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Social media most effective in helping scientists get higher citations

A good research pushed through social media -- primarily Twitter -- gets more citations, a team of researchers has found.

Find 'Settings' easily with Facebook Bookmarks menu facelift

Facebook has refreshed its Bookmarks menu to let users navigate, access and make changes to their privacy settings easily. The updates will be rolled out globally over the next two weeks.

Soon, a 'confidential mode' for Gmail

Four days after the announcement of a new web design for Gmail, Google highlighted plans of developing a 'confidential mode' for its email service.As per the company, the new function to be introduced on Gmail will allow users to stop recipients from forwarding certain emails or restrict the ability to copy, download, or print them.A report published on The Verge also noted Gmail users may soon require a passcode to open emails, which will be generated via text message, or set an expiration date on sent emails, thus improving Gmail's popularity among businesses.On Thursday, the tech giant, in an email to G Suite users, had announced that it is working on revamping Gmail for web users.A number of new features will be available to the users post the revamp.With the new version of Gmail, users may be allowed to access Google Calendar from the Gmail interface directly. Also, in case a user is unable to attend to a mail immediately, Google may introduce a snooze option for the mail to ...

Facebook revamps 'Bookmarks' section to easily access settings

Amid a revamp following the breakout of the data breach scandal involving Cambridge Analytica and Facebook, the social media giant announced a facelift for its 'Bookmarks' section to facilitate easy access and navigation of settings.As per the developers, the new changes are targeted at centralising a variety of controls that were earlier previously located in other places, such as Account Settings, Privacy Shortcuts, News Feed Preferences, Activity Log and Payments Settings.The company has also promised a revamped settings menu on mobile that brings options from across 20 different screens under a consolidated section. It also launched the menu item "Privacy Shortcuts," where users can lock down who can view their profile or contact them.As per a TechCrunch report, Facebook confirmed that changes to the Bookmarks section are being rolled out to new users worldwide as part of a staged rollout.Last month, Facebook announced a redesign of the entire settings menu on mobile devices from .

Smart bracelet can sense danger, call for help

Scientists have developed a smart bracelet that can automatically detect physical or sexual assault, scare off the attacker and call for help. Upon detection that the user is in danger, it is programmed to emit a loud beeping sound and red strobe lights begin to flash in an effort to scare the attacker off and to alert other people who may be nearby. "A major challenge to assault prevention is that, during an assault, victims often do not have an easily accessible way to call for help," said Ragib Hasan, associate professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in the US. "Whether calling 911 or using an emergency alert app or device, each of these tools requires users to press a button in order to call for help. That is often not possible while a violent act is taking place or if a person is unconscious as a result of the assault," said Hasan. The Smart Jewelry Bracelet, which is currently a prototype, uses machine learning and a multitude of sensors to analyse a user's ...

Romanian cybersecurity firm flushes out 'RadRAT' espionage tool

Bucharest-headquartered cybersecurity company Bitdefender has flushed out "RadRAT", a powerful all-in-one toolkit for complex espionage ops that was apparently unnoticed since 2015.

Chinese scientists find ductile semiconductor for flexible electronics

Chinese scientists have found a kind of inorganic semiconductor, which has good ductility and flexibility at room temperature and may be used in flexible electronics.

Apple working on gold-colour variant of premium iPhone X with LCD display

The prototype iPhone X has rich gold stainless steel frame and a lighter gold glass back

Gmail working on self-expiring emails: Report

In a bid to enhance security for Gmail users, Google is reportedly working on a redesign that would ensure only the recipient can view an e-mail and that too for a specific period of time.

Transparency in apps' ecosystem must as more Indians go digital (Tech Analysis)

The recent screaming headlines about data security and privacy in the wake of the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal have started making even the "illiterates" of the digital world aware about their personal data and the ramifications of the data being leaked or improperly shared.

Russia court bans Telegram messaging app

A Russian court has banned the popular Telegram messaging app after it refused to give the Federal Security Service (FSB) encryption keys that would grant access to user messaging data, the media reported on Saturday.

Furnish info on number of vehicles hired: Delhi govt to HODs

The Delhi government has asked principal secretaries and secretaries to provide information regarding the number of vehicles hired in their respective departments and expenditure incurred on them within 10 days. The move is intended to make assessment of the use of cars as well as providing each department with required number of vehicles for their official works, an official said. The finance department of the Delhi government has asked the heads of departments (HODs) to submit details of the vehicles and their expenditure by April 22. "All principal secretaries and secretaries have been asked to direct the concerned officials to furnish requisite information to the finance department by April 22," the official said. He said the finance department had also sought details on hiring of vehicles and expenditure incurred on them in January, but barring few departments, such information has not been provided. Another official said that there are several vehicles lying unused in some ...

Airtel offers 30GB free data to customers upgrading to 4G smartphones

Telecom major Bharti Airtel today said it will offer 30GB free data to its customers who will upgrade from 2G or 3G handsets to 4G smartphones. Prepaid customers will get 1 GB data free every day for 30 days in addition to the pack they opt for, while postpaid customers will get the same amount of data (with rollover) in their first bill cycle apart from their plan benefits, an Airtel statement said. "While 4G smartphones are fast becoming the norm, for millions of customers with feature phones/3G devices the upgrade to a 4G smartphone is a big decision and a long term investment," Bharti Airtel CMO Vani Venkatesh said. The initiative complements Airtel's 'Mera Pehla Smartphone' programme, under which Airtel has partnered mobile handset manufacturers like Samsung, Motorola, Lava and Intex among others to create an open ecosystem of affordable 4G smartphones.

Russia bans use of messaging app Telegram

A Russian court on Friday ruled to ban popular instant messaging service 'Telegram' over its failure to provide access to the Russian security services to users' encrypted messages."The court ruled to satisfy the demand of Roskomnadzor," Judge Yulia Smolina said.The access to Telegram will be denied and there won't be technical conditions for sending messages, reported the Russian news agency TASS.The judge further observed that the court's verdict ought to be implemented instantly.Roskomnadzor, the Russian communications and technology watchdog, had demanded that the app be blocked.It took the court all of 18 minutes to grant the request, after scheduling the hearing just one day before, according to the reports.The trial took place without Telegram's defense team.The authorities, including Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), argued that terrorist plot attacks on the app that boasts 200 million users.According to the New York Times, there was no immediate comment from the ...

Russia to ban Telegram messenger service over encryption dispute

Roskomnadzor, the Russian communications and technology watchdog, had demanded that the app be blocked

Philippines says wants to probe Facebook over data breach

The Philippine government said today it was investigating the breach of data of its citizens who use Facebook, after a massive leak of user information to British political consultancy Cambridge Analytica. Manila's National Privacy Commission has written to Mark Zuckerberg requiring the Facebook chief to submit to the government body documents that would shed light on the scope and impact of the leak on Filipino users. "We are launching an investigation into Facebook to determine whether there is unauthorised processing of personal data of Filipinos," said a copy of the letter, released to the press today. The letter, dated Wednesday, said 1.18 million Filipino Facebook users "may have been affected by the Cambridge Analytica incident". "The Philippines has exceeded user growth projections and now has more than 67 million active Facebook users. It is our duty to protect the data privacy interests of these users, and to provide those affected with avenues for redress," the letter ...

3.24 mn records compromised in India in 2017: Study

A whopping 3.24 million records were stolen, lost or exposed in India in 2017 - marking a 783 per cent increase in compromised records from 2016, says a study by digital security firm Gemalto.

How visual technology simplifying decor?

Technology is not just reforming our lives but is also streamlining our lifestyle. Gone are the days when people had to undertake the cumbersome task of churning through endless Pantone shade cards and design catalogues just to get a basic idea of their ideal space.After all, for something as indispensable as decor and designing one has to be extra sure of choices, else the end result instead of being beautiful can be baffling. But with the advent of visual technology, this once upon a time the tedious task has completely revolutionized the way we function.To take the guesswork out of the decor and designing process, imagine if you have the ability to see exactly how the interiors of your space will finally look like? It'll be fascinating, to say the least.Through HD and 3D renderings, it transforms a basic space into a dynamic, vibrant environment with tactile elements, effects and even suggestions of an aesthetic furniture layout that will best suit your unique floor plan, according

AI turns smartphone microscopes into lab-grade devices

Researchers have demonstrated that deep learning, a powerful form of artificial intelligence (AI), can discern and enhance microscopic details in photos taken by smartphones to such an extent that they can match the quality of images from laboratory-grade microscopes.

Here are 4 platforms for working professionals to brush up their skills

Automation, Digitalisation sweeping the jobs in various sector by 2020 is going to impact Indian recruitment scenario. In order to compete with automated jobs and growing use of Digital marketing techqniues, current workforce and potential employees needs to keep themselves abreast with skills dominating the industry.Employees specializing in single skillset may soon become a thing of the past. Continuous learning is, therefore, a necessity to advance one's career and stay relevant in the job market.Here are 4 platforms that working professionals can opt for to upskill themselves as per industry standards:SimplilearnSimplilearn's mission is to help professionals around the world acquire the skills they need to succeed in today's digital economy. The company provides online training in disciplines such as Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Project Management, Digital Marketing, and Data Science where technologies and best practices are changing rapidly and demand for qualified candidates