NBA invests in kids' TikTok-like social network Zigazoo
Jun 30, 2022 13:50 pm UTC| Sports Technology Economy Business
The National Basketball Association is investing in Zigazoo Inc., a TikTok-like app, as the kids social network gets more involved. Among Zigazoos investors are Serena Williams, Jimmy Kimmel, and the DAmelio...
Samsung acquires German OLED display firm Cynora for $300 million
Jun 30, 2022 13:32 pm UTC| Business Economy Technology
Samsung Display Co. has purchased display company Cynora GmbH for about $300 million, gaining technology for organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screens. As part of the deal, Samsung acquired Cynoras intellectual...
‘Skull and Bones’ release date is reportedly in November; game is ‘ready’ to be listed on Xbox Store
Jun 30, 2022 10:57 am UTC| Technology
Ubisofts long-running project for the pirate-themed game Skull and Bones might be completed soon as a new leak suggests it is ready to be released later this year. Details about its launch and pre-order items recently...
Samsung will launch an ‘entry-level foldable phone’ priced under $800 in 2024, report says
Jun 30, 2022 10:19 am UTC| Technology
Samsung is reportedly developing an entry-level foldable phone that will be sold at a much lower price than the latest Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip. But the device is not expected to enter the market until...
Snapchat+ paid subscription service launches in nine countries for $3.99 per month
Jun 30, 2022 10:08 am UTC| Technology
Snapchat started the rollout of its subscription service, officially named Snapchat+. It appears, however, that exclusive features are quite limited at the moment and it will be initially available in nine...
Brazil's Anatel proposes mandatory USB-C phone chargers that could be implemented in two years
Jun 30, 2022 09:13 am UTC| Technology
Brazils national telecommunications agency, also known as Anatel, is exploring the possibility of requiring phone manufacturers to support USB-C charging. The agency has opened a public consultation on the matter that...
Pixel 7 release date, specs: Google may extend 4K selfie video capability to the regular model
Jun 30, 2022 09:02 am UTC| Technology
The Pixel 7 series is still a few months away, but some details about its camera features might have leaked by way of the recent Google Camera update. And it appears that Google might be working on making the 4K selfie...
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