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Google, YouTube details response to the war in Ukraine across Play Store, Ads, more [U]

March 12, 2022
With the war in Ukraine ongoing, Google today detailed its company-wide response to the conflict with a focus on the “safety and security of our employees, users, and customers.” Update 3/11: Google announced this morning that it is “blocking access to YouTube channels associated with Russian state-funded media globally. This was originally just a measure in Europe, and is in the process…
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Some Google Pixel phones can’t make contactless payments after March update

March 12, 2022
After installing the Android 12L March Feature Drop and security patch, some Pixel devices have become uncertified and can no longer make contactless (NFC) transactions with Google Pay. This issue appears to be happening randomly after installing the latest Pixel update on Monday, though the problem does not occur immediately and may take a few days to arise. Once it occurs, you are informed by…
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Xiaomi Redmi K50 series officially launching on March 17

March 11, 2022
Xiaomi VP and Redmi brand manager Lu Weibing officially revealed the launch date of the Redmi K50 series – it will be next Thursday, March 17. According to a leak, one phone of the lineup, likely the Redmi K50 Pro+, will run on Dimensity 9000 platform and will reach…
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Realme unveils TechLife Watch S100 and Buds N100

March 11, 2022
Realme unveiled a new smartwatch and wireless earbuds alongside the new Realme 9 5G and Realme 9 5G SE. Relme TechLife Watch S100 and Buds N100 are two affordable smart wearables. TechLife Watch S110 brings a 1.69-inch LCD touch screen, blood oxygen and heart rate sensors as well as IP68 water and dust resistant casing. One neat feature is the added skin temperature monitor which can measure your…
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 may have a thermometer

March 11, 2022
Samsung is working on adding a thermometer to the upcoming Galaxy Watch5 series, according to . This will be useful for detecting early signs of COVID-19 (and other diseases that cause fever) as well as tracking ovulation cycles. It won’t be the first watch with a thermometer on board, but just equipping a watch with the sensor isn’t enough. The skin temperature of the wrist is strongly…
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