February 21, 2024
Tech News
OnePlus has announced its upcoming Watch 2, promising a significant battery life of 100 hours in Smart Mode. This development comes after a three-year hiatus following the OnePlus Watch 1, during which the company took a reflective pause to focus on improving user experience based on community feedback. The first-gen product had boasted up to two weeks of battery life. OnePlus aims to address the critical issue of battery life in smartwatches with this new release, emphasizing the importance of long-lasting battery for a better user experience.
GXBank has made its GX Card, a physical debit card, available to all its account holders. The card offers several benefits, including unlimited 1% cashback on all retail spending, waived fees for cash withdrawals at over 10,000 MEPS ATMs nationwide, and no additional charges for overseas transactions. The card also provides 1.5x GrabRewards for spending at Jaya Grocer outlets. These perks are part of an introductory offer valid until specific dates in 2024. GXBank is Malaysia’s first digital bank, offering a fully digital banking experience with no physical branches.
FuboTV has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to block their joint venture to create a sports streaming platform. Fubo accuses the companies of engaging in practices that have restricted its ability to operate as a sports-focused streaming service, including imposing unfair bundling terms. The lawsuit seeks to either block the venture or ensure economic parity in licensing terms, alongside damages. The Department of Justice is reportedly reviewing the planned venture for potential consumer harm.
Tech Explained
Smart Mode – Smart Mode refers to a feature in smartwatches that optimizes the device’s functions to balance performance and battery life, allowing users to access various apps and features while extending the device’s battery longevity.
Debit Card – A debit card is a payment card that deducts money directly from a cardholder’s checking account to pay for purchases. It allows users to make transactions electronically without the need for physical cash.
Antitrust Lawsuit – An antitrust lawsuit is a legal action taken against companies or organizations for engaging in anti-competitive practices that harm consumers or other businesses. These lawsuits aim to promote fair competition and prevent monopolistic behavior in the market.
