The official Android Twitter account shared an “unofficial lyrics explanation video” for “Texts Go Green”, the third song from Drake’s latest album. Both the title and the chorus refer to what happens when an iPhone user blocks someone from communicating with them via iMessage, which defaults to SMS messages and loses features such as read receipts. Quickly breaking down any cultural secrets by quoting lyrics from a recent Drake song, the Twitter account calls it a “real bang”. And I close the Twitter application. – Matt Smith
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Meta launches Avatars Store for digital fashion.
Meta opens an Avatars Store where you can buy clothes for your avatar on Facebook, Instagram and Messenger. The new looks include nannies from Balenciaga, Prada and Thom Browne, and the company expects to add more designers over time. Zuckerberg and Eva Chen, vice president of fashion partnerships at Meta, announced the new store on Instagram Live, calling it “the first live fashion show with an avatar”. The “fashion show” included Chen holding up the paper designs of Zuckerberg’s avatar wearing more and more controversial, albeit ready-to-change, clothes. Continue reading.
Europe would not be alone in trying to reduce e-waste.
U.S. Senators Ed Markey, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Saunders wrote a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo urging her ministry to develop a “comprehensive strategy” that would lead to a common billing model. The EU has acted in the “public interest” by deploying in a port, senators said, and the US should follow suit to reduce the environmental impact of chargers while improving user comfort. A standard charger would theoretically reduce electronic waste by allowing people to reuse existing cables and adapters for new devices. Continue reading.
Free play, cash printing license.
Two weeks after its release, Blizzard’s Diablo Immortal has grossed about $ 24 million, according to Appmagic. The analytics company said that the free game had already been downloaded almost 8.5 million times. Will this inform the rest of the Diablo gaming world? Possibly not. Diablo franchise CEO Rod Fergusson recently announced that Diablo IV will feature a different revenue-generating system from Immortal. Continue reading.
Who said grandeur must be expensive?
Engadget The middle of the street smartphones have amazing options that balance price and features. These days, you still have incredible cameras, live screens and decent battery life. But there are so many, so where to start? How about this guide? Continue reading.
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