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Ministry of Railways Launches New User Interface of its Next Generation e-Ticketing System
The new link has more user friendly features for easier navigation.
Novel AI system may help robots complete household chores
Scientists are developing an artificial intelligence system that can get virtual agents to complete simple household chores in a simulated environment, paving the way for future robots to learn such tasks. The team from University of Toronto in Canada and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US trained the system called VirtualHome using nearly 3,000 programmes of various activities, which are further broken down into subtasks for the computer to understand. A simple task like "making coffee," for example, would also include the step "grabbing a cup." The researchers demonstrated VirtualHome in a 3D world inspired by Sims - a life-simulation video game. The team's AI agent can execute 1,000 of these interactions in the Sims-style world, with eight different scenes including a living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom, and home office. "Describing actions as computer programmes has the advantage of providing clear and unambiguous descriptions of all the steps needed to
FBI asks people to reboot routers to counter fast-spreading malware
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recommended businesses and individuals worldwide to reboot the routers at office or home to counter a malware known as "VPNFilter" that is spreading fast.
iOS 11.4 update to jazz up HomePod experience
Apple has introduced a software update for HomePod just ahead of next week's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2018 that will bring features such as AirPlay 2 or multi-room audio and iMessages in iCloud.
Facebook didn't see CA scandal coming: Sheryl Sandberg
Facebook did not anticipate the massive Cambridge Analytica data leak scandal nor did it see the abuse of its platform to sway election results coming, said Sheryl Sandberg, the social network's Chief Operating Officer.
Honor 10: Premium look, more storage, optimum run, less cost (Tech Review)
If you have a little over Rs 30,000 and wish for a top-of-the-line smartphone, there aren't many good options available in India although the price segment is full of Chinese devices and older Apple phones.
Telangana: Frauds arrested for duping thousands of job aspirants
The Cyber Crime Police of Hyderabad has arrested three accused for creating a fake government website to cheat people seeking jobs.All three accused have been identified as Vikas Kumar, Anandparvat and Vikas Khandelwal.The three accused had created a fake website by the name of Telangana Afro Development Corporation(https://telangana.gred.co.in/ ) to dupe people seeking government jobs.The applicants used to apply for jobs through the fake website. Job aspirants initially paid Rs 98 each and after making the payment, they received letters from a company called I Tech. Solutions and were again asked to pay Rs 499 for the application forms.The preliminary investigation revealed that about 15 to 20 thousand youth from Telangana have been cheated by the accused and that approximately Rs 20 lakh in total was paid by the job seeking candidates.The police have seized Rs. 2, 50,000 from their office located in New Delhi. Moreover, two company laptops, five mobile phones have also been ...
New web portal, app for ratification of power procurement payments
The Central government on Tuesday launched "PRAAPTI" -- a web portal and mobile application for payment ratification and analysis in power procurement.
Trai for more power to customers on pesky calls, ups fine to Rs 76 lakh for violators
Mobile subscribers who continue to get pesky calls and messages even after being in do-not-disturb list can expect a respite as regulator Trai has proposed more power for customers under new rules to control such communications and penalty of up to Rs 76 lakh per month on violators. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) today proposed introduction of blockchain-based framework, apparently first-of-its-kind in the world, to prevent unauthorised access of subscribers data, make system non- repudiative and enhance confidentiality. The Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations 2018 draft, which is open for public comment till June 11, proposes that mobile subscribers should be able to revoke permission anytime that they have given to a commercial entity through mobile app, website, SMS etc and the same should be updated in the blockchain based system within 24 hours. "All the consents of customers have to be recorded digitally. Blockchain will ensure two
India needs to migrate to e-mobility to curb pollution: Geete
India needs to switch to electric mobility from its current dependence on hybrid vehicles as the country eyes zero emission levels to reduce pollution, Union Minister Anant Geete said today. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of ICAT Test facilities here, the minister said India does not need to depend on imported vehicles anymore thanks to upgradation of in-house technologies and improved testing capabilities. The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) hosted the inauguration of new state of the art and modern test facilities installed as a part of the National automotive testing and R & D infrastructure project (NATRiP) here. The National automotive testing and R & D infrastructure project (NATRiP) project was approved by cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) in July 2005. The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) was set up in 2006 and is the first of the new world class centres established under the National Automotive Testing and ...
Fellowship programme to nurture the Startup ecosystem
Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has announced a set of attractive fellowships, offering opportunities to highly competent candidates to partner with its programmes. This is aimed at creating a robust and growing startup ecosystem for ventures powered by young entrepreneurs, as envisaged in the IT Policy of the state Government. Selected candidates will have to closely work with KSUM to achieve its various goals like indentifying people with the potential to create an impact in focus areas through advocacy and active implementation of policy initiatives, a KSUM release said. They will also have to promote tech entrepreneurship, accelerating the creation of job and wealth by supporting and guiding people with necessary knowledge and motivation. At the end of one year,they will be the go-to-persons for people, organisation and communities in their respective areas so as to create and lead spin-off programmes through community grants and other relevant supports, the release ...
This toaster oven-sized lab to detect signs of life on Mars
An international team of scientists has created a toaster oven-sized chemistry laboratory for a rover that will drill beneath the Martian surface looking for signs of past or present life.
ASI signs MoU with Yatra.com and BookMyShow
The Archaeological Survey of India has signed an MoU with online travel agency Yatra.com and online entertainment ticketing platform BookMyShow, aimed at helping tourists and visitors book tickets online for 141 sites. The MoU will enable overseas and domestic tourists and visitors to conveniently book their tickets online for 141 historical monuments, museums and sites in India, such asTaj Mahal, Qutub Minar, Ajanta and Ellora caves, Red Fort, Sun Temple, which fall under the purview of ASI, a joint releasetoday said. It said, the move, aimed at supporting the Centre's 'Digital India' initiative, will facilitate digitisation of ASI's service offerings, thereby providing fast track access and a world-class e-ticket booking experience to visitors. The online booking services come at no additional costfor a customer, it added. The tickets for the 141 monuments, museums and sites, managed by ASI, will be available online on Yatra and BookMyShow platforms (website, mobile ..
AI could double value of digital economy by 2025: Huawei
Artificial Intelligence (AI) could almost double the value of the global digital economy to $23 trillion by 2025 from $12.9 trillion in 2017, said a Huawei study on Tuesday.
TRAI notifies draft norms to curb pesky calls, texts
The Indian telecom regulator on Tuesday notified the draft regulations to curb pesky calls and text messages by using blockchain technology, an official statement said here.
'Alcatel 3V' launched in India at Rs 9,999
China-based TCL Communication, which sells Alcatel devices in India, launched its latest smartphone "Alcatel 3V" that comes with a "FullView" display.
Apple working on NFC tech for iPhones that unlocks doors
Apple is reportedly working on making the Near Field Communication (NFC) chip in its iPhones function beyond just contactless payments.The company is expected to announce an updated NFC chip at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) which will allow its next-gen iPhones to unlock smart locks, Engadget reported.Once available, the feature will allow even older iPhones unlock smart locks, including those of a car or an office building, with just a software update.
Vivo X21 with in-display fingerprint scanner now in India
Introducing a brand new technology in the Indian smartphone market, Chinese player Vivo on Tuesday launched "X21" which is touted as the world's first device to sport in-display fingerprint sensor with utmost security.
Ziox Mobiles launches two new feature phones
Domestic handset maker Ziox Mobiles on Tuesday launched two new feature phones -- X7 and X3.
Snapchat's new 'Lens' to react to sounds
Photo-messaging app Snapchat has reportedly rolled out its first "Lens" that reacts to sound.