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In race for 5G, China leads South Korea, US: study
China is slightly ahead of South Korea and the United States in the race to develop fifth generation wireless networks, or 5G, a US study showed today. The study released by the CTIA, a US-based industry association of wireless carriers, suggested that the United States is lagging in the effort to deploy the superfast wireless systems that will be needed for self-driving cars, telemedicine and other technologies. The report prepared by the research firm Analysys Mason found that all major Chinese providers have committed to specific launch dates and the government has committed to allocate spectrum for the carriers. The 10-nation study said the US is in the "first tier" of countries in preparing deployment of 5G, along with China, South Korea and Japan. In the second tier are key European markets including France, Germany and Britain, with Singapore, Russia and Canada in the third tier. Industry officials say 5G deployment will reap important economic benefits for the leaders, and ...
Portronics launches passport holder with in-built power bank
Digital gadgets aggregator Portronics on Monday launched the Power Wallet 4K - a passport holder with an inbuilt 4,000 mAh power bank and dual connector charging cable.While the multi-functional device allows an individual to secure all important travel documents like passport, tickets, boarding passes, and credit cards in one place, the 4000 mAh lithium polymer battery with 5V/2A output ensures charging on-the-go.Power Wallet 4K comprises built-in lightning and micro USB cable connectors to charge iPhone as well as Android devices. Boasting of a Polyurethane PU body, which is water-resistant, the device comes in the shades of black and brown, weighing around 225 grams.The multi-functional device can also hold one's mobile phone inside it securely with a stretchable elastic band. There are separate niches for holding charging cable, 4000 mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery with its charging cable and iPhone or Android devices, preferably up to 6 inches. It also contains an ...
Russia begins blocking messaging app Telegram
Russia's communications watchdog has begun enforcing a nationwide ban for the popular messaging app Telegram. The Federal Communications Agency said today that Russian providers have been instructed to begin blocking Telegram after a court last week sided with authorities that had demanded that the app be blocked in Russia until it hands over the keys to its data encryption. Telegram, which was developed by Russian entrepreneur Pavel Durov, argues that Russia's FSB intelligence service is violating consumer rights, while authorities say the app has been used by violent extremists. Telegram was briefly unavailable to users early Monday afternoon but was back online later in the day. Durov said last week the latest version would have "built-in" features that would be able to circumvent the ban.
From textiles to technology: Krishna Javaji celebrates 20 years in German industry
Arriving as a student in 1990 in Germany, Krishna Javaji proved that he sees opportunity in every problem; he converted his difficulty in landing a job after college into a business opportunity and set up Javaji Softech, a specialist IT Hiring and Staffing business venture and within a short period of time gained credibility as an astute businessperson and earned the respect of his clients, some of whom still continue to use his services even to this day.Not content with his foray into the IT hiring space in Germany, Javaji spotted another opportunity in the nascent textile sector and became a choice supplier of quality industrial and hospitality wear which he sourced from India and later on from across the globe. Eurotextiles, a company he started in the year 2000 is a premier go to supplier of quality textiles to a large client base across European markets.Today, after having spent over two decades building a strong network, credible reputation in the industry (both in the textiles .
OPPO F7's new colour variant in India
Chinese smartphone maker OPPO on Monday launched a diamond black colour variant of the F7 that comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage for Rs 26,990.
Chips in TV set-top boxes infringement on people's privacy: Experts
Top cyber security experts on Monday criticised the government's reported proposal to install chips in new television set-top boxes, stressing that such a move would infringe on people's right to privacy and send a wrong signal to the world.
Facebook takes out ads to tout new EU data protection law
Facebook took out full-page ads in European newspapers today to trumpet tough new EU legislation that promises "more data protection for you", as the company seeks to win back trust following a damaging privacy scandal. The new law, set to come into effect on May 25, aims to give users more control over how their personal information is stored and used online, with big fines for firms that break the rules. "New EU legislation means more data protection for you," the Silicon Valley giant said in the blue-and-white ad, which appeared in German dailies, including Handelsblatt, Sueddeutsche Zeitung and the best-selling Bild. It also appeared in Belgian newspapers, as well as in France's Journal du dimanche (JDD) newspaper yesterday. Ahead of the introduction of the European Union's so-called General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Facebook said it would be asking users to check their privacy settings and tell the firm how "we may use your data". "You will also have the opportunity to ..
Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ top global smartphone ratings: Report
Newly-launched Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ have topped the global smartphone ranking by the US-based magazine Consumer Report's smartphone ratings based on durability, speed and sound.
Background space hum may reveal hidden black holes
Scientists have developed a new technology that can listen to background humming of deep space and unveil thousands of hidden black hole collisions missed by gravitational-wave detectors. Deep space is not as silent as we have been led to believe. Every few minutes a pair of black holes smash into each other. These cataclysms release ripples in the fabric of spacetime known as gravitational waves. The gravitational waves from black hole mergers imprint a distinctive whooping sound in the data collected by gravitational-wave detectors. The new technique developed by researchers from Monash University in Australia is expected to reveal the presence of thousands of previously hidden black holes by teasing out their faint whoops from a sea of static. Last year, in one of the biggest astronomical discoveries of the 21st century, LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) and Virgo Collaboration researchers measured gravitational waves from a pair of merging neutron stars. The first ...
HP brings world's first wearable VR PC to India
HP India on Monday debuted its commercial Virtual Reality (VR) solutions and services -- including the worlds first professional wearable VR PC -- for businesses in the country.
Sony expands wireless audio line-up in India
Expanding its audio line-up for the millennials in the country, Sony India on Monday launched a new headphone series and "EXTRA BASS" wireless speakers.
Will social media replace traditional media as democracy's fourth pillar? (Comment)
The increasing polarisation among media in India -- and perhaps across the world -- has led to an unprecedented trust deficit in everyday news. What was once regarded as the fourth pillar of democracy today finds itself under the scrutiny of citizens as tainted news published with self-securing motives are an everyday occurence in our times.
Pentagon to track soldiers' smartphones to spot their health
The Pentagon is working on an app that will keep track of US soldiers' health and deliver cost-saving treatment by monitoring the data accumulated on their smartphones, the media reported.
Core mobile gamers to propel PC gaming market in India (Tech Trend)
If you belong to the generation that played platform games like "Mario", "Street Fighter" and "Pacman" in the nineties -- bunking classes and hiding from parents who fumed at your late arrivals -- you will probably be more tolerant of today's kids playing games on smartphones, laptops or consoles.
Apple may welcome third-party face support for its Watch
Apple may allow third party developers to create and release their own customised faces for Apple watch.
China develops 3D conic device to increase solar-thermal conversion
Chinese scientists have developed a new device of 3D hollow-cone structure that can greatly increase the solar-thermal conversion efficiency. The device, named 'Artificial Transpiration' by Zhu Jia and his team from the Nanjing University, is inspired by the transpiration process of trees, an article recently published online by the National Science Review, an English language journal affiliated to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said. It has a special 1D water path within it, which can reduce the energy loss in conduction, China's state-run Xinhua news agency quoted the article as saying. The cone structure, based on a graphene film, can collect more sunlight throughout the day when compared with a flat device, as about 10 per cent to 50 per cent of sunlight is diffusive. Thus it performs even better in the real world than in the laboratory, it said. As a result, the device can enhance the solar-thermal conversion rate to 85 per cent, which is much higher than the 40 per cent rate ..
Haryana to roll out intra-state e-way bill on Apr 20
The e-way bill will come into effect from April 20 in Haryana and it will be mandatory for intra-state movement of goods in the state. Giving this information here today, a spokesperson of the Haryana Excise and Taxation Department said e-way bill will be required for movement of goods valued at Rs 50,000 and above. The taxpayers or transporters will not have to visit any tax office or check-post for generation of e-way bill. A user-friendly system has been introduced for easy and quick generation. Besides, smooth and simple tax administration will ensure easier verification of every e-way bill by the tax officer, he said. The spokesperson said a consolidated e-way bill could be generated for vehicles carrying multiple consignments. It could be generated through various modes, including using web-online browser on laptop or desktop or mobile phone. It could also be generated on android-based mobile application, via SMS through registered mobile number, application programme interface .
Talk to books, play word association with Google AI
Google has been working extensively on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and now it has given users a (fun) glimpse of how far natural language processing -- that deals with machine reading comprehension -- in the technology has come.
IIITD student's develops app for 3D, interactive viewing of CT/MRI scans
In a first, an Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology student has made it possible to view CT and MRI images in a virtual reality environment through a software application. The new application, developed by IIIT-D final year B.Tech student Palash Bansal would greatly facilitate the works of medical community, which has been constrained till date to view these images only in two dimensions on computer screens. Started as a research project, the new software application has now been packaged by Bansal as a business model. Explaining the outcome of his project, Bansal told PTI, "We have been able to take high-quality photos of the human body through MRI and CT scans for decades. These images enabled doctors to perform less invasive diagnostics on patients in less amount of time." "With development of computer science and technology, we are now able to even reconstruct three-dimensional models of the scans through complex algorithms and colour them. But, these systems have many
Thales sees India operations headcount at 3,000 in 2-3 years
Global technology major Thales expects the total strength of its India operations and related ecosystem to double to 3,000 people in next 2-3 years as it bets big on the country. The French multinational company is involved in various sectors, including aerospace, transport, defence and security markets. "India is among the top three priority countries for Thales And that is not a surprise when we look at size of Indian economy, the market and dynamism of the country, Thales Chairman and CEO Patrice Caine told reporters here. Caine said that the company will strengthen its presence in India by increasing overall head-count and infusing more investments. "It is an ambition that we have to make it happen and clearly it demonstrates that we do believe in India. In terms of market, also in terms of level of education and engineers in India, it is really gooddefinitely India ticks the boxes on all of those," he added. Thales' India footprint includes its operations, various joint ventures