Top Tech News Today: YouTube Music's Hum To Search On Android, Meta, Activision Face Lawsuit In Texas School Shooting, More
YouTube Music has introduced a new feature called “hum to search,” allowing users to find a song even if they can't remember the lyrics. This feature, now gradually rolling out to all Android app users.
YouTube Music's Hum To Search On Android
YouTube Music has introduced a new feature called “hum to search,” allowing users to find a song even if they can't remember the lyrics or title. This feature, now gradually rolling out to all Android app users, enables song searches by humming, whistling, or singing the tune. Additionally, users can play a recorded audio clip of the song for the app to identify it.
Meta, Activision Face Lawsuit In Texas School Shooting
The families of the victims from the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, in the US state of Texas, have filed a lawsuit against Activision, the publisher of Call of Duty, and Meta. They claim that the companies "knowingly exposed the shooter to the weapon he used, conditioned him to view it as a solution to his problems, and trained him in its use." The plaintiffs also accuse the companies of "exploiting alienated teenage boys and turning them into mass shooters."
Sony's Rebranded ULT Series Launched In India
Japanese tech giant Sony on Monday officially unveiled its new range of personal audio devices, under the ULT series, in India. The ULT Power Sound lineup includes three wireless speakers and a pair of noise-cancelling headphones with cutting-edge technology and new design language. The Tokyo-headquartered company has rebranded its sub-brand ULT, to introduce "good-looking" personal audio devices. As part of a branding revamp aimed at improving accessibility, Sony has replaced its older products with complicated names with new models under the ULT Power Sound lineup.
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Google Pixel 10's Tensor G5 Chip Will Be Made By TSMC And Not Samsung
The upcoming Google Pixel 10's Tensor G5 chip will be manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company or (TSMC), marking the company's first chip produced without South Korean tech giant Samsung, the media has reported. Meanwhile, the Tensor G4 for the upcoming Google Pixel 9 will continue to be manufactured by Samsung, albeit with minor enhancements, says a report in Android Authority.
Oppo Pad 3 Tab Details Leaked, May Launch As OnePlus Pad 2 In India
Handset maker Oppo is expected to launch its third-generation flagship Android tablet in 2024, which may debut outside its hone turf China as the OnePlus Pad 2. A recent leak, which has surfaced ahead of the official release, as reported by Notebookcheck and first spotted by Mysmartprice, hints at whether the device will feature an upgrade in wired charging capabilities.