Apple pushes for racial equity and justice with new projects

Apple makes a $25 million contribution to the Propel Center to support HBCU students and faculty through a robust virtual platform, a physical campus in the historic Atlanta University Center, as well as on-campus activations at partner institutions. | Source: Propel

Apple might not be present at CES 2021, but it has a lot to say, especially when it comes to challenging systemic racism and working to advance racial equity in the U.S. The company just announced new significant projects that are part of its US$100 Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) program launched in June.

The company aims to help dismantle systemic barriers to opportunities and fight against injustices faced by communities of colour. Apple hopes these programs can help these communities across the country and encourage the next generation of diverse leaders. 

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Samsung Wireless Charger Duo 2, Pad 2 photos leaked ahead of launch

Rumoured devices: The Galaxy S21 Ultra on the Wireless Charger Duo

Samsung is reportedly introducing new wireless chargers alongside the Galaxy S21 series. Dutch publication Nieuwemobiel obtained official images of the Samsung Wireless Charger Duo 2 (EP-P4300) and Wireless Charger Pad 2 (EP-P1300), which are successors to last year's Wireless Charger Duo and Pad. 

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Razer creates high-tech N95 mask with RGB lighting

The Razer Project Hazel mask | Source: Razer

No, you can't buy it, but it certainly fits the times. Razer's Project Hazel concept shows what a gaming hardware company can do with something as essential as a face mask. 

Razer takes the N95-class face mask and adds some smart features to it. Some ideas included in Project Hazel are active ventilation and auto sterilization. Its bacteria filtration efficiency pods promise to trap 95 percent of airborne particles. It has a case that charges and sterilizes the mask's ventilators. It uses replaceable filters alongside the ventilators on its pods, so it's more of a sustainable solution. 

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LG's 2021 TVs are getting Google Stadia

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LG is making it easier for users to access Google Stadia. At CES, the company announced that some of its 2021 televisions would support Google Stadia right on its TVs that run LG's WebOS 6.0 software. Stadia support will arrive in the second half of the year. And LG plans to bring it to its WebOS 5.0 TVs "later this year," too. For its 2020 televisions, those are also getting Stadia "at a later time."

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