Report: Apple's mixed reality headset works as a standalone device

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The latest report about Apple's long-rumoured mixed reality headset suggests it can work independently without being linked to an iPhone or Mac device. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that the headset will need two processors to make this happen. The main chip will have the same computing power as the M1 processor, while a second one will handle all the computing related to the sensors.

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Square Photo Studio app wants to help businesses take product shots on mobile

Square has a new mobile app designed to make it easier for Canadian businesses to get better product shots right from their smartphones. The Square Photo Studio app offers easy-to-follow prompts for taking the best photo. It can then isolate the product from its background so you can choose from the provided backgrounds, shadows, and colours. 

You can then easily link these images to your Square catalogue or create a new item for selling. But the app isn't limited to Square sellers. Anyone with products to sell can snap and style a photo and then sell it with a Square Online Checkout link. The Square Photo Studio app is available on the Apple App Store.

Instagram starts rolling out live test of 60-second Stories

Instagram was spotted testing longer videos for its Stories. And now, it looks like a live test is being conducted. If this feature goes live, longer clips shared in the Stories will no longer be split into 15-second segments.  According to Instagram, the company is testing this option with a small group of users. The goal is to streamline the app's different video tools and functions, which Social Media Today pointed out will need to compete against TikTok.

Listen to SiriusXM Canada for free until Dec. 6

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Now is the time to tune in if you want free access to over 100 SiriusXM Canada channels. The audio entertainment company is offering a limited-time "Listen Free" opportunity without any credit card required. You can listen to over 100 channels of ad-free music, exclusive talk, news, podcasts, and more until December 6, 2021. It's free for anyone with an inactive satellite radio in their car or online and on the phone via the SXM App without registration required.