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Expect government to seek our inputs on NDCP implementation: TRAI
The Telecom regulator expects the government to seek its inputs for speedy and effective implementation of the National Digital Communication Policy (NDCP), TRAI Chairman R.S. Sharma has said.
First look at Microsoft's Edge browser on Chromium
The first look of Microsoft's Edge browser that the software giant is rebuilding on Google's open-source web browser Chromium shows new re-touches, animations and a read-aloud accessibility option, media has reported.
Hackers win Tesla car for exposing system error
Electric Vehicle (EV)-maker Tesla had to give away one of their Model 3 cars and $35,000 prize money to a group of hackers after they managed to crack its system during a hacking event.
Free Wi-Fi at coffee shop can put you in soup
For professionals and tourists alike, connecting to a public Wi-Fi is a boon keeping the high roaming data cost in mind. But connecting to any available free network can easily expose your data to hackers who are waiting for you to log into.
Tesla in-car browser to be upgraded to Chromium
Electric Vehicle (EV) maker Tesla's in-car browser is about to get upgraded to Google Chromium, the company's CEO Elon Musk has announced.
New ankle exoskeleton fits under clothes for potential wider usage
New ankle exoskeleton, developed by Vanderbilt mechanical engineers, is lightweight, low-profile and inexpensive which could be widely used among elderly people, those with impaired lower-leg muscle strength and workers whose jobs require substantial walking or running.The device is believed to be the first ankle exoskeleton that could be worn under clothes without restricting motion. It does not require additional components such as batteries or actuators carried on the back or waist.The study was published online in the journal of IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering.The study has been built upon a successful and widely cited ankle exoskeleton concept from the other researchers in 2015."We've shown how an unpowered ankle exoskeleton could be redesigned to fit under clothing and inside/under shoes so it more seamlessly integrates into daily life," said Matt Yandell, a mechanical engineering Ph.D. student and lead author of the study.The team has invented
PUBG says sorry after Indian users shut out of game
Some PlayersUnknown Battleground (PUBG) players in India were in for a shock when they received health reminder pop-ups on their screens, barring them from playing the popular game. The company on Saturday said it had fixed the undisclosed issue.
Intel stops developing modular Compute Cards
Intel has decided to stop developing its line of Compute Cards but it would continue to sell its existing line for the time being and offer support for the current generation of products through 2019.
Dell plans to expand retail presence across 1,300 cities, towns
He said Dell is now reaching out to students in tier III and IV towns in India where it is creating awareness around gaming PC and career options linked to it
Digital tools looking like democracy's nemesis (Column: Active Voice)
At the onset of the digital revolution, there was high expectation that digital communication technologies, especially the internet, will prove to be a boon to democracy. It was believed that the internet is a force for good.
Cost-effective method for creating hydrogen fuel from water
Scientists have identified ways to make production of hydrogen fuel by splitting water more cost-effective and efficient. Researchers from University of Arkansas and Argonne National Lab in the US showed that nanoparticles composed of nickel and iron are better alternatives than more costly materials when used as catalysts. The team demonstrated that using nanocatalysts composed of nickel and iron increases the efficiency of water electrolysis, the process of breaking water atoms apart to produce hydrogen and oxygen and combining them with electrons to create hydrogen gas. When nanoparticles composed of an iron and nickel shell around a nickel core are applied to the process, they interact with the hydrogen and oxygen atoms to weaken the bonds, increasing the efficiency of the reaction by allowing the generation of oxygen more easily, researchers said. Nickel and iron are also less expensive than other catalysts, which are made from scarce materials. This marks a step toward making ...
Microsoft's old Office assistant Clippy is not back
Microsoft has confirmed that its old Office assistant Clippy, the animated paper clip character, is not making a comeback, at least not anytime soon.
Microsoft notifying users about end of Windows 7
Microsoft is rolling out a notification update to existing Windows 7 users, informing them that the software giant is pulling away support for the operating system (OS) version.
Microsoft successfully translates digital information into DNA
In the future, you will be storing data not into megabytes or gigabytes, but into DNA. In what comes as a significant achievement, Microsoft and researchers from the University of Washington have been able to translate digital information into DNA and then back to bits.Together, the researchers have been able to build a full end-to-end automated DNA storage device, Engadget reports.The prototype device converted the word 'Hello' into DNA. The device first encoded the bits (1's and 0's) into DNA sequences (A's, C's, T's, G's). It then synthesized the DNA and stored it as a liquid. This was then read by a DNA sequencer, and a software translated the sequences back into bits.The entire process for the 5-byte message took 21 hours to convert back and forth. The researchers have come up with ways to make the process both time and cost efficient.The data converted through this process from the word Hello yielded approximately 1 mg of DNA, and just 4 micrograms were retained for sequencing. .
Tencent to bolster its Cloud gaming business
China's Internet powerhouse Tencent would deploy more resources to enhance its Cloud gaming business, a senior executive from the company has said.
Google Pay listed as payment option on eBay
Keeping up with the online-purchasing habits of the millennials and Gen Z, US-based e-commerce platform eBay has added Google Pay as a payment option to its Android app to further increase customer choice in its new "managed payments" plan.
Change Facebook password, turn on 2FA now: Experts
After a report revealed around 200-600 million Facebook users may have had their account passwords stored in plain text and searchable by over 20,000 Facebook employees, cybersecurity experts are urging users to change their passwords and turn on the two-factor authentication (2FA).
Finland probing Nokia phones sending data to China
Finland's data protection watchdog is investigating Nokia phones' owner HMD Global after reports claimed that its devices mysteriously sent data to Chinese servers.
Ahead of 'Shazam', Snapchat's new AR Lens is here
Ahead of the release of a Warner Bros. feature film "Shazam", photo-messaging app Snapchat has created a voice-activated Augmented Reality (AR) Lens to back the movie.
LinkedIn adds in-app meeting planner features
Microsoft-owned professional networking platform LinkedIn has added new options to facilitate planning in-person meet-ups without having to switch from its messaging services.