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This artist’s rendering shows an imagined view of the three planets orbiting an ultracool dwarf star just 40 light-years from Earth that were discovered using the TRAPPIST telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory. In this view, one of the inner planets is seen in transit across the disc of its tiny and dim parent star. (Source: M. Kornmesser/ESO)
An international team of scientists on Monday said they have discovered a trio of Earth-like planets that are the best bet so far for

Coolpad Note 3 Lite was launched in October at Rs 8,999 and is one of the cheapest Android smartphones to feature a fingerprint scanner.
Coolpad Note 3 has got a price-cut on Amazon India and is now selling at Rs 8,499. Coolpad Note 3 was launched in October at Rs 8,999 and is one of the cheapest Android smartphones to feature a fingerprint scanner.
In our review of Coolpad Note 3, we noted that it is among the best sub-Rs 10,000 phablets. Coolpad Note 3 runs its custom Cool UI 6.0 based o

A Brazilian judge issued an order today blocking the popular WhatsApp smartphone messaging application nationwide, the second such shut-down in six months.
Judge Marcel Montalvao in the small northeastern town of Lagarto issued the order because Facebook, the owner of the service, failed to hand over information requested in a criminal investigation, reported news site G1.
The judge “has ordered the suspension of WhatsApp from 2:00 pm (1700 GMT) Monday,” a court spokeswoman told AFP.

Media Matters for America
Fox Host: Trump -- Like ISIS -- Has "Figured Out How To Use Technology To Move His Message Forward"
Media Matters for America
Kennedy: "Donald Trump Using Technology To Further His Presidential Campaign While Spending Very Little Money. ISIS Has Done Essentially The Same Thing". Video ››› 1 hour 6 min ago ››› MEDIA MATTERS STAFF ? Print · Email. From the May 2 edition ...

New York Daily News
New Jersey Institute of Technology student fatally shot during robbery at Tau Kappa Epsilon frat house
New York Daily News
A New Jersey Institute of Technology fraternity brother was fatally shot at the school's Tau Kappa Epsilon house during a robbery Monday morning, authorities said. Joseph Micalizzi, 23, lived in the frat house with his chapter brothers near the Newark ...and more »

The Guardian
Craig Wright: scepticism surrounds bitcoin inventor's identification
The Guardian
Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, who claims to be the inventor of bitcoin. Photograph: Mark Harrison/PA. Caroline Davies and Michael Safi. Monday 2 May 2016 12.14 EDT Last modified on Monday 2 May 2016 14.19 EDT. Share on Facebook ...
Technology: True identity of Bitcoin creator revealedAsia Times
Australian technology exec Craig Wright says he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of bitco

Lybrate’s chatbot is now live on Facebook Messenger. Users can consult doctors, get health tips via the chatbot.
Facebook Messenger now has an option for users in India to get health tips and advice from Lybrate’s chatbot. Lybrate is an online platfrom that lets users consult doctors, and the service claims to have over 100,000 doctors as part of its portal.
Facebook had announced chatbots for its Messenger app where users will be able to connect with businesses. Lybrate’

Lybrate’s chatbot is now live on Facebook Messenger. Users can consult doctors, get health tips via the chatbot.
Facebook Messenger now has an option for users in India to get health tips and advice from Lybrate’s chatbot. Lybrate is an online platfrom that lets users consult doctors, and the service claims to have over 100,000 doctors as part of its portal.
Facebook had announced chatbots for its Messenger app where users will be able to connect with businesses. Lybrate’

Global Deception Technology Market, By Deception Stack, By End User, By Region Opportunities and Forecast, 2011 ...
PR Newswire (press release)
Globally, organizations are witnessing an increase in cyberattacks which is compelling them to adopt solutions which can provide 360-degree IT security covering network, data, endpoint and application aspects of IT infrastructure. Deception Technology ...and more »

Salon
Radiohead's vanishing act: Rumored new album could be the anti-technology opus we've been waiting for
Salon
Radiohead has been one of the world's most musically uncanny bands for some time now. And Thom Yorke and company have also made strange moves in the past – selling “In Rainbows” for a sum set by the purchaser, for instance. So the band's latest ...and more »

Telenor has asked the Department of Telecom (DoT) to retain the option of deferred payment suggested by the regulator Trai.
Telecom operator Telenor has asked the Department of Telecom (DoT) to retain the option of deferred payment suggested by the regulator Trai, saying it would help reduce the burden on the industry.
“The ‘pay as you earn’ payment terms is a win-win situation both for the industry and the government,” the operator, an arm of Norway-based Telenor, has s

Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Slim is 9.6 mm slim and comes with 2.5-inch HDD technology.
Seagate has announced the launch of Backup Plus Ultra Slim, which the company claims is the world’s thinnest 2TB mobile hard drive. The Backup Plus Ultra Slim comes with 200 GB Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage and Lyve software compatibility.
“Based on our breakthrough ultra-mobile hard drive technology, this new storage solution gives them a better way to manage the increase in both data volumes a

Portronics has launched POSH, a Bluetooth-enabled speaker at Rs 2,499.
Portronics has launched POSH, a Bluetooth-enabled speaker at Rs 2,499. The speaker is available in grey and black colour variants.
Portronics POSH is portable and offers two 3W inbuilt speakers. Users can also receive calls, while playing music from their phones, using the inbuilt microphone. The device weighs less than 300 gm and comes in Leatherette finish.
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Lybrate’s chatbot is now live on Facebook Messenger. Users can consult doctors, get health tips via the chatbot.
Facebook Messenger now has an option for users in India to get health tips and advice from Lybrate’s chatbot. Lybrate is an online platfrom that lets users consult doctors, and the service claims to have over 100,000 doctors as part of its portal.
Facebook had announced chatbots for its Messenger app where users will be able to connect with businesses. Lybrate’

The Hungarian government says it wants to drive out ride-hailing app Uber from the country.
The Hungarian government says it wants to drive out ride-hailing app Uber from the country and is proposing new legislation to crack down on unlicensed passenger transport.
Janos Fonagy, state secretary at the Ministry of NationalDevelopment, says the aim is to make Uber’s activities “impossible in Hungary.”
Fonagy, speaking today after meeting with representatives of 16 taxi companies

Coolpad Note 3 Lite was launched in October at Rs 8,999 and is one of the cheapest Android smartphones to feature a fingerprint scanner.
Coolpad Note 3 has got a price-cut on Amazon India and is now selling at Rs 8,499. Coolpad Note 3 Lite was launched in October at Rs 8,999 and is one of the cheapest Android smartphones to feature a fingerprint scanner.
In our review of Coolpad Note 3, we noted that it is among the best sub-Rs 10,000 phablet and that it is totally worth every penny you spend.

The BLU Life Mark is a package of all the good features quickly put in place for an exhibition, but is it any good for long-term use?
American smartphone brand BLU has been trying to make a mark in the India markets for a few months now. Its latest is the Life Mark, which wants to be seen in the highly competitive sub Rs 10,000 price bracket.
BLU Life Mark
The BLU Life Mark is a package of all the good features quickly put in place for an exhibition, but is it any good for long-term use? Here i

Samsung has officially revealed the pricing of Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 2016 editions in South Korea.
Samsung has officially revealed the pricing of Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 2016 editions in South Korea. The smartphones, which were launched in China in March are now available at KRW 290,000 (Rs 17,000 approx) and KRW 363,000 (Rs 21,000 approx).
Samsung Galaxy J7 and J5 2016 versions are an upgrade to J7 and J5 smartphones announced last year. The smartphones feature metal frames and a stylish des

WhatsApp could be working on desktop versions of the app for Windows 10 and OS X on Macs.
WhatsApp appears to be working on native client apps for Windows 10 and OS X systems, according to leaked screenshots shared on Twitter. WhatsApp currently offers ‘WhatsApp for Web’ feature, which mirrors the smartphone version of the app on the web browser, but it doesn’t have separate apps for Windows or OS X.
The screenshots which were shared by WABetaInfo show an option to download th

WhatsApp could be working on desktop versions of the app for Windows 10 and OS X on Macs.
WhatsApp appears to be working on native client apps for Windows 10 and OS X systems, according to leaked screenshots shared on Twitter. WhatsApp currently offers ‘WhatsApp for Web’ feature, which mirrors the smartphone version of the app on the web browser, but it doesn’t have separate apps for Windows or OS X.
The screenshots which were shared by WABetaInfo show an option to download th

WhatsApp could be working on desktop versions of the app for Windows 10 and OS X on Macs.
WhatsApp appears to be working on native client apps for Windows 10 and OS X systems, according to leaked screenshots shared on Twitter. WhatsApp currently offers ‘WhatsApp for Web’ feature, which mirrors the smartphone version of the app on the web browser, but it doesn’t have separate apps for Windows or OS X.
The screenshots which were shared by WABetaInfo show an option to download th

CBS News
​Technology aims at making guns smarter
CBS News
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Jonathan Mossberg is among a small number of pioneers looking to build a safer gun. But unlike many others, he was in the gun business when he started down that path. His family is renowned for its premier line of shotguns ...
Can technology really make guns safer?Globalnews.ca
Daytona-based iGun shows off technology aimed at making guns saferFlorida Times-Unionall 28 news articles »

SRS-XB3 is available at Sony centres and major electronic stores across India in three colours — black, blue and red. Sony India on Monday launched a new portable wireless speaker SRS-XB3 for music aficionados in India. The speaker offering “extra bass” technology to enhance deep bass sound is priced at Rs 12,990.
The 48-mm large speaker unit is equipped with water-resistant properties and offers one-touch wireless listening with near-field communication (NFC) and bluetooth co

Homology Medicines Emerges with Next Generation Gene Editing Technology Driven by Industry-leading Team in ...
PR Newswire (press release)
LEXINGTON, Mass., May 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Homology Medicines, Inc., a newly formed genetic medicines company translating proprietary, next generation gene editing and gene therapy technologies into novel treatments for patients with rare diseases ...and more »

Gaming is considered one of the pillars of the Internet economy along with e-commerce, but India hasn’t achieved its full potential. But Reliance Jio might change it all. Representational Image. (Image source: Reuters)
Over the past year or so, every other smartphone manufacturer or Internet company I speak to keeps alluding to the big growth India is going to see when Reliance Jio finally launches its consumer services. While smartphone companies are expecting a big jump in the number of

WhatsApp could be working on desktop versions of the app for Windows 10 and OS X on Macs.
WhatsApp appears to be working on native client apps for Windows 10 and OS X systems, according to leaked screenshots shared on Twitter. WhatsApp currently offers ‘WhatsApp for Web’ feature, which mirrors the smartphone version of the app on the web browser, but it doesn’t have separate apps for Windows or OS X.
The screenshots which were shared by WABetaInfo show an option to download th

A flurry of complaints from Uber drivers about an unusually high number of cancelled bookings was the spark that ignited a bitter legal fight with Ola.
A flurry of complaints from Uber drivers about an unusually high number of cancelled bookings was the spark that ignited a bitter legal fight with Ola, Uber’s rival for dominance of India’s $12 billion taxi market, according to court documents and a source with direct knowledge of Uber’s case.
A seven-member internal team was s

Samsung has officially revealed the pricing of Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 2016 editions in South Korea.
Samsung has officially revealed the pricing of Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 2016 editions in South Korea. The smartphones, which were launched in China in March are now available at KRW 290,000 (Rs 17,000 approx) and KRW 363,000 (Rs 21,000 approx).
Samsung Galaxy J7 and J5 2016 versions are an upgrade to J7 and J5 smartphones announced last year. The smartphones feature metal frames and a stylish des

nexGTv has launched ‘nexGTv Kids’ app with videos and infotainment aimed at children between the age group of 2 to 10 years.
nexGTv has launched ‘nexGTv Kids’ app with videos and infotainment aimed at children between the age group of 2 to 10 years. The app features nursery rhymes, fairy tales, Akbar Birbal stories, Panchtantra tales, Vikram & Betal, Ducktales, Malgudi Days and Champak.
Read: Now, a platform to earn money from videos. Will it work?
The nexGTv Ki

LG has unveiled a new fingerprint sensor, which is right under the display glass.
LG has unveiled a new fingerprint sensor module, which is embedded under the display glass of the smartphone, and does not require a separate physical button. A device with such a display could be unlocked by just placing one’s finger on the screen, instead of giving the imprint on a separate button.
LG’s Innotek division says they “cut a shallow furrow of 0.01inches (0.3mm) thick on the lower ba

India is a 10 per cent partner in the TMT project, which includes China, Japan, Canada and the US. (Photo: twitter.com/TMTHawaii)
Hawaii’s loss may turn out to be Ladakh’s gain.
After protests in Hawaii in the US against the proposed Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT) project, the largest to be built, alternative sites are being explored which includes Hanle in Ladakh.
The project, aimed at exploring the universe, was to come up at Mauna Kea in Hawaii. But protest

Intex has launched its Lions series smartphones with Aqua Lions 3G, priced at Rs 4,990.
Intex has launched its Lions series smartphones with Aqua Lions 3G, priced at Rs 4,990. Aqua Lions 3G is available in white, grey and champagne colour variants.
Intex Aqua Lion 3G features a 5-inch HD IPS display and weighs 172 gms. The smartphone is powered a 1.2GHz Quad Core processor with 1 GB RAM and 8GB ROM (expandable up to 32GB).
Intex Aqua Lion 3G sports a five megapixel rear camera with dual LED flas

Does right to privacy include right to delink from the Internet the irrelevant information, the Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and Google.
Does right to privacy include right to delink from the Internet the irrelevant information, the Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and Google.
Justice Manmohan sought the responses of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MOC & IT), Google Inc., Google India Pvt Ltd and IKanoon Software Development Pvt Ltd on a plea of an NR

Brainwavz Audio has launched XFit XF-200 earphones, designed for users who engage in sports and athletic activities.
Brainwavz Audio has launched XFit XF-200 earphones, designed for users who engage in sports and athletic activities. XFit XF-200 are over the ear earphones, which are available in black and frosted white colour variants.
Brainwavz Audio XFit XF-200 come with with a 3-button control for volume controls, skip tracks, pause/play; and a microphone for taking phone calls. They feature

Bitcoin’s creator known by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, has been revealed as Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright.
The creator of online digital currency Bitcoin, till now known by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, has come forward to reveal his real identity. Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright has revealed himself as Bitcoin’s creator to the BBC, The Economist and GQ magazine.
This is not the first time that Craig Wright’s name has been linked to Satoshi Nakamoto

The Independent
Russia spends millions on 'cloud seeding' technology to ensure it doesn't rain on May Day public holiday
The Independent
The Russian government spent over a million dollars to stop it raining on a public holiday. The Kremlin spent nearly 86 million rubles ($1.3 million) on making sure that it didn't rain during the 1 May celebrations, according to official news agency TASS.and more »

Samsung ‘Make for India’ celebration deals don’t stop at smartphones. Samsung UHD TV and Full-HD Curved Smart TV buyers can avail of cash backs, EMI options and free warranty too. (Source: Samsung) In a new offer, Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone, priced originally at Rs 33,900 and Samsung Galaxy Note 5 priced at Rs 42,500 are now available at Re 1 only. Samsung India has announced a bunch of discounts and offers as part of its ‘Make for India’ celebrations program aft

The Guardian
Australian Craig Wright claims he is bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto
The Guardian
Craig Wright reportedly provided evidence to the BBC including the use of cryptographic keys linked to the same blocks of bitcoin Nakamoto sent another developer, Hal Finney, in bitcoin's first transaction in 2009, to prove his status as the currency's ...
Technology: True identity of Bitcoin creator revealedAsia Times
Australian technology exec Craig Wright says he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator o