Telegram uncaps live stream viewers as part of big version 8.0 update

From The Verge: Telegram, the messaging app that’s becoming more and more like a fully-fledged social media network, is expanding support for video live streams with its latest update. Version 8.0 of the app, which is available now on both iOS and Android, allows live streams to be watched by an...

Spotify Launches 'Blend' Shared Playlist Feature

From PC Mag: Spotify is globally rolling out Blend, which invites two users (with a Spotify Free or Premium plan) to merge their musical tastes into one curated playlist.

Introduced in June, Blend is updated daily and adapts based on what listeners stream. Now out of beta, the experience includes...

South Korea readies payment law targeting Apple, Google app stores

From CNET: Apple and Google are under increasing pressure from global regulators, who say the tech giants have abused their power in mobile devices in order to exert control over app developers and pad their profits in the process.

On Tuesday, South Korea's National Assembly passed a bill that will...

Windows 11 won’t include Android app support at launch

From The Verge: Microsoft won’t ship support for Android apps on Windows 11 in time for the operating system’s launch on October 5th. While Android apps running on Windows 11 is one of the big new features of the OS, Microsoft will only start previewing this feature in the coming months.

“We look...

Partially Automated Tesla Crashes Into Parked Police Car

From PC Mag: A Tesla operating in partial Autopilot mode on Saturday plowed into a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser and a disabled vehicle near downtown Orlando.

The trooper operating the cruiser was not in the car at the time. He'd stopped to help the disabled vehicle around 5 a.m. and "narrowly...

Apple iPhone 13 to reportedly feature satellite connectivity

From CNET: Apple's iPhone 13 will feature satellite communication connectivity that will allow users to make calls and send texts in areas without cellular coverage, according to a note from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

The forthcoming handset will include hardware that allows it to tap low Earth...

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