Tech Roundup: Apple AirTags Updates, Google Currents Shutdown & More

[A recurring feature on the latest in Science & Technology.]

• The European Union adopts the European Chips Act that aims to mobilise more than €43 billion of public and private investments to "confront semiconductor shortages and strengthen Europe's technological leadership."
• Apple announces AirTags updates to combat stalking and malicious use, including Precision Finding for unknown AirTags, updated "Unknown Accessory Detected" alerts, and louder sounds.
• Google releases the first Android 13 developer preview, emphasising on dynamic colours and security and privacy; teases a SharePlay-inspired feature called "live sharing" in its Duo video chat app that allows users to collaborate and have an interactive, co-viewing experience.
• MoviePass to officially relaunch as a credit-based movie ticketing service and announces PreShow, an ad platform that uses facial detection to trade ad views for in-game currency (aka credits) that can be used to buy tickets through the platform.
• OnlyFans, an online subscription platform known for adult content, launches NFT profile pictures minted on the Ethereum blockchain; creators' NFT profile pictures to show an Ethereum symbol to mark them as authentic.
• Google announces plans to wind down Currents, the enterprise version of the now-defunct Google+, in 2023; says "Google Workspace customers are using Chat and Spaces to communicate about projects, share organizational updates, and build community." (It's worth noting that "Google Currents" should not be confused with an earlier product called "Google Currents" which existed from 2011-2013 as a news magazine app. Likewise, "Spaces" should not be confused with its short-lived "Google Spaces" messaging app, which existed for nine months in 2016.)
• Google's YouTube rolls out support for picture-in-picture mode on iOS, as the video platform adds new tools, including new video effects, editing capabilities, and the ability to reply to comments by creating a Short, to retain creators on the service.
• India's ShareChat and MX Player to merge their respective short-video apps, Moj and MX TakaTak, in a deal worth US$ 900 million.
• Twitter reports Q4 revenue of US$ 1.57 billion, up 22% YoY, net income of US$ 182 million, down 18% YoY, as monetisable daily active users reach 217 million, up from 192M YoY.
• Online dating app Tinder brings back Blind Date feature, a "new social experience that pairs members before allowing them to view each other's profile, making conversation, rather than photos."