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Coronavirus: How to unlock your iPhone using Face ID while wearing a face mask

Coronavirus face masks are proving a bit of a problem for iPhone users because they can't seem to unlock their phones using FaceID

Apr 16, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Coronavirus

Inception-like device that hacks dreams, lets us control them in development

Scientists working at MIT's Dream Lab are developing a glove-like wearable device that can let people take control of their dreams

Apr 15, 2020

By Manthan C.

Worried about touching elevator buttons amid Coronavirus? Here's how China uses zero-contact tech

A Chinese-based company has come up with an interesting concept ensuring zero contact with the elevator buttons amid the Coronavirus outbreak

Apr 15, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Razer launches Pokémon-themed True Wireless Earbuds that come with a Poké Ball charging case

The Pikachu True Wireless Earbuds come in a yellow paintjob with Razer's triple-headed snake logo on each Earbud repaced by Pikachu's backside and its signature lightning bolt tail

Apr 15, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

5G smartphone sales to hit 8.4mln units in South Korea this year

The number of subscribers to the 5G mobile network in South Korea reached 5.77 million as of last week

Apr 13, 2020

By IANS

Instagram launches 'Thank You Hour' and a new sticker for you to thank your coronavirus heroes

The new feature comes with a new sticker and shared story which a user can use to show gratitude to whoever has helped them during these trying times

Apr 12, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Coronavirus

This disease-detecting smart toilet is a fitness tracker for your poop

A team of researchers from Stanford University have designed a smart toilet that is capable of detecting early warning signs of cancer and other serious diseases.

Apr 7, 2020

By Manthan C.

NY schools log out of Zoom, adopt Microsoft Teams

Zoom has started facing criticism as reports of "Zoombombing" and other privacy issues started surfacing from different parts of the country

Apr 6, 2020

By IANS

University uses robot avatars wearing gowns and face screens for graduation ceremony amid epidemic

Business BreakThrough University in Japan conducted a graduation ceremony for its students using robot avatars, complete with graduation gowns, caps and face screens.

Apr 6, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

Apple Music slips from top music streaming service spot, claims new research

Counterpoint predicts the online music streaming world would experience an uptick of 25% by the end of 2020 with a user base of more than 450 million subscribers

Apr 6, 2020

By Anirban Roy

Skype launches video calling feature that does not require you to sign-up or have the app installed

The new 'Meet Now' feature by Skype works pretty much similar to Zoom and seems to capitalise on the security concerns surrounding the videoconferencing service

Apr 4, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Coronavirus

Zoom raiders use Twitter, Instagram to organise campaigns

There are several accounts on Instagram and Twitter asking people to share Zoom meeting codes so that they can raid those video conferences or classes organised through the app

Apr 4, 2020

By IANS

UAE's drive-thru coronavirus testing facility,

Abu Dhabi launches Coronavirus app to keep a check on quarantined people

The app launched by the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi ensures people who are asked to self-quarantine adhere to the quarantine requirements by alerting authorities of violation

Apr 4, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Coronavirus