Top Tech News Today: 60K Nothing Phone 2a Sold In 60 Minutes, Next Samsung Smartwatch May Get Square Dial, More

60K Nothing Phone 2a Sold In 60 Minutes, Company Says

Last week, Nothing unveiled its newest smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2a, in India and now, the device has gone on its debut sale. The company has now revealed that the reception to the Phone 2a has been exceptional. Within 60 minutes of its release, 60,000 units were sold across multiple channels. Earlier this month, Nothing collaborated with Croma for Nothing Drops for Phone 2a in India.

Next Samsung Smartwatch May Get Square Dial

According to a report by SamMobile, Samsung is considering to return to square design for its upcoming Galaxy Watch, departing from the circular design featured in recent models. The new design is expected to resemble older models such as the Galaxy Gear, Gear 2, and Gear Live, which gained popularity over a decade ago. This marks a shift from Samsung’s adoption of circular designs starting with the Gear S2, which introduced a rotating bezel.

Google Joins Hands With Election Commission Of India

Alphabet-owned Google on Tuesday (March 12) collaborated with the Election Commission of India (ECI), in a bid to combat the dissemination of false information, endorse authorised content and appropriately label artificial intelligence AI-generated data during the upcoming 2024 general elections. The tech giant has mentioned that backing elections is a “pivotal aspect” of its commitment to its users and the democratic process.

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Airbnb Imposes Ban On Security Cameras Inside Guest Homes

Homestay and experience major Airbnb has announced that it will introduce a ban on the use of security cameras within guest accommodations to uphold privacy standards, the company has announced. Previously, the platform permitted the installation of indoor security cameras in communal spaces like hallways and living rooms, provided they were prominently displayed and disclosed in property listings prior to booking.

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Google Confirms Pixel 8a Is In Works

Google has confirmed the development of the upcoming Pixel 8a in a new way. In response to a query regarding Pixel’s battery information on its official forum, the tech giant has revealed its plan to introduce a comprehensive battery information page with the debut of the Pixel 8a smartphone. Additionally, the company stated that the battery information page will be accessible on the Google Pixel 8a smartphone and subsequent models.

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