The data-hungry mind of Mark Zuckerberg is about to bring us one step closer to the Matrix, albeit a depressing one, through a pair of brand new VR Haptic Gloves. According to the information, these gloves will allow the user to interact with digital objects giving a brand new dimension to Virtual Reality as we know it.  In an interview with WIRED, Michael Brash and Sean Keller from Meta Reality Labs revealed how they plan to change the world of VR by bringing the element of touch. Currently, the only way to interact with virtual objects is using physical controllers that come with Virtual Reality headsets. But they don’t offer a tactile feel of grabbing an object with your bare hands. Here’s how Facebook’s Meta Lab trying to change that.  Facebook VR Haptic Gloves To Disrupt The Industry In its purest form, VR is an illusion. The various controllers with which any VR headset ships help to maintain the said illusion. However, the deception of the virtual world falls flat on...

In what will come as welcome news for crypto enthusiasts in India, the latest reports suggest the Modi government is set to take a progressive stance on the future of cryptocurrencies in the country. As per a report by The Economic Times, India will likely bar the use of cryptocurrencies for transactions or making payments, however, it will allow them to be held as assets like gold.  As per the report, the government hopes that this approach would serve as a middle ground, that will help it avoid implementing a complete ban of cryptocurrencies in India. The report also adds that this would not mean that the government will actively promote the trading of cryptos as it does not want crypto exchanges to actively attract new investors. This is despite the government wanting to take “progressive and forward-looking” steps towards cryptocurrencies and underlying technologies.  Could crypto make its way to India legally? If this indeed ends up being the case, there will be a lot o...

Samsung confirmed yesterday that it has begun rolling out its new UI - the One UI 4. This UI is based on the latest version of Android, which is Android 12. The brand claims that the new UI will offer an elevated customer experience, with more customisation capabilities and enhanced privacy options. The UI is available on Samsung Galaxy S21 devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra. What are the features of the Samsung One UI 4? The Samsung One UI 4 boasts a range of new features. These include more customisation options that bring a new set of Colour Palettes. The customisation options will allow users to change the look and feel of the menu, buttons, home screen icons,, and background. The smartphone will now sport new widgets and offer a broader variety of emojis, GIFs, and stickers that can be accessed via the keyboard. The Samsung One UI 4 offers new privacy features such as a new privacy dashboard for settings, alerts when an app attempts to a...