CES 2022 to end a day early amid COVID-19 surge

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We have been reporting about different companies opting out of making an in-person appearance at CES this week. And a few days before the event kicks off, the organizer Consumer Technology Association announced that CES 2022 will now close a day early, meaning it'll run from January 5 to 7. The move is "an additional safety measure to the current health protocols that have been put in place." As usual, January 3 and 4 are the media-only days for the event, when press conferences and keynotes will happen.

Some of the protocols for the event include masks and proof of vaccination. The CTA also recently announced it would provide Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 tests at badge pickup. Attendees are asked to complete a rapid test 24 hours before entering a CES venue. Those who experience symptoms while at the venues are advised to report to a first aid station for testing. Attendees must also provide PCR tests by their destination before departure from Las Vegas.

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Takashi Murakami is working on a 'Tamagotchi'-like handheld pet game

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Japanese artist Takashi Murakami latest project is a venture into gaming. Murakami teased on Instagram a small handheld game for children that he's been developing for around a year. The game is inspired by the classic Tamagotchi game but in the signature pixelated flower with petals of pink and white as a tribute to his work. 

"This is the first time in my life that I have been involved in developing a game. It will presumably be ready to launch in the summer of next year," Murakami shared in his caption. 

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Samsung starts rolling out Android 12 update to the Galaxy Tab S7, S7+

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Samsung has been steadily rolling out its Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update to more devices. The latest ones to get the release include the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+. The stable version of the operating system has started coming to tablets in Europe. The Galaxy Tab S7 gets the firmware version T870BXXU2CULC, while the Tab S7+ gets the version T976BXXU2CULC. Both are also getting the December 2021 security patch. Here's to hoping Samsung releases the update in more regions soon. 

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This LG appliance will let you grow plants in your home

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LG's bringing its new garden appliance to CES 2022. The LG tiiun allows you to cultivate vegetables, herbs, and flowers right from your home. Tiiun, which means "to sprout" in Korean, is an appropriate name for the gadget. It's designed to be a self-contained unit with two shelves that can hold up to six all-in-one seed packages along with three different kinds of seed kits. Each seed package has 10 holes for seed germination. You can grow various greens simultaneously in only four to eight weeks without worrying about the mess.

The LG tiiun is a CES 2022 Innovation Award winner for its innovative tech, which used its expertise in different home appliance categories. It uses LG's Inverter Compressor for its Flexible Weather Control System. That tech precisely adjusts tiiun's internal temperature to create the optimal conditions for organic growth. It can also automatically regulate temperature and light to mimic the natural cycle of the day. Its smart gardening system delivers water eight times a day. At the same time, its Auto Ebb & Watering System circulates the ideal moisture amount to turn the seeds into healthy greens and vibrant flowers.  

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