Sony and Discord have announced a partnership that will integrate the latter’s popular gaming-focused chat app with PlayStation’s own built-in social tools. It’s a big move and a fairly surprising one given how recently acquisition talks were in the air — Sony appears to have offered a better deal than Microsoft, taking an undisclosed minority stake in the company ahead of a rumored IPO.
The exact nature of the partnership is not expressed in the brief announcement post.
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Sony announces investment and partnership with Discord to bring the chat app to PlayStation
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Apple to Launch HiFi Streaming Support for Apple Music, New AirPods Soon: Report
Apple Music could soon get a HiFi quality audio streaming tier with iOS 14.6. A report claims that the iOS 14.6 beta 1 has a mention of Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, and Lossless for Apple Music. Apple is speculated to introduce the new music streaming tier as well as third-generation AirPods at WWDC 2021.
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Apple to Launch HiFi Streaming Support for Apple Music, New AirPods at WWDC 2021: Report
Apple Music could soon get a HiFi quality audio streaming tier with iOS 14.6. A report claims that the iOS 14.6 beta 1 has a mention of Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, and Lossless for Apple Music. Apple is speculated to introduce the new music streaming tier as well as third-generation AirPods at WWDC 2021.
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Vi Expands Wi-Fi Calling Service to Apple iPhones, on Handsets Running iOS 14.5
Vi (Vodafone Idea) has expanded its Wi-Fi calling service to Apple iPhones running iOS 14.5. The service is for users in Maharashtra and Goa, Kolkata, Gujarat, Delhi, as well as Mumbai circles. Wi-Fi calling allows subscribers to make and receive voice calls on a Wi-Fi network instead of cellular network, which can compensate for poor signal quality at your location.
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Oppo A53 2020 Price in India Cut, Now Starts at Rs. 10,990
Oppo A53 2020 price in India has been cut permanently. The smartphone with revised prices is now available on Flipkart. The 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model is now priced at Rs. 10,990 with an effective price cut of Rs. 2,000, and the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model is priced at Rs. 12,990 after getting an effective price cut of Rs. 2,500.
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Verizon to Sell Yahoo, AOL Business to Apollo for $5 Billion
Apollo Global Management said it has agreed to buy Verizon Communications' media unit that includes Yahoo and AOL for $5 billion (roughly Rs. 36,930 crores).
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Spotted on Official Mexico Website: Report
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE was reportedly spotted on Samsung Mexico’s website. The upcoming smartphone could feature a bigger screen as well as a bigger battery than the standard Galaxy S21. The phone is expected to be launched soon.
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So You Got a Clubhouse Invite. Here’s How to Get Started
via wired.com
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WhatsApp Update Enables Larger Media Previews in Chats: Details
WhatsApp took to Twitter to announce the rollout of a new update that enables larger media previews in chats. The tweet reads, “Photos and videos in WhatsApp are now even bigger, so no one will be left out of the picture! That's the perfect reason to smile”. There’s a video attached to the tweet to show how sent media now shows more mise-en-scene of the image th...
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Elon Musk on Making Electric Cars: ‘Prototypes are Easy, Production is Hard’
Elon Musk is known for his witty responses on social media platforms. From indulging in self-deprecating humour to replying with an eggplant emoji to a tweet, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has made us all laugh time and again. Earlier, not many even believed in his worldview or business acumen until he sent his Tesla Roadster into space in his powerful Falcon Heavy rocket ...
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Vivo Y52s (T1 Version) With Snapdragon 480 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications
Vivo Y52s (T1 Version) has quietly been announced in the Chinese market. The phone is a slightly tweaked model of the Vivo Y52s that was launched in December last year. The Vivo Y52s (T1 Version) is powered by the Snapdragon 480 SoC.
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Apple Watch May Get Blood Pressure, Glucose, Alcohol Level Monitoring Feature in Future: Report
A future Apple Watch model may be able to monitor the wearers’ blood pressure, apart from glucose and alcohol levels. The company is reportedly a customer of British electronics start-up Rockley Photonics which makes sensors that help in monitoring health and wellness.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Leaked Images Suggest Under-Display Selfie Camera, S Pen Support
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 specifications and design have been leaked by tipsters Szczepan Karpiel-Bułecka (@BuKarpiel) and Anthony (@TheGalox_) on Twitter. The images they have shared also show the colours the phone may be offered in.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Leaked Images Suggest Under-Display Selfie Camera, Hybrid S Pen Support
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Play Like a Pro Gamer with These Top Gaming Laptops in 2021
via techguide.com.au
Playing like a professional gamer needs pure skills, a little luck, and a powerful machine. Many gamers choose laptops because of their portability, allowing them to bring their game almost anywhere. Getting a good gaming laptop could be a daunting task for first-time buyers who are not familiar with all the technical specifications.Depending on their budgets, they may get a nice-looking, lightweight laptop with poor performance or a powerful machine designed as a gaming desktop replacement
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MyGov Corona Helpdesk Chatbot Helps Find Nearby COVID-19 Vaccination Centres: Here's How to Use It
With the vaccine rollout underway, the MyGovIndia Twitter account has tweeted that the MyGov Corona Helpdesk chatbot now enables users to find nearest vaccination centre. Save the number 9013151515 to activate the chatbot. Follow the steps to find the nearest vaccination centre.
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Redmi Note 10S India Launch Date Set for May 13: Expected Price, Specifications
The upcoming Redmi Note 10S India launch event will begin on May 13 at 12pm (noon). Xiaomi will be hosting a ‘special #LaunchFromHome event’ that will be live streamed via YouTube and other social media platforms. Details regarding its pricing and availability should be announced at the event.
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Fossils Discovered in Las Vegas Couple’s Backyard Could Be of a Horse from Ice Age
Fossils, possibly of a mammal from the Ice Age some 14,000 years ago, were recently discovered in a Las Vegas backyard during the construction of a pool. Experts say it could be a horse or a similar mammal.
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Asus ZenFone 8 Mini Design Tipped via Alleged Case Renders, May Sport Dual Rear Camera Setup
Asus ZenFone 8 Mini alleged case renders have revealed the design of the smartphone. The alleged smartphone is seen with a dual rear camera setup, and will reportedly feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, as well as 5.9-inch display.
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Vodafone, Google Cloud Team Up on Data Analytics
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Hidden features added to your iPhone
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Black Panther II ‘So Respectful’ of Chadwick Boseman Loss, Lupita Nyong’o Says
Black Panther II is “so respectful” of the loss of Chadwick Boseman, star Lupita Nyong’o has said, crediting writer-director Ryan Coogler. As a result, it “feels spiritually and emotionally correct to do” it.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Leaked Images Show Dual-Tone Design, Multiple Colour Options
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 design has been leaked by tipster Anthony (@TheGalox) on Twitter. The tweet shows the smartphone in four colour options with a dual-tone finish on the outer shell and a dual camera setup.
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Shiny Satellites, Space Junk Blocking Our View of the Universe: Study
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Samsung Galaxy M32 Spotted on BIS Certification Site, Tipping Imminent India Launch
The rumoured Samsung Galaxy M32 has allegedly been spotted on BIS website with the model number SM-M325F/DS. DS in the model number stands for dual-SIM, hinting that the phone may support two SIM slots. While the certification listing does not reveal much about the handset, it does hint at its arrival in the Indian market in the future.
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These Real-Time COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Tracker Sites Can Notify You When a Slot Opens Up Nearby
While the CoWIN registration process is simple, booking an appointment can be a stressful affair. Most of the slots show ‘booked’ or ‘appointment not available’ for as far as July, and manually navigating through dates on the CoWIN app is slow. To help people better navigate through their vaccination process, we found some sites that can send alerts, when a va...
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COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Tracker Sites and Bots Can Notify You When a Slot Opens Up Nearby
While the CoWIN registration process is simple, booking an appointment can be a stressful affair. Most of the slots show ‘booked’ or ‘appointment not available’ for as far as July, and manually navigating through dates on the CoWIN app is slow. To help people better navigate through their vaccination process, we found some sites that can send alerts, when a va...
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NASA Captures Image Of Interaction Between Doomed Stars 15,000 Light-Years Away
One of the stars expanded and engulfed the other, but the smaller one continued to revolve on its orbit inside, creating the look of a necklace in the image shared by NASA.
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Disney+ Hotstar May 2021: Star Wars, Out of Love, MasterChef Australia, and More
Out of Love season 2, MasterChef Australia season 13, Grey’s Anatomy season 17, Mare of Easttown, The Simpsons season 32, This Is Us season 5, Star Wars: The Bad Batch — the biggest TV shows and movies on Disney+ Hotstar Premium and Disney+ Hotstar VIP in May 2021.
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WhatsApp Voice Messages Review Tool Being Tested for Android, iOS: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new tool that will let users quickly review their voice messages before sending them to a contact. It’s said to be under development for both Android and iOS devices. The recording window in the app will have a Review button to allow users to listen to the voice message and decide whether to send it or not.
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China Deletes Social Media Posts Mocking India Over COVID-19 Crisis After Backlash
A Weibo post from China’s top law enforcement body juxtaposing the country’s successful launch of a module into space with grim cremation pyres in India was deleted after it sparked online criticism in China.
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Ethereum Cryptocurrency Breaks Past $3,000 in Record High
Ether cryptocurrency reached a new record high of $3,017 on Monday after a report claimed that the European Investment Bank (EIB) could launch a digital bond sale on the Ethereum blockchain network.
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SpaceX Dragon Capsule With International Space Station Astronauts Safely Lands on Earth
SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts back to Earth from the International Space Station splashed down off Florida early Sunday in NASA's first night-time ocean landing in over 50 years.
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Huawei FreeBuds 4i ANC earphones review – quality and tremendous value
via techguide.com.au
If you’re looking for a pair of wire-free active noise cancelling earphones the new Huawei FreeBuds 4i provide both quality and value.
Priced at just $159, the Huawei FreeBuds 4i offer tremendous bang for your buck.
Available in black or white, the Huawei FreeBuds 4i have ergonomically-designed earbuds which sit at an angle that provide a comfortable and secure air-tight fit in your ears.
Each pair of FreeBuds 41 also come with three different sized ear tips so you can achieve the perfect
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Our first look at the feature-packed TCL 20 5G smartphone – and it’s under $500
via techguide.com.au
TCL has launched its latest impressive 20 Series of 5G and SE smartphones which offer a range of stunning displays, high-quality cameras and top-shelf features for less than $500.
Tech Guide has taken a first look at the TCL 20 5G, which will be priced at $499 when its released in Harvey Norman at the end of May and Officeworks from June.The TCL 20 SE 4G LTE smartphone will go on sale in June at Officeworks for $299.
These TCL entry and mid-tier smartphones includes TCL’s proprietary displ
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