According to an Indian Express report, the Delhi Police used facial recognition technology to screen crowds at Prime Minister Modi’s Ramlila Maidan rally on December 22

Police use facial recognition system to screen PM Modi’s rally

According to an Indian Express report, the Delhi Police used facial recognition technology to screen crowds at Prime Minister Modi&rsquo;s Ramlila Maidan rally on December 22, using footage filmed at various protest events. It was the first time that the Automated Facial Recognition System (AFRS) software was used in a political rally, raising concerns about privacy and mass surveillance amidst cross country protests against a new citizenship law. The government plans to roll out a nationwide system, possibly the world&rsquo;s biggest, claiming that it will stop criminals and find missing children.

According to an Indian Express report, the Delhi Police used facial recognition technology to screen crowds at Prime Minister Modi’s Ramlila Maidan rally on December 22, using footage filmed at various protest events. It was the first time that the Automated Facial Recognition System (AFRS) software was used in a political rally, raising concerns about privacy and mass surveillance amidst cross country protests against a new citizenship law. The government plans to roll out a nationwide system, possibly the world’s biggest, claiming that it will stop criminals and find missing children.

According to a new report from Strategy Analytics, Samsung and Vivo saw the most growth in sales for 5G smartphones in Q1 2021.

According to a new report from Strategy Analytics, Samsung and Vivo saw the most growth in sales for 5G smartphones in Q1 2021. While Apple still holds the lead in the segment with 40.4 million shipments, Samsung grew to 17 million and Vivo to 19.4 million from Q4 2020. However, Oppo still bagged the second spot, with 21.5 million sales in the first quarter.

OnePlus has confirmed that its OxygenOS operating system will continue to be offered on the firm's devices.

OnePlus has confirmed that its OxygenOS operating system will continue to be offered on the firm's devices. The brand's recent merger with sister company Oppo reportedly raised questions, since the OnePlus 9 series in China use ColorOS.&nbsp;However, reports indicate that OnePlus has clarified that its devices for the global market will continue to operate on OxygenOS.

Cyberpunk 2077 has received Patch 1.23 for PC, consoles and Google Stadia, that brings fixes for some major issues and improves the overall stability of the game.

Cyberpunk 2077 has received Patch 1.23 for PC, consoles and Google Stadia, that brings fixes for some major issues and improves the overall stability of the game. Reports indicate that several fixes have been made for the The Heist quest related to Jackie's character model. It's worth noting that Cyberpunk 2077 was recently brought back to the PlayStation Store, after being taken off soon after its launch for being too buggy.

Sony has officially launched its Bravia XR A80J OLED TV series in India, with a ₹2,99,990 price tag.

Sony has officially launched its Bravia XR A80J OLED TV series in India. The series features 4K HDR OLED screens with a 120Hz high refresh rate and get Sony's XR OLED Contrast and XR Triluminos Pro technology for an enhanced viewing experience. The series also supports 3D surround sound upscaling and Dolby Atmos as well. It's powered by the Cognitive Processor XR chipset, and runs on Android TV with 16GB on board storage. While Sony has said 55-inch and 77-inch models will be introduced soon, the 65-inch model of the Bravia XR A80J OLED is available to purchase currently for ₹2,99,990.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablet in India, with a starting price tag of ₹11,999.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablet in India. The Tab A7 lite features an 8.7-inch TFT display with a 1340 x 800 pixel resolution. It runs on an octa-core chipset, with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. The Tab A7 Lite battery is a 5,100mAh unit that supports 15W charging speeds, and it gets an 8MP rear camera with a 2MP front facing camera. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite starts from ₹11,999 for the Wi-Fi only model, and costs ₹14,999 for the LTE variant.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 FE tablet has been launched in India, with prices starting at ₹46,999.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 FE tablet has been launched in India. The Tab S7 FE sports a 12.4-inch TFT display with a 2560 x 1600 resolution. It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB of storage. The Tab S7 FE also packs in a 10,090mAh battery, with support for 45W fast charging, and features an 8MP single rear camera setup and a 5MP front facing camera. The Galaxy Tab S7 FE is priced at ₹46,999 for the 4GB RAM, 64GB storage variant, while the 6GB RAM, 128GB model is priced at ₹50,999.

A statement provided by Qualcomm to XDA-Developers has confirmed that older smartwatches and wearables running Qualcomm chipsets can be upgraded to the new Wear OS 3.0.

A statement provided by Qualcomm to XDA-Developers has confirmed that older smartwatches and wearables running Qualcomm chipsets can be upgraded to the new Wear OS 3.0.
Announced at Google I/O 2021 in collaboration with Samsung, the new Wear OS can theoretically run on any device with a Snapdragon 3100 or Snapdragon 4100 or 4100+ chipset.
However, smartwatch manufacturers will decide if they want to provide the update to existing products, or if users will have to buy a new device to enjoy the new Wear OS.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said allowing side-loading, or installing apps from sources other than the App Store, would pose a serious threat to iOS security.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said allowing side-loading, or installing apps from sources other than the App Store, would pose a serious threat to iOS security.
Speaking virtually at the VivaTech 2021 conference, Cook was asked about the proposed European Digital Markets Act, which would force Apple to allow side-loading as an anti-monopoly measure.
The Apple CEO claimed that Android, which does allow users to install apps from any source, has 47 times more malware than iOS, which only allows users to download apps reviewed by Apple.
The current language of the proposed law, Cook said, would &lsquo;destroy the security&rsquo; and privacy initiatives of the iPhone.

Neurotech company Kernel is ready to start shipping its $50,000 helmet that can read a user’s mind.

Neurotech company Kernel is ready to start shipping its $50,000 helmet that can read a user&rsquo;s mind.
The Kernel Flow can analyze neurons being fired in the brain and establish precise patterns of brain activity. The only requirement is being plugged in to a computer with a USB-C connector.
Researchers could use this data to study how the brain ages, and the potential causes of mental disorders or brain strokes.
Kernel CEO Bryan Johnson said that he eventually hopes to sell a device like this for the price of a smartphone, letting everyone know what goes on in their heads.

Music-streaming service Spotify has launched a live audio app called Greenroom, likely in a bid to compete with the current popularity of Clubhouse.

Music-streaming service Spotify has launched a live audio app called Greenroom, likely in a bid to compete with the current popularity of Clubhouse. Greenroom lets any user host or participate in live rooms, with the option of joining the platform with their Spotify log-in info. Spotify has promised that it will bring new programming to Greenroom in spaces like music, culture and entertainment.

Realme has confirmed that the 4G and 5G editions of their Narzo 30 smartphone will launch in India on June 24.

Realme has confirmed that the 4G and 5G editions of their Narzo 30 smartphone will launch in India on June 24.
Launched earlier in Malaysia, the Realme Narzo 30 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G95, and features a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
It sports a 48MP triple rear camera setup, along with a 5,000mAh battery and 30W fast charging.

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has revealed that the firm has officially decided to "further integrate" with sister company Oppo.

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has revealed that the firm has officially decided to "further integrate" with sister company Oppo. Lau said in a forum post that the decision had been made after "positive impact" from the existing partnership. He also said the deeper integration would help build better products for OnePlus customers. It's worth noting that both OnePlus and Oppo are owned by Chinese conglomerate BBK Electronics, that also owns other smartphone makers like Vivo and Realme.

Chinese smartphone brand Honor has announced the Honor 50 series of phones, which will come with support for Google Mobile Services and Google Apps.

Chinese smartphone brand Honor has announced the Honor 50 series of phones, which will come with support for Google Mobile Services and Google Apps.
Honor was recently sold by Huawei, which is banned from accessing Google&rsquo;s services due to US trade sanctions.
The Honor 50 Pro sports a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, and is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset.
For optics, it has a 108MP quad rear camera setup, along with a 4,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging support.

Facebook has announced that it will begin testing ads inside its Oculus VR headsets, in order to create a self-sustaining platform.

Facebook has announced that it will begin testing ads inside its Oculus VR headsets.
Facebook says it aims to help developers earn revenue on the Oculus platform, and create a self-sustaining platform that can support a variety of business models.
Ads will begin to appear in Blaston, an action game developed by Resolution Games, and other games over the coming weeks.
Users will be able to hide individual ads, or choose not to see ads from a particular advertiser.

The highly anticipated Battlegrounds Mobile India launched in early access beta for a limited number of users.

The highly anticipated Battlegrounds Mobile India launched in early access beta for a limited number of users. The slots were quickly filled up, and the beta registration link says it is not accepting more testers.
The game&rsquo;s developer, Krafton, said in a statement that more open beta slots will be made available over the course of Thursday, and any progress made in early access will carry over when the game launches.
Some users who were able to get access report that the game is 721MB in size.

Google is all set to open its first ever permanent physical retail store on June 17, located in Chelsea, New York City.

Google is all set to open its first ever permanent physical retail store on June 17.
Located in Chelsea in New York City, the store will provide customers with hands-on interaction with a range of devices and services - from Pixel phones and Nest products to Fitbit wearables and Pixelbooks.
Google says that sustainability was a key part of the design. The store includes a place to host events like classes, concerts, and talks, and a living room setup for product demonstrations.
There is also a 17-foot-tall circular glass structure with custom interactive screens that feature rotating exhibits for visitors.
Individual spaces to showcase Google products like Nest, Stadia, and Pixel&rsquo;s Night Sight have also been set up.

Instagram has rewarded Indian developer Mayur Fartade $30,000 for discovering a security flaw in its app.

Instagram has rewarded Indian developer Mayur Fartade $30,000 for discovering a security flaw in its app.
The developer came across a bug that would allow hackers to view a story or post of any user, even those with a private account. He discovered a method to generate a content delivery network URL that could render any protected image or video publicly viewable.
Fartade disclosed the bug to Instagram on April 16, and the company patched the vulnerability by June 15, along with awarding him the prize money from Facebook&rsquo;s bug bounty program.

Cyberpunk 2077 will return to the PlayStation Store next week, Sony confirmed, six months after the game listing was removed following a buggy and unstable launch.

Cyberpunk 2077 will return to the PlayStation Store next week, Sony confirmed, six months after the game listing was removed following a buggy and unstable launch.
CD Projekt Red&rsquo;s RPG was one of the most anticipated games ahead of release, but was mired in controversy after many console players experienced game-ruining crashes and bugs, causing Sony to remove the game from their store.
Sony has warned players that the game may still not play well on the base PS4, saying that it recommends playing on a PS4 Pro or PS5 for the best experience.&nbsp;

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Tab A7 Lite will launch in India on June 18. The tablets will be available starting June 23.

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Tab A7 Lite will launch in India on June 18. The tablets will be available starting June 23. The price of these tablets in India is not yet known.
The Galaxy Tab S7 FE sports a 12.4-inch display, a Snapdragon 750G processor, and up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, along with a 10,090mAh battery.
The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, meanwhile, sports an 8.7-inch display, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, along with a 5,100mAh battery.

The game’s title is still under wraps, as Nintendo says it could give away important story details to players.

Nintendo showed off a new trailer for their upcoming sequel to the The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
The game&rsquo;s title is still under wraps, as Nintendo says it could give away important story details to players.
The new trailer shows off the game&rsquo;s darker tone, while Link gets a kind of gauntlet on his right arm that can be used for abilities. The Hyrule map has been expanded to include floating islands, adding new verticality to the game.
The sequel to the Breath of the Wild is slated to release in 2022 for the Nintendo Switch.

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Report: Samsung & Vivo saw the most growth in 5G smartphone sales in Q1 2021

OnePlus says OxygenOS isn't going anywhere, despite the Oppo merger

Cyberpunk 2077 gets Patch 1.23, brings fixes and overall stability improvements

Sony Bravia XR A80J OLED television series introduced to India with 4K 120Hz panels

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Android tablet launched in India, starts from ₹11,999

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE tablet launched in India, prices start at ₹46,999

Google & Samsung’s new Wear OS 3.0 could be brought to older wearables

Tim Cook: Android has 47x more malware than iOS, side-loading would ‘destroy’ iPhone security

Kernel releases $50,000 helmet that can read your mind

Spotify launches Greenroom app to take on Clubhouse

Realme Narzo 30 4G and 5G editions to launch in India June 24

OnePlus merges formally with Oppo, promises better products

Honor 50 series announced with Google Apps support

Facebook begins testing ads inside Oculus VR headsets

Battlegrounds Mobile India early access beta goes live, filled up in minutes

Google opens first ever physical retail store in New York City

Instagram rewards Indian developer with $30,000 bounty for discovering bug

Cyberpunk 2077 returns to PlayStation Store six months after being removed for bugs

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Tab A7 Lite to launch in India on June 18

E3 2021: Nintendo showcases Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel

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