The Facebook CEO's security chief was placed on leave during an investigation of the allegations, brought by former staffers of the Zuckerberg household.
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Friday, May 31, 2019
Dating app use linked to unhealthy weight control behaviour: Researchers
Researchers have found that using a dating app may be linked to an increased risk of unhealthy weight control behaviours (UWCBs) such as vomiting, laxative use or diet pill use.
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Developers of parental control apps demand API from Apple
A large group of developers who make apps that require parental control are collectively demanding that Apple come up with a technical solution to let them continue working on the iPhone.
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Use Huawei and lose access to our data: US Secretary of State to Germany
The United States raised the pressure on Western allies in a war of attrition over next-generation networks on Friday, saying countries that allow China's Huawei to build their telecoms infrastructure could be cut off from crucial intelligence data.
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CBI may take over probe into multi-crore bitcoin Ponzi scam
CBI said this before a vacation bench comprising Justices M R Shah and A S Bopanna, hearing a plea filed by one of the arrested accused in the case seeking bail.
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Wrist, ear worn devices lead wearable market in first quarter of 2019: Report
Riding on the popularity of wrist-worn and ear-worn devices, global shipments of wearable devices reached 49.6 million units during the first quarter (Q1) of 2019, up 55.2 per cent from the previous year, the International Data Corporation (IDC) said on Friday.
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Elon Musk says he earned nothing from Tesla in 2018
Siding by Tesla4Everman, Musk wrote: "I paid most of my Tesla-related expenses too. Tesla last year was actually net negative comp (compensation) for me."
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89 Percent of Indian Consumers Prefer to Do Their Shopping Online, Study Reveals
Smartphones have also emerged as the most preferred medium for all shopping activities with 89 percent of consumers currently being able to do all the retail activities they want on mobile, showed a study.
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Why deactivating your Facebook account may not save you from being tracked
According to Facebook's data policy page, it stores ‘data until it is no longer necessary to provide our services and Facebook Products or until your account is deleted – whichever comes first.’
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Facebook files patent for drone that uses kites to stay airborne
Social networking giant Facebook has filed a patent for an unusual drone called "dual-kite aerial vehicle" that would use kites to stay aloft.
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WhatsApp for iPhone Removes Ability to Save Profile Photos, Brings Album Improvements
WhatsApp rolled out its beta app version 2.19.60.26 for iPhone via the TestFlight program, and the update has removed the possibility to copy, save and export the profile picture of your contacts.
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Apple, Google, WhatsApp Slam British Spy Agency Proposal to Snoop on Encrypted Chats
Some of the biggest names in tech - Google, Apple, Microsoft and WhatsApp, among them - have joined human rights groups and security researchers in condemning a British intelligence proposal that would allow law enforcement to spy on encrypted messages.
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Uber loses $1 billion in quarter as costs grow for drivers, food delivery
Uber Technologies Inc reported a $1 billion loss on Thursday as the ride-hailing service spends heavily to build up its food delivery and freight businesses, sending revenues up 20% in its first quarterly report as a public company.
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Tesla promotes lower priced China-made Model 3 in sales push
The "standard range plus Model 3" is 49,000 yuan cheaper than China's current cheapest version, also standard range plus.
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Uber Posts $1 Billion Loss in First Earnings Report After IPO
Uber reported a $1 billion loss as the ride-hailing service spends heavily to build up its food delivery and freight businesses, sending revenues up 20% in its first quarterly report as a public company.
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Amazon interested in buying Boost from T-Mobile, Sprint: Report
Amazon interested in buying Boost from T-Mobile, Sprint -sources
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Trump reportedly will threaten to curb intelligence sharing with UK over Huawei
Trump plans to tell the British government that Washington may limit intelligence sharing with the U.K. if it continues to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to build part of its 5G mobile network, the FT reported.
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Chrome Becomes Web 'Gatekeeper' and Rivals Complain
Few home-grown Google products have been as successful as Chrome. Launched in 2008, it has more than 63% of the market and about 70% on desktop computers, according to StatCounter data.
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YouTube Launches Cheaper Student Plans for YouTube Music, YouTube Premium Subscription in India
YouTube has launched ‘Student Plans’ in India that will let users subscribe to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music services for a lower fee.
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Pokemon Sleep Will Let You Earn Points for Sleeping, Coming Next Year
Pokemon Company is developing "Pokemon Sleep", a mobile app that tracks players' sleep and uses the data for gameplay, with a release date set for next year.
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Flipboard Databases Hacked, Account Information of Users Exposed
Flipboard has reset passwords of all its about 150 million users as a precautionary measure.
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Even While You’re Sleeping, Your iPhone Stays 'Alarmingly Busy'
Apple says “What happens on your iPhone stays on your iPhone.” — this investigation suggestions otherwise.
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Inside the Secret Apple Team That Decides Which Apps Get on iPhones
There are over 2 million apps on the Apple App Store, but many have been rejected since it opened in 2008.
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Asia's glaciers provide buffer against drought
A new study assesses the contribution that Asia's high mountain glaciers make to relieving water stress in the region. The study has important economic and social implications for a region that is vulnerable to drought. Climate change is causing most of the region's glaciers to shrink.
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New way to protect against high-dose radiation damage discovered
Intensive radiotherapy can be toxic in 60 percent of patients with tumors located in the gastrointestinal cavity. Increases in levels of the protein URI protect mice against high-dose ionizing radiation-induced gastrointestinal syndrome and enhance mouse intestinal regeneration and survival in 100 percent of the cases. This finding could be useful...
New way to protect against high-dose radiation damage discovered
Intensive radiotherapy can be toxic in 60 percent of patients with tumors located in the gastrointestinal cavity. Increases in levels of the protein URI protect mice against high-dose ionizing radiation-induced gastrointestinal syndrome and enhance mouse intestinal regeneration and survival in 100 percent of the cases. This finding could be useful...
Transgenic fungus rapidly killed malaria mosquitoes in West African study
Researchers describe the first trial outside the laboratory of a transgenic approach to combating malaria. The study shows that a naturally occurring fungus engineered to deliver a toxin to mosquitoes safely reduced mosquito populations by more than 99% in a screen-enclosed, simulated village setting in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
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Experiments and calculations allow examination of boron's complicated dance
In a study that combines groundbreaking experimental work and theoretical calculations, researchers have determined the nuclear geometry of two isotopes of boron. The result could help open a path to precise calculations of the structure of other nuclei that scientists could experimentally validate.
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Pain free, thanks to evolution
African mole-rats are insensitive to many different kinds of pain. This characteristic has even allowed mole-rats to populate new habitats, researchers report. Thanks to a genetic change, the highveld mole-rat is able to live alongside venomous ants with painful stings that other mole-rats avoid.
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Combination of three gene mutations results in deadly human heart disease
Scientists believe that more common forms of disease may be the result of a combination of more subtle genetic mutations that act together. Now researchers have used technological advances to prove that three subtle genetic variants inherited within a family worked together to cause heart disease in multiple siblings at a very young age.
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Ancient DNA tells the story of the first herders and farmers in east Africa
A collaborative study led by archaeologists, geneticists and museum curators is providing answers to previously unsolved questions about life in sub-Saharan Africa thousands of years ago.
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Zuckerberg dodges shareholder's question about whether he'd give up his power at Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg did not answer a shareholder who asked him if he would give up his roles as CEO and chairman or reduce his voting power.
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Uber will report earnings for the first time after the bell
Uber stock sunk on its first day of trading after being among the most highly-anticipated IPOs of the year.
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Laser technique could unlock use of tough material for next-generation electronics
Researchers used a laser technique to permanently stress graphene into a structure that allows the flow of electric current, which is necessary for the material to be useful for next-generation electronics.
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NIST physicists 'teleport' logic operation between separated ions
Physicists have teleported a computer circuit instruction known as a quantum logic operation between two separated ions (electrically charged atoms), showcasing how quantum computer programs could carry out tasks in future large-scale quantum networks.
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NIST physicists 'teleport' logic operation between separated ions
Physicists have teleported a computer circuit instruction known as a quantum logic operation between two separated ions (electrically charged atoms), showcasing how quantum computer programs could carry out tasks in future large-scale quantum networks.
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Zuckerberg says Facebook is working on products that you'll control with an A.I. voice assistant
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday said the company is working on a number of projects that could benefit from an AI voice assistant.
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NASA to Announce Selection of Science Commercial Moon Landing Services, Hold Media Teleconference
NASA will announce the next major step in the Artemis program’s lunar surface exploration plans during a NASA Science Live broadcast at 1 p.m. EDT Friday, May 31.
May 30, 2019
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Amazon expands Pantry to 110 Indian cities
Alibaba Cloud, the data intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, unveiled over 10 new products and features at the Alibaba Cloud APAC Summit. The company also emphasised that India was an important market with strong potential.
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Twitter may ban white supremacists
Micro-blogging site Twitter is conducting an in-house research to decide whether racism-promoting white supremacists should stay on its platform.
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Laser technique could unlock use of tough material for next-generation electronics
In 2004, researchers discovered a super thin material that is at least a 100 times stronger than steel and the best known conductor of heat and electricity.
from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News http://bit.ly/2QABk...
Scientists design organic cathode for high performance batteries
Researchers have designed a new, organic cathode material for lithium batteries. With sulfur at its core, the material is more energy-dense, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly than traditional cathode materials in lithium batteries.
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Early humans used northern migration routes to reach eastern Asia
Northern and Central Asia have been neglected in studies of early human migration, with deserts and mountains being considered uncompromising barriers. However, a new study argues that humans may have moved through these extreme settings in the past under wetter conditions. By analyzing past climate, northern Asia emerges as a potential route of human...
Combing through someone's phone could lead to end of relationship -- or not
For some people, the thought of their partner, friend or colleague snooping through their phone, reading their texts and emails, is an automatic deal breaker. However, some relationships can survive the snooping, a new study examining the motivations behind phone snooping has found.
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Thursday, May 30, 2019
Scientists offer designer 'big atoms' on demand
Physicists report that they can build and control particles that behave like tiny atoms with a precision never seen before.
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'Time-travel' feature added to drives to fight ransomware attacks
One of the latest cyber threats involves hackers encrypting user files and then charging 'ransom' to get them back. In a new paper, researchers examine how to use the commodity storage devices already in a computer to save the files without having to pay the ransom.
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Earth recycles ocean floor into diamonds
Most diamonds are made of cooked seabed. The diamond on your finger is most likely made of recycled seabed cooked deep in the Earth. Traces of salt trapped in many diamonds show the stones are formed from ancient seabeds that became buried deep beneath the Earth's crust, according to new research.
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Earth recycles ocean floor into diamonds
Most diamonds are made of cooked seabed. The diamond on your finger is most likely made of recycled seabed cooked deep in the Earth. Traces of salt trapped in many diamonds show the stones are formed from ancient seabeds that became buried deep beneath the Earth's crust, according to new research.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2...
Swapping water for CO2 could make fracking greener and more effective
Scientists have demonstrated that CO2 may make a better hydraulic fracturing (fracking) fluid than water. New research could help pave the way for a more eco-friendly form of fracking that would double as a mechanism for storing captured atmospheric CO2.
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Lights, camera, fracture
Stretchable electronics are where engineering meets Hollywood special effects.
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Pennsylvania Students to Speak with NASA Astronaut on International Space Station
Students from Pennsylvania will have an opportunity to speak live with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station at 1:40 p.m. EDT Monday, June 3.
May 30, 2019
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Morgan Stanley cuts price target on Apple: 'Shares to remain choppy'
The firm cut its Apple price target from $240 to $231, but has not changed its estimates for sales or profits.
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Salesforce bans companies that sell certain types of guns from using its software
The new Salesforce policy will apply to new customers, as well as existing customers when their contracts are up for renewal, and will apply to companies that sell automatic, semi-automatic and 3D printed guns, among other firearms.
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Beyond 1 and 0: Engineers boost potential for creating successor to shrinking transistors
Scientists offer a solution to the fast-approaching physical minimum for transistor size: a multi-value logic transistor based on zinc oxide, capable of two stable intermediate states between 0 and 1.
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Beyond 1 and 0: Engineers boost potential for creating successor to shrinking transistors
Scientists offer a solution to the fast-approaching physical minimum for transistor size: a multi-value logic transistor based on zinc oxide, capable of two stable intermediate states between 0 and 1.
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Uber might ban you if you do not behave properly
Uber Technologies Inc, ride-sharing company, has said riders in the US and Canada with low ratings may risk losing their right to Uber service.
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NASA TV Set to Air US Cargo Ship Departure from Space Station
Filled with more than 4,200 pounds of valuable scientific experiments and other cargo, a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is set to return to Earth from the International Space Station Monday, June 3.
May 30, 2019
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Google rolling out speed limits, radar locations for Maps
After running tests in the US and elsewhere, Google is rolling out speed limits and mobile radar locations in over 40 countries, including India, EnGadget reported on Thursday.
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Surround Sound - Orion Service Module for Artemis 1 Undergoes Acoustic Tests
Surround Sound - Orion service module for Artemis 1 undergoes acoustic tests
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As Uber reports earnings for the first time, investors look for signs it can become profitable
As Uber reports its Q1 2019 earnings for the first time as a public company, investors are looking for signals that it can become profitable.
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Database Leaks 42.5 Million Records From Chinese Dating Apps: Researcher
As many as 42.5 million records of users of different dating apps were found in a single Chinese database that doesn't have a password protection, a security researcher has said.
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Mark Cuban says AI will reduce the demand for computer science degrees
Creativity will become more important over time as artificial intelligence becomes more advanced and replaces basic coding jobs, Cuban said.
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Why tech companies keep hitting the same wall when they try to get into health care
Health care still faces a big problem: the inability to share health data. But tech companies motivated to fix it, says Paul Markovich.
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Uber May Soon Allow You to Mark 'Favourite' Drivers
Uber is reportedly testing a new feature that would allow you to mark a driver as a favourite.
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How to set your Facebook account to delete itself after you die
You can configure Facebook to do one of two things when you die: Delete everything or create a memorial page for you.
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Capturing real-time data as nanofibers form makes electrospinning more affordable and effective
Electrospinning, a nanofiber fabrication method, can produce nanometer- to micrometer-diameter ceramic, polymer, and metallic fibers of various compositions for a wide spectrum of applications: tissue engineering, filtration, fuel cells and lithium batteries. These materials have unique properties because of their high-aspect-ratio morphology and large...
Google Chrome to Offer Full Ad Blocking Features Only to Enterprise Users
Google Chrome is set to move away from the existing webRequest API to the newly proposed declarativeNetRequest API to restrict ad blockers.
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Curiosity rover finds clay cache on Mars: Nasa
Nasa's Curiosity Mars rover has found the highest amounts of clay minerals ever found during its mission on the red planet, the US space agency said. It is likely that the rocks in the area formed as layers of mud in ancient lakes. Other than proof that there was a significant...
Twitter Now Lets Up to 3 Guests Join in on Live Streams
Twitter has decided to allow broadcasters on its app open up their live streams to guests.
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Here's why Tech Mahindra has partnered with Cisco
IT services major Tech Mahindra Thursday said it has partnered Cisco to deploy digital solutions of the US-based company at its Hyderabad campus.
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US House Speaker Pelosi blasts Facebook over its refusal to take down doctored video
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has blasted Facebook's refusal to take down a doctored video of her, using the incident to accuse the tech giant of being a "willing enabler" of Russia's election interference.
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Germany hopes new technology will stop the slaughter of male chicks
No-kill technology is being rolled out to egg-laying hen hatcheries with the federal court set to rule in an animal rights case.
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Google Bans Apps That Facilitate Sale of Marijuana
Google on Wednesday banned apps on its app store that facilitate the sale of marijuana or related products, as part of a change to its content policy.
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JioSaavn, Snapchat Partner for Music Sharing
Snap has partnered with JioSaavn to enable the streaming app's users to share music on the ephemeral social networking app.
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Twitter's new feature to allow up to three users join live streams
After Instagram, now micro-blogging site Twitter has decided to allow broadcasters on its app open up their live streams to guests.
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Japan Display gets debt relief, says consortium to formalise bailout
The consortium, which includes Taiwanese flat screen maker TPK Holding Co Ltd and Chinese investment firm Harvest Group, will replace Japanese government-backed fund INCJ as Japan Display's biggest shareholder with a 49.8% stake.
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg likely to face leadership vote
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was likely to face a leadership vote at the social networking giant's annual general meeting on Thursday to step down as Chairman.
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TTML to raise up to Rs 35,000 crore through equity, debt
Telecom operator Tata Teleservices Maharashtra will raise up to Rs 35,000 crore through preferential shares and non-convertible debentures, according to a BSE filing by the firm.
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Reliance Communication's 'lesson' for Ericsson
Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson is considering tweaking provisions in business deals to avoid situations like those it is facing with Reliance Communications.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2KlB1...
42.5 million user records from dating apps may be at risk of leaking
As many as 42.5 million records of users of different dating apps were found in a single Chinese database that doesnt have a password protection, a security researcher has said.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2I6tg...
Alibaba Cloud launches new products and features, calls India important market
Alibaba Cloud, the data intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, unveiled over 10 new products and features at the Alibaba Cloud APAC Summit here on Thursday. The company also emphasised that India was an important market with strong potential.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Wei7...
Vodafone Idea rolling out new designation structure from June
Vodafone Idea Ltd. (VIL), India’s leading telecom operator, is introducing a new employee designation structure across the organisation as a part of its integration strategy, which delinks from those used by the two partners prior to their merger, and is future ready.
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Apple, Google and WhatsApp condemn GCHQ proposal to eavesdrop on encrypted messages
In an open letter to GCHQ, 47 signatories including Apple, Google and WhatsApp have jointly urged the U.K. cybersecurity agency to abandon its plans for a so-called "ghost protocol."
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Cricket World Cup 2019: How to Watch ICC World Cup Live Online Around the World
Watch a live stream and live score of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, England, the US and other parts of the world.
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Apple defends App Store amid mounting criticism
The Cupertino, California-based technology company also said it provided a fair marketplace for 20 million developers in its Apple Developer Program.
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Beyond 1 and 0: Engineers boost potential for creating successor to shrinking transistors
Computers and similar electronic devices have gotten faster and smaller over the decades as computer-chip makers have learned how to shrink individual transistors, the tiny electrical switches that convey digital information.
from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News http://bit.ly/2HJV8...
Why obscene ads on IRCTC is users' problem and not Indian Railways'
The Indian Railways Seva handle (@RailwaySeva), which was set up in December 2017 for passenger support, also educated the complainant that online advertisements depend on personal browsing history of a user.
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Microsoft Excel for iPhone Now Lets You Convert Paper-Based Tables Into Digital Spreadsheets
Microsoft Excel for iPhone has added same the Insert Data from Picture feature that was previously offered to Android users.
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How to add people to WhatsApp groups without saving them on your contacts
In the latest update, WhatsApp has added a new group invite link feature that allows admins to add members to a group without saving the contact information of every participant.
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Google’s new Play Store policy bans these apps
Developers only need to move their shopping cart option outside the app to comply with the new policy, a Google spokesperson said.
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Uber May Now Deactivate Your Account for Being a Jerk
Uber riders prone to rude behaviour such as leaving trash or urging drivers to speed may be booted from the app.
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Apple Defends App Store Amid Mounting Criticism
Apple on Wednesday publicly defended its App Store from mounting criticism over its treatment of rivals in a new blog post detailing its functions and guidelines.
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Amazon Adds Voice Command for Alexa to Delete Voice Recordings
Amazon is making it easier for customers of its Echo device to delete recordings of their own voices as consumer and regulatory privacy concerns regarding artificial intelligence assistants mount.
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Huawei, Tencent Sign Deal on Streaming Services
Huawei and Tencent have inked an agreement to seek deep cooperation on streaming services.
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ACT Fibernet Offering Up to 500GB of Additional Data on Netflix Entertainment Plans
ACT Fibernet is offering up to 500GB of additional data to subscribers who opt for the Entertainment plans with bundled Netflix subscription.
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YouTube Gaming App to Retire on May 30, Website to Be Merged: Google
Google is set to finally pull the plug on the standalone YouTube Gaming app in just a few days
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Google Messages App Crosses 500 Million Downloads Mark on Play Store
The Messages app from Google has surpassed 500 million installs on Play Store in the past few days.
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This Indian App Has a Magical New Feature That Every Singer Will Love
Pune-based Sandeep Ranade has developed Naadsadhana, an iOS app that helps you learn and practice classical music.
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TikTok Parent ByteDance Developing Its Own Smartphone: Report
ByteDance, the company that runs video sharing platform Tiktok, is reportedly working on a smartphone that will come with many of its apps and services pre-installed
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Arena of Valor Failure Makes Tencent Retool Its Overseas Strategy
Missteps in development and marketing have seen Honour of Kings international version, called Arena of Valor, flop in Europe and North America.
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Apple’s China Chief Says Chinese Developers Leading in Terms of Downloads and Revenue
Isabel Ge Mahe (Ge Yue) citied the global success of short video sharing app TikTok, also known as Douyin in China, and the apps developed by China's Palace Museum.
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TikTok owner ByteDance is a $75 billion Chinese tech giant — here's what you need to know about it
ByteDance owns viral social media apps like TikTok and news aggregators like Toutiao in China. It's now looking to expand its reach into new areas like smartphones.
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Tempted to cheat on a written exam? Artificial intelligence is 90% certain to nab you
Combining big data with artificial intelligence has allowed researchers to determine whether you wrote your assignment or whether a ghostwriter penned it for you -- with nearly 90 percent accuracy.
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From viruses to social bots, researchers unearth the structure of attacked networks
Researchers have developed a machine learning model of the invisible networks around us including, how viruses interact with proteins and genes in the body. Their work, they believe, can help across the disciplines from the design of future medicines or gene therapies against viruses and diseases like cancer or help understand how to address cyber...
Chemical blends as possible alternative refrigerants identified
More than a dozen chemical blends could serve as alternative refrigerants that won't heat the atmosphere as much as today's refrigerants do, or catch fire, according to a new computational study.
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How stress leads to Facebook addiction
Friends on social media such as Facebook can be a great source of comfort during periods of stress. However, if they don't receive any support offline, stressed users are at risk of developing a pathological dependence on the social networking site -- the so-called Facebook addiction.
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New York state winters could pose solar farm 'ramping' snag for power grid
With low energy demand around midday in the winter, combined with solar-electricity production, New York's power system could face volatile swings of 'ramping' -- which is how power system operators describe quick increases or decreases in demand.
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How small can they get? Polymers may be the key to single-molecule electronic devices
Scientists demonstrate that polymers could play a key role in the fabrication of single-molecule electronic devices, allowing us to push the boundaries of the nanoelectronics revolution.
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Twilio takes advantage of 760% surge in stock price to raise more capital
Twilio is looking to raise as much as $750 million in a share offering.
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos has promoted long-time AWS executive Peter DeSantis to his elite 'S-team'
DeSantis's promotion is a big stamp of approval by Bezos and Amazon's leadership team, signifying his rise in the ranks.
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Google bans apps that let users buy marijuana
Alphabet's Google on Wednesday banned apps on its app store that facilitate the sale of marijuana or related products, as part of a change to its content policy.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2Qztc...
Read Tesla CEO Elon Musk's latest email urging employees to improve vehicle deliveries
On Wednesday, a new email from Tesla CEO Elon Musk to all employees asked them to focus on making end-of-quarter deliveries better than they have been, and called for new meetings with delivery teams every two days "to understand what's needed."
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2WtXd...
Cycling lanes reduce fatalities for all road users, study shows
The most comprehensive study of bicycle and road safety to date finds that building safe facilities for cyclists is one of the biggest factors in road safety for everyone. Bicycling infrastructure -- specifically, separated and protected bike lanes -- leads to fewer fatalities and better road-safety outcomes for all road users.
from Top Technology...
New path to capturing and upgrading carbon dioxide
Engineering researchers have developed a new electrochemical path to transform carbon dioxide into valuable products such as jet fuel or plastics. The technology could significantly improve the economics of capturing and recycling carbon directly from the air.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2wqy7...
Sensor-packed glove learns signatures of the human grasp
Wearing a sensor-packed glove while handling a variety of objects, researchers have compiled a massive dataset that enables an AI system to recognize objects through touch alone. The information could be leveraged to help robots identify and manipulate objects, and may aid in prosthetics design.
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Outsmarting deep fakes: AI-driven imaging system protects authenticity
To thwart sophisticated deep fake methods of altering photos and video, researchers have devised a technique to authenticate images throughout the entire pipeline, from acquisition to delivery, using artificial intelligence.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2X8Ke...
Researchers discover how a nanocatalyst works at the atomic level
Researchers have discovered how copper particles at the nanometer scale operate in modifying a carbon-oxygen bond when ketone molecules turn into alcohol molecules.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/30RVJ...
Researchers break quantum limit in precision of force and position measurements
Researchers have pushed the precision of force and position measurements into a new regime, surpassing the so-called Standard Quantum Limit. The work has potential implications for gravitational wave astronomy techniques, as well as force microscopy with biological applications.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VUIU...
Pelosi: Fake video shows Facebook were 'willing enablers' of Russian election interference
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Facebook were "willing enablers of the Russian interference" in 2016 election after the social network declined to take down a doctored video that appeared to show her stumbling while speaking.
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Researchers crack an enduring physics enigma
Researchers have found the mechanism that lies behind a mysterious physics phenomenon in fluid mechanics: the fact that turbulence in fluids spontaneously self-organizes into parallel patterns of oblique turbulent bands -- an example of order emerging spontaneously from chaos. In so doing, they solved a problem that had stumped generations of physicists.
from...
A rose inspires smart way to collect and purify water
A new device for collecting and purifying water was inspired by a rose and, while more engineered than enchanted, is a dramatic improvement on current methods. Each flower-like structure costs less than 2 cents and can produce more than half a gallon of water per hour per square meter.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WbyC...
A rose inspires smart way to collect and purify water
A new device for collecting and purifying water was inspired by a rose and, while more engineered than enchanted, is a dramatic improvement on current methods. Each flower-like structure costs less than 2 cents and can produce more than half a gallon of water per hour per square meter.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WbyC...
Birds perceive 'warm' colors differently from 'cool' ones
Birds may not have a word for maroon. Or burnt sienna. But show a zebra finch a sunset-colored object, and she'll quickly decide whether it looks more 'red' or 'orange.' A new study shows that birds mentally sort the range of hues on the blue-green side of the spectrum into two categories too, but the line between them is fuzzier, perhaps because 'either/or'...
Scientists find telling early moment that indicates a coming megaquake
Scientists combing through databases of earthquakes since the early 1990s have discovered a possible defining moment 10-15 seconds into an event that could signal a magnitude 7 or larger megaquake.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2JMPf...
Scientists develop 3D-printed artificial corneas that mimic human eyes
Scientists have 3D printed artificial corneas that mimic the human eye -- using the bioink made of stem cells -- an advance that may help reduce the need for eye donations.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2wBMs...
Ministry preparing spectrum auction bid document: Sources
The Telecom Ministry is in the process of drafting the notice inviting applications (NIA), or the bidding document, which could be issued in September for the spectrum auction to be held in November, according to official sources here.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2QvR4...
Apple wins patent for foldable screen
Moving ahead with its foldable smartphone ambition, Apple has managed to win a patent for a foldable screen which could be used on iPhones and other devices.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2wrTj...
Secure metropolitan quantum networks move a step closer
Successful new field tests of a continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) system over commercial fiber networks could pave the way to its use in metropolitan areas. That is the key achievement from a team of scientists, which demonstrates CV-QKD transmission over commercial deployed fiber link with a distance of 50 kilometers.
from Top...
Pluto is coloured red by ammonia spewing from underneath its surface
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has found signatures of ammonia on Pluto, which probably spurted from under the surface in fountains relatively recently
from New Scientist - Space http://bit.ly/2KbKs...
Africa's elephant poaching rates in decline, but iconic animal still under threat
Elephant poaching rates in Africa have started to decline after reaching a peak in 2011, an international team of scientists has concluded. But the continent's elephant population remains threatened.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EIPp...
Intelligent algorithms for genome research
In order to find out which genes are responsible for diseases such as cancer or diabetes, scientists nowadays frequently resort to using machine-learning models.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Qwsm...
Quantum information gets a boost from thin-film breakthrough
Efforts to create reliable light-based quantum computing, quantum key distribution for cybersecurity, and other technologies got a boost from a new study demonstrating an innovative method for creating thin films to control the emission of single photons.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EFwi...
Nanoscale bioabsorbable wound dressing
Scientists are harnessing the combined power of organic nanomaterials-based chemistry and a natural product found in crustacean exoskeletons to help bring emergency medicine one step closer to a viable solution for mitigating blood loss, from the hospital to the battlefield.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EGG2...
Lessons from Pohang: Solving geothermal energy's earthquake problem
A geothermal energy project triggered a damaging earthquake in 2017 in South Korea. A new analysis suggests flaws in some of the most common ways of trying to minimize the risk of such quakes when harnessing Earth's heat for energy.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WdpM...
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Boost Mobile founder says a US-Huawei truce would benefit American consumers
The U.S. and Huawei should work out their differences in the interest of the consumer, Boost Mobile founder Peter Adderton tells CNBC.
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Forget Mueller: Our pants are still down on election security, and Facebook can't save us
Blaming Facebook, focusing on the Mueller-Barr feud, impeachment talk and debating obstruction of justice and impeachment mean we're still not talking about election security. Look out, 2020.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2QA9K...
Compostable food containers could release PFAS into environment
Compostable food containers seem like a great idea: They degrade into nutrient-rich organic matter, reducing waste and the need for chemical fertilizers. But much of this packaging relies on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to repel water and oil. Now, researchers have shown that PFAS can leach from the containers into compost. However, the...
How to Travel at (Nearly) the Speed of Light
Learn about the three ways to travel at (nearly) the speed of light.
from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2MdN6...
Apple launched a website to prove the App Store isn't a monopoly
The site, launched on Wednesday, is a response to parties that have each accused Apple of favoring its own apps over third-party apps.
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Early humans deliberately recycled flint to create tiny, sharp tools
A new study finds that prehistoric humans 'recycled' discarded or broken flint tools 400,000 years ago to create small, sharp utensils with specific functions. The artifacts were discovered at the site of Qesem Cave, located just outside Tel Aviv.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/30TRA...
Secure metropolitan quantum networks move a step closer
Successful new field tests of a continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) system over commercial fiber networks could pave the way to its use in metropolitan areas.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HHmd...
'Fettuccine' may be most obvious sign of life on Mars, researchers report
A rover scanning the surface of Mars for evidence of life might want to check for rocks that look like pasta, researchers report. The bacterium that controls the formation of such rocks on Earth is ancient and thrives in harsh environments that are similar to conditions on Mars, said a geology professor.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily h...
Self-healing DNA nanostructures
DNA assembled into nanostructures such as tubes and origami-inspired shapes could someday find applications ranging from DNA computers to nanomedicine. However, these intriguing structures don't persist long in biological environments because of enzymes called nucleases that degrade DNA. Now, researchers have designed DNA nanostructures that can heal...
'Fettuccine' may be most obvious sign of life on Mars, researchers report
A rover scanning the surface of Mars for evidence of life might want to check for rocks that look like pasta, researchers report. The bacterium that controls the formation of such rocks on Earth is ancient and thrives in harsh environments that are similar to conditions on Mars, said a geology professor.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://b...
Bain Capital is raising a $1 billion tech fund for buyouts and late-stage investments
Private equity firm Bain Capital is raising a $1 billion fund for midmarket technology buyouts and late-stage minority investments.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2HMJm...
Could some chimps' crustacean crave yield clues about human evolution?
Researchers report on chimpanzees in Guinea fishing and consuming freshwater crabs, something previously undiscovered. The article describes how this is a potential clue in explaining how our primarily fruit-eating ancestors began eating aquatic life, and supplementing their diet with nutrients critical for brain development.
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Chemists develop nanoscale bioabsorbable wound dressing
Scientists at Texas A&M University are harnessing the combined power of organic nanomaterials-based chemistry and a natural product found in crustacean exoskeletons to help bring emergency medicine one step closer to a viable solution for mitigating blood loss, from the hospital to the battlefield.
from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy,...
Asia-Pacific ‘regional parliament’ underway to advance equality, empowerment, for more than four billion citizens
The top United Nations body in the Asia-Pacific region opened its annual session this week, calling for greater empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized groups if the region is to achieve the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and fulfill its promise to leave no one behind.
from UN News http://bit.ly/2KcJV...
Lending start-up SoFi closes $500 million funding round, led by Qatar
SoFi closed a $500 million funding round Wednesday led by Qatar Investment Authority.
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'Don't say we didn't warn you': A phrase from China signals the trade war could get even worse
The biggest Chinese newspaper made a warning to the U.S. using a phrase it only used twice in history, both of which involved full-on wars.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2EHkI...
Atomic engineering with electric irradiation
Atomic engineering can selectively induce specific dynamics on single atoms followed by combined steps to form large-scale assemblies thereafter. In a new study now published in Science Advances, Cong Su and an international, interdisciplinary team of scientists in the departments of Materials Science, Electronics, Physics, Nanoscience and Optoelectronic...
Amazon will soon let you ask Alexa to delete your voice recordings — here's how
Amazon has been criticized for how it handles voice recording and transcripts.
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NYC subway riders can soon use Apple Pay to enter stations
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will kick off its contactless payment pilot on May 31 as it gets ready to phase out MetroCards.
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NASA is running a competition to figure out how to settle the galaxy
You have 80 million years, a fleet of starships, and a galaxy to colonise: Go! That’s the problem astrophysicists face in a NASA challenge to settle the stars
from New Scientist - Space http://bit.ly/2W8U6...
NASA is running a competition to figure out how to settle the galaxy
You have 80 million years, a fleet of starships, and a galaxy to colonise: Go! That’s the problem astrophysicists face in a NASA challenge to settle the stars
from New Scientist - Space http://bit.ly/2W8U6...
Does being seen really make cyclists safer on the road?
Researchers have determined motorists tended to give cyclists wearing high-visibility vests more room on the road, compared to cyclists without high-visibility clothing. The vests, with arrows directing traffic away from pedestrians and cyclists, have shown to reduce the number of traffic accidents involving these groups.
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WhatsApp Now Allows Consecutive Audio Message Playback on Android
The latest WhatsApp stable update for Android carrying the build number v2.19.150 adds a new feature that automatically plays all audio messages in a row.
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New organic flow battery brings decomposing molecules back to life
After years of working on an organic aqueous flow battery, researchers found that their ground-breaking, organic anthraquinone molecules were decomposing over time, reducing the long-term usefulness of the battery. Now, the researchers have not only learned how the molecules are decomposing but also how to reverse it. The team's rejuvenation method...
Amazon just launched its cheapest Echo with a screen
Amazon announced the Echo Show 5 on Wednesday for $89.99.
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Tesla is rejiggering its Fremont factory to build the Model Y SUV and a Model S refresh
Starting up production of the Model Y in 2019 allows Tesla to tap into the growing SUV segment sooner rather than later.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2WqiD...
Societal values and perceptions shape energy production and use as much as new technology
Societal values and perceptions have shaped the energy landscape as much as the technologies that drive its production and consumption, a new article suggests.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MeMQ...
Amazon, Flipkart may not fully participate in antitrust study of Indian ecommerce sector
E-commerce rivals may not fully participate in Competition Commission of India study due to risk of revealing trade secrets, report suggests
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2VUbe...
Chemists build a better cancer-killing drill
An international team of scientists is getting closer to perfecting molecule-sized motors that drill through the surface of cancer cells, killing them in an instant.
from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News http://bit.ly/2MhPm...
Microsoft hasn't given up on its ads business even though Facebook and Google are dominating
LinkedIn's Drawbridge deal shows a continuing effort to grow Microsoft's relatively small advertising business.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2I4lW...
Researchers discover how a nanocatalyst works at the atomic level
Researchers of the Nanoscience Center (NSC) at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, and Xiamen University, China, have discovered how copper particles at the nanometer scale operate in modifying a carbon-oxygen bond when ketone molecules turn into alcohol molecules. Modification of the carbon-oxygen and carbon-carbon bonds found in organic molecules...
Sony gets sued over faulty PlayStation games
Global video game company Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Ltd broke Australian consumer law by telling customers they could not get a refund for faulty PlayStation games, Australia's consumer watchdog said in a lawsuit.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2K8kK...
Huawei USA security chief suggests company could be open to 'mitigation measures' in US dispute
Huawei seeks a summary judgment in hopes of avoiding a full-blown trial in a lawsuit the Chinese telecom giant filed against the U.S. in the March.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2I3KW...
Cognizant has 'good news' for engineering graduates
Engineering students graduating in June 2020 will see the offer made by the US-based company increase from Rs 3.38 lakh per annum to Rs 4 lakh.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2I3L0...
YouTube Premium introduces cheap 'Student Plans' starting from Rs 59
YouTube on Wednesday introduced a new plan for students for YouTube Music Premium and YouTube Premium in India that will allow eligible college students to get discounted access to music, global originals and movies -- ad-free for Rs 59 and Rs 79, respectively.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Wamr...
Self-healing DNA nanostructures
DNA assembled into nanostructures such as tubes and origami-inspired shapes could someday find applications ranging from DNA computers to nanomedicine. However, these intriguing structures don't persist long in biological environments because of enzymes called nucleases that degrade DNA. Now, researchers have designed DNA nanostructures that can heal...
Chrome Becomes Web 'Gatekeeper' and Rivals Complain
Few home-grown Google products have been as successful as Chrome. Launched in 2008, it has more than 63% of the market and about 70% on desktop computers, according to StatCounter data.
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Huawei seeks court's help on US ban
Fighting to maintain its access to major markets for next-generation communications, Chinese tech giant Huawei is challenging the constitutionality of a US law that limits its sales of telecom equipment.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Kb1m...
Twitter looking for "Tweeter-in-Chief"
Micro-blogging site Twitter is looking for someone to manage its official Twitter account.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2EHMI...
Google to rank new websites on Search based on their mobile versions
Google has announced that starting July 1, all new websites would be analysed and ranked on Search on the basis of "mobile-first indexing".
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2XflQ...
Pantry ingredients can help grow carbon nanotubes
Baking soda, table salt, and detergent are surprisingly effective ingredients for cooking up carbon nanotubes, researchers at MIT have found.
from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News http://bit.ly/2HJuz...
YouTube Launches Cheaper Student Plans for YouTube Music, YouTube Premium Subscription in India
YouTube has launched ‘Student Plans’ in India that will let users subscribe to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music services for a lower fee.
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Pokemon Sleep Will Let You Earn Points for Sleeping, Coming Next Year
Pokemon Company is developing "Pokemon Sleep", a mobile app that tracks players' sleep and uses the data for gameplay, with a release date set for next year.
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A new Pokemon app that tracks your sleep is set to be released next year
On the back of success with the major mobile hit "Pokemon Go," The Pokemon Company has a new game app in the works: "Pokemon Sleep."
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2JJGF...
Flipboard Databases Hacked, Account Information of Users Exposed
Flipboard has reset passwords of all its about 150 million users as a precautionary measure.
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Even While You’re Sleeping, Your iPhone Stays 'Alarmingly Busy'
Apple says “What happens on your iPhone stays on your iPhone.” — this investigation suggestions otherwise.
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Inside the Secret Apple Team That Decides Which Apps Get on iPhones
There are over 2 million apps on the Apple App Store, but many have been rejected since it opened in 2008.
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iRobot has created a fleet of cleaning robots to stay ahead of the competition
CNBC got an inside look at iRobot's lab to learn more about its goal to have robots take over our dirty work.
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Astronomers find 'Forbidden' planet in 'Neptunian Desert' around its star
An exoplanet smaller than Neptune with its own atmosphere has been discovered in a region close to its star where no Neptune-sized planets would normally be found.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EFee...
Astronomers find 'Forbidden' planet in 'Neptunian Desert' around its star
An exoplanet smaller than Neptune with its own atmosphere has been discovered in a region close to its star where no Neptune-sized planets would normally be found.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EFee...
Jumping drops get boost from gravity
A decade ago a new idea was brought into the general scientific community -- shedding water from condensers was more efficient by using surface tension to make microscopic water droplets 'jump' off the surface. The idea took the research community by storm.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/30MYW...
Did ancient supernovae prompt human ancestors to walk upright?
Supernovae bombarded Earth with cosmic energy starting as many as 8 million years ago, with a peak some 2.6 million years ago, initiating an avalanche of electrons in the lower atmosphere and setting off a chain of events that feasibly ended with bipedal hominins.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QuIE...
A warming Arctic produces weather extremes in our latitudes
Atmospheric researchers at the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) have now developed a climate model that can accurately depict the frequently observed winding course of the jet stream, a major air current over the Northern Hemisphere.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EFvZ...
Jumping drops get boost from gravity
A decade ago a new idea was brought into the general scientific community -- shedding water from condensers was more efficient by using surface tension to make microscopic water droplets 'jump' off the surface. The idea took the research community by storm.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/30MYW...
Did ancient supernovae prompt human ancestors to walk upright?
Supernovae bombarded Earth with cosmic energy starting as many as 8 million years ago, with a peak some 2.6 million years ago, initiating an avalanche of electrons in the lower atmosphere and setting off a chain of events that feasibly ended with bipedal hominins.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QuIE...
Huawei files new legal action as it tries for a swift end to its lawsuit against the US government
Huawei has filed a "motion for summary judgement," a request that the court rule in its favor as a matter of law.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2QtcM...
Sound waves bypass visual limitations to recognize human activity
Video cameras continue to gain widespread use, but there are privacy and environmental limitations in how well they work. Acoustical waves are an alternative medium that may bypass those limitations. Unlike electromagnetic waves, acoustical waves can be used to find objects and also identify them. Researchers used a 2D acoustic array and convolutional...
Helping cities make power grids safer, more reliable
Solar power researchers have traditionally used the power measurements from single residential solar photovoltaic systems to estimate the power generated within a city. But one installation isn't a good representation of all rooftops. Data from systems across a city is desperately needed to fully understand how this energy source can be integrated...
In Afghanistan, attacks against schools have tripled in one year
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday that much greater protection for educational facilities was needed across Afghanistan where attacks against schools have increased three-fold in just one year. The call coincides with the third International Conference on Safe Schools, taking place this week in Mallorca, Spain.
from UN News http://bi...
I quit Facebook — but it's getting harder to resist the pull back in
I quit social media a few years ago to make my life better and easier, which it has. But Facebook has also completely reshaped community organization and interaction and it's getting harder to resist the urge to jump back in.
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Twitter is hiring a 'Tweeter in Chief' — here's what the job listing calls for
Twitter is looking for somebody who's extremely plugged into Twitter culture to run the official @Twitter handle.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2WATM...
AccessLab: New workshops to broaden access to scientific research
A team details how to run an innovative approach to understanding evidence called AccessLab. The AccessLab project enables a broader range of people to access and use scientific research in their work and everyday lives.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2JIRa...
Study of northern Alaska could rewrite Arctic history
New research on the North Slope of Alaska could help revise predictions about the Arctic's oil, gas and mineral wealth.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2JIUQ...
3D printed artificial corneas similar to human ones
Medical researchers have 3D printed an artificial cornea using the bioink which is made of decellularized corneal stroma and stem cells. Because this cornea is made of corneal tissue-derived bioink, it is biocompatible, and 3D cell printing technology recapitulates the corneal microenvironment, therefore, its transparency is similar to the human cornea.
from...
Smartphone sales decline globally; Samsung, Huawei sell most: Report
Global sales of smartphones to end users declined 2.7 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2019, totalling 373 million units, and despite its absence from the US, Huawei maintained its ranking as the No.2 smartphone vendor globally and continued to reduce the gap with Samsung, Gartner Inc. said on Tuesday.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2MoBJ...
How Facebook usage is affecting Ramadan in Middle East
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, with its long days of fasting and prayer meant to draw worshippers closer to God and away from worldly distractions, is being reshaped by technology.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2WtKy...
Energy researchers break the catalytic speed limit
A team of researchers has discovered new technology that can speed up chemical reactions 10,000 times faster than the current reaction rate limit. These findings could increase the speed and lower the cost of thousands of chemical processes used in developing fertilizers, foods, fuels, plastics, and more.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily ...
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
New compound which kills antibiotic-resistant superbugs discovered
A new compound has killed antibiotic resistant gram-negative bacteria, including E. coli, during tests.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WtDB...
SpaceX’s bright Starlink satellites are upsetting astronomers
SpaceX launched 60 internet satellites last week and their bright appearance has caused concern amongst astronomers, who say plans for 12,000 of them could ruin the night sky
from New Scientist - Space http://bit.ly/2JJEq...
Jezero Crater, Mars 2020's Landing Site
This false color image shows part of an unnamed crater in Mars' Arabia Terra.
from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2YVxx...
AMD jumps 10% after analysts say chipmaker is poised to take market share from Intel
AMD shares rose on Tuesday after analysts gave positive commentary on the company's announcements for new PC chips and graphics cards.
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How to set your Google account to delete itself after you die
Here's how to configure your Google account so all of your data is shared with a loved one or friend, or deleted entirely, after you die.
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Roku's 200% surge this year has made the stock too expensive, analyst says
After tripling in the first five months of 2019, Roku shares are overpriced even though the company's fundamentals are fine, Stephens says.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2EF4u...
Scientists find a way to increase the capacity of energy sources for portable electronics
Scientists from Skoltech, Moscow State University (MSU) and Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) have proposed a new approach to replacing carbon atoms with nitrogen atoms in the supercapacitor's crystal lattice and developed a novel capacity enhancement method based on carbon lattice modification with the aid of plasma. Their findings...
Walmart poaches ex-Google, Amazon exec Suresh Kumar for new CTO role
Walmart has hired former Amazon exec Suresh Kumar into a newly elevated chief technology officer and chief development officer role.
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Amazon removes books promoting dangerous bleach 'cures' for autism and other illnesses
The books focus on chlorine dioxide, which doctors and federal regulators say amounts to industrial bleach and can cause permanent harm.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2wqQK...
North Koreans trapped in ‘vicious cycle of deprivation, corruption, repression’ and endemic bribery: UN human rights office
Bribery is the main way people in North Korea get food, healthcare, shelter and work, a new UN human rights office report said on Tuesday.
from UN News http://bit.ly/2HH7n...
Netflix says it will rethink its investment in Georgia if 'heartbeat' abortion law goes into effect
Netflix chief content officer said it will work with the ACLU to fight the law in court.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2WBlc...
Comet inspires chemistry for making breathable oxygen on Mars
Researchers have demonstrated a new reaction for generating oxygen that could help humans explore the universe and perhaps even fight climate change at home.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/30OEM...
TCS recognised among top 50 companies in US for diversity
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been recognised among the top 50 companies in the US for diversity and inclusion management by excelling in areas as hiring, retaining and promoting women, minorities and people with disabilities. According to DiversityInc, TCS was at 49th place in the list.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2I6x6...
The hot trend in smartphones? Not buying a new one
Consumers in Singapore, the U.K. and China told CNBC that foldable smartphones strike them as "very strange."
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Comet inspires chemistry for making breathable oxygen on Mars
Researchers have demonstrated a new reaction for generating oxygen that could help humans explore the universe and perhaps even fight climate change at home.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/30OEM...
Oppo smartphones in India to get updates from Hyderabad R&D centre
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo Mobile has plans to provide operating systems update on devices sold in India from its Hyderabad research and development (R&D) centre, a senior company official said Tuesday.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Qx2Q...
Huawei says FedEx diverted packages to the US and will reevaluate its relationship with the shipper
A FedEx spokesperson told Reuters the packages "were inadvertently misrouted" but Huawei claims the incident "undermines our confidence."
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How small can they get? Polymers may be the key to single-molecule electronic devices
Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology and University of Tsukuba demonstrate that polymers could play a key role in the fabrication of single-molecule electronic devices, allowing us to push the boundaries of the nanoelectronics revolution.
from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News http://bit.ly/2I1JN...
Delhi High Court issues notice to RBI over Paytm
The petition has been moved by Abhijit Mishra, a financial economist, who has contended that RBI's guidelines for payments banks, like Paytm, do not permit credit or loan disbursement activities by such entities.
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Apple is keeping the iPod alive with a new model
Apple announced a new iPod touch on Tuesday that starts at $199 and has the same processor as the iPhone 7.
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A Goldman Sachs rival pulled out of the Apple Card deal on fears it will be a money loser
Within the card industry, Goldman's deal with Apple is widely perceived as one that's risky for a bank card issuer to take on.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2Mehn...
Huawei, Tencent Sign Deal on Streaming Services
Huawei and Tencent have inked an agreement to seek deep cooperation on streaming services.
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ACT Fibernet Offering Up to 500GB of Additional Data on Netflix Entertainment Plans
ACT Fibernet is offering up to 500GB of additional data to subscribers who opt for the Entertainment plans with bundled Netflix subscription.
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YouTube Gaming App to Retire on May 30, Website to Be Merged: Google
Google is set to finally pull the plug on the standalone YouTube Gaming app in just a few days
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Google Messages App Crosses 500 Million Downloads Mark on Play Store
The Messages app from Google has surpassed 500 million installs on Play Store in the past few days.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2X9Nf...
MacKenzie Bezos joins Warren Buffett and the Gates' pledge to give away half of her wealth
MacKenzie Bezos joined the pledge started by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates to give away at least half her wealth.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2YSF2...
Facebook CEO Zuckerberg, CFO likely to dodge Canadian hearing
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Chief Operating Officer (CFO) Sheryl Sandberg will dodge an appearance in all likelihood in Ottawa on Tuesday despite being summoned by the Canadian Parliament.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Mfa1...
'Submarines' small enough to deliver medicine inside human body
UNSW engineers have shown that micro-submarines powered by nano-motors could navigate the human body to provide targeted drug delivery to diseased organs without the need for external stimulus.
from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News http://bit.ly/2K9OM...
Here's why a 17-year old hacked into Apple system
A 17-year-old Australian school student hacked into Apple's secure system.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2HZBu...
Huawei reviewing relations with FedEx, says packages 'diverted'
Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei is reviewing its relationship with FedEx Corp after it claimed the US package delivery company, without detailed explanation, diverted two parcels destined for Huawei addresses in Asia to the United States and attempted to reroute two others.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2WrcQ...
Google Messages surpasses 500 million installs on Play Store
The Messages app from Google has surpassed 500 million installs on Play Store in the past few days.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2VXkb...
Alibaba considering raising $20 billion through Hong Kong listing: Sources
Alibaba is considering raising as much as $20 billion through a listing in Hong Kong, people familiar with the matter told Reuters, lining up a second blockbuster deal following its 2014 record $25 billion float in New York.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2ExA0...
Reddit faces intermittent outage, gets the issue fixed
Several reports of 'elevated error rates' kept showing up.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2X8tq...
Reliance Communications Q4 net loss at Rs 7,767 crore
Reliance Communications (RCom), which is facing insolvency proceedings, on Monday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 7,767 crore in the fourth quarter of 2018-19. The company had reported a net loss of Rs 19,776 crore in the corresponding period of 2017-18.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2K9DY...
This Indian App Has a Magical New Feature That Every Singer Will Love
Pune-based Sandeep Ranade has developed Naadsadhana, an iOS app that helps you learn and practice classical music.
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Venture capitalists bet big on the $1.9 trillion payments industry
Upstart payment firms have attracted big corporate clients and billions of dollars in venture capital money.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2YYYy...
TikTok Parent ByteDance Developing Its Own Smartphone: Report
ByteDance, the company that runs video sharing platform Tiktok, is reportedly working on a smartphone that will come with many of its apps and services pre-installed
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If China and the US split the tech world, that could come at a cost to consumers
Mahendra Negi, chief financial officer of Trend Micro, says if companies are forced to develop different sets of technologies, then it will raise costs and create compatibility issues.
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New compound which kills antibiotic-resistant superbugs discovered
A new compound which visualises and kills antibiotic resistant superbugs has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield and Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL).
from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News http://bit.ly/2X8rI...
Arena of Valor Failure Makes Tencent Retool Its Overseas Strategy
Missteps in development and marketing have seen Honour of Kings international version, called Arena of Valor, flop in Europe and North America.
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Apple’s China Chief Says Chinese Developers Leading in Terms of Downloads and Revenue
Isabel Ge Mahe (Ge Yue) citied the global success of short video sharing app TikTok, also known as Douyin in China, and the apps developed by China's Palace Museum.
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Global Payments and Total System Services agree to multibillion-dollar merger: Sources
The announcement could come as soon as Tuesday, sources told CNBC's David Faber.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2Wpzc...
Redmi Note 7S, Redmi K20, OnePlus 7 Pro Issues, Airtel and Tata Sky DTH, Huawei Ban, and More Tech News This Week
Redmi Note 7S was launched in India this week, while the Redmi K20 flagship smartphone received a launch date, OnePlus made many headlines, and more.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Ew08...
Research team throws new light on photosynthetic supercomplex structure
A team of scientists has taken a significant step closer to unlocking the secrets of photosynthesis, by determining the structure of a very large photosynthetic supercomplex.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/30JCY...
Major step forward in the production of 'green' hydrogen
The first thermodynamically reversible chemical reactor capable of producing hydrogen as a pure product stream represents a 'transformational' step forward in the chemical industry.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2K6wr...
Antibiotics found in some of the world's rivers exceed 'safe' levels, global study finds
Concentrations of antibiotics found in some of the world's rivers exceed 'safe' levels by up to 300 times, the first ever global study has discovered.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M9Ya...
Colliding lasers double the energy of proton beams
Researchers have developed a new method which can double the energy of a proton beam produced by laser-based particle accelerators. The breakthrough could lead to more compact, cheaper equipment that could be useful for many applications, including proton therapy.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/30J5a...
CEO of Candy Crush's developer steps down
Riccardo Zacconi - the CEO of King, which is the developer of the popular mobile game app Candy Crush Saga, is stepping down from his position, said a regulatory filing from parent company Activision Blizzard.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2YONo...
Scientists develop flexible textile battery that may power wearable devices
The battery, which is less than 0.5 mm thick, possesses fast charging/discharging capability, and also has a long cycle life comparable with conventional lithium batteries
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2HFJm...
Monday, May 27, 2019
Scientists uncover a trove of genes that could hold key to how humans evolved
New computational analysis finds that more than two dozen human zinc finger transcription factors, previously thought to control activity of similar genes across species have in fact human-specific roles and could help explain how our species came to be.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2YPlq...
Could gold be the key to making gene therapy for HIV, blood disorders more accessible?
Scientists took a step toward making gene therapy more practical by simplifying the way gene-editing instructions are delivered to cells. Using a gold nanoparticle instead of an inactivated virus, they safely delivered gene-editing tools in lab models of HIV and inherited blood disorders.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2K6...
Scientists uncover a trove of genes that could hold key to how humans evolved
New computational analysis finds that more than two dozen human zinc finger transcription factors, previously thought to control activity of similar genes across species have in fact human-specific roles and could help explain how our species came to be.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2YPlq...
New causes of autism found in 'junk' DNA
Leveraging artificial intelligence techniques, researchers have demonstrated that mutations in so-called 'junk' DNA can cause autism. The study is the first to functionally link such mutations to the neurodevelopmental condition and the first clear demonstration of non-inherited, noncoding mutations causing any complex human disease or disorder.
from...
New iPhones may have full-screen touch ID, LG OLEDs: Report
This year's iPhone models could feature full screen touch ID among several changes, media reports said.
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Airtel submits bank guarantee of Rs 644 crore in TDSAT for Tata Teleservices merger
Telecom operator Bharti Airtel is learnt to have submitted a bank guarantee of Rs 644 crore in telecom tribunal TDSAT to complete the merger of Tata Teleservices' consumer business with the company.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/30NqC...
Confident of timely payment of salary for May: BSNL Chief
State-owned BSNL is confident of making timely payment of staff salaries for the month of May, Chairman and Managing Director Anupam Shrivastava said Monday.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2K8WY...
TSMC starts mass production of chips that may power 2019 iPhones
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) - the world's largest contract chipset maker - has officially announced the beginning of mass production of its second-generation 7nm+ process for Kirin 985 and or A13 chipsets.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2X8xl...
Gold-coated fungi are the new gold diggers
The thread-like fungi attach gold to their strands by dissolving and precipitating particles from their surroundings, in a process that could offer clues for finding new gold deposits.
from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News http://bit.ly/2VUEy...
Unable to download apps on your Android smartphone? Here’s how to fix it
Not being able to download an app from Google Play Store despite internet connectivity or enough storage available on the smartphone is one of the most common issues faced by Android smartphone users. In case, you are facing a similar problem where you are unable to download an app or update the app using Play Store, we have put together some of the...
How to use baby filter on Snapchat
In the latest version of the app, Snapchat has added several new filters. Here's how to to use the new baby-filter on Snapchat
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Apple's Vegas billboard lands firm into legal trouble
On behalf of all users, people from Rhode Island and Michigan in the US have filed a class action suit against Apple alleging a potential data breach situation and false advertising.
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Bitcoin nears $9,000 as it breaks through its highest level this year
Bitcoin surged more than 9% from the day before to hit its highest level in more than a year.
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Snapchat Reportedly Working on Letting Users Add Music to Posts
Competing with the likes of Instagram, photo-messaging app Snapchat is planning to let users add music to their posts on the platform.
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Paper stickers to monitor pathogens are more effective than swabs
Using paper stickers to collect pathogens on surfaces where antisepsis is required, such as in food processing plants, is easier, and less expensive than swabbing, yet similarly sensitive.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Mbkc...
100% renewables doesn't equal zero-carbon energy, and the difference is growing
While 160 companies around the world have committed to use '100% renewable energy,' that does not mean '100% carbon-free energy.' The difference will grow as power grids become less reliant on fossil power, according to a new study. Entities committed to fighting climate change can and should measure the environmental benefits of their renewable strategies...
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Former Amazon executive uses Bezos' mock press release trick at his smart home company
Charlie Kindel burned out at Amazon, but he's still influenced by its practices in his new gig at home automation company Control4.
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How to disconnect and truly enjoy your summer vacation
You should use your summer vacation to unwind from work stress. Here are some tips for disconnecting while you're away.
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Tax delays and canceled home sales: The costly ripple effects of today's cyberattacks
Cyberattacks against Baltimore and accounting software firm Wolters Kluwer showed how hacking has serious consequences to individuals.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2EyHL...
UN Mission in Afghanistan ‘gravely concerned’ about ill-treatment of prisoners by Taliban, following first-hand testimony
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expressed “grave concern” on Sunday over “credible accounts” it has been given that Taliban militants have been mistreating prisoners, which in some cases “may amount to torture”.
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Celebrate the moon with the best films, books and festivals
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing is coming. In honour of that, here is the cream of the cultural highlights celebrating all things lunar
from New Scientist - Space http://bit.ly/2JZJy...
How to use calendar, notes, task lists and more in Gmail
Google has given a special attention to its widely used emailing platform, Gmail this year. Several new features have been introduced this year, making it easier to access mails and customise them as well. However, as a part of major upgrade one of the features that made Gmail more productive than before is the ability to use other Google apps without...
Redmi Note 7S, Redmi K20, OnePlus 7 Pro Issues, Airtel and Tata Sky DTH, Huawei Ban, and More Tech News This Week
Redmi Note 7S was launched in India this week, while the Redmi K20 flagship smartphone received a launch date, OnePlus made many headlines, and more.
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How to play multiplayer games with friends on Windows 10 using Wi-Fi router
Here is to play multiplayer games with friends on Windows 10 using your Wi-Fi router
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Samsung Cloud's 15GB of Free Storage to Be Reduced to 5GB on June 1: Report
Samsung Cloud will now offer 5GB of free cloud storage from June 1.
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IGTV Now Supports Landscape Format on Alongside Vertical Videos
Instagram has now added support for landscape videos on IGTV. Initially, creators could only upload videos in a vertical-only format on IGTV.
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Google Now Lets Users Order Food via Search, Maps, Assistant
Google is now letting users order food directly via Search, Maps, or Assistant using its partnerships with delivery companies.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2HzIe...
Snapchat Employees Snooped on Users Using Internal Tool: Report
Workers across several departments at Snap who have privileged access to users' data spied on them for years, a Motherboard report has claimed.
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Instagram Leak: Company Says Not Source of Private Information for Influencers
Instagram has said it was not the source of private contact information for millions of influential users of the service recently found in an unguarded online database.
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Saturday, May 25, 2019
Microsoft, once considered a stodgy software maker, has outperformed tech unicorns since 2015
Microsoft shares have gained 133% since November 2015, outperforming a tech "basket of unicorns" over that stretch.
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Snapchat Reportedly Working on Letting Users Add Music to Posts
Competing with the likes of Instagram, photo-messaging app Snapchat is planning to let users add music to their posts on the platform.
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How to group video chat on between iPhones and Android phones
Google Duo now supports up to 8 people in a video chat. That's not as many as FaceTime, but it works on Android and iPhone.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2K2A8...
The moon revealed as an object of endless fascination and desire
A rich book by Oliver Morton delves into science, poetry, art and sci-fi to create a dazzling paean to the past, present and future of the moon
from New Scientist - Space http://bit.ly/2wkZN...
Google Duplex Reservation Calls Handled By Humans in 1 Out of 4 Times: Report
Google Duplex makes a human answer a call instead of an AI bot.
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LG ThinQ AI TV Range Starts Getting Amazon Alexa Support, India Rollout to Begin in Coming Weeks
The Amazon Alexa support roll out will begin in North America from this month, followed by Europe and Asia in the coming weeks.
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Fortnite v9.10 Update Brings Hot Spots to Maps, Adds Downtown Drop Limited Time Mode, and More
The Fortnite v9.10 update has arrived and it brings Hot Spots to the maps, alongside a new limited time mode called Downtown Drop among other changes.
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Voice Assistants' Default Female Voice Raises Sexism Concerns Over 'Hardwired Subservience': UN
UN recommends tech companies stop making digital assistants female by default.
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Apple Sends Out WWDC 2019 Keynote Invites: Here’s What You Can Expect
Apple has sent out press invites for its WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC) keynote, which will take place on June 3 at 10am local time (10:30pm IST) at McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.
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Amazon Shareholders Reject Facial Recognition, Climate Change Proposals
Amazon said Wednesday that shareholders at an annual meeting in Seattle voted against proposals related to two major social issues: climate change and facial recognition technology.
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WhatsApp Spotted Adding Option to Post Status Updates as Facebook Stories, QR Code to Share Contact Info
WhatsApp beta version 2.19.151 for Android is found to have the option to share status updates on Facebook and generate QR codes.
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Google Search Gets a New Look on Mobile Devices
Google has rolled out a new look for the search results page on mobile devices that puts the branding of websites front and centre.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2YGDT...
Tencent, Riot Games Said to Be Developing Mobile Version of League of Legends
Tencent Holdings is working with its US unit Riot Games to develop a mobile version of League of Legends.
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Apple's Webkit Browser Engine to Get New Privacy Feature for Ad Tracking
Apple said Webkit will launch a new technology to track advertising clicks and whether they lead to a product purchase while preserving the privacy of users.
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Election Results 2019: Top 5 Ways To Check Lok Sabha Election 2019 Results Online
The Lok Sabha election result 2019 will be declared today. Here are 5 ways to get the fastest election result updates today.
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Election Results 2019: How to Check Election Result Online via Google, App, Website
Election Results 2019 will be declared today. Check Lok Sabha election results on NDTV website, Android, iOS app and official social media channels for live updates of vote counting.
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Election 2019: Get Quickest Live Updates of Election Results
How to get the quickest live updates of election results for the Indian general elections of 2019 that will be announced later today, deciding who will constitute the 17th Lok Sabha.
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Election Result 2019: How to Watch Results Live on Hotstar, Jio, SonyLiv, Zee5, and Voot App
Here’s a complete guide on how to watch the Election Results 2019 on OTT platforms like Hotstar, SonyLiv, Jio, and Voot.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/30E9X...
Google Lens With Revamped UI, New Food and Dining Related Features Starts Rolling Out
Google Lens has reportedly started receiving a new update, which brings a revamped UI and allows users to access more food and dining related tools.
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WhatsApp Ads to Launch in Status Section Next Year, Business to Get Richer Message Formats: Report
WhatsApp ads will be served through the Status feature on both Android and iPhone devices.
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TikTok Owner Said to Challenge Spotify, Apple With Music Service
ByteDance, owner of the popular video app TikTok, is said to be developing a paid music service that will challenge industry leaders Spotify and Apple Music in emerging markets.
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Adobe Premier Rush Cross-Device Video Editing App Now Available on Android
Adobe Premier Rush is now available on Android, after having been launched on Windows, Mac, and iOS last year.
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Ola Reacts to Foodpanda Delivery Shutdown Report, Says New Approach Being Employed
Ola spokesperson says the company is "committed to the mission of building a superior food experience for millions of our customers."
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Tor Browser Arrives as Stable Release for Android via Google Play Store, No Hopes for iOS Version
Tor Browser has been released as a stable version on the Google Play Store. The browser helps keep users' web browsing activities private.
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Election Results 2019: Google, Prasar Bharti Partner to Live Stream Results on YouTube
Prasar Bharati and Google have joined hands for the election results day on May 23.
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Huawei Said to Have Been Building Google Play Store Replacement, Plans Imperiled by Ban
Huawei Technologies made a pitch to app makers last year: Build software for a new Huawei app store outside China, and we’ll help you inside the world’s most populous nation.
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Google Duo Group Video Calling Limit Increased to 8 People
Google Duo group video calling feature was launched last month with the option to add up to four people at once.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Empn...
Nepal Bans Alipay, WeChat Pay
Nepal's central bank has banned popular Chinese digital wallets Alipay and WeChat, an official said Tuesday.
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Instagram IGTV Redesign Is Inspired by TikTok and Snapchat
Instagram has quietly rolled out a new design for IGTV within its main app and the standalone IGTV app. The design seems inspired by the app's biggest rivals, TikTok and Snapchat.
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A family of comets reopens the debate about the origin of Earth's water
Researchers have found that one family of comets, the hyperactive comets, contains water similar to terrestrial water.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EvAB...
A family of comets reopens the debate about the origin of Earth's water
Researchers have found that one family of comets, the hyperactive comets, contains water similar to terrestrial water.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EvAB...
Plumbene, graphene's latest cousin, realized on the 'nano water cube'
Researchers have created 'plumbene,' a 2D-honeycomb sheet of lead atoms. As a surprising by-product, the research group also observed a nanoscale palladium-lead Weaire-Phelan-like bubble structure in the palladium substrate -- like the 'Water Cube' of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2X4so...
Study predicts shift to smaller animals over next century
Researchers have forecast a worldwide move towards smaller birds and mammals over the next 100 years.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QotE...
Simple test can tell if you're stressed out
Researchers have developed a new test that can easily and simply measure common stress hormones using sweat, blood, urine or saliva. Eventually, they hope to turn their ideas into a simple device that patients can use at home to monitor their health.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2K17S...
Uber's first employee, Ryan Graves, is leaving the board
Graves was once Uber's CEO. Now he is departing from the company's board following the long-awaited initial public offering.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2WmXA...
Rare iron oxide could be combined with 2-D materials for electronic, spintronic devices
Rice University researchers have simplified the synthesis of a unique, nearly two-dimensional form of iron oxide with strong magnetic properties that is easy to stack atop other 2-D materials.
from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News http://bit.ly/2X8x3...
Adding a carbon atom transforms 2-D semiconducting material
A technique that introduces carbon-hydrogen molecules into a single atomic layer of the semiconducting material tungsten disulfide dramatically changes the electronic properties of the material, according to Penn State researchers at Penn State who say they can create new types of components for energy-efficient photoelectric devices and electronic...
Better together: human and robot co-workers
More and more processes are being automated. Self-driving delivery vehicles are finding their way into many areas. However, an interdisciplinary research team has observed that cooperation between humans and machines can work much better than just human or just robot teams alone.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2X5pH...
Finding the cause of capacity loss in a metal-oxide battery material
Scientists studying a lithium-ion battery with an iron-oxide electrode as it charged and discharged over 100 cycles found that the loss is due to a buildup of lithium oxide and decomposition of the medium through which lithium ions flow.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2YKvN...
Apple bought a start-up that was working on monitoring asthma in children
Apple bought Tueo Health, which was developing tech to help parents monitor asthma symptoms in children, using a mobile app and commercial breathing sensors.
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Origami-inspired materials could soften the blow for reusable spacecraft
Researchers have developed a novel solution to help reduce impact forces -- for potential applications in spacecraft, cars and beyond.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QlHX...
Xiaomi dismisses head of Africa arm for violating Chinese decency law
According to an internal letter dated May 23 and widely circulated online, the company dismissed vice president Wang Lingming for violating Article 44 of China's public safety law.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2JD22...
MIT researchers develop system to give driverless cars human-like reasoning
With an aim to incorporate human-like reasoning into autonomous vehicles, researchers at MIT have developed a system that uses simple maps and visual data to enable driverless cars to navigate routes in new, complex environments.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2K2jU...
Virtual reality may help identify early symptoms of Alzheimer's: Study
Researchers at the University of Cambridge in the UK noted that brain contains a mental 'satnav' of where we are, where we have been, and how to find our way around.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2JBEd...
Origami-inspired materials could soften the blow for reusable spacecraft
Researchers have developed a novel solution to help reduce impact forces -- for potential applications in spacecraft, cars and beyond.
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Adding a carbon atom transforms 2D semiconducting material
A technique that introduces carbon-hydrogen molecules into a single atomic layer of the semiconducting material tungsten disulfide dramatically changes the electronic properties of the material, according to researchers who say they can create new types of components for energy-efficient photoelectric devices and electronic circuits with this material.
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'Neural Lander' uses AI to land drones smoothly
Control engineers and AI experts team up to make drones that fly more smoothly close to the ground.
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Meteor magnets in outer space: Finding elusive giant planets
A team has discovered two Jupiter-sized planets about 150 light years away from Earth that could reveal whether life is likely on the smaller planets in other planetary systems.
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Meteor magnets in outer space: Finding elusive giant planets
A team has discovered two Jupiter-sized planets about 150 light years away from Earth that could reveal whether life is likely on the smaller planets in other planetary systems.
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AI and high-performance computing extend evolution to superconductors
Researchers used the power of artificial intelligence and high-performance supercomputers to introduce and assess the impact of different configurations of defects on the performance of a superconductor.
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NASA Television to Air Russian Spacewalk at International Space Station
Two veteran Russian cosmonauts will venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk Wednesday, May 29, to retrieve science experiments and conduct maintenance on the orbiting laboratory.
May 24, 2019
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Highly flexible high-energy textile lithium battery to cope with surging demand for wearable electronics
Researchers have developed a highly flexible, high-energy textile lithium battery that offers more stable, durable and safe energy supply for wearable electronics with a myriad of applications, such as in healthcare monitoring, intelligent textiles, smartphones, global positioning system (GPS) tracking and Internet of Things (IoT).
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Mathematically designed graphene has improved electrocatalytic activity
An international research group has improved graphene's ability to catalyze the 'hydrogen evolution reaction,' which releases hydrogen as a result of passing an electronic current through water. They designed a mathematically predicted graphene electrocatalyst, and confirmed its performance using high resolution electrochemical microscopy and computational...
'Few design changes' for 2019 iPhone ahead of 2020 5G iPhone release, Barclays says
Apple's 2020 iPhones will offer larger changes, including 5G, than this year's new iPhones, Barclays semiconductor analysts said.
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Facebook says the doctored Nancy Pelosi video used to question her mental state will stay up
An altered video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made rounds on social media this week, which critics used to attack her mental state.
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Exotic matter uncovered in the sun's atmosphere
Scientists have announced a major new finding about how matter behaves in the extreme conditions of the sun's atmosphere. Their work has shed new light on the exotic but poorly understood 'fourth state of matter,' known as plasma, which could hold the key to developing safe, clean and efficient nuclear energy generators on Earth.
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No private e-mails, phone numbers accessed improperly: Instagram
Instagram on Friday said initial investigations have showed that no private e-mails or phone numbers of its users have been accessed improperly, amid reports that an Indian entity stored its user data improperly.
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Facebook to reportedly launch its cryptocurrency next year
Facebook, which owns WhatsApp and Instagram, is gearing up to launch its own cryptocurrency next year, the BBC reported on Friday.
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China denounces US "rumours" and "lies" about Huawei
China on Friday denounced US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for fabricating rumours after he said the chief executive of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd was lying about his company's ties to the Beijing government.
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Exotic matter uncovered in the sun's atmosphere
Scientists have announced a major new finding about how matter behaves in the extreme conditions of the sun's atmosphere. Their work has shed new light on the exotic but poorly understood 'fourth state of matter,' known as plasma, which could hold the key to developing safe, clean and efficient nuclear energy generators on Earth.
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Around 600,000 Afghan children face death through malnutrition without emergency funds: UNICEF
In Afghanistan, children suffering from the most serious form of malnutrition may die, unless $7 million in funding is found within weeks, UNICEF said on Friday.
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Nature inspires a novel new form of computing, using light
Researchers have developed a simple and highly novel form of computing by shining patterned bands of light and shadow through different facets of a polymer cube and reading the combined results that emerge.
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Mites and ticks are close relatives, new research shows
Scientists have reconstructed the evolutionary history of the chelicerates, the mega-diverse group of 110,000 arthropods that includes spiders, scorpions, mites and ticks.
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John F. Kennedy and the Race to the Moon
On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy addressed a joint session of Congress to announce his decision to go to the Moon. I
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Amazon shares will reach $3,000 in 2 years without the company really trying, Piper Jaffray says
Analyst Michael Olson says he has "a high degree of confidence" that Amazon shares can reach the level without "significant changes to the business."
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Mathematically designed graphene has improved electrocatalytic activity
An international research group has improved graphene's ability to catalyse the hydrogen evolution reaction, which releases hydrogen as a result of passing an electronic current through water. They designed a mathematically-predicted graphene electrocatalyst, and confirmed its performance using high resolution electrochemical microscopy and computational...
Study investigates how spin-orbit interaction protects Majorana nanowires
Researchers at Delft University of Technology have recently carried out a study investigating spin-orbit interaction in Majorana nanowires. Their study, published in Physical Review Letters, is the first to clearly show the mechanism that enables the creation of the elusive Majorana particle, which could become the building block of a more stable type...
Quantum computing boost from vapor stabilizing technique
A technique to stabilize alkali metal vapor density using gold nanoparticles, so electrons can be accessed for applications including quantum computing, atom cooling and precision measurements, has now been patented.
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Building a better salt trap: Scientists synthesize a molecular 'cage' to trap chloride
Researchers have synthesized a powerful new molecule to trap chloride salts. The technology has the potential to reduce its seepage into freshwater systems, which is a threat to drinkable water around the globe.
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Ex-Facebook privacy chief: Breaking up the social network won't lead to better data protection
Breaking up the social network won't lead to better data protection, said former Facebook executive Chris Kelly.
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Government requests for Facebook user data rises by 7% globally
California-headquartered Facebook, sharing its latest transparency report on Thursday, said it seriously takes the commitment to transparency at the company.
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Facebook removes over 3 billion fake accounts
Facebook has removed more than three billion fake accounts in the October 2018-March 2019 period, saying that about 5 per cent of its monthly active users were fake.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2WicP...
Samsung Cloud's 15GB of Free Storage to Be Reduced to 5GB on June 1: Report
Samsung Cloud will now offer 5GB of free cloud storage from June 1.
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IGTV Now Supports Landscape Format on Alongside Vertical Videos
Instagram has now added support for landscape videos on IGTV. Initially, creators could only upload videos in a vertical-only format on IGTV.
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Snapchat employees with access to personal data spied on users: Report
Workers across several departments at photo-messasing platform Snapchat who have privileged access to users' data spied on them for years, a Motherboard report has claimed.
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China unveils train prototype that may touch 600 kilometres per hour
China has unveiled a prototype magnetic levitation train with a designed maximum speed of 600 kmph, which its manufacturers say could pose a major competition to the airline industry.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2JByI...
Google adds option to order food online on Search, Maps in US
Saving people the trouble of having to download an additional app, Google is now letting users order food directly via Search, Maps, or Assistant using its partnerships with delivery companies.
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OnePlus 7 Pro vs Apple iPhone XR: The battle of affordable flagship smartphone cameras
We compared the two popular smartphones OnePlus 7 Pro and the iPhone XR in terms of camera performance. While OnePlus 7 Pro has triple rear cameras, iPhone XR has just one but who wins the game? Check it out.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2WkXB...
Cooling wood: Engineers create strong, sustainable solution for passive cooling
What if the wood your house was made of could save your electricity bill? In the race to save energy, using a passive cooling method that requires no electricity and is built right into your house could save even chilly areas of the US some cash. Now, researchers at the University of Maryland and the University of Colorado have harnessed nature's nanotechnology...
This contract chipset maker to reportedly continue making chips for Huawei
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) - the world's largest contract chipset maker - has said it would continue delivering critical semiconductors to Huawei Technologies even as chip designer ARM has cut ties with the tech giant.
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Infosys completes buyout of 75% stake in ABN AMRO Bank subsidiary
IT services major Infosys Friday said it has completed the acquisition of 75 per cent shareholding in ABN AMRO Bank's wholly-owned Stater NV.
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Google Now Lets Users Order Food via Search, Maps, Assistant
Google is now letting users order food directly via Search, Maps, or Assistant using its partnerships with delivery companies.
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Virtual reality can spot navigation problems in early Alzheimer's disease
Virtual reality (VR) can identify early Alzheimer's disease more accurately than 'gold standard' cognitive tests currently in use, new research suggests.
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On Mars, sands shift to a different drum
In the most detailed analysis of how sands move around on Mars, a team of planetary scientists has found that processes not involved in controlling sand movement on Earth play major roles on Mars.
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Game theory highlights power of local reporting in vaccine decisions
Computational modeling of social networks suggests that vaccination programs are more successful in containing disease when individuals have access to local information about disease prevalence.
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GRACE data contributes to understanding of climate change
The team that led a twin satellite system launched in 2002 to take detailed measurements of the Earth, called the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE), reports on the contributions that their nearly two decades of data have made to our understanding of global climate patterns.
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