US introduces privacy bill to ban online 'surveillance advertising'

Washington (IANS) The US has unveiled a new privacy bill that would ban targeted advertising on digital platforms by social media giants like Meta (formerly Facebook), Google and others.

The bill allows users to sue platforms like Facebook…

Microsoft Xbox Game Pass reaches 25mn subscribers

San Francesco (IANS) Microsoft has revealed that its Xbox Game Pass has gained 25 million subscribers amid coronavirus pandemic.

The service was launched in 2017 with more than 100 Xbox games for $9.99 per month, though a separate PC-only sub…

Garmin revamps Fenix 7, launches Epix with always-on display

San Francisco (IANS) Smart wearables and GPS tracker maker Garmin on Tuesday unveiled all-new Fenix 7 series with Epix, which is a rugged outdoors smartwatch with an always-on colour display.

Garmin is also adding solar charging capabilities…

Samsung launches Exynos 2200 chip to boost mobile gaming

Seoul (IANS) South Korean tech giant Samsung on Tuesday announced its new premium mobile processor 'Exynos 2200' with an aim to redefine mobile gaming experience.

The Exynos 2200 is a freshly-designed mobile processor with a powerful…

Phytochemicals in Himalayan plant Buransh can fight Covid virus: Researchers

New Delhi (IANS) Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi and The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, have identified phytochemicals in the petals of a Himalayan plant that could potentially…

Pixel 6 and 6 Pro starts receiving January update

San Francisco (IANS) As promised, Google has finally started rolling out the January 2022 software update to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

The update, based on Android 12, fixes critical bugs and includes performance and stability improvements.

Pixel Fold smartphone design revealed in Android 12L Beta 2

San Francisco (IANS) US-based search engine giant Google is planning to launch its first foldable phone 'Pixel Fold' and now in Android 12L Beta 2 new animations were discovered that depict how to insert a SIM card into the upcoming foldable…

All iPhone 14 models to feature 120Hz displays, 6GB RAM: Report

San Francisco (IANS) Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 14 series in or around September and now a new report suggests that all four iPhone 14 models would sport 120 Hz screens, not just the two Pro devices.

According to a research note…

Ignitron Motocorp unveils second electric motorbike Bob-e in India

New Delhi (IANS) Ignitron Motocorp, a new electric vehicle start-up, on Friday unveiled its second electric two-wheeler 'Bob-e' in the Indian market.

The motorbike is designed for the youngsters, with an objective to elevate lifestyles…

2021 6th hottest year, last 8 years the warmest: NASA

New Delhi/New York (IANS) Earth's global average surface temperature in 2021 tied 2018 as the sixth warmest year on record, and the past eight years are the warmest, according to an independent analysis done by NASA and the National Oceanic and…