Amid COVID Crisis, Centre's Rs 20,000-Crore Central Vista Project Declared Essential Service

While India is struggling to tackle the second COVID wave, with tumbling health infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s Central Vista project has been permitted to continue as an “essential service”, Scroll.in has reported. Delhi, which is in its second week of lockdown, reported 20,201 cases and 380 deaths on Tuesday.  BCCL According to Scroll, the Central Public Works Department …

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Half of US consumers are interested in buying foldable phones, survey says

With eye-catching foldable devices on the market like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Motorola Razr, Americans are seemingly quite interested in ditching their standard smartphones for more innovative gadgets. Half of US consumers are either very (16%) or somewhat (34%) interested in buying a foldable phone as their next device, according to a YouGov survey published last week.  …

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Earfun’s excellent AirPods Pro alternative is only $52

If you’re looking for a budget alternative to Apple’s AirPods Pro, you certainly have plenty to choose from, and several, including the EarFun Air Pro, can be found on our list of best true-wireless earbuds under $100. The Earfun Air Pro typically retail for around $70, but if you enter the code MDAPANC1 at checkout on Amazon, you’ll get an additional …

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Will the box office ever come back?

The pandemic’s stay-at-home habits and the rise of streaming have conspired to create a strong appetite for watching new movie releases at home instead of in theaters. Parks Associates research indicates that 25% of US broadband households would prefer to watch new releases at home. Deloitte research found that 65% of respondents want at least the choice to stream a new …

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Facebook says iPhone users will start seeing new privacy prompt today

Facebook users who own iPhones will soon face a decision about their online privacy. On Monday, Facebook said it will start rolling out a new prompt that asks users who have updated their Apple device’s operating systems to give the social network permission to track their activities across other apps and websites. The social network, along with other apps, are …

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Historic low price: Sony WH

I had literally just finished writing this ode to refurbished electronics when I first spotted this deal, and now it’s back: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Secondipity via eBay has the refurbished Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones (black) for $170 with promo code PICKCR4MOM. That’s the lowest price I’ve seen for these in any condition; the previous best deal …

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In time for Mother’s Day, Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 ties its all

This story is part of Mother’s Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is a straight-up Apple Watch 6 challenger, with features like trip detection, blood-oxygen measuring and an electrocardiogram — all tailored to Android users (but compatible with iOS, albeit in a limited way). A premium watch …

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In iOS 14.5, Apple adds new voices to make Siri sound more like you

Apple’s new iPhone operating system iOS 14.5, now available for free download (though we recommend waiting a few days before downloading), brings several updated features to the Siri digital assistant, including new, more naturalistic voice options. Siri no longer has a default female voice when you set up a new Apple device — instead, you’ll be asked to choose from four voice options. If you …

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iOS 14.5 launches today, taking on Facebook and Google tracking

One of Apple’s biggest privacy changes in years has arrived in a software update you may barely even notice until after you install it on your iPhone. The new software, boringly named iOS 14.5, was released Monday. It includes the typical fixes you’d expect in a minor software update. Apple will now allow people to unlock their iPhone with their …

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Musk to host SNL, Chadwick Boseman gets NFT

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Samsung’s April Unpacked Event: What to expect

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