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IIT Kharagpur announces old age health monitoring service
Going beyond its academic and research domains, IIT Kharagpur today announced a unique old age health monitoring service for the elderly. The service called OASIS (Old Age Support Integrated Services) is an integrated system for the elderly providing 360 degree solutions to their health problems through fall sensors, heart rate sensors, infra-red sensors, motion sensor, radar sensor and pressure sensor, an IIT KGP statement said today. The sensor will be integrated to a 'Complete Sleep Monitoring System' with Android App which can be monitored remotely, the statement said. The health care monitoring services will be available in wearable forms like pedometer or fall sensor, in thermal sensory equipment or radar equipment or an attendance system. These devices will monitor the elderly 24x7 and send health information in real-time through a cloud information system to the care giver or family member connected for the elderly person under monitoring, it said. "It will also .
Microsoft to roll out 'Timeline' update for testers today
Technology giant Microsoft has started testing its much-awaited Windows 10's 'Timeline' feature and is expected to roll out an update to testers, later in the day.According to The Verge, the software giant is expected to launch Windows 10 build 17063 to Fast Ring testers, which will be complete with the 'Timeline' feature and the new window tabs, that the company revealed earlier last month.'Timeline' will let one effectively pick up where they left off if one is switching between Windows 10 devices. It is a quick way to move from one machine to another, much like Apple's continuity feature in iOS and macOS.The update will also extend to some Microsoft apps on iOS and Android eventually, owing to Microsoft's virtual assistant, Cortana.In the present, 'Timeline' can be accessed through the usual Task View area in Windows 10.Moreover, Microsoft is also testing out 'Sets', its tabbed window feature.'Sets' add tabs to windows so that activities can be grouped into a single interface.This .
NASA seeks proposals to prepare for manned Mars mission
NASA is calling for research proposals that can help understand the health effects of long term space travel on astronauts, in order to prepare humans for a three-year long journey to Mars. NASA's Human Research Program is seeking research proposals in several topic areas. Such research will help NASA establish a baseline for proposed deep space missions up to 400 days in length as well as understand, prevent, diagnose, treat, mitigate, and cure the potential health effects of prolonged spaceflight. "To draw any conclusions about the cumulative effects of exposure to space, we need to observe more astronauts spending larger amounts of time in the space environment," said John Charles, associate director for Exploration Research Planning of the Human Research Program at NASA's Johnson Space Center. "Scientists can use the information to predict physical and behavioral health trends," said Charles. Research from the selected proposals is expected to build upon data ...
Samsung launches QLED curved gaming monitor in India
Taking the gaming industry in India to a new level, Samsung India on Wednesday launched the world's biggest QLED curved monitor for gaming enthusiasts and business professionals for Rs 1,50,000.
Fleet Complete strengthens partnership with BlackBerry, purchases Radar-M devices
BlackBerry Limited and Fleet Complete on Wednesday announced expansion of their partnership with the purchase of BlackBerry Radar-M devices for BigRoad - A Fleet Complete Company.The addition of BlackBerry Radar will strengthen the company's new BigRoad Freight program, which gives owner-operators and fleets the ability to book the loads they want while ensuring quick payment and providing hours-of-service (HOS) visibility from within the BigRoad Mobile App electronic logbook."With BlackBerry Radar, BigRoad users will immediately see the benefits that come from unparalleled visibility into their cargo and mobile fleet assets. Radar-M provides up-to-date information on a trailer's available capacity and location so that drivers are able to know exactly when and where they are able to take on more loads," said Philip Poulidis, SVP and GM of BlackBerry Radar."We're excited to expand our relationship with BlackBerry and increase the power and potential of the BigRoad Freight program with .
Facebook rolls out tools to block unwanted friend requests
To prevent harassment on Facebook, the social media giant has introduced new tools that keep unwanted friend requests and messages from reaching you.
HDFC Bank's chatbot now works with Google Assistant
HDFC Bank's Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based chatbot 'Eva' will now work with Google Assistant on millions of Android devices, the company announced on Wednesday.
Facebook's facial recognition to identify users without being tagged
In a bid to allow users to exercise control over what's posted online related to themselves, social media giant Facebook announced the expansion of its facial recognition tool, to the extent of identifying users in photos, even when they've not been tagged in it.Starting today, users will be notified when someone uploads a photo with them in it - even if they're not tagged. Subsequently, the user can choose to add their tag to the photo, or leave themselves untagged, or report the photo if they think it's inappropriate.The new tool, the company says, will notify you when friends and mutual acquaintances upload photos you're tagged in. While the feature will also work with profile photos, it won't be available in Canada or the EU, where data laws restrict the use of facial recognition."We really thought this as a privacy feature for a long time. If someone posts a photo of you, you might not know about it. Now, the users can access the photo, and they can communicate to the person who .
Microsoft, Facebook disrupted activities of NKorean hackers:WH
American tech giants Microsoft and Facebook acted recently on their own to disrupt the activities of North Korean hackers and prevent the operational execution of ongoing cyberattacks in the US, the White House said today. White House Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert said US President Donald Trump had rallied allies and responsible tech companies around the world to increase the security and resilience of the Internet. "Cooperation between industry and good governments will bring improved security, and we can no longer afford to wait," he said. "We applaud our corporate partners, Microsoft and Facebook especially, for acting on their own initiative last week without any direction by the US government or coordination to disrupt the activities of North Korean hackers. Microsoft acted before the attack in ways that spared many US targets," he said. Bossert said Microsoft and Facebook and other major tech companies acted to disable a number of North Korean cyber ...
iAshok Leyland launches two new trucks
Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland today launched BS-IV emission norms-compliant Captain Haulage and 3718 Plus trucks with iEGR engines. The new vehicles also come with frontal crash protection, a feature that helps the trucks to absorb the impact of a head-on collision, thereby keeping the occupants of the vehicle safe in the eventuality of any untoward incident, the company said in a release. "As part of our strategy to further grow and strengthen our leadership, Captain Haulage and 3718 Plus (trucks) will play an important role," Ashok Leyland's president for global trucks, Anuj Kathuria said. The competitive price point, higher fuel efficiency, more payload and heavy duty aggregates resulting in lower operating cost, maintenance cost,among others, all of this combined with the innovative iEGR (intelligent exhaust gas re-circulation) technology, will help reduce operating costs for customers and subsequent higher profitability, he said. Captain Haulage Trucks are
WhatsApp asked to stop sharing data with Facebook
Concerned over data privacy of its citizens, France's privacy watchdog has issued formal notice to WhatsApp, asking the popular mobile messaging app to stop sharing user data with the parent company Facebook within a month.
Facebook working on ending 'engagement bait' to reduce spamming
Amid extensive spamming that has been reported by users, Facebook announced that it is monitoring the situation and will demote posts that beg for likes, comments, and shares.Very often while browsing through our News Feed, we come across posts that say 'Tag a friend who likes to sleep', or 'Tag a friend who's best suited for this boy/girl', or 'Like if you enjoy eating Pizza'. Taking cognizance of this, Facebook will begin demoting spammy or "engagement bait" posts that force users into sharing, tagging, liking, or commenting.The aforementioned posts game Facebook's algorithms, which causes the platform to prioritize those posts in more News Feeds, and hence garnered popularity.The company, however, clarified that posts asking people for help, advice, or recommendations like raising money for charity won't be affected by the update, reports The Verge.Facebook has reviewed and categorised thousands of posts and taught a machine learning model to detect the different types of ...
Amara Raja opens largest 2wheeler battery unit,invests Rs700cr
Amara Raja Batteries has commissioned the first phase of its Rs 700-crore two-wheeler battery manufacturing facility in Andhra's Chittoor district, making it the largest such facility in the country with 17 million units annual output. The first phase of the plant will have a capacity of 5 million units and which will touch 17 million on completion of the entire project, taking the total capacity for two-wheeler batteries to 29 million units per annum, the company said in a statement today. The Hyderabad-based Amara Raja is a joint venture between the Galla Family and Johnson Controls of the US. "This plant is a step forward to boost capabilities to match global competitiveness. The advanced, high-speed assembly lines will help increase efficiency to drive higher productivity and shorter delivery times," Amara Raja group chairman Ramachandra N Galla said. The facility, which will employ 1,300 workforce on its optimum capacity, has also set up a 2.7-mw roof top solar ...
Kaspersky Lab sues US Department of Homeland Security
Russian cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab has sued US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its decision to ban the Kaspersky products in federal agencies over data security.
Facebook demoting posts that beg for likes, comments & shares
Facebook is finally taking stern action against "engagement bait", where publishers beg users to vote, like or share a post in the hopes of bumping it to the top of people's news feed by manipulating the social networking site's algorithms. Such posts will neither be gone forever, nor be banned, but the California-headquartered company said it will now demote these posts in the news feed. Posts which prompt users to "Tag a friend who likes to nap!" seem popular because they game Facebook's algorithms, which causes the company to prioritise those posts in more news feeds. Facebook pages that repeatedly use these tactics will potentially get all of their posts demoted, the company announced in a blog post yesterday. The company says posts that ask people for help, advice, or recommendations like raising money for charity or asking for travel advice won't be affected by the update. Facebook reviewed and categorised hundreds of thousands of posts and taught a machine ...
Apple appoints Michel Coulomb to lead India sales operations
In a sudden development, Apple has appointed veteran company executive Michel Coulomb as new Head of Sales for India -- a country where the Cupertino-based iPhone maker is trying hard to ramp up its numbers.
InFocus 'Vision 3' in India for Rs 6,999
US-based technology company InFocus Mobile on Tuesday launched "Vision 3" budget smartphone for Rs 6,999.
Detel launches two high capacity power banks
Detel Mobiles and Accessories on Tuesday announced the launch of two remarkably high capacity power banks; Detel D10000 and D12500, extending their vision of 'connecting the unconnected'.The 10,000mAh Detel power bank D10000 and 12,500mAh Detel power bank D12500 have reduced instruction set computer (RISC) microprocessor controlled for fast charging and enhanced battery life cycle.Equipped with lithium-ion batteries with much greater energy density, the two devices sport a sleek and compact exterior. They come with a single DC 5V/2A input port and three DC 5V/2A output ports.Moreover, the two power banks come with pass-through technology, which can charge the phone and the power bank at the same time."When you're on the go, the last thing you would want to have is low battery on your smartphone or any other handheld device. The perfect blend of performance and style, these power banks are designed and priced to ensure that every user can possess leading-edge technology at competitive .
Samsung unveils 'Galaxy A8', 'Galaxy A8+' with Infinity Display
South Korean tech giant Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy A series on Tuesday as "Galaxy A8" (2018) and "Galaxy A8+" (2018) that will be available in early January, with pricing and availability to vary by markets worldwide.
Data requests from India escalate in 1st half of 2017:Facebook
India, the largest audience country for Facebook, requested for data 9,853 times in the first half of 2017 - up from 6,324 times in the first half of 2016, according to a latest report by the social media giant. Facebook released its latest 'Government Requests Report' yesterday, which covered account data requests from the first half of 2017 and revealed a 21 per cent increase in government requests for user data worldwide. Those requests rose from 64,279 in the second half of 2016 to 78,890. Facebook restricted access to 1,228 pieces of content "in response to legal requests from law enforcement agencies and the India Computer Emergency Response Team within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology," the company said. "The majority of content restricted was alleged to violate local laws relating to defamation of religion and hate speech," Facebook said. The Indian government and law enforcement agencies also requested for some information on 13,752 user ...
