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UP Police interested in advanced tech, likely to sign MoU with IIT-K

The Uttar Pradesh Police is interested in using advanced technologies, including drone surveillance, to enhance safety of citizens and desires to enter into an agreement with IIT-Kanpur in this regard, the institute's deputy director said. Director General of Police (DGP) O P Singh had a detailed conversation with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, officials on the matter on Friday, and the state police is interested in signing an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the institute within a week, Deputy Director, IIT-K, Manindra Agarwal said. The Uttar Pradesh police is looking for technical assistance from the institute on cyber crime, crowd management and database of criminals, a police spokesman in Lucknow said. The IIT would also audit and provide consultation on the cyber and forensic lab that is being set up in the state on the directions of the Union Home Ministry, he said. The deputy director said the proposed collaboration will be about effectively ensuring ...

Google to roll out 'Take a Break' feature for YouTubers

Google has rolled out a new series of controls that will allow YouTube users to set limits on their video viewing, and help them set "Take a Break" reminder from browsing the channels for too long, a media report said.

Google to ask OEMs to regularly release security patches

Google is rolling out new changes to its security policy which will effectively require original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to regularly release security patches for Android devices.

Busy weekend? These platforms can help with household chores

The ease of access of technology is both a boon and bane, as there has been an increasingly high spillover of one's professional life into his/her personal space.Most often, working professionals are required to attend to calls and meetings from home as well, even during the weekend. Due to this, household chores and other errands tend to get pushed.In such cases, here are some apps that can help complete these errands on time:UberA popular app for booking rides, users can easily avail cabs on the move, as it uses geo-location, thus saving riders the hassle of directing drivers to the destination. Users can also pick the type of car required; schedule rides in advance, and choose any payment method apart from cash, such as net banking, e-wallets and so on.SwiggyIf a time constraint arises to cook a meal, food delivery apps like Swiggy help individuals order food from restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. Individuals also have the option of tracking the delivery in real ...

CCI calls for uniform threshold for merger review control

Competition Commission of India (CCI) chairman Devender Kumar Sikri stressed on the need for India to revisit the desirability of uniform threshold for the merger review control regime in the country to achieve the intended goals across the sectors including the digital.With respect to the mergers between companies holding big data which may result in profiling of individuals, and thereby invading their privacy in the digital space, Sikri, who addressed the gathering at an ASSOCHAM event here on Friday, said since data is not accounted as an asset, the traditional asset turnover criteria which is applied in Competition Law may fail to capture potentially those transactions from the competition review, which is a cause of concern."We must have sector-wise threshold, I think the time has come and the digital sectors need to be really abreast of that. Targets in these sectors (digital companies) have a limited actual turnover or physical assets thus the asset turnover based notification .

LISA can detect binaries from Milky Way's globular clusters: Study

The European Space Agency's next-generation Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) gravitational wave detector can potentially detect dozens of binary files in the globular clusters of the Milky Way, scientists say.

Microsoft to replace Surface Pro 4 units with flickering screens

After receiving complaints regarding a screen flicker defect in some Surface Pro 4 devices, Microsoft has offered to replace the eligible devices free of charge.

SpaceX launches Block 5 Falcon 9 to debut Bangladesh's satellite

SpaceX successfully fired off the final 'Block 5' version of the Falcon 9 reusable rocket.The upgraded model, which can be reflown about a hundred times, carried Bangladesh's Bandabandhu satellite-1.The flight thus marks the debut of both the Block 5 version of Falcon 9 as well as Bangladesh's first communications satellite into space, Cnet reported.SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said that he would like to see a single Block 5 rocket fly three or four times by the end of 2018. He also said that he hopes to demonstrate the same rocket to be re-launched in a span of 24 hours.

Microsoft patents for a tablet with triple screens

Foldable devices are set to be a reality soon. Adding to the brands looking at introducing foldable devices is Microsoft which has recently filed a patent for a tablet-like device which will come with not two but three displays.As per the patent application, the purported tablet-like device can fold inwardly or outwardly. It will feature two main displays that will show when the device is opened up. However, there will be a tiny third display on the hinge as well, Cnet reported.Given that it is a concept still at the patent stage, Microsoft may or may not choose to turn it into an actual product.However, with ZTE already selling its foldable Axon M smartphone, it won't be too long before we see more manufacturers hopping on the foldable device brigade.

Xiaomi smart devices now support Google Assistant

Xiaomi offers a range of smart devices other than just smartphones in its home country. Now, in a bid to penetrate the US market, Xiaomi is adding support for the popular Google Assistant on its smart home devices.Xiaomi's smart devices include a range of products including smart LED bulb, smart plug, and so on.With the support for Google Assistant, users will be able to interact with Xiaomi smart products using voice commands, Engadget reported.Xiaomi, which boasts home country China and India are one of its top markets is ambitious about the US market where giants Google and Apple are the dominating force.

Microsoft working on 'trustworthy AI' to curb fake news (Lead, correcting dateline)

Alarmed by the mammoth spread of fake news, tech giant Microsoft is working round-the-clock on building "trusted" algorithms to control false news on its platforms like Bing Search engine and professional networking website LinkedIn.

K'taka polls: Faulty VVPAT machine stalls voting in Hubli

A faulty Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machine at booth number 108 has stalled voting here.The machine is being replaced, and voting is yet to resume at the booth.Voting for 222 seats out of 224-member assembly began across Karnataka at 7 am today.The polling, which began at 58,546 polling stations, each equipped with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and VVPATs, will conclude at 6 pm.A total of 2,654 candidates are in the fray and 4.96-crore electorate, including 2.44 crore women, will cast their votes, in the Karnataka polls.Over 15 lakh people are first-time voters in the 18-19 age group.

Customs officers seize 200-yr-old telescope

Customs officers have seized a 200-year-old East India Company's tracker telescope from Guwahati's Kahilipara area.The telescope was seized on May 9 from a person who was looking for a buyer for it from Bhutan, according to official sources.A case has been registered under Customs Act and Antiquities and Treasures Act 1972 in this regard.The Archaeological Survey of India is examining to ascertain the genuineness of the antique telescope.

Punjab Governor cites 'Ram Setu', 'Sanjeevni Booti' to highlight India's tech prowess

Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator V.P. Singh Badnore on Friday said India's technological advancement in ancient times could be seen from the building of "Ram Setu" (bridge) to Lord Rama and Lord Hunuman bringing the "Sanjeevni Booti".

Precision optics lab inaugurated at CSIO

A new facility to create integrated optical instruments was inaugurated at a premier national laboratory here today. The 'Precision Optics Laboratory' was unveiled on the occasion of National Technology Day at the Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) -- a constituent unit of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) dedicated to research, design and development of scientific and industrial instruments. It was inaugurated by Dr T Ramasami, former secretary, department of science and technology. With this laboratory, it will be possible to develop space-saving integrated optical instruments for the armed forces and strategic sector, an official release said. Delivering a lecture, Ramasami emphasised that India, with an established research and development (R&D) infrastructure, low expertise costs and ability to create affordable innovations, is in an ideal and unique position to provide an alternative model for serving the technological needs to more ...

Meet the woman leading race to build world's first quantum computer

A team of Australian scientists has made great strides towards building the the world's first quantum computer, using mostly standard silicon technology. The team is led by 50-year-old Michelle Simmons, a mother of three.

Lord Rama applied technology to build bridge to reach Lanka: Punjab Guv

Punjab Governor V P Singh Badnore said today the application of technology was "evident" in ancient times when Lord Rama built a bridge to reach Lanka, and added that "many advanced weapons" were used during that time. Badnore was speaking at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in Mohali on the National Technology Day. He asked the faulty and the young scientists at NIPER to work towards expanding innovation and knowledge-sharing in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. The governor recalled how the application of technology was "evident in ancient times when Lord Rama built a Setu bridge across the sea and Hanuman ji brought Sanjeevni booti for Lakshman." He also claimed many "advanced weapons were used at that time", according to an official statement. His remarks came nearly a month after Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb claimed Internet and sophisticated satellite communication systems existed during the Mahabharata days. Deb, a graduate .

Google updates Privacy Policy ahead of GDPR

As the European Union (EU) prepares to introduce the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on May 25 to harmonise data privacy laws, Google has updated the company's Privacy Policy to comply with it across all of the services the tech giant provides in the region.

President unveils India's first Lithium-Ion charger

President Ram Nath Kovind unveiled India's first, indigenous lithium-ion battery charger, developed by Ampere Vehicles here today.The unveiling event took place on the occasion of National Technology Day.The event was dedicated to recognise the indigenous technologies, with this year's theme being -'Commercialising Indigenous Technologies: Journey from Benchside to Business'.Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Science and Technology, was also present during the event, amidst nearly 1000 scientists, technocrats, academicians, students and industry persons.The lithium-Ion charger project is supported by Technology Development Board of the Ministry of Science and Technology as part of the Make-in-India initiative.Speaking on the launch of lithium charger, Dr.Bindu Dey, Secretary, Technology Development Board, said, "Support to any development for advanced Lithium technologies for electric mobility is in line with the Government's vision to move to electric and we are happy to see Ampere's ..

Apple to invest in eco-friendly aluminium smelting technology R&D

Playing a crucial role in future research and development (R&D) of a revolutionary aluminium smelting technology, Apple has committed investment in a joint venture that resonates the iPhone-maker's take on environment-friendly technology innovations.