Meta Working on AI-Enabled 3D Conversations The patent, titled “3D Conversations in an Artificial Reality,” details Meta’s development plans for a new communication tech that will allow people to “capture and transmit 3D versions” of themselves to make more realistic video calls. It would be different from the concept of metaverse that allows users to get into a virtual environment with their digital avatars to interact with other users. Instead, this tech aims to enable users to make 3D conversations in the real world for a more realistic experience for video conferences....

Microsoft’s list of omissions for official support includes Chrome OS, Fire OS, OxygenOS, Android TV, Android Auto, and BlueStacks. While all other omissions are reasonable, it is quite strange that Microsoft has singled out OnePlus’ OxygenOS and not other heavily skinned versions of Android like One UI, MIUI, and ColorOS. https://twitter.com/XboxSupport/status/1305889230854524934?s=20 That doesn’t mean you can’t play on these devices, though. Players have managed to access the service on Chrome OS, Android TV devices, and OnePlus phones....

In an official Weibo post, Jun will give his annual speech on 10th August and reveal the 10 most difficult choices he has made during his journey. Ever since he announced the annual speech event, the community has been curious about the launches happening at the event. So, in a post today, Jun put all rumors to rest and revealed that MIUI 13 won’t be unveiled at the 10th August event....

MIUI 14: Features MIUI 14 has a low system occupancy as compared to MIUI 13 and takes up to 1.5GB less smartphone space. With MIUI 14, Xiaomi aims to provide better optimizations for third-party apps so that they run smoothly and consume less power. There are fewer pre-installed apps; users will now have to encounter only 8 uninstallable pre-installed apps. There are features like duplicate file merge, automatic compression of low-frequency apps, and the ability to easily turn off permanent notifications....

Mivi Model E: Specs and Features The Mivi Model E gets a square dial and a metallic finish. It features a 1.69-inch TFT HD display with 500 nits of brightness and support for over 50 cloud watch faces, accessible via the Mivi app. There are a bunch of health features like a heart rate sensor, a SpO2 monitor, a sleep tracker, and a period tracker. The watch comes with the ability to record steps....

Google Pixel 6 Pro Display, Chip, and Camera Details Leaked The publication’s source has shared some interesting details about the upcoming Pixel 6 Pro. The device will feature a 3120 x 1440p resolution display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. You will be able to use the Pixel 6 Pro at 1440p 120Hz, which is great. However, there’s currently no word on whether the display supports adaptive refresh rate, varying based on what’s being shown on the screen....

Motorola Phones will get 5G Next Month Motorola has revealed that it has started rolling out OTA software updates to enable support for both Jio True 5G and Airtel 5G Plus, along with Vi 5G. While Jio supports SA 5G, Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) come with NSA 5G. The update has started rolling out to the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Edge 30 Fusion and other 5G-enabled Motorola smartphones will get the update by the first week of November....

NASA Invests in New Solar Sail Technology NASA’s latest $2 million funding is a part of Phase III of the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program. This project is led by Amber Dubill of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland. Solar sails are specialized solar-powered sails that are similar to the sails of a boat. However, instead of using wind to propel forward like boat sails, solar sails leverage the pressure exerted by sunlight to propel a vehicle in space....

As per a recent report by 9to5Mac, Netflix has started rolling out the feature to its iPhone and iPad apps. This will enable users to enjoy high-definition, surround sound audio while watching content on the platform. The confirmation of Spatial Audio support on Netflix comes from an official spokesperson. So, following the latest update, users will see a new Spatial Audio toggle in the Control Center of their Apple devices while watching movies and TV shows on the Netflix app....

The streaming giant recently revealed that it is ending the 30-day free trial promotion that it has been running for the longest time to entice users to subscribe to Netflix. The same is still available in India, for now, but will be complemented with ‘StreamFest’ in December later this year. As confirmed by Netflix’s chief operating officer Greg Peters during the company’s Q3 earnings call, StremFest is their latest marketing promotion to draw in new users....

The new change on the splash screen was first spotted by reputable WhatsApp tipster WABetaInfo, following the release of the latest beta update (v2.21.22.21). Although the new brand name is not yet visible on the public version of the app, beta users on Android have spotted the new branding on their devices. Now, for those unaware, WhatsApp started showing the “WhatsApp from Facebook” branding on the intro page two years ago to depict that WhatsApp operates under the social media giant....

The company says that the new HP Pavilion notebooks are environment-friendly. They are Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Silver registered and are Energy Star certified devices. Moreover, the company made the packaging of the new devices with sustainable materials that can be recycled. HP Pavilion with 11th-Gen Intel CPUs: Key Specs Now, before going to the price and availability of the laptops in India, let me walk you through the key specs of the notebooks....

New 10th-Gen iPad Details Leaked According to a recent report by 9to5Mac, citing sources familiar with the matter, Apple is planning to update the entry-level iPad with various upgrades such as the A14 Bionic chipset, 5G support, and most importantly, a USB-C port. The report claims that it has seen new information about the new 10th-Gen iPad, with model number J272. If it proves to be true, there will be no more iPads with the Lightning port in Apple’s lineup as the company has already shifted to USB-C for its iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini models....

Nothing ear (1) Launch Event Announced In response to YouTube creator MKBHD’s tweet, Nothing founder Carl Pei confirmed that the Nothing ear (1) launch event is set for 27th July at 2:00 PM BST (6:30 PM IST/ 6:00 AM PST). We are nearly a month away from the launch of this much-anticipated product. — Carl Pei (@getpeid) June 29, 2021 The company has also updated its official website to reflect the launch date, along with a countdown timer....

New Nothing phone (1) Details Appear Nothing, in a recent interaction with Input Mag, has confirmed that the phone (1) will pack the Snapdragon 778G+ SoC. This will be a custom-made chipset with added support for wireless charging and reverse charging. The chipset will still be based on TSMC’s 6nm process tech and carries the same specs as the Snapdragon 778G+ SoC. If you are wondering why the company chose a mid-range chipset, Carl Pei points at performance, efficiency, and cost....

Nothing Could Launch New Earbuds Next! Nothing has released a new YouTube video, titled “What’s after phone (1)?” that gives a hint at what to expect next. While the mainly explores what went behind the launch of the phone (1), it does provide an answer to its title. The beginning of the video features a concealed device, which appears to be a pair of earbuds. Nothing’s design lead, Tom Howard clarified that this isn’t the ear (1) and we can only assume that it is a new product in the pipeline....

The company recently confirmed the cancelation of the OnePlus 9T-series to several global publications, after hinting about it in the press release of its OxygenOS + ColorOS unification announcement. The company, after merging with Oppo earlier this year, is now ditching the OxygenOS platform for a unified OS that will include key features of both software skins. So, following the OS unification announcement, OnePlus also confirmed that it will not launch the OnePlus 9T and 9T Pro in the market this year....

OnePlus Nord 2T Details Appear Online Known leakster Yogesh Brar (via 91Mobiles) has today revealed that the OnePlus Nord 2T is expected to carry the same price tag as the OnePlus Nord 2 and fall between Rs 30,000 and Rs 40,000. The phone, once it launches during the rumored April-May timeline, is highly expected to replace the Nord 2. In addition, Brar even suggested that the Nord CE 2, which has also been rumored for a while now, might launch on February 11 and will be priced between Rs 25,000 and Rs 30,000....

New OnePlus Nord Devices Expected Soon Tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed that OnePlus is prepping up to launch the Nord 3, which will succeed the Nord 2 and even the recently introduced Nord 2T. Nord 3Nord WatchNord BandNew Nord BudsNord smart measuring scale (not sure of the name)and more Nord-branded AIoT products coming up.— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) August 19, 2022 Besides a new smartphone (which is something bound to launch in abundance), a Nord-branded smartwatch and a fitness band also seem to be in the pipeline....

The OnePlus Pad moniker was recently spotted in a trademark listing on the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) website. Even though the listing does not reveal much about OnePlus’ upcoming tablet, it confirms the fact that the company might be working on the device. Via: MySmartPrice Moreover, the listing for the first-ever OnePlus tablet was filed recently. So, this might mean that OnePlus has just started work on the device....