translated into a business case. If you ask people what Sheroes does, you’ll hear individuals…
Read MoreGoogle to fix Pixel Pro screen flickering by December
Google has addressed an ongoing issue with the new Pixel 6 Pro and promised a fix in a future version. The problem is related with the Pixel 6 Pro’s power button and is said to cause irregular screen flickering after the device has lost all of its battery backup. Some customers of Google’s new Pixel flagship smartphone have previously observed the device’s screen flickering when they pressed the power button. The issue has usually been reported to occur when the smartphone’s battery is entirely drained, while other customers have complained…
Read MoreJioPhone Next will support SIM cards from other operators
JioPhone Next will be available in India starting Diwali, November 4, 2021. Jio and Google worked together to create the affordable 4G smartphone. It is advertised as the world’s most affordable smartphone. In India, it costs Rs 6,499 without any offers or financing options. If you choose Jio’s EMI plan, you may acquire the JioPhone Next for Rs 1,999. The new smartphone supports dual SIM cards, which means it may be used with SIM cards from other telecom companies. However, it is not as easy as it appears. If both…
Read MoreWhatsApp adds 3 new features: All you need to know
WhatsApp’s app now has three new features. The Facebook-owned company has unveiled one new feature for both the web and mobile versions of the application, as well as two new features for the mobile app. WhatsApp users may now edit their images on the web as well as on their mobile devices before sharing them. They can also get sticker ideas, and the app’s link preview has improved. Announcing the features, WhatsApp said in a statement, “We know feeling comfortable expressing yourself is an important part of why people use…
Read MoreSocial media platforms lost nearly $10 billion after Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Policy
Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Policy, which compels users to give applications permission to watch their online activity, cost social networking apps such as Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube approximately $10 billion in revenue according to an online research. Because of its scale, Facebook lost the most money in absolute terms when compared to other social media platforms. According to the survey, Snapchat fared the worst as a percentage of its business since advertising is tied to a smartphone. Apple’s App Tracking Transparency allows users to choose whether an app can…
Read MoreBackpacker hostel chain startup raised $1 million
The Hosteller, a startup that runs backpacker hostel chains, has acquired $1 million in a pre-Series A round headed by FAO Ventures and CA Holding LLP. SUNiCON Ventures, Shubhkam Ventures, Jito Angel Network, and FAAD Network are among those who have participated. The funding will be used to increase the number of dormitories from 12 to 50, according to the New Delhi-based startup. The brand also hopes to raise $10 million as part of its Series A round in order to grow its impact in India and Southeast Asia. The…
Read MoreUPI Crosses 4 billion transactions in October
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has surpassed 4 billion transactions for the first time in a month, with the digital payments network recording 4.21 billion or 421 crore transactions totaling Rs 7, 71, 444 crores, according to statistics released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Since its launch in 2016, UPI has reached a 4 billion transaction milestone for the first time. This is a 15% increase in the number of transactions and a 17.8 percent increase in the value of transactions over September, when it handled 3.65…
Read MoreApple to release its first mixed reality headset
Apple has long been expected to release a mixed-reality device, with various sources indicating that the company is currently working on it. According to recent information, the tech behemoth will release its first-ever mixed-reality headset as early as next year, as the project is already nearing completion. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed the information in the most recent Power On newsletter. In his assessment, the well-known Apple expert reveals that Apple would release a “mixed reality variety” headgear. This suggests that the gadget will be capable of combining Augmented Reality (AR)…
Read MoreWhatsApp footer updated into “WhatsApp from Meta”
Facebook announced last week that it is changing its name to Meta. Meta is more of a corporate rebranding for the Mark Zuckerberg-led company to symbolize the new metaverse ambitions, and it will serve as the parent company for all of the company’s apps. WhatsApp’s footer has been updated to reflect that it is now a Meta-owned app. It is now “WhatsApp from Meta” rather as “WhatsApp from Facebook.” According to WABetaInfo, the new version of WhatsApp beta matches the most recent updates to Facebook. WhatsApp beta version 2.21.220.14 makes…
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