From Stone Age chips to microchips: How tiny tools may have made us human

Anthropologists have long made the case that tool-making is one of the key behaviors that separated our human ancestors from other primates. A new article, however, argues that it was not tool-making that set hominins apart -- it was the miniaturization of tools.

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Amazon steps up its open-source game, and Elastic stock falls as a result

Elastic shares fell as much as 5 percent on Tuesday after Amazon Web Services created a new library of open-source code for Elasticsearch, which is at the heart of Elastic.

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Can artificial intelligence solve the mysteries of quantum physics?

A new study has demonstrated mathematically that algorithms based on deep neural networks can be applied to better understand the world of quantum physics, as well.

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Scientists go to extremes to reveal make-up of Earth's core

Experiments conducted at extreme conditions are giving scientists new insights into the chemical make-up of the Earth's core.

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The ups and downs of sit-stand desks

With researchers suggesting that 'sitting is the new smoking,' sit-stand desks (SSD) have become a common tool to quell sedentary behavior in an office environment. As this furniture becomes ubiquitous, conflicting opinions have arisen on its effectiveness. Researchers gathered data from 53 studies and published a scoping review article detailing current information on the benefits of SSDs.

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DNA and RNA Copying made easy

Whether revealing a perpetrator with DNA evidence, diagnosing a pathogen, classifying a paleontological discovery, or determining paternity, the duplication of nucleic acids (amplification) is indispensable. Scientists have now introduced a new, very simple, yet highly sensitive and reliable method that avoids the usual heating and cooling steps, as well as complicated instruments. The reagents can be freeze-dried, allowing this universal method to be used outside of the laboratory.

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What scientists found after sifting through dust in the solar system

Two recent studies report discoveries of dust rings in the inner solar system: a dust ring at Mercury's orbit, and a group of never-before-detected asteroids co-orbiting with Venus, supplying the dust in Venus' orbit.

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Tied in knots: New insights into plasma behavior focus on twists and turns

Findings from an international team of scientists show that twisted magnetic fields can evolve in only so many ways, with the plasma inside them following a general rule.

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Probability of catastrophic geomagnetic storm lower than estimated

According to a group of mathematics researchers, the probability in the following decade of the sun causing a storm strong enough to affect electrical and communication infrastructures around the globe 'only' reaches 1.9 percent maximum. Nevertheless, the event would produce severe consequences and governments should be prepared, researchers warn.

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What scientists found after sifting through dust in the solar system

Two recent studies report discoveries of dust rings in the inner solar system: a dust ring at Mercury's orbit, and a group of never-before-detected asteroids co-orbiting with Venus, supplying the dust in Venus' orbit.

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Trump's Space Force may get its first $72 million next year

The Pentagon wants $14.1 billion for space operations, and a key part of that is the first allocation of funding for a Space Force.

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YouTube Music, YouTube Premium Officially Launched in India, Plans Start Rs. 99

YouTube Music will be available both as a standalone mobile app and a web-based desktop interface that is designed for music streaming.

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This group of tech stocks is in a 'must-own industry,' Oppenheimer says

One slice of the tech space is outperforming, and Oppenheimer's Ari Wald sees more highs ahead.

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Twitter starts showing billing details for political ads

The Ads Transparency Center shows billing information, spend, and impression data for each promoted tweet.

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Digital ad-fraud in India at $1.63 billion in 2018: Report

The digital ad-fraud in India has grown to $1.63 billion in 2018, which is 8.7 per cent of the global total, said a report on Tuesday.

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How intelligent is artificial intelligence?

Scientists are putting AI systems to a test. Researchers have developed a method to provided a glimpse into the diverse 'intelligence' spectrum observed in current AI systems, specifically analyzing these AI systems with a novel technology that allows automatized analysis and quantification.

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Big data takes aim at a big human problem

A scientist is part of an international team that's used new 'big data' analysis to achieve a major advance in understanding neurological disorders such as Epilepsy, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

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Facial recognition's 'dirty little secret': Millions of online photos scraped without consent

People's faces are being used without their permission to power technology that could eventually be used to surveil them, legal experts say.

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Germany will set own security standards, Merkel says after US warning on Huawei

U.S. Ambassador Richard Grenell sent a letter to Germany's Economy Minister last week warning of security concerns linked to Huawei's role in building 5G infrastructure.

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Bank of America lays out the bull and bear cases for Apple, a day after upgrading the stock

Apple stock has been on something of an upswing in recent months after a devastating fourth quarter.

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Autonomous vehicles could be an environmental boon or disaster, depending on public policy

Widespread use of autonomous vehicles (AVs) could either massively increase or drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions depending, in large part, on public policy, according to new research.

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Samsung's budget-friendly Galaxy S10e gives you more bang for the buck than the equivalent iPhone

Samsung's Galaxy S10e is the model that most people should buy. It's $250 less than the best model but doesn't sacrifice too much, and has a lot of extras you don't get with the iPhone XR.

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Meet India's starry dwarf frog, lone member of newly discovered ancient lineage

The starry dwarf frog is an expert hider. Plunging into leaf litter at the slightest disturbance, it has successfully evaded attention for millions of years -- until now. The thumbnail-sized species, now named Astrobatrachus kurichiyana, was discovered in India's Western Ghats. It's the sole member of an ancient lineage, a long branch on the frog tree of life that researchers have classified as a new subfamily, Astrobatrachinae.

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Coal power stations disrupt rainfall: Global study

Modern coal-fired power stations produce more ultrafine dust particles than road traffic and can even modify and redistribute rainfall patterns, a new 15-year international study shows. The study indicates filtration systems on modern coal-fired power stations are the biggest source of ultrafine particles and can have considerable impacts on climate in several ways.

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Coal power stations disrupt rainfall: Global study

Modern coal-fired power stations produce more ultrafine dust particles than road traffic and can even modify and redistribute rainfall patterns, a new 15-year international study shows. The study indicates filtration systems on modern coal-fired power stations are the biggest source of ultrafine particles and can have considerable impacts on climate in several ways.

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Search trends in China show interest in iPhone down nearly 50%

Chinese interest in iPhone seems to be waning as fewer consumers look up the smart phone online, according to Longbow Research.

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Movie technology inspires wearable liquid unit that aims to harvest energy

Engineers have created wearable technology to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The team invented a liquid-metal-inclusion based triboelectric nanogenerator, called LMI-TENG.

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Fortnite is the hottest game in the world, but it has new competition from EA

Jon Fortt sits down with gaming experts to discuss their industry revolution and the future of the business.

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Dubai introduces cameras that use AI to measure people's happiness

In Dubai, technology is changing the way levels of satisfaction are measured.

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Movie technology inspires wearable liquid unit that aims to harvest energy

Engineers have created wearable technology to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The team invented a liquid-metal-inclusion based triboelectric nanogenerator, called LMI-TENG.

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Mark Cuban's advice: Alexa and Google Home are the best places to start a new business

Cuban said a job scripting skills for the smart speakers could garner anywhere from $25 to $40 an hour.

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Warren said Facebook proved her point that it has too much power by removing her ads

A Facebook spokesperson told Politico it removed Sen. Warren's ads "because they violated our policies against use of our corporate logo."

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Google announces second batch of startups under Launchpad Accelerator programme in India

Google on Tuesday announced the second batch of 10 startups, which will be part of its Launchpad Accelerator mentorship programme in India.

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Google Reveals 10 Indian Startups for Latest Launchpad Accelerator Programme

The final 10 selected startups are based out of cities across the country, including Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi, Google said in a statement.

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Foxconn rejects Microsoft patent infringement lawsuit

Taiwan's Foxconn on Tuesday responded to a patent infringement lawsuit filed against it by Microsoft Corp, saying as a contract manufacturer, it has never needed to pay royalties for the US giant's software.

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HBO built a 'Game of Thrones' simulation for blood donations at SXSW, as media compete for attention

Every March, brands across entertainment and social media come to Austin to reach influencers who are increasingly resistant to advertising.

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"It's show time": Apple on its upcoming event

Apple has long hinted at a planned video service, spending $2 billion in Hollywood to produce its own content and signing major stars such as Oprah Winfrey

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Here's why this man drove cross-country to threaten Google and got arrested

A man who said he drove cross-country to confront Google officials has been arrested in California with three baseball bats in his car's trunk.

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Morgan Stanley's Jonas: Tesla's stock to drop because price cuts reveal demand 'air pocket'

Tesla's Model 3 price cut suggests the electric car maker is approaching an "air pocket" in demand, Morgan Stanley says.

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Apple stock is cheap, no matter how you slice it, market watcher says

Oppenheimer's Ari Wald says Apple might be range bound for a bit, but Chantico Global's Gina Sanchez says the stock is a bargain.

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Home security firm ADT's outlook disappoints, shares sink 10%

ADT reported a quarterly loss and forecast 2019 revenue below Wall Street estimates amid intensifying competition from fast-growing do-it-yourself home security offerings.

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Internet of Things India Congress 2019 to be held on Aug 22-23

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) IoT Panel Tuesday held a conference to announce the upcoming 4th edition of the IoT India Congress.

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Offline App and WhatsApp as an Inspiration: Inside Uber’s Bengaluru Development Centre

Uber Lite app was launched in India as a pilot programme back in June last year.

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It Takes Deep Pockets to Fight Netflix, Competitors Find

"Starting a direct-to-consumer service takes an incredibly strong stomach for losses," said BTIG analyst Rich Greenfield.

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Rupert Murdoch's News Corp wants Australia to break up Google

In a report to Australia's competition watchdog, News Corp said Google wields "overwhelming market power," calling it the "most important gateway to the internet" and a vital place for digital advertisements.

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Here is how Facebook responded after calls by US Senator to 'break up' tech giants

Facebook removed several ads placed by US Senator and Democratic candidate for President Elizabeth Warren on its platform that called for breaking up tech giants like Amazon, Google and Facebook.

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30 years of World Wide Web: 20 interesting facts you didn't know about the 'Internet'

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Google paid $105 million to executives accused of sexual harassment

Google paid $105 million to two of its former executives, including one of Indian-origin, after they were accused of sexual harassment.

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WhatsApp banning accounts of people using modified versions of the app

Versions like WhatsApp Plus and GB WhatsApp are developed by third-party companies.

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IBM to train 2 lakh female students in India

IT company IBM Monday said it will collaborate with with Central and state governments to upskill around one million female students in science technology, engineering and maths fields over a period of three years.

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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Game Previewed, Goes Up for Pre-Registrations for Android

The Harry Potter: Wizards Unite game makers have also released a first look of the mobile video game giving fans a sense of what to expect.

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WhatsApp Temporarily Banning Users of Third-Party Apps Like WhatsApp Plus, GB WhatsApp

WhatsApp has announced through an FAQ post that it is temporarily banning accounts that use third-party versions of the instant messaging app.

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Google Allo Shutting Down Today: How to Download Chat Messages, Media

Google has revealed that the company will officially shut down Allo today i.e., March 12. Google Allo was unveiled back in 2016.

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Twitter Launches Twttr Prototype App for iOS to Test New Features

Twitter has launched prototype app "twttr" where users can join and test new features.

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Realme 3 review: Third time’s the charm

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If you invested $1,000 in Alibaba when it went public, here's how much you'd have now

Alibaba has become a mainstay in the tech world since Jack Ma co-founded the company from his apartment in Hangzhou, China about two decades ago. It runs massive e-commerce, payments, logistics and cloud computing businesses.

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Samsung Galaxy M30 and Galaxy M20 to go on sale via Amazon at 12pm today

Samsung Galaxy M30 is powered by 1.8GHz octa-core Exynos 7904 processor and comes with a starting price tag of Rs 14,990.

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Apple Sends 'It's Show Time' Invites for March 25 Event, Streaming Service Launch Expected

Apple did not specify the focus of the event but gave a single-line description: "It's show time."

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8 features that prove OnePlus' 'Oppo-Vivo' connect

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Elon Musk's lawyers shoot down SEC filing against Tesla CEO

Tesla CEO Elon Musk shot back against U.S. securities regulators on Monday, arguing in a filing that his recent tweet about the electric vehicle maker's production volume did not violate the court's judgment.

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Redmi Note 7 and Samsung M30 in India, Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro Unveiled, and More News This Week

Redmi Note 7 and Samsung M30 go on sale in India, Realme 3 price in India revealed, Realme 3 Pro unveiled, Galaxy S10 S10 Plus S10e officially in India, and more news this week.

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Faster robots demoralize co-workers

New research finds that when robots are beating humans in contests for cash prizes, people consider themselves less competent and expend slightly less effort -- and they tend to dislike the robots.

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Amazon lifts restriction on sellers criticized as anti-competitive: report

Amazon.com has decided to stop telling third-party sellers on its platform that they cannot offer lower prices on competing websites, a source said on Monday.

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Forgetting uses more brain power than remembering

Choosing to forget something might take more mental effort than trying to remember it, researchers discovered through neuroimaging.

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NASA budget reveals even more reliance on private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin

The White House wants $21 billion for NASA, and the budget request reveals opportunities for private space companies to earn lucrative future awards, several industry analysts told CNBC.

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Google payouts to execs accused of harassment were bigger than previously reported

Huge payouts went to two top Google executives accused of sexual harassment, according to newly unsealed court documents.

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The man who invented the web says it's now dysfunctional with 'perverse' incentives

Thirty years ago, the World Wide Web was born. But over the next 30 years, it needs to be "changed for the better," according to its inventor Tim Berners-Lee.

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Instagram founder knocks down Elizabeth Warren's plan to break up big tech companies

Instagram Co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger on Monday said Warren needed a more nuanced proposal.

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Scorsese's 'The Irishman' could show in IMAX theaters, if Netflix loosens its grip

Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman" could come to IMAX theaters, if Netflix makes concessions about how long it's willing to let the film play in theaters before bringing it to its streaming service.

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Imagine if Alexa had no gender -- researchers have created a voice that is neither male nor female

Q is a deceptively simple solution to the problem of female-first virtual assistants.

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Novel technology aims to improve lithium metal battery life, safety

Rechargeable lithium metal batteries with increased energy density, performance, and safety may be possible with a newly-developed, solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI), according to researchers.

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Apple announces event for March 25 where streaming TV and subscription news services are expected

Apple just announced an event for March 25 where it's expected to introduce its new streaming TV and subscription news services.

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Ultrathin and ultrafast: Scientists pioneer new technique for two-dimensional material analysis

Using a never-before-seen technique, scientists have found a new way to use some of the world's most powerful X-rays to uncover how atoms move in a single atomic sheet in real time, opening up new possibilities for probing two-dimensional materials.

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Researchers turn liquid metal into a plasma

Researchers have found a way to turn a liquid metal into a plasma and to observe the temperature where a liquid under high-density conditions crosses over to a plasma state. Their observations have implications for better understanding stars and planets and could aid in the realization of controlled nuclear fusion -- a promising alternative energy source whose realization has eluded scientists for decades.

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Jupiter could be cracking its moon Europa with powerful magnetic force

Jupiter’s colossal magnetic field may create a jet stream in Europa’s subsurface ocean, which could explain cracks in its surface and help nourish life there

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Mobile devices don't reduce shared family time

The first study of the impact of digital mobile devices on different aspects of family time in the UK has found that children are spending more time at home with their parents rather than less -- but not in shared activities such as watching TV and eating. The increase is in what is called 'alone-together' time, when children are at home with their parents but say they are alone.

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MIT scientists develop optical imaging system for finding tiny tumours

An imaging system which could be deployed to find tiny tumours, as small as a couple of hundred cells, deep within the body has been developed by scientists, including those of Indian origin.

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A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Researchers believe they have become the first to create an AI-controlled robotic limb driven by animal-like tendons that can even be tripped up and then recover within the time of the next footfall, a task for which the robot was never explicitly programmed to do.

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A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Researchers believe they have become the first to create an AI-controlled robotic limb driven by animal-like tendons that can even be tripped up and then recover within the time of the next footfall, a task for which the robot was never explicitly programmed to do.

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Teenage T. rex was already chomping on prey

New research indicates that even as a teenager the Tyrannosaurus rex showed signs that it would grow up to be a ferocious predator. Scientists reported evidence that a juvenile T. rex fed on a large plant-eating dinosaur, even though it lacked the bone-crushing abilities it would develop as an adult.

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Genes that evolve from scratch expand protein diversity

A new study challenges one of the classic assumptions about how new proteins evolve. The research shows that random, noncoding sections of DNA can quickly evolve to produce new proteins.

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Few pathways to an acceptable climate future without immediate action

A new comprehensive study of climate change has painted over 5 million pictures of humanity's potential future, and few foretell an Earth that has not severely warmed. But with immediate action and some luck, there are pathways to a tolerable climate future, according to a research team.

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Palaeolithic art featuring birds and humans discovered

A new article tells how researchers found -- in the site of Hort de la Bequera (Margalef de Montsant, Priorat) -- an artistic piece from 12,500 years ago in which humans and birds try to interact in a pictorial scene with exceptional traits: figures seem to star a narration on hunting and motherhood.

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Quantum physicists succeed in controlling energy losses and shifts

In a new study, scientists demonstrate that they can increase the dissipation rate, on demand, by a factor of thousand in a high-quality superconducting resonator -- just like the ones used in prototype quantum computers.

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