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Wellbeing was disrupted for the better at the virtual Consumer Electronics Show 2021, which ultimately saw a brave new world of health tech. Plus, a few wise words from expert speakers.

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Earlier this week, WhatsApp had started rolling out in-app notifications to users about an update in its Terms of Service and privacy policy regarding how it processes user data and partners with Facebook to offer integrations across the social media giant's products.

WhatsApp says latest update does not change its data-sharing practices with Facebook

PTI The company head says that with end-to-end encryption (E2E), it cannot see private chats or calls and neither can Facebook and that WhatsApp remains committed to E2E.

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Wearing someone else's face: Hyper-realistic masks to go on sale in Japan

Reuters The masks will go on sale early next year for 98,000 yen ($950) apiece at his Tokyo shop, Kamenya Omote, whose products are popular as accessories for parties and theatrical performance.

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Ishan Patra The companies have come up with a multidisciplinary approach “that combines the benefits of advanced technology, a supportive community, and skilled human oversight.”

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First-ever digital health passport for overseas travellers

Ishan Patra It can provide airline passengers and airlines with a secure digital passport that validates the passenger’s identity, authenticates their COVID-19 test result, and vaccination or immunisation details in one secure app.

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iPads for infants and other post-pandemic early learning trends

Even as older students tackle the challenges of remote learning during the pandemic, edtech players are rolling out programmes for the pre-K years

Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G review: A small step or a giant leap?

A mid-range powerhouse, the Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G is significantly superior to its predecessor without being too expensive

Samsung's Galaxy S21 premium smartphones to hit India later this month

South Korean tech giant Samsung said it will bring its new lineup of flagship Galaxy S21 smartphones to the Indian market by the end of the month

General Motors unveils Cadillac flying car and shuttle concepts at CES

The single-passenger Cadillac - technically, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone - will be able to travel from urban rooftop to urban rooftop at speeds up to 55 miles per hour.

WhatsApp says latest update does not change its data-sharing practices with Facebook

The company head says that with end-to-end encryption (E2E), it cannot see private chats or calls and neither can Facebook and that WhatsApp remains committed to E2E.

An India-made military-grade smartphone for under ₹6,000

The Lava Z1 is targeted at consumers looking to upgrade from a feature phone, and offers them a chance to customise storage and other specs

Dell launches PCs, laptops targeted at users working from home

The announcements come ahead of CES 2021, a tech event scheduled to be held virtually next week.

Xiaomi stops roll-out of A3 devices after Android 11 update glitch

Many users took to social media to complain that their phones froze or went dead after they installed the Android update.

As 2021 kicks off, the gaming intensifes...

This new decade, we observe supply chains getting back on track; so, we look forward to the new year with fantastic games on the horizon, igniting fresh hope for gamers

Xbox Series S review: is this budget console an ideal starter pack for the idle gamer?

An all-digital, next-gen console delivering next-generation gaming, is the Xbox Series S a smart addition to Microsoft’s console range?

This Christmas people spent $407 million on apps worldwide

The app spending was led by mobile game apps, as the category grew 27% year-over-year to $295.6 million, on Christmas this year.

How to keep your Apple device safe from children

While Apple's iPhone and iPad can be entertaining devices for kids, ensuring some basic features can help keep your devices safe from and for children.

Lap desks to selfie lights: These gadgets became 2020’s underdog WFH heroes

We look back on the underdiscussed gadgets that made our work-from-home space a little easier and stress-free

Microsoft Flight Simulator update allows flying planes in virtual reality

The new update is compatible across a wide range of supported devices, including most Windows Mixed Reality headsets, Oculus, Valve, and HTC headsets.

These handwritten schematics of an Apple artefact sold for over half a million dollars at an auction

Steve Wozniak’s handwritten schematics and programming instructions for a prototype of the Apple II home computer sold on December 23. But for how much, and who is the buyer?

We compare the iPhone 12, Mini, Pro and Pro Max, so you don’t have to

Though commonly powered by the latest A14 Bionic, there are noticeable differences between the four new flagship iPhone 12 devices from Apple. We break it down for you:

Sony outlaws Cyberpunk from PlayStation Store after bug backlash

CD Projekt CEO Adam Kicinski said that when Cyberpunk was launched the company would have preferred to have fewer bugs, but it did not consider delaying for a fourth time.

Wearing someone else's face: Hyper-realistic masks to go on sale in Japan

The masks will go on sale early next year for 98,000 yen ($950) apiece at his Tokyo shop, Kamenya Omote, whose products are popular as accessories for parties and theatrical performance.

Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony’s shared guidelines for safer online gaming

The companies have come up with a multidisciplinary approach “that combines the benefits of advanced technology, a supportive community, and skilled human oversight.”

First-ever digital health passport for overseas travellers

It can provide airline passengers and airlines with a secure digital passport that validates the passenger’s identity, authenticates their COVID-19 test result, and vaccination or immunisation details in one secure app.

Xbox Family Settings app’s new features gives more control to parents

The app can also be used to filter content, manage play and communication settings, view and manage friends list, and access activity reports.

Microsoft Edge launches ‘sleeping tabs’ feature, says memory usage drops by 32%

The software giant said it aims to deliver better browser performance with enhanced speed and responsiveness, while using fewer system resources.

Premium headset maker EPOS debuts in India

The Copenhagen-based firm wants to focus on offering premium audio solutions for the modern Indian workforce.

Listen up, Apple just quietly launched over-ear AirPods Max headphones... for ₹59,900

AirPods Max, equipped with Apple’s H1 chip, feature a 40-millimetre Apple-designed dynamic driver that provides deep bass, accurate mid-ranges, and crisp high-frequency extension

Watch | Hackers can turn vacuum cleaners into spying devices

A video about hackers using vacuum cleaners equipped with LiDAR sensors to eavesdrop on private conversations in houses.

Watch | A wearable that can track facial expressions while wearing masks

A video about C-Face, a wearable sensing technology that can track facial expressions.

Samsung may discontinue high-end Galaxy Note smartphones

The Galaxy Note, known for its large screen and a stylus for note-taking, is one of two Samsung premium phone series — the other being the more compact Galaxy S that draws in consumers with its state-of-the-art parts

FAU-G pre-registration opens, gamers post app incompatibility issues

Many gamers took to the micro-blogging platform to voice their concerns when they were not able to pre-register for the game.

Microsoft Office files in iOS devices can be edited using Google Workspace

The availability of Office editing on iOS will allow users to edit, comment, and collaborate using powerful real-time tools.

Microsoft Flight Simulator gets new airports, visual enhancements in U.S. update

Gamers will also be able to experience the visual enhancements made to 48 other airports, 50 new points of interest across the country, and new activities on each coast.

Google Nest Audio review: An ideal buy for a first smart-home experience

The Nest Audio is a welcome and affordable addition to Google’s growing smart-home ecosystem

Intel reveals M15 laptop powered by its 11th generation core i5, i7 processors

The M15 laptop has a 15.6-inch screen, weighs under 1.7 kg, and features a 73 watt-hour battery that is capable of delivering up to 16 hours of video playback.

Nvidia, Epic to bring ‘Fortnite’ back to iPhones in ‘near future’

Nvidia and Epic said “Fortnite” will return to iPhones through the device's Safari web browser, which is not subject to Apple's billing requirements or rules.

Microsoft Surface Go 2, Book 3 now available in India

Microsoft claims the Surface Book 3 15-inch will deliver up to 50% increased performance than its predecessor and up to 17.5 hours of battery life.

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Apple Watch Series 6 review: compact, powerful... worth an upgrade?

The Apple Watch Series 6 released with a lot of pandemic-related concerns in mind for the user. Are these new features worth a double-take?

Amazon shifts some voice assistant, face recognition computing to its own chips

First announced in 2018, the Amazon chip is custom-designed to speed up large volumes of machine learning tasks such as translating text to speech or recognising images

Sony PS5 sold out online as pandemic chills real-world retailing

Sony has made launch sales online only to maintain social distancing, calling for consumers to “be safe, stay home, and place your order online”.

What went into Apple’s new M1 chip?

M1, says Apple, is the first personal computer chip built using cutting-edge 5-nanometer process technology, and comprises 16 billion transistors — the most the company has ever put into a chip

Apple ‘One More Thing’ Special Event: Details on Apple Silicon’s M1, macOS Big Sur, and more

Apple has upgraded three of its Macs with Apple Silicon's M1 chipset.

Xbox’s next-generation gaming consoles to be launched today

Xbox Series X, priced at ₹ 49,990, is Microsoft’s most powerful gaming console till date. While, the Series S, is the company’s smallest console ever, priced at ₹ 34,990.

Samsung may launch flagship phone early to grab Huawei share - sources

Samsung is preparing to launch its new Galaxy S21 as early as late January next year, whereas it previously launched its flagship S20 phone in early March this year.

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