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shelby coates and lil g talk about the entertainment world

To get more into augmented reality.

Jane king is in new york with those stories and more in today's tech report.

Apple has some tricks up its sleeve?

At least if its patent filings are any indication.

A review of apple's patent library reveals a deep focus on wearables, health, augmented reality and autonomy, according to bank of america.

Apple's patent filings convey a strong interest is building up the apple watch's health capabilities.

Apple has applied for patents for apple watch technology that would measure tremor symptoms, and it's been granted one for blood-pressure detection.

******* the cdc is considering tapping social media platform tiktok to encourage more young americans to practice public health precautions.

This as coronavirus cases surge among younger people.

The app has exploded in popularity, especially among young people, in recent years.

******* democratic lawmakers just introduced a bill that would ban the use of facial recognition technology by federal law enforcement.

The proposed bill would "prohibit biometric surveillance" unless a federal law is passed with extensive regulations around its use, and makes federal funding for local and state governments contingent on them establishing similar bans.

******** half of americans would rather clean their house than their desktop, according to new research.

A poll of 2,000 americans found 50 percent of respondents would rather clean their entire house than have to sit through nearly an hour of cleaning up and organizing their digital devices.

And the average american surveyed hasn't even cleaned or organized their desktops in over three years.