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Facebook's upcoming dating service won't have ads
At the annual F8 2018 developer's conference, one of the most interesting announcements to come from Facebook was the launch of a new dating service within the social network.This announcement raised many eyebrows as online dating service comes with its own set of privacy and security concerns and people are bound to have reservations after the Cambridge Analytica scandal.Nonetheless, Facebook plans to roll out the purported service after testing it in a few months time.Given that the main Facebook is overloaded with ads based on user preference, one might expect the dating service to be the same. However, Facebook clarified that it does not plan to run ads alongside the profiles of potential matches, Recode has reported.The company has also promised that the user data it will collect to find the potential match for you will not be used to throw targeted ads on other Facebook properties such as Instagram or Messenger.
Smart patch for flexible monitoring of marine life
Engineers have developed a thin smart patch called Marine Skin that could make the study of the behaviour of marine animals easier and more informative.
Smart microchip can power sensors for 'Internet of Things'
Scientists have developed a novel microchip that can function under dim light using a very small solar cell, an advance that could power sensors to support Internet of Things. The Internet of Things (IoT), while still in its infancy, is shaping the future of many industries and will also impact our daily lives in significant ways. One of the key challenges of moving IoT devices from concept to reality is to have long-lasting operation under tightly constrained energy sources, thus demanding extreme power efficiency. IoT devices - such as sensors - are often deployed on a massive scale and in places that are usually remote and difficult to service regularly, thus making their self-sufficiency essential. Currently, batteries in IoT devices are much larger and up to three times more expensive than the single chip they power. Their size is determined by the sensor node lifetime, which directly affects how often they need to be changed. This has an important bearing on maintenance cost and
Google makes AI-powered emoji scavenger hunt
Google has created a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) experiment that shows how the companys machine learning tools can be used to make fun little games.
Three-quarters Facebook users as active or more since privacy scandal: Reuters poll
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Most of Facebook's U.S. users have remained loyal to the social network despite revelations that a political consultancy collected information about millions of accounts without owners' permission, a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Sunday showed.
Facebook checks for impersonating accounts within friend circle
Facebook has admitted that it mostly looks for impostors -- who use a user's photo as their profile pictures -- only among friends and friends of friends, a media report said.
Smart microchip can help develop affordable IoT devices
A group of engineers has developed a smart microchip that can self-start and continue to operate even when the battery runs out of energy. This could help in manufacturing smaller and cheaper Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
FBI lawyer who texted about Trump has left the bureau
An FBI lawyer who made headlines for exchanging derogatory text messages about President Donald Trump has left the bureau. That's according to a person familiar with the situation, who said Page voluntarily resigned yesterday and is taking a new job. Text messages between Page and Peter Strzok, an FBI agent who was assigned to special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, show them expressing negative views about Trump and referring to him in derogatory ways. Strzok was reassigned from the special counsel team after the text messages were brought to Mueller's attention. Page had already left the Mueller team. Republican lawmakers have pointed to the texts as evidence of partisan bias at the FBI. The New York Times first reported Page's resignation.
Earning money is just a click away
Millennials often kill their time by browsing through their smartphone, playing games, and catching up on social media. While these activities help them to stay busy, but they can't pad their wallet.There are some apps that will not only keep one entertained but also help them to make a living. One just needs to make sure that they showcase their talent in the right manner.People can upload their pictures or videos on these platforms while dancing, singing, mimicking, and travelling. Here is a list:Live.me - It is a live broadcasting and streaming platform that allows users to communicate with each other and social media influencers 'live'. People can upload their videos and not only gain fans but make a living here. The app allows fans to send virtual gifts to their idols which one can easily redeem via PayPal.Youtube - This is a popular video sharing app which allows people to upload their videos and view, rate, share, report or comment on other videos. On the basis of the videos ...
Facebook needs to be more transparent: German minister
With the Cambridge Analytica scandal revealing massive misuse of Facebook users data, Germany's justice minster has said that the social network must bring changes and become more transparent with users.
Iran president criticizes blocking of Telegram messaging app
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is criticizing the blocking of the popular Telegram messaging app in the Islamic Republic, saying those in his administration weren't the ones who shut off access. The app, believed to be used by half of Iran's 80 million people, was crucial in fanning nationwide protests in December and January. Authorities temporarily blocked the app to calm the demonstrations, but Iran's judiciary on Monday ordered internet service providers to block access to the app. Since then, users largely haven't been able to access it. In a post on photo-sharing app Instagram, which isn't blocked in Iran, Rouhani said late Friday: "No social network or messenger were blocked 'by this government' and won't be blocked." The semi-official ISNA news agency also reported his remarks.
Apple to kill 'Texture' Windows app
The Windows "Texture" application -- a digital magazine service -- that Apple purchased in March, in an attempt to get in on an uncluttered media provider niche, is being killed by the iPhone maker.
You can now create your own GIF using Google Gboard
Do you love GIFs? Google is allowing you to create your own GIFs using its third-party Gboard keyboard app.The feature had been available on iOS since last year, and starting this week, it is showing up on some Android devices as well, Engadget reported.The Gboard beta version now shows the 'Make a GIF' button that allows you to create reaction GIFs.You can try out the new feature by installing the beta version of Gboard. Open the GF interface on the supported Android device and tap on 'My GIFs'. You can choose to add filters and save it.A wider rollout of the feature is expected soon.
Google to verify advertisers buying political ads in US
Learning from the Facebook fiasco, Google has rolled out new policies for verifying election advertisers in the US that require additional verification for anyone who wants to purchase an election ad on Google in the country.
US military bans Huawei, ZTE phones
Personnel on US military bases can no longer buy phones and other gear manufactured by Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE, after the Pentagon said the devices pose an "unacceptable" security risk. Concerns have heightened at the Pentagon about consumer electronics being used to snoop on or track service members. "Huawei and ZTE devices may pose an unacceptable risk to (military) personnel, information and mission," Pentagon spokesman Major Dave Eastburn said today. "In light of this information, it was not prudent for the Department's exchanges to continue selling them," he added, referring to the military-run shops on US bases around the world. Eastburn said the order to pull Huawei devices was given on April 25. "Given security concerns about ZTE cell phones and related products, the (Pentagon's) exchange services also removed ZTE products from their stores," he said. Eastburn could not discuss the technical aspects of the potential threats, but The Wall Street Journal said the Pentagon .
Google to show who is behind US political ads
Google today said that people looking to place US election ads on its platform will need to show identification, and make clear who is paying. Policy changes being rolled out come as online ad 'duopoly' Google and Facebook strive to avoid being used to spread misleading or divisive ads aimed at voters. "Our work on elections goes far beyond improving policies for advertising," Google senior vice president Kent Walker said in a blog post. "We're investing heavily in keeping our own platforms secure and working with campaigns, elections officials, journalists, and others to help ensure the security of the online platforms that they depend on. " Google promised last year to make political advertising more transparent. New policies for US election ads were a 'first step' in fulfilling that vow, according to Walker. Google said that it will require anyone seeking to buy election ads in the US to prove they are legal residents, as required by law. "That means advertisers will have to ...
JK Tourism Dept Fb page ranks 2nd
The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department today claimed that its Facebook page has been ranked second among all state tourism boards in the country by the social media giant. Facebook did the ranking based on total interactions including reactions, shares and comments on the page from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. Owing to its aggressive tourism promotion campaign on social media, the Facebook page of the JK tourism has been ranked second among all state tourism boards in India in 2017, the department said in a statement. The Kerala Tourism Facebook page having 1.5 million likes has been ranked first and Gujarat Tourism Facebook page having 1.2 million likes third in the ranking. The JK Tourism Department launched its official page in January last year and despite being just a year old, it has taken lead over the pages of tourism board of Gujarat, which has Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador. In a year, the JK tourism Facebook page crossed two lakh ...
Disclose number of voice samples tested in last five years: CIC to CFSL
The Central Information Commission has directed the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) of the CBI to disclose the number of voice samples examined by it in the last five years. It also directed the CFSL to provide details about the voice samples which have tested positive and negative. The CIC order came on an application file by a person, named Umesh Budholia, who had sought to know details of voice sample tests done by the CFSL, the samples which tested positive and those which did not match. The CFSL-CBI is a scientific department under the administrative control of the Central Bureau of Investigation. It undertakes scientific analysis of crime exhibits referred by the CBI and other agencies. The CFSL said no information is available on the records of CFSL CBI, New Delhi as to the number of voice samples tested in the last five years. The CFSL-CBI also does not have classified data as to the number of voice samples found positive or negative, it said. During the hearing, ...
Free to play, expensive to love: 'Fortnite' changes video game business
(Reuters) - To see the storm that online video game "Fortnite" has unleashed on the world, just visit Jett Sacher in Brooklyn. The 13-year-old spends an hour or two every day on the game with his friends and is not afraid to spend his pocket money on it - bit by bit.
Jio launches Digital Champions programme for undergraduate students
Jio on Friday introduced 'Digital Champions', a five-week student learning programme aimed at empowering today's youth with the knowledge of leveraging digital technologies for businesses in the digital age, according to industry sources.