Technology News for Monday 16th May 2022

1. 2023 Nissan Z Opens at $41015, Performance Model Exceeds $51000

When the new Nissan Z finally makes its triumphant return to the streets, it'll do so with a starting price that undercuts its arch rival, the Toyota Supra, by nearly $12,000. That's because the 2023 Z's base model opens at $41,015 with either the ...

2. Twitter might bring in a “Liked by Author” label for tweets

This label is going to appear when the author of a tweet likes a reply. The new label was spotted by a TechCrunch reporter on the Twitter app on Android, and a Twitter spokesperson confirmed that they have been testing different labels to give people more ...

3. Realme GT Neo 3 review: Speeds through, but does it jump the hurdles?

This is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-powered and is supposed to be a performance-oriented phone with eye-catching looks and one of the fastest charging systems out there (150W just like the OnePlus 10R).

4. Movie Theaters Want More Titles. Is Netflix Ready to Share Them?

Subscriber losses have forced Netflix to reassess many of its priorities. Will movie theaters be next? Netflix Inc. Illustrations As Streaming Company Dominates Golden Globe Nominations. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg.

5. The Google Pixel Watch needs a good chip, but which?

Most Wear OS watches run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear chip. A few run on proprietary chips, but those are an exception to the rule. At a time when Samsung and Apple were rolling out advanced smartwatch ...

6. Apple Testing New 'Tap to Pay' iPhone Feature At Apple Park Visitor Center

When the feature launches in the U.S. later this year, merchants will also be able to accept payments using contactless credit and debit cards, along with other digital wallets, with no additional hardware beyond an NFC-equipped ?iPhone? needed to process ...

7. Uber's big new update lets you book party buses, electric vehicles and more — here's what's new

The features, announced during its Go/Get virtual event, include things like ordering charter transportation, the ability to upload your trip itinerary to book rides, voice ordering and an EV hub for drivers.

8. Uber unveils new products for business travelers, wedding parties, and EVs

Uber held its second annual product event today, at which the company announced new features for business travelers, group rides, and electric vehicles. The news comes as the company's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, is renewing his efforts to make Uber's core ...

9. Scientists create algae computer powered by photosynthesis

The unit was then left on a windowsill, according to New Scientist, where the algae photosynthesized, generating a tiny current of electricity that powered an ARM Cortex-M0+ chip. The system is only a ...

10. Portless iPhones will be the future for most, but USB-C iPhones still make sense

Apple likes to have multiple suppliers wherever possible, to allow it to negotiate better prices, and to reduce risk. If, for example, a major supplier of Lightning ports were to report Apple was planning to cut orders next year, that could mean nothing ...

11. Unbox Therapy Shares Hands-On Look at iPhone 14 Pro Max Replica

YouTuber Unbox Therapy has shared a hands-on look at the iPhone 14 Pro Max using what he claims is a one-to-one replica created by third-party case makers with access to detailed schematics and dimensions for Apple's new upcoming flagship smartphone.

12. Obele Brown-West is strengthening Tinuiti in more ways than one

Over the past year, Obele Brown-West has helped digital marketing firm Tinuiti strengthen its bonds with some of the biggest tech and social media companies in the ad industry, including Amazon, Google and Microsoft. She's also helped to build bridges ...

13. Silent Hill is reportedly coming back with multiple new games

Last week, leaked concept art revived fans' hopes that a new Silent Hill game was in the works. Now, a VGC report is claiming that Konami is working on several entries in the survival horror series. On May 12th, Twitter user AestheticGamer1 shared four ...

14. Fall Guys is going free-to-play and coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox on June 21st

The battle royale bean simulator Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is going free-to-play and finally coming to the Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles on June 21st. The game, which first launched on PlayStation and PC, was initially set to be released on ...

15. Uber launches delivery robot pilot program; adds Google voice ordering

Uber announced a host of new products and services on Monday, expanding its repertoire into new categories like robot delivery, events transportation, and travel itinerary planning. In the delivery sector, the technology platform's biggest ...

16. Twitter's CEO and Elon Musk are beefing over bot counts

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal is pushing back against Elon Musk's concerns around spam and bots on the platform, saying that Musk's suggestion to measure the problem by performing a random sampling of 100 accounts wouldn't work.

17. Spotify experiments with musician NFT galleries

Spotify is testing a way for artists to display their non-fungible token (NFT) collections, as first reported by Music Ally. The music streaming platform has rolled out the test for some users on Android in the US and currently includes NFT previews ...

18. Apex Legends Mobile review - 'Mobile Apex, but at what cost?'

Surprisingly, the answer is: not much. And that's a good thing. Apex Legends Mobile does not share an ecosystem with its console and PC counterpart in the same way that Fortnite does – instead you can think of it as a handheld companion, closer to what COD ...

19. Delete these outdated apps from your Android device, iPhone now. Here's why

Often we forget to check if a certain application on our android devices or Apple phones are outdated or not. Even though Google Play Store and App Store on apple phone cannot inform us about the security risk these 'outdated apps' posses to the ...

20. Apple Podcasts launching 'Delegated Delivery' service with third-party hosting integration

The big picture is that Delegated Delivery should trim down operational tasks for dealing with podcast subscriptions “so that creators can focus on making and marketing their work.” Compatible with seven hosting providers to start, ...

21. Forget the Refurbs, Grab an Acer Chromebook 311 for Just $100 at Target Now

What makes good laptop really depends on what you need it for. While it's true that Chromebooks aren't the most powerful laptops on the market, they're lightweight, durable and, most importantly, affordable. If you're looking for a solid budget laptop, ...

22. New Ecobee Smart Thermostat With Premium Design Revealed Ahead of Launch, Supports HomeKit and Hey Siri

Ecobee is planning to release a new HomeKit-compatible smart thermostat model with a premium design and built-in air quality monitoring, according to a product listing on home improvement retailer Lowe's website in Canada. ecobee smart thermostat ...

23. Apple Podcasts gains storage clean-up tools, support for annual subscriptions and a new distribution system

As the battle for podcaster talent and distribution heats up among providers, Apple this morning announced the launch of several new features for its Apple Podcasts service arriving alongside the latest software updates for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

24. A month later, Final Fantasy 14's housing lottery is back online

The new system is more elegant, with players able to purchase a lottery ticket for the plot they want and then see if they had a winning ticket five days later. The ticket costs as much as the house, but losers get their cash refunded.

25. iOS 15.5: Every New Feature You'll Want to Know About

Apple's iOS 15.5 beta brings small changes to iPhones and iPads. James Martin/CNET. Apple released iOS 15.5 to developers Thursday, about two weeks after the ...

26. 'Genshin Impact' Reveals New 2.7 Or 2.8 Character, Shikanoin Heizou

Genshin Impact's next update is delayed indefinitely due to the COVID lockdown situation in China, an uncharacteristic break for the game which has produced non-stop updates every six weeks or so since launch. But they are continuing to promote what's ...

27. Elon Musk says a lower price for Twitter is 'not out of the question.'

Elon Musk threw another curveball at his takeover of Twitter on Monday. At a technology conference in Miami, Mr. Musk, the world's richest man, said striking a deal for Twitter at a lower price was “not at the out of the question,” according to a ...

28. Sony doesn't want you to know that it's donating $100K for reproductive rights

Insomniac Games, which is part of Sony's PlayStation Studios, plans to donate $50,000 to the Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP), according to an internal email sent on May 13th by its CEO Ted Price, as reported by The Washington ...

29. Fortnite's shared V-Bucks wallet will soon support PlayStation

Any Fortnite V-Bucks purchased on PlayStation will soon be available across every platform where the game is available except Nintendo Switch, developer Epic Games announced Monday. Previously, any V-Bucks you bought on a PlayStation console were ...

30. Apple is making it easier to distribute subscription podcasts

Creators on select podcast distribution platforms like Acast and Libsyn will soon be able to automatically upload their premium shows onto the Apple Podcasts app instead of having to publish it episode by episode through Apple's platform. Currently ...

31. iOS 15.5 Features: Everything New in iOS 15.5

Podcasts Update. The Apple Podcasts app includes a setting that allows users to limit the number of episodes stored on the iPhone or iPad. · Apple Pay Cash · Home App · Universal Control · Apple Card · External Links in Reader Apps · Photo Memories · Apple Music ...

32. Musk Says Twitter Deal at Lower Price Is 'Not Out of the Question'

Elon Musk stoked speculation that he could seek to renegotiate his takeover of Twitter Inc., saying a viable deal at a lower price wouldn't be “out of the question.” Twitter shares fell as much as 8.1% in afternoon trading. The stock has been dropping ...

33. iOS 15.5 Release: Everything to Know About the New iOS Update

Apple released iOS 15.5 on Monday, bringing a few smaller changes to iPhones. Most of the updates made in this version are smaller tweaks to apps and other behind-the-scenes updates that lay the groundwork for larger future changes, rather than bigger ...

34. Twitter CEO explains how the company actually fights spambots in rebuttal to Musk

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal laid out how the social media company fights fake and spam accounts on the platform. The information, posted in a lengthy Twitter thread, comes just days after Elon Musk said on Twitter that he would put his $44 billion ...

35. Apple Releases Studio Display Firmware 15.5 With Webcam Update

The Studio Display firmware can be updated by connecting it to a Mac running macOS Monterey 12.4, which was also released today. After installing the new Mac software, Studio Display owners can go to System Preferences > Software Update to install the ...

36. This is the design of Sonos' upcoming Sub Mini

But despite no announcement last week, The Verge can confirm that Sonos is coming closer to releasing a smaller, less costly subwoofer that will be able to wirelessly pair with the Sonos Ray, Beam, and Arc.

37. Android users get watch they've been waiting for

Every year, Google holds an annual event called Google I/O where the search giant shows off its latest developments in software and hardware. This year's show was heavy on artificial intelligence and new hardware, including an upcoming tablet, ...

38. Elon Musk says he might try to renegotiate $44B Twitter deal for less

SAN FRANICSCO — Elon Musk could seek a lower price for Twitter, he said at a conference Monday, just days after tweeting his $44 billion bid for the site was “temporarily on hold.” Speaking in a closed-door session at the All-In Summit in Miami, ...