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Skin-like electronics combined with Artificial Intelligence are being developed by researchers in order to detect potential emergent health concerns.  The study was published in the journal Matter with the title Intrinsically stretchable neuromorphic devices for on-body processing of health data with artificial intelligence. Although flexible, wearable electronics are becoming increasingly common, they have yet to

Apple is reportedly working on introducing a true power-saving mode for eligible Apple Watch models in an upcoming watchOS 9 update, extending the watch’s battery life when necessary. According to a report, this mode can be activated manually through the Control Center or the settings app. It also prompts the user when the battery level

Audible, the Amazon-owned audiobook streaming service, has rolled out improvements to its Apple Watch app that improve its functionality and make it possible to use the app independently on the smartwatch. The new app allows Audible to work independently on Apple’s watchOS platform, so users will be able to stream or download titles from Audible

Italy prohibited the use of facial recognition and ‘smart glasses’ on Monday as its Data Protection Agency issued a rebuke to two municipalities experimenting with the technologies. Facial recognition systems using biometric data will not be allowed until a specific law is adopted or at least until the end of next year, the privacy watchdog

Apple’s mixed reality headset is in the works and is tipped to be launched next year. The headset that combines elements of virtual and augmented reality is considered Apple’s next big bet after the success of its smartphones. A report by Bloomberg says that the Cupertino giant is reportedly continuing to hire engineers for the

Samsung is rolling out a fresh Galaxy Watch 4 update offering a fix to previously reported issues that affected users who had updated their wearables to version R870XXU1GVI3. The new software update comes with firmware version R870XXU1GVK4 and brings system stability improvements. It also includes the latest November 2022 security patch. A considerable number of

Apple Reality Pro, the company’s mixed reality (MR) headset that is said to be in development, has been tipped to enter mass production by March 2023, according to a report. The California-based iPhone and MacBook maker’s first mixed reality headset was previously expected to be announced in January 2023, followed by pre-order sales commencing sometime

Even as foldable displays are slowly gaining popularity in the smartphone market, a similar technology known as stretchable displays is gradually emerging. LG Display has demonstrated a new 12-inch panel that can be stretched to a 14-inch display. The display size will return to its 12-inch size when it is released without taking any damage,

Amazfit Band 7 is heading towards its launch in India. The smartwatch had its global launch in July this year. The wearable from Amazfit comes with a 1.47-inch HD AMOLED display, 24/7 heart rate and blood-oxygen monitor, inbuilt Amazon Alexa, and more. The wearable is claimed to deliver up to 18 days of battery life

Nothing Ear Stick will be available at a discounted price of Rs. 1,000 on Flipkart for users who own a Nothing product. According to the tech company, there will be a limited drop of the Ear Stick on November 14, before the general sale starts at November 17. The sale on November 14 will last

China released its first action plan dedicated to virtual reality on Tuesday, with an aim its industry ship more than 25 million devices with a value exceeding CNY 350 billion (roughly Rs. 3,97,800 crore) by 2026. It was published by five ministries in Beijing, led by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and categorised

The OnePlus Nord Watch is the brand’s first entry-level smartwatch in the Nord series. OnePlus Nord smartphones are typically budget to mid-range devices, so it’s no shocker to see an entry-level OnePlus smartwatch from the Nord ecosystem. We have plenty of choice in the sub-Rs. 5,000 smartwatch segment in India, both from local and Chinese companies, so

Garmin has launched the Venu Sq 2 as its new affordable smartwatch in India. The Garmin Venu Sq 2 comes as a successor to the original Venu Sq which launched in 2020. The Garmin Venu Sq 2 has a bunch of upgrades over its predecessor that are not only limited to hardware but also software,

Billionaire Snap founder Evan Spiegel rubbished the idea that future computing will migrate into a virtual world dubbed the metaverse, arguing most people prefer a lighter touch known as augmented reality. Augmented reality, which broadly speaking superimposes digital info on the real world, lets people harness computing power without forcing them to rely on a

Amazfit’s line of smartwatches may not offer all the bells and whistles of an Apple Watch or Samsung’s Galaxy Watch models, but they do offer incredible value given their competitive price tags. The latest model in Amazfit’s stylish GTR line-up aims to repeat the success of its predecessor, the GTR 3, but with a different

According to Mark Zuckerberg, the “metaverse” – which the Meta founder describes as “an embodied internet, where instead of just viewing content – you are in it” – will radically change our lives. So far, Meta’s main metaverse product is a virtual reality playground called Horizon Worlds. When Zuckerberg announced his company’s metaverse push in

Australia’s competition regulator has begun court proceedings against Fitbit for allegedly making false or misleading claims to consumers about their guarantee rights on faulty devices, it said on Monday. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said between May 2020 and February 2022, Fitbit claimed consumers will not be entitled to a refund unless they returned

Apple Watch has been credited with saving the lives of several people by calling emergency services when they are unable to access their phones, alerting first responders in time so they can receive medical attention. The wearables have also helped many users detect certain abnormalities in their health using the sensors that monitor parameters like ECG

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2022 is entering its final days. The sale that started in the last week of September during Dussera, will conclude on October 23 around Diwali. The e-commerce website is offering discounts on a wide range of products including mobile phones, smart devices, laptops, and other electronics in the ongoing Amazon

Garmin Venu Sq 2 was launched in India on Thursday. The new Garmin smartwatch comes as a successor to the original Venu Sq that was previously launched in the country. The company is offering its new Venu Sq 2 series in two models. The Garmin Venu Sq 2 Music Edition lets users store up to