WhatsApp has announced that it will be bringing a range of new features to its desktop app on the PC and Mac. This includes video and voice calling within the app and both the voice and video calls will feature end to end encryption. Answering on a bigger screen makes it easier to work with … [Read more...] about WhatsApp desktop app update brings voice and video calling
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CircuitPython 6.2.0 Beta 3 now available to download
Adafruit has this week announced the availability of its fourth beta release for the current CircuitPython 6.2.0 development phase, making it available to download and test. The new release adds a second USB serial (CDC) channel across most ports, adds a bitmaptool module for help with displayio, … [Read more...] about CircuitPython 6.2.0 Beta 3 now available to download
Microsoft smart speaker automatically transcribes meetings with up to 10 participants
This week at its Ignite conference, Microsoft has unveiled a new "intelligent speaker" that will be made available in private preview later this year. The intelligent speaker is capable of creating transcripts with speakers' names during Teams meetings and has been specifically designed to be used … [Read more...] about Microsoft smart speaker automatically transcribes meetings with up to 10 participants
Microsoft Mesh holographic virtual collaboration technology unveiled at Ignite 2021
At Ignite this week Microsoft has introduced its new Microsoft Mesh technology created to help bring together "holographic virtual collaboration "in the form of a new mixed reality platform powered by Azure. Enabling people in different physical locations to join collaborative and shared holographic … [Read more...] about Microsoft Mesh holographic virtual collaboration technology unveiled at Ignite 2021
World’s thinnest 1TB Ver 3.1 UFS embedded flash memory unveiled by KIOXIA
KIOXIA has this week introduced the world's thinnest 1TB Ver 3.1 UFS embedded flash memory, which is now sampling as a 1 terabyte (TB) Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 3.1 embedded flash memory device. The UFS is housed in a 1.1 mm-high package, making it the thinnest 1 TB UFS offering currently … [Read more...] about World’s thinnest 1TB Ver 3.1 UFS embedded flash memory unveiled by KIOXIA
Building the Raspberry Pi Pico $4 microcontroller
This week the Raspberry Pi Foundation has revealed more details about the process of creating their new Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller which is now available to purchase priced at just $4. The Raspberry Pi Pico was launched on January 21, 2021 and has already made a huge impact, with the … [Read more...] about Building the Raspberry Pi Pico $4 microcontroller
Google Workspace gets some new features
Google has announced that it is launching a rage of new features for Google Workspace, this includes updates for Google Assistant for Workspace. You will be able to use Assistant on Workspace to join meetings, check out your upcoming events on your work calendar and more. And specifically for … [Read more...] about Google Workspace gets some new features
PlayStation Store discontinuing TV, movie rentals and purchases
Vanessa Lee from Sony Interactive Entertainment has taken to the official PlayStation blog today to announce that Sony will be discontinuing rentals and purchases of movies and TV series from the PlayStation Store. When this change takes effect, users can still access movie and TV content they have … [Read more...] about PlayStation Store discontinuing TV, movie rentals and purchases
Twitter will now label tweets with misleading information about COVID vaccine
Twitter has announced that it will start to label tweets that contain misleading information about the COVID-19 vaccine. The company will also introduce a new strike system for people who are spreading harmful and misleading information. Starting today, we will begin applying labels to Tweets that … [Read more...] about Twitter will now label tweets with misleading information about COVID vaccine
Instagram gets new Live Rooms feature
Instagram has launched a new feature called Live Rooms, allowing up to four people to go live simultaneously. This is a significant upgrade from the previous limit, where only two people could go live together. Enhanced Creative Opportunities This new feature opens up a plethora of creative … [Read more...] about Instagram gets new Live Rooms feature
Greenliant 1TB microSD industrial memory cards launch this month
Greenliant has announced the imminent availability of its new 93 QX Series microSD ArmourDrive memory cards, available in capacities from 256 GB to 1 TB. Features of the new memory cards include wide operational temperatures between -25 and +85 degrees Celsius, high, supports UHS I-104 ultra high … [Read more...] about Greenliant 1TB microSD industrial memory cards launch this month
Arduino IDE 2.0 (beta) officially unveiled
The official team behind the Arduino IDE has this week announced and unveiled the new Arduino IDE 2.0 (beta) release. As of today the Arduino IDE 2.0 beta is available for download and its code repositories become open source. Offering users a modern editor and provides a better overall user … [Read more...] about Arduino IDE 2.0 (beta) officially unveiled
