Microsoft Paint and Photos Getting New Design on Windows 11: What's New (Tech)

The Photos app will be getting a new editing experience where the editing tools will float above the image, similar to Android or iOS mobile apps.

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Zoom to Pay $85 Million for Privacy Violation and 'Zoombombing' (Tech)

Subscribers in the proposed class action would be eligible for 15 percent refunds on their core subscriptions or $25, whichever is larger, while others could receive up to $15.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Live Images Leaked: Physical Dial, Two Buttons Hinted (Tech)

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is also tipped to come in a grey coloured finish as well, in addition to the black and silver colour schemes. The smartwatch is reported to come in three sizes - 42mm, 44mm, and 46mm dials.

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New OnePlus Nord 2 Unit Mysteriously Explodes, Company Expresses Concerns (Tech)

OnePlus says it regrets the incident, though the company has not clarified the cause of the incident.

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Apple Maintains Lead In Tablets Segment, HP Leads Chromebook Market in Q2 2021: IDC (Tech)

IDC said that Chromebooks are still high in demand, but vendors are prioritising higher margin Windows laptops given the on-going components shortage.

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Twitter's Jack Dorsey Leads Blockbuster $29 Billion Buyout of Australian Afterpay (Tech)

The all-stock buyout would value the shares at A$126.21 ($92.65), the companies said in a joint statement on Monday.

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Renault Locks In Lithium Supply From Vulcan Energy In Five-year Deal (Tech)

GermanAustralian startup Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd said on Monday it has signed a deal to supply lithium to Renault SA, the latest move by an electric vehicle maker to lock down supply of the battery metal ahead of a projected surge in demand.

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Square To Buy Afterpay For $29 Billion As Buy Now, Pay Later Booms (Tech)

Square Inc will buy Australia's Afterpay Ltd for about $29 billion in an allstock deal as the U.S. fintech firm looks to leverage burgeoning popularity of buy now, pay later (BNPL) credit options.

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Google Meet Now Available as 'Web App': What Is It, How to Download (Tech)

Google notes that some users might get access to Google Meet PWA in 15 days, starting from August 2.

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Google Plans on Banning 'Sugar Daddy' Apps on Play Store From September (Tech)

The term "Sugar Daddy" is used to refer to a relationship in which a man offers money or goods to someone younger than him for favours.

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Telegram Now Supports Group Video Calls With Up to 1,000 Participants (Tech)

Telegram says that up to 30 people can broadcast video from their camera and screen; however, a thousand participants can view the video stream.

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