Tech
Tweeting in Large Cities Less Than Expected: Study
Previous results on telephony -- the study of telecommunication -- suggested there should be more tweeting per capita in larger cities than in smaller. Surprisingly, the study, published in the journal SAGE Open, found the opposite.
Karbonn 'A9 Indian' Budget Smartphone Launched in India: Price, Specifications And More
Integrated with local language android experience, the entire functioning of this 4G VoLTE device can be changed to any one of the 12 regional languages as preferred by the user.
NASA Astronauts Will Soon Have a Built-in Toilet in Their Space Suits
The new waste-disposal system will likely have a lot in common with those used in the 1970s
New Laser System Can Remotely Charge Your Smartphone
Researchers mounted a thin power cell to the back of a smartphone, which charges the smartphone using power from the laser.
Is Social Media Really Affecting Academic Performance?
Although many parents may be worried that the rise of social media is distracting children from their studies, new European research suggests that using sites such as Snapchat, Facebook, or Instagram has a minimal effect on academic performance.
Uber Drops Opposition to London Language Test
Uber took legal action in 2016 against Transport for London (TfL) after it said drivers should have to prove their ability to communicate in English, including to a standard of reading and writing which Uber said was too high and could cost it thousands o...
Apple Releases iOS 11.2.6 Update to Fix Telugu Bug That Causes iOS Devices to Crash
The bug was discovered last week and involves sending the character in Telugu to devices that crashes an iPhone and makes apps like Messages, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp inaccessible.
Google's Firing of Anti-Diversity Memo Author Was Legal: Labour Board
"Employers must be permitted to 'nip in the bud' the kinds of employee conduct that could lead to a 'hostile workplace,'" a lawyer with the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) wrote in an agency memorandum made public this week.
Google Arts And Culture Unveils 3D-Printed Vases as Its First-Ever Lab Experiment in India
The "Future Relics" project, which was announced in November 2017, blends ancient craft and modern technology to build relics for the future.
Nokia 6 With 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage to Launch on Flipkart For Rs 16,999
Nokia 6 will be available in Matte Black colour. It will be exclusively available on Flipkart.com from 20th February– at a buy price of Rs 16,999.
NASA's Hubble Captures Neptune's Foul-Smelling Storm as it Dies
Hubble found two dark storms that appeared in the mid-1990s and then vanished.
US Blames Russia for 'NotPetya' Cyber Attack, Says It Will Face 'Consequences'
The attack, which started in Ukraine and Russia before spreading globally, affected thousands of computers, particularly affecting multinational companies and critical infrastructure. Russia has denied involvement.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: Which One to Buy?
Xiaomi has introduced two new smartphones in more or less the same budget. In such a case, you may wonder which one to opt for. Here is all that is different and everything that is similar on both the smartphones and if one should go for the step-up varia...
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, Note 5 Pro, Mi TV 4 Launched: Price, Specifications And All You Need to Know
Xiaomi has launched three new products in India in its first launch event for the year 2018. The company has announced the Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro and the Mi TV 4, that reaches the Indian shore for the first time ever.
Google Shipped 3.9 Million Pixel Devices in 2017
According to Francisco Jeronimo, Research Director at International Data Corporation (IDC), "GooglePixel shipments continue to grow, but they still represent a tiny portion of the smartphone market."
JioPhone to Support Facebook App From Tomorrow
The new version of the Facebook app is built specially for Jio KaiOS, a web-based operating system designed for JioPhone, so that its users get the best experience of Facebook.