Rumoured Sony earbuds with wireless charging support leaked online

If the rumours are true, the image above shows what Sony's upcoming wireless earbuds will look like—at least a new prototype. The pictures shared by The Walkman Blog show charging pins and proximity sensors on the underside of the black and rose gold-coloured WF-1000XM4 buds.

The new earbuds will reportedly have support for high-resolution audio, six-hour battery life plus 120-minute playback from a quick 10-minute charge, and support for wireless charging. It's pegged to be launched around June 8 or 9, which The Walkman Blog cited from FCC filing documents.

Via: CNET

WhatsApp would hardly work for users who don't accept new privacy policy

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WhatsApp recently introduced new privacy policies for users, which included new terms that ensure it will share data with Facebook as a condition of its use. It has caused an uproar among users that forced WhatsApp to delay its release. But now, the Facebook-owned messaging service will disable the app's functionalities that will basically render it useless for those who refuse to accept the new privacy policy.

Previously, WhatsApp said it wouldn't delete or deactivate accounts of those who don't accept the new terms. And while that remains true, the messaging service won't be useful. 

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Sony's PS5 supply issues believed to continue into 2022

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If you've been patiently waiting to get your hands on Sony's PlayStation 5, you might still find it hard to find the console next year. According to Bloomberg, the company's CFO, Hiroki Totoki, told analysts at a recent earnings report that Sony is still finding it challenging to keep up with demand.

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Twitter launches Tip Jar

Twitter recently introduced a new way for its users to earn from their time on the platform. The company has started rolling out Tip Jar initially to creators, journalists, nonprofits, and experts using Twitter in English on iOS and Android. A Tip Jar icon will appear next to the Follow button for those who have the feature enabled. 

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