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Fortnite players can now live stream their gameplay on Houseparty

April 6, 21epic games, fortnite, houseparty

Epic Games integrated Houseparty video chat into Fortnite last year in November. It now allows players to broadcast their Fortnite gameplay on Houseparty. The latest Houseparty integration is available for Fortnite players on PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Fortnite players will need to have a Houseparty account to stream their gameplay. Houseparty is available on Android and iOS. The streaming option, however, is only available for the platforms mentioned above. Houseparty streaming is aimed at a small audience of up to 9 other people. How to Live Stream Your…

FILE PHOTO: A sign is pictured outside a Google office near the company's headquarters in Mountain View, California, U.S. May 8, 2019. REUTERS / Paresh Dave / File Photo (REUTERS)

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Google plans to reopen some offices in the United States in the next month

April 1, 21google

Google has said it will allow employees to return to certain U.S. offices within the next month, a sign that the tech industry is trying to return to the workplace after more than a year of working remotely during the pandemic. Covid-19. Employees can choose to visit the offices of the Alphabet Inc. unit until September, Fionna Cicconi, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Google, wrote on Wednesday in a memo to staff. Offices will begin to open in limited capacity based on specific criteria that include…

FILE PHOTO: A Visa credit card can be seen on a computer keyboard in this photo taken September 6, 2017. REUTERS / Philippe Wojazer / Illustration / File Photo / File Photo (REUTERS)

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Visa moves to enable payment settlements using cryptocurrency

March 30, 21cryptocurrency, Visa

Visa Inc said on Monday that it would allow the use of the USD Coin cryptocurrency to settle transactions on its payment network, the latest sign of the growing acceptance of digital currencies by the mainstream financial industry. The company told Reuters that it has launched the pilot program with the payment and encryption platform Crypto.com and plans to offer the option to more partners later this year. Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency, hit a one-week high in the news, rising 4.5% to $58,300 and falling back to a record…

Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, gestures while speaking during an event at the Union of Retail, Wholesale and Department Stores (RWDSU) headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, on Friday, March 26, 2021. In a closely watched election, Amazon.com Incs workers in Bessemer, Alabama, the distribution center began voting seven weeks ago on whether to join the RWDSU in an effort controversial to form a union. Photographer: Andi Rice / Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

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Amazon faces biggest union push in history

March 30, 21amazon, jeff bezos

The second Jennifer Bates walks away from her post at the Amazon warehouse where she works, the clock starts ticking. She has exactly 30 minutes to get to the cafeteria and come back for her lunch break. This means going through a warehouse the size of 14 football fields, which takes up precious time. She avoids bringing food from home because reheating it in the microwave would cost her even more minutes. Instead, she opts for cold $4 sandwiches from the vending machine and hurries back to her post. If…

Once you're part of the program, you sign a contract that gives Apple the right to inspect repair shops and fine them if something goes wrong. (Apple )

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Apple Expands Independent Repair Program to Almost All Countries Where Apple Products Are Sold

March 30, 21apple

If you need to repair an Apple product, you should either go to the Apple Store or go to a reliable third-party service center. However, if those options are limited or too expensive for you, Apple recently announced the expansion of its Independent Repair Provider program and there are plans to expand it to almost all countries where Apple products are sold as well. So, someone near you could soon be using official Apple parts to repair your devices. The Independent Repair Provider program is currently only available in the…

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Xiaomi launches an AirPower 80W type wireless charger

March 30, 21xiaomi, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Xiaomi launched a series of products at its 2021 launch event on Monday. The company also unveiled a new wireless charger similar to the elusive Apple AirPower. This isn’t Xiaomi’s first wireless charger, but it’s similar to what Apple unveiled in 2017. Apple’s first wireless charger can also charge three devices at the same time. This includes an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Xiaomi even showed off the wireless charger charging an iPhone during the presentation. The AirPower has yet to be commercially launched, and rumors are still circulating about…

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Researchers develop new thermometer to speed up quantum computer development

March 24, 21quantum, technology, temperature, thermodynamics, thermometer

In a new study, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden recently developed a new type of thermometer that can simply and quickly measure temperatures during quantum calculations with extremely high accuracy. . This breakthrough provides a valuable benchmarking tool for quantum computing – and paves the way for experiments in the exciting field of quantum thermodynamics. A key component of quantum computers are coaxial cables and waveguides – structures that guide waveforms and act as the vital connection between the quantum processor and the classical electronics that…

According to Apple, the app review process that is ready to go is the "human-led process to review apps submitted to the App Store to ensure they are reliable, perform as intended, adhere to the user privacy and are free from objectionable content. (Apple )

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Apple is surprised developers are concerned about app review process

March 23, 21ACCC, App Review Process, App Store, apple, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Apple reportedly told the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that they were surprised to hear that developers have legitimate concerns about their ability to engage with Apple regarding the app review process, according to reports. The Cupertino-based tech giant said in a submission to ACCC as part of its digital platform services investigation that the main idea of the app review process was to protect users from bogus, non-functional and malicious applications. Protecting the privacy and security of our consumers is at the heart of the app review process.…

If you buy the Curd Maestro Family Hub refrigerator, you get the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) for free with up to ₹ 6,000 cash back. (Samsung)

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Samsung Family Hub and SpaceMax refrigerators are upgraded with Curd Maestro feature

March 23, 21samsung, Samsung Curd Maestro, Samsung Family Hub, Samsung SpaceMax

Samsung has extended its proprietary Curd Maestro technology to its high-capacity refrigerators, including the IoT-enabled Family Hub and SpaceMax side-by-side refrigerators. The new functionality is now available in the premium Curd Maestro Family Hub 673 liter refrigerator as well as the SpaceMax 692 liter series. In addition, Samsung also launched a large capacity 845 liter side-by-side refrigerator with Home Bar function. The Home Bar’s small window, when tapped, provides convenient access to drinks placed inside, resulting in energy savings. Samsung side-by-side refrigerators are backed by a 10-year warranty on its…

If you already own a Fitbit Inspire 2, you will receive a prompt to update your device's software in the Fitbit app from today to add the Tile feature. (Fitbit)

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Tile partners with Fitbit and enters the wearable space for the first time with Inspire 2 devices

March 23, 21Fitbit, Fitbit Inspire 2, Tile

Tile and Fitbit have teamed up now and from the Fitbit Inspire 2 devices you will be able to track wearable devices with Tile’s Bluetooth technology. Until now, Tile has been known for smart beacons that you can slip into your bags or stick on your other devices for easy tracking, but this new partnership marks Tile’s entry into the portable space from Inspire. 2. If you already own a Fitbit Inspire 2, you will receive a prompt to update your device’s software in the Fitbit app from today to…