CES 2021: Pandemic-related technologies central to virtual event

Pandemic-related gadgets are taking over the first-ever virtual Consumer Electronics Show. The popular technology event moved online due to the lingering coronavirus pandemic, but that has not hindered companies from showcasing new innovations that help keep the virus at bay. Firms shared first looks of technologies that will help people return to the office, ease … Read more

Pandemic-related technologies take center stage at the first-ever virtual CES

Pandemic-related gadgets are taking over the first-ever virtual Consumer Electronics Show. The popular technology event moved online due to the lingering coronavirus pandemic, but that has not hindered companies from showcasing new innovations that help keep the virus at bay. Firms shared first looks of technologies that will help people return to the office, ease … Read more

Pandemic-related wearable lights up, vibrates and makes ‘annoying ‘ sounds when people are too close

Smart wearable device that light up, vibrate and make ‘annoying ’ sounds when people are six feet of each are being used by an Italian firm to limit the spread of the coronavirus IK Multimedia makes products for music, but has added wearables to its list The Italian firm is developing Space Safer to help … Read more

Coronavirus: The more people know about COVID-19 the less pandemic-related stress they have

Knowledge is power: The more people know about COVID-19 the less pandemic-related stress they have, study finds Experts polled 515 US adults on their knowledge of COVID-19 and stress levels They found that knowledge helped lower uncertainty, which minimised stress Stress was caused by a fear of catching coronavirus — which increased with age However, … Read more