Meditation training app may boost attention, memory

Scientists have developed a personalised digital meditation training programme that significantly improves attention and memory in young adults in just six weeks.

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The planets might control the sun's activity - and it's not astrology

Our sun goes through a cycle of activity every 11 years, and it may be kept consistent by a periodic alignment of Venus, Earth, and Jupiter in their orbits

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Samsung spurs R&D efforts for 6G mobile network

Samsung launched the world's first 5G smartphone, the Galaxy S10 5G, in early April and has promoted its 5G solutions that can be used in a host of new businesses, including self-driving vehicles, smart factories and Internet of Things.

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Setting up data grid, passing data protection bill top of agenda, says IT minister

The ministry of IT and electronics will work towards establishing a National Data Grid on a priority basis which with data protection Act could establish the bed rock for localising all data related to Indian citizens.

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Telecom minister promises dialogue with industry on outstanding issues, challenges

"I will hold consultation with the telecom industry to understand their issues and challenges, and we will work towards addressing those issues," the minister told reporters.

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Vodafone-Idea terms 5G spectrum's price exorbitant

"The current 5G spectrum pricing is exorbitant," Vodafone Idea chief executive Balesh Sharma said, and added that the telco has selected Swedish Ericsson and Chinese Huawei to partner for 5G-led field trials.

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Instagram Outage Hits Users Across the Globe

Instagram suffered a major global outage that hindered app logins, page refreshes, commenting on posts and uploading content on the platform.

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Infineon to buy Cypress Semiconductors in $10 billion deal

Infineon shares traded more than 5 percent lower by 0730 GMT with some traders questioning whether Infineon was overpaying.

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Huawei's 5G call splits DoT

Huawei Technologies said that the government should take an independent decision soon on the firm's participation in the country's 5G development

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Zomato Expands to 100 New Cities in India, Crossing the 300-City Mark

Zomato on Monday announced its expansion 100 new cities in India.

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EU Wants to Hear From Apple Over Spotify Complaint

EU regulators will decide what steps to take regarding Spotify's complaint about Apple once they get a response from the iPhone maker.

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After Google and Amazon, US antitrust spotlight turns on Facebook, Apple

Shares of Facebook were down nearly 7% in trading on the Nasdaq, and Apple 3%, after the news broke.

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Amazon expands 'packaging-free shipment' programme to 9 Indian cities

E-commerce major Amazon has expanded its 'packaging-free shipment' (PFS) programme, an India-first initiative, to nine cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Nagpur.

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Tencent's biggest shareholder says Chinese tech has been a 'bloodbath' — but the future looks bright

Naspers CEO Bob van Dijk said Chinese tech stocks have taken a hit from the trade war with Washington.

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China is ramping up its own chip industry amid a brewing tech war. That could hurt US firms

"If the United States blocks the Chinese industry for a long time, it will inspire China to lead another ecosystem," one analyst said.

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iTunes for macOS to Be Replaced by Dedicated Music, Podcasts, and TV Apps

iTunes transformed the way people buy and listen to music after its launch in 2001, but is now being phased out.

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