Fairphone 5 sets a new standard with 8-10 years of Android support - Price Reveal

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Fairphone 5 sets a new standard with 8-10 years of Android support

The Fairphone 5 is official and full of surprises. As you might expect, it's the usual repairable phone from Fairphone, with parts available to order and easily installable with just a screwdriver. Fairphone has opted out of Qualcomm's consumer upgrade cycle by using an "industrial IoT" SoC, resulting in a jaw-dropping 8–10 years of OS support. The phone features a mid-range loadout with a 6.46-inch, 90 Hz, 2770×1224 OLED display, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a side fingerprint reader. Additionally, it offers a 50MP rear camera, a 50MP front camera, and a removable 4200 mAh battery. The Fairphone 5 is currently available for purchase in Europe, with preorders starting today and a ship date of September 14. Read more

Meta's 'Biggest Single Takedown' Removes Chinese Influence Campaign

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, recently conducted its "biggest single takedown" to remove a Chinese influence campaign that spanned thousands of accounts on various social media platforms and Chinese websites. The campaign had been ongoing for at least four years and involved Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Substack, and Chinese websites, according to Meta. The takedown demonstrates Meta's commitment to tackling coordinated inauthentic behavior in its digital ecosystem. Read more

Meta's avatar legs roll out to VR beta testers

Meta has introduced avatar legs in its VR beta program. Beta testers in Quest Home will now have legs for their avatars. The rollout of avatar legs will soon extend to the VR version of Horizon Worlds as well. This change will enhance the immersive experience of virtual reality and provide users with a more realistic representation of themselves. Read more

X faces 2,200 arbitration cases from laid-off employees

X, previously known as Twitter, is currently facing 2,200 arbitration cases filed by employees who were laid off after Elon Musk took over the company. The filing fees alone for this volume of cases could amount to $3.5 million. The court filing in Delaware revealed the scale of the arbitration cases against X. This development adds to the legal challenges faced by the company as it undergoes significant changes under Musk's leadership. Read more