[dzs_video source=”https://video.cnet.com/85488903-cef6-4214-a323-5d4e7d08cfd0/netpicks_dec21_720h3200k.mp4″ cover=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/17d2103007fa29234110f3271c03713ec0f2d4f1/hub/2021/11/30/079024bf-0446-446f-85a5-f35a75518102/netpicks-dec-thumb-3.jpg?auto=webp&fit=cover&height=482&width=856″ config=”skinauroradefault” width=”100%” height=”600″ logo=”https://joggingvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/tdn_pic_2.png” config=”skinauroradefault” autoplay=”off” cue=”on” loop=”off” type=”video” logo=”0000″ logo_link=”5555″ responsive_ratio=”default” adarray='{{openbrace}}{“source”:”1111″,”time”:”2222″,”type”:”3333″,”ad_link”:”4444″,”skip_delay”:”5″}{{closebrace}}’]

With the threat of the ‘highly transmissible’ Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 looming large, the Government of India’s new guidelines for international travellers is set to kick in starting Wednesday. Several airports across the country, including the ones in Delhi and Mumbai, have imposed new restrictions for international passengers travelling from ‘at risk’ countries across the world. Jump To List of …

A total of 86,606 farm fires were observed in Punjab and Haryana between September and November during the stubble burning season by the Nasa’s VIIRS 375m satellite. This is reportedly a 7.3% increase over the same period last year and the highest number of farm fires in five years. BCCL Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), which looked at …

According to the farmers’ unions around 750 protesters have died of different causes in the one year of the protests against the three now-repealed farm laws. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government told Parliament that it has no data on farmers’ deaths during the same period. Responding to the question on if the government is planning to give financial relief …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Coursera, an online course provider, is offering your first month of its Coursera Plus premium subscription for only $1. Coursera operates similarly to a traditional college course, with enrollment windows, free audits and certificates that might apply as a credit at an institution.  See at …

Qualcomm’s next-generation line of mobile processors will get more than just a few performance improvements. They will also be sporting a new naming strategy. On Tuesday at its annual Snapdragon Summit, the chip giant announced a rebrand for its mobile processors starting with its flagship Snapdragon 8-series.  As part of the new scheme, Qualcomm’s high-end chip, which is expected to …

Amazon‘s COVID-19 health and safety measures at a Staten Island warehouse drew criticism on Tuesday from New York’s attorney general, who asked a New York court to require improved contract tracing, cleaning, and disinfection and social distancing protocols. James also asked the court to require Amazon to reinstate a former warehouse worker who complained about COVID protocols early in the …

Facebook parent company Meta has been ordered by the UK competition regulator to sell Giphy, the online database for gifs it bought in May 2020 for $400 million. The Competition and Markets Authority blocked the acquisition on Tuesday, following an investigation during which it determined the deal could harm social media users and UK advertisers. The investigation found that by …

Honeywell Quantum Solutions and Cambridge Quantum, two big companies in the nascent but potentially revolutionary quantum computing technology, completed merger plans to become a new company called Quantinuum on Tuesday. The new 400-employee company is a bigger competitor to tech giants like Google, IBM, Intel and Microsoft that also hope to cash in on quantum computing. The two companies each …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Coursera, an online course provider, is offering your first month of its Coursera Plus premium subscription for only $1. Coursera operates similarly to a traditional college course, with enrollment windows, free audits and certificates that might apply as a credit at an institution.  See at …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Cyber Monday has come and gone and with it some of the best prices on TVs this year. But if you missed a deal, don’t worry. Many of the best TVs we’ve reviewed are still available at the same prices, or just slightly higher, as they …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Amazon’s Fire TV devices let you stream most major streaming services, including Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max and its own Prime Video. Like its chief rival Roku, Fire TV is a popular and affordable way to stream TV shows and movies, and it’s available on plug-and-play …

The iPhone 13 Pro earned a stellar review thanks to its neat design, powerful hardware and overall ease of use. The camera upgrades promise even better images than the previous iPhone 12 Pro Max thanks to a larger main image sensor, a wider aperture and various software improvements across all its lenses. But are the new phone’s night mode capabilities a significant upgrade …

The Galaxy S21 Ultra, iPhone 12 Pro Max and Google Pixel 5 can all take incredible images thanks to their powerful camera setups and stellar software integration. They’re amazing cameras to keep stuffed in your pocket, whether you’re wandering through your local town or trekking out into the hills. But they’re not just skilled in the daytime; all three phones offer dedicated modes …

Recent phones like the iPhone 13 Pro, Google Pixel 6 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra have incredible cameras that can snag the sort of stunning photographs you’d normally expect to see coming from pro-level DSLRs with sky-high prices attached. Even older or more affordable phones like the iPhone 11, OnePlus 9 or Pixel 5 can take stunning shots that’ll impress …