A new internal analysis at Google found that some male software engineers were under-compensated compared to their peers doing similar work.
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Monday, March 4, 2019
Chirality yields colossal photocurrent
Typically, light is converted to electricity by chemically altering a semiconductor to have a built-in electric field. A team of researchers has developed an alternative means using a unique semi-metal that intrinsically generates direct current through the nonlinear mixing of the waves of light.
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Amazon's online data use has been 'less dangerous' than Facebook: Tech investor Roger McNamee
"That's not to say we can count on that" going forward," says Elevation Partners' McNamee, an early investor in Facebook and Google.
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Engineers develop fast method to convert algae to biocrude
A team of chemical engineers have developed a new kind of jet mixer for creating biomass from algae that extracts the lipids from the watery plants with much less energy than the older extraction method. This key discovery now puts this form of energy closer to becoming a viable, cost-effective alternative fuel.
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Applying a network perspective to human physiology
Medical practitioners commonly treat organs in isolation, but a physicist wants to usher in a new paradigm.
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Optical clocks started the calibration of the international atomic time
Optical clocks have evaluated the latest 'one second' tick of the International Atomic Time (TAI) and provided these data for adjusting the tick rate of TAI.
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Scientists develop printable water sensor
A new, versatile plastic-composite sensor can detect tiny amounts of water. The 3D printable material is cheap, flexible and non-toxic and changes its color from purple to blue in wet conditions. The researchers used DESY's X-ray light source PETRA III to understand the structural changes within the material that are triggered by water and lead to...
Engineers develop fast method to convert algae to biocrude
A team of chemical engineers have developed a new kind of jet mixer for creating biomass from algae that extracts the lipids from the watery plants with much less energy than the older extraction method. This key discovery now puts this form of energy closer to becoming a viable, cost-effective alternative fuel.
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Light pulses provide a new route to enhance superconductivity
Scientists have shown that pulses of light could be used to turn materials into superconductors through an unconventional type of superconductivity known as 'eta pairing.'
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Tesla's onslaught of announcements is raising red flags about demand for its cars
Tesla plans to unveil its Model Y crossover on March 14, just weeks after it cut prices on its other vehicles. Shares fell as investors worry if demand is falling.
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This hospital modeled itself after the Apple Store, lets mothers use gadgets to monitor pregnancies
At Ochsner in Louisiana, expecting mothers get wireless weight scales and connected blood pressure cuffs to monitor them remotely.
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'Operation Sharpshooter' cyber attacks still on: Report
A global cyber espionage campaign, known as Operation Sharpshooter, started a year earlier than previously thought and is still ongoing, say security researchers, adding that a group linked to North Korea could be behind the campaign.
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Here's how investors can save the planet and still make some money
If global warming keeps you up at night, you're not alone. Here are ways to make sure your portfolio is helping, not hurting, the cause.
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Here is why China has accused US of 'double standard'
China says the US is using a double standard in claiming Chinese law requires telecoms giant Huawei to violate other countries' information security.
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Apple has more open software jobs than hardware jobs for the first time in years
Apple is hiring more software engineers than hardware engineers for the first time in years, as it puts a new focus on its services.
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India's online gaming industry to cash-in Rs 11,900 crore revenue by 2023: Report
The rapid growth in digital infrastructure has led to an exponential growth of online gaming in the country, with the revenue is expected to touch Rs 11,900 crore by FY23, according to a report.
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Facebook lets you look up profiles by phone number provided for security reasons
Facebook won't let users opt-out of a feature that allows them to be searched by phone numbers provided for two-factor authentication.
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WarnerMedia reorganizes its leadership team after AT&T acquisition
As part of the reorganization, WarnerMedia announced that Robert Greenblatt will become chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment and Direct-to-Consumer.
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Tesla 'much bigger' than Elon Musk and is doing things others can only dream of, analyst says
Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois says Tesla is doing things "that other carmakers are only just thinking about or dreaming about."
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Amazon stock looks cheap if investors look at profit growth, analyst says
Investors should prioritize Amazon's profit over year-over-year revenue growth, according to Evercore ISI.
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TRAI asks DTH firm to justify tariff plans against new framework
In a letter to Independent TV, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has also called a meeting with the senior official of the DTH company on the said matter, Tuesday.
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Google rejects Australian regulator's call for scrutiny
Alphabet Inc's Google has rejected calls by Australia's competition regulator for tougher scrutiny of its operations, denying that it enjoys market power in online searches and advertising, documents published on Monday showed.
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Google refuses to remove controversial women-tracking app from Play Store
Google has refused to pull out a controversial government app from Saudi Arabia which lets men track and control women who travel, saying it does not violate its Play Store policies.
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Tesla Model Y to launch on March 14: CEO Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter that the company's next vehicle will be unveiled March 14.
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Qualcomm launches patent challenge to Apple ahead of antitrust case
Qualcomm alleges in Apple violated three of its patents, and is asking for tens of millions of dollars or more in damages.
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Microsoft testing feature that lets users create spreadsheets using their phone cameras
Microsoft is testing a feature that would allow users to create spreadsheets using visual data and mixing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Office 365 through smartphone cameras.
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US federal agencies looking into Tesla Model 3 collision, says report
US federal agencies are looking into the circumstances that led to a fatal collision involving Tesla vehicles, the media reported.
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Huawei may be readying to sue US government: Sources
Chinese telecom equipment company Huawei plans to announce a lawsuit against the United States government on Thursday on grounds related to a defense bill, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
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Instagram use by children may ruin their eating habit: Study
Making children eat healthy food can test the patience of parents. The exposure of children to social media platforms such as photo-sharing app Instagram could make the job even tougher for them, suggests a new study.
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Android TV Privacy Issue Exposes Your Private Photos and Accounts, Google Responds
It isn’t clear how the breach took place, but this latest violation shows the account details and private images of multiple users on Android TVs linked to the Google Home app
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Netflix, facing Oscars backlash from Steven Spielberg, vows: 'We love cinema'
The company's original production "Roma" was nominated for 10 Academy Awards this year and won three.
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PUBG Mobile Bans Players Below 13 Years of Age in China
PUBG Mobile has received an age-based restriction in China, barring users under 13 years of age.
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Arthur Blank's next stadium revolution: Going cashless
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, will go cashless starting Sunday
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Facebook Messenger Dark Mode Can Now Be Activated on Android, iOS
Facebook's new "Dark Mode" feature for Messenger, which the company said it is still working on, can now be enabled manually on Android and iOS devices.
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SpaceX ready to take humans to the ISS after a successful dummy run
The Dragon Crew capsule docked with the International Space Station on Sunday with a dummy on board, paving the way for human passengers to make the trip in the summer
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PUBG Mobile Update 0.11.1 to Add Bonus Challenge to Convert BC to UC: Report
PUBG Mobile update 0.11.1 patch notes include Bonus Challenge, which allows conversion of BC to UC.
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Microsoft Excel Lets Users Take a Photo of a Spreadsheet and Import Data
Microsoft Excel app on Android now lets users snap a picture of a spreadsheet and convert it into a digital Excel spreadsheet.
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Huawei reportedly preparing to sue US government
China's Huawei is preparing to file a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Texas to sue the U.S. government for banning federal agencies from using the company's products, the New York Times reported on Monday.
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5G is barely here and some people, not just President Trump, are talking about 6G
At the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona last week, 6G wasn't such a far-fetched idea for some industry experts.
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Huawei CFO is suing Canada over December arrest
The lawyers for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou are suing the Canadian government, its border agency and federal police, alleging their client was detained, searched and interrogated for three hours in violation of her constitutional rights.
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France's tax on tech giants like Google and Amazon could bring in $570 million per year
A three percent tax on the French revenue of large internet companies could yield $568.3 million per year, France's finance minister says.
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Huawei CFO suing Canada over December arrest
The lawyers for Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou are suing the Canadian government, its border agency and federal police.
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Google Refuses to Remove Controversial Saudi App 'Absher'
According to a report in the Business Insider on Sunday, Google said the app does not violate its terms of service.
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European markets set for a strong open on Sino-US trade deal hopes
Europe is expected to see a positive Monday open, as investors digest the latest surrounding trade talks between the U.S. and China.
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Microsoft to Refund Band Owners as It Ends Support for Fitness Tracker’s Apps, Services
Microsoft is offering $79.99 refund for Band 1 owners and $175 for Band 2 devices.
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Google Tweaks ‘Ok Google’ Capabilities to Boost Security on Locked Android Phones
Google is getting rid of the ability to unlock your phone with Voice Match and the "Ok Google" command.
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Facebook, Apple, Twitter Face EU Probes for Violating Data Protection Rules
Facebook faces seven inquiries while its WhatsApp platform two and Instagram one.
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Lyft Outlines IPO Plans That May Pay Big for Some of Its Drivers
Lyft said it earned $2.2 billion in revenue last year, doubling what it made in 2017, according to the regulatory filing.
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Review: BMW packs the X5 SUV with impressive high-tech options and signature engine
We sampled a 2019 X5 xDrive40i, the basic configuration of the X5 which features a 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 335 horsepower mated to an all-wheel-drive system for $72,530.
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