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Vodafone to Pull Ads From Fake News Websites

07-06-2017 18:59

The telecommunication player has put in place global rules intended to prevent its advertising from appearing on outlets that create or share hate speech or fake news.

Sony PlayStation VR Headset Sells More Than 1 Million Units

07-06-2017 18:59

The headset, designed to work with the PlayStation 4 rather than requiring new equipment, retails at $399, cheaper than Facebook Inc's $599 Oculus Rift and HTC Corp's $799 Vive.

NASA Hubble Space Telescope Captures Brightest Galaxies in The Universe

07-06-2017 18:59

The galaxy images revealed a tangled web of misshapen objects punctuated by exotic patterns such as rings and arcs.

Mumbai Metro App to be Revamped

07-06-2017 18:59

Earlier, if a person did not operate the app regularly, he/she missed out on the offers and discount, but not anymore with the revamped app version.

Google Teaches Kids to be Internet-Safe

07-06-2017 18:59

The programme -- called "Be Internet Awesome" -- includes a classroom curriculum and a video game called Interland.

Facebook Live Adds Closed Captions For Hearing-Impaired Users

07-06-2017 18:59

Now if your captioning settings are turned on, you will automatically see closed captions on Live broadcasts when they are available.

MediaTek Opens Manufacturing Unit in Bengaluru

07-06-2017 18:56

MediaTek's chipsets power consumer products like cell phones, TVs, set-top boxes, DVD players, routers, tablets, fitness bands, smart watches and gaming stations.

Now Use Paytm to Pay Traffic Fines

07-06-2017 18:52

The service is currently live in Mumbai, Pune and Vijayawada and will be expanded to other cities soon.

Global Server Revenue Declines; HP Still Leads

07-06-2017 18:48

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) continued to lead in the worldwide server market based on revenue.

Samsung to Help India Become $1tn Digital Economy: IT Minister

07-06-2017 18:43

The expansion of the plant on a 35-acre land adjacent to the current facility will double Samsung's production capacity of both mobile phones and consumer electronics, further consolidating the firm's leadership in these segments.

14 Tech Startups Graduate From Microsoft Accelerator Program

07-06-2017 18:39

Think Next is Microsoft Accelerator's flagship forum which brings together thought leaders in technology who are driving transformation via innovation.

OnePlus 5 to launch in India on June 22, CEO Pete Lau to attend event in Mumbai

07-06-2017 17:16

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is all set to launch its new model OnePlus 5 on June 22 in India.

Digital Technology: Thoughtful Solutions Supporting Communities And Creating A More Inclusive Society - HuffPost UK

07-06-2017 16:11 via huffingtonpost.co.uk

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Digital Technology: Thoughtful Solutions Supporting Communities And Creating A More Inclusive Society
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Vicki Hearn Vicki Hearn is Director of Nominet Trust, the UK's largest 'tech for good' funder. The boundaries between the online and physical world are blending and becoming increasingly inter-connected - you can free-cycle with your neighbours ...

OnePlus 5 to Launch in India on June 22: All You Should Know

07-06-2017 14:25

The smartphone will reportedly feature a dual-lens camera at a back and will be powered by the latest flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor.

Lawmakers to introduce Hot Cars Act of 2017; alarm technology could alert parents of kids in cars - ABC15 Arizona

07-06-2017 14:25 via abc15.com

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Lawmakers to introduce Hot Cars Act of 2017; alarm technology could alert parents of kids in cars
ABC15 Arizona
PHOENIX - We've got alarms in cars for just about everything and now a group of lawmakers hopes that type of technology can remind parents a child is still in the backseat of the car. On Wednesday morning, the group of bipartisan lawmakers will ...and more »

Microsoft raises concerns on Governmentâ€™s open source push in GeM

07-06-2017 13:54

The govt had floated an RFP for design, development, operation and maintenance of GeM on March 21, this year. A new and revised RFP is likely to be floated soon after concerns of various stakeholders

British cops use facial recognition technology to make an arrest for the first time - Mashable

07-06-2017 13:33 via mashable.com

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British cops use facial recognition technology to make an arrest for the first time
Mashable
Police have used facial recognition technology to arrest a man for the first time in the UK. The arrest was made May 31 but police didn't release many details, probably because the investigation is ongoing. SEE ALSO: Teachers are using facial ...
British police arrest suspect spotted with facial recognition technologyTelegraph.co.ukall 8 news articles »

Rise of Ethereum: Why this cryptocurrency skyrocketed 3000% in 2017

07-06-2017 13:29

Like bitcoin, ether is a blockchain based asset (similar to a security, like a bond, issued in physical form) which acts as a fuel operating the distributed application platform Ethereum.

Can Technology Help Teachers Start Tough Conversations about Race? - EdSurge

07-06-2017 13:15 via edsurge.com

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Can Technology Help Teachers Start Tough Conversations about Race?
EdSurge
Technology certainly does not always make painful events from the past easier or more comfortable to discuss. In February 2014, a Belgium-based startup attempted to use a series of tweets to re-enact the trial of two white men accused of murdering ...

Technology laws yet to be defined - Mankato Free Press

07-06-2017 13:01 via mankatofreepress.com

Technology laws yet to be defined
Mankato Free Press
Why it matters: The Supreme Court ruling in an ink cartridge case is a victory for consumers, but many issues remain in uncharted territory of technology law. 2 hrs ago. Who doesn't hate buying computer printer cartridges? Heck, who doesn't want to ...and more »

Diet endorses pact to export civil nuclear technology to India - The Japan Times

07-06-2017 12:21 via japantimes.co.jp

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Diet endorses pact to export civil nuclear technology to India
The Japan Times
The Diet on Wednesday endorsed the controversial Japan-India civil nuclear cooperation agreement that will allow the nation's firms to export nuclear materials and technology to India for nonmilitary use. The pact has been a source of contention at ...and more »

iOS 11 will make older iPhones, iPads, and apps obsolete

07-06-2017 12:15

iOS 11 will not support the iPhone 5, iPhone 5C or fourth generation iPad when it arrives in autumn.

FCS rolls out potential new technology at leadership conference - Forsyth County News Online

07-06-2017 11:00 via forsythnews.com

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FCS rolls out potential new technology at leadership conference
Forsyth County News Online
In an effort to keep up with the technology industry's increasing growth, Forsyth County Schools may soon acquire augmented reality and multi-platform items to roll out in classrooms and schools throughout the county. At FCS's annual Leadership Retreat ...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to Go on Sale in India Today on Flipkart, Mi.com

07-06-2017 10:25

Redmi Note 4's camera bears a 13-megapixel CMOS sensor with PDAF.

WhatsApping Pilots Land in Soup as DGCA Lodges Police Complaint

07-06-2017 10:25

Jet Airways said: "The airline is extending its full cooperation to the authorities.

WhatsApp for iPhone Gets Photo Filters, Automatic Albums, and Reply Shortcut

07-06-2017 10:25

Instant messaging service WhatsApp on Wednesday announced new album, filter features as well as a reply shortcut for iPhone users.

Top 10 Power Banks With Power, Price, Availability And More

07-06-2017 10:25

Here are the top 10 power banks that can power your phone through difficult times and keep your smartphone game going.

Nokia 3310: 3 Reasons to Buy It and 3 Reasons to Skip it in 2017

07-06-2017 10:25

Now in 2017 feature phones really don't make much of a sense but the king of phones has returned after 17 years in its new avatar. We at News18 Tech give you three reasons why you should buy the Nokia 3310 and three reasons why you should not.

Bring Clarity Over GST Rates For Printers, MAIT Asks Finance Ministry

07-06-2017 10:25

As per the current tax norms, the taxes on printers are close to 18 per cent.

Astronauts Travelling to Mars at Increased Risk of Cancer: Study

07-06-2017 10:25

NASA plans to send humans to Mars in the 2030s.

Apple iPhone Screen Repair to Become Cheaper by 2017 End

07-06-2017 10:25

By the end of 2017, Apple will to put its proprietary machines for mending cracked iPhone glass in about 400 authorised third-party repair centres in 25 countries.

Amazon Offers Discount for Prime Customers Who Get US Government Aid

07-06-2017 10:25

Amazon' move directly challenges Wal-Mart - the biggest beneficiary of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Airtel-Telenor Merger Gets Go-ahead From CCI

07-06-2017 10:25

During the acquisition announcement the deal was estimated to be in the range of Rs 1,800 crore-Rs 2,000 crore by industry sources.

Indian Bureau of Mines Develops Surveillance System to Curb Illegal Mining

07-06-2017 10:11

Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), under the Ministry of Mines, has developed the mining surveillance system (MSS) for mineral administration that will help state governments to curb illegal mining.

Blockchain research highlights risks, potential of technology - Computerworld Australia

07-06-2017 07:45 via computerworld.com.au

Blockchain research highlights risks, potential of technology
Computerworld Australia
Blockchain-based technologies “hold promise as a new foundation for transactions in society,” states a report released today by the CSIRO's Data61 research group. Data61 has published two reports on blockchain, the technology whose most prominent use ...and more »

Stevens Institute of Technology's Plan to Honor Greg Gianforte Stirs Outrage - The Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)

07-06-2017 06:02 via chronicle.com

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Stevens Institute of Technology's Plan to Honor Greg Gianforte Stirs Outrage
The Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)
Greg Gianforte, newly elected to Congress as a Republican from Montana, has, with his wife, given $20 million for a new building at the Stevens Institute of Technology. Citing his support for creationist, anti-gay rights, and other organizations, some ...

Science, technology and innovation centre stage in development plans - Business Day (registration)

07-06-2017 05:57 via businesslive.co.za

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Science, technology and innovation centre stage in development plans
Business Day (registration)
In a globalised environment in which developments in information and communication technologies continue apace, innovation must remain at the heart of all government policies. Governments exert a strong influence on the innovation process through the ...and more »

NEC Announces $10 Million Big Data Analytics Centre in India

07-06-2017 05:44

The COE-APS will simplify digital transformation for both customers and partners in the telecom, retail, banking, financial services, insurance and manufacturing sectors as well as government organisations.

Latest Android Mobile Phones We Reviewed Recently

07-06-2017 05:44

A lot of Android smartphones have been launched this year and considering the growing popularity of smartphones more devices are expected to launch later as well.

India Prices of Apple iPad And Mac Models Announced at WWDC 2017

07-06-2017 05:44

Some prices are already up on the product pages.

New Technology Puts Des Moines Fire Department On The Cutting Edge - whotv.com

07-06-2017 04:53 via whotv.com

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New Technology Puts Des Moines Fire Department On The Cutting Edge
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- Des Moines firefighters are making a fashion statement, "It'll put the city of Des Moines at the top level in the nation," said Bob Sandry of Sandry Fire Supply in DeWitt. As of Tuesday all of the nearly 300 fire fighters were ...