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29 May 2017
Android'Judy' Malware infects more than 36.5 million Android users
A new malware called "Judy" has made its way to the Google Play Store and has infected between 8.5-36.5 million users, says research firm Checkpoint.
29 May 2017
SamsungThis week in technology, a wrap-up!
Here is a wrap-up of the week gone by, in technology space!
29 May 2017
MicrosoftDNA storage for data, Microsoft is taking the leap
The problem at hand is "current storage technologies can no longer keep pace with exponentially growing amounts of data," therefore, the solution is "DNA data storage."
29 May 2017
GoogleGoogle's AlphaGo, the AI which beat humans at Go, retires
After decimating the top players in the world's most complicated and demanding strategy game, Go, Google's AlphaGo, the AI designed to compete in Go, is retiring from competitive matches.
28 May 2017
iPhoneApple plans dedicated chip to handle all its AI needs
In near future, artificial intelligence is going to be a big part of our day-to-day life and this will be a natural progression, as we will want our devices to be more intuitive and tuned to our needs.
27 May 2017
GujaratCrisis at Tata power plant averted with robot's help
The Tata Power Plant in Mundra (Gujarat) was staring at expenditures worth crores after a 2kg hammer fell into a high-pressure steam pipe during a maintenance drive.
27 May 2017
Nokia MobilesNew Nokia 3310 is available online, should you buy it?
No matter how smart and fancy our phones get, Nokia 3310 will always have a huge nostalgic value for us.
27 May 2017
Health & WellnessPacemakers are extremely vulnerable against cyber-attacks, according to reports
Pacemakers, insulin pumps and other devices in hospitals, according to recent studies, most of the times have security problems making them vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
26 May 2017
iOSPokémon's latest game is fishy but in a good way
The Pokémon Company has just released a new game and to everyone's surprise, it's about the most offbeat Pokémon- Magikarps.
26 May 2017
AirbnbAirbnb has its own university to meet its tailor-made demands
Airbnb is now revolutionizing how tech-based companies operate its own self-styled university-style program.
25 May 2017
GoogleNow, Google "big brother" is even watching your offline transactions
While using Google products like Gmail, its search engine, Maps and YouTube has become our daily habits, the online giant in return has been siphoning off our personal data to mint money.
25 May 2017
IndiaXiaomi to launch Mi Max 2 tablet in China
Xiaomi has unveiled the Mi Max 2 phablet, the successor to the Mi Max phablet at an event in China today.
25 May 2017
IndiaUber brings custom Snapchat filters to woo Indian riders
In a bid to increase its appeal, Uber India would now incorporate Snapchat in its app.
24 May 2017
SamsungSamsung S8 Iris scanner is great, but it's not hack-proof
While phone makers have been touting iris-based recognition as the next big leap in phone security, a recent development proves that we are yet to come up with an iris-scanning system that can't be easily fooled.
24 May 2017
Solar EnergyUK firm unveils world's most affordable solar lamp
A Manchester-based firm, Inventid, has designed the world's most affordable solar lamp, meant to help bring solar power to Africa.
23 May 2017
iPhoneLeaked images show OnePlus 5 may go iPhone way
Several rumors have been doing the rounds about the much anticipated launch of the OnePlus 5 smartphone.
23 May 2017
TechnologyMIT's breathable workout suit is here. Say goodbye to sweat!
If sweating and soggy clothes are stopping you from exercising, then researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have good news for you!
22 May 2017
FacebookFacebook's leaked guidelines shows its content policy
Facebook has recently faced a lot of flak regarding its lack of impetus to combat the unwanted elements that surface regularly on its platform.
22 May 2017
IndiaFacebook's "order food" will ensure you are never logged out
Facebook is becoming that habit, which you want to quit but can't, as you're hooked and the new feature of "order food" is not helping with the quit-urge either.
21 May 2017
IndiaUse and abuse of power: The forces at play
Power is an eagerly craved aspect of life today; from childhood, we are taught to run after success, wealth etc, all ways to achieve a powerful position.
20 May 2017
iPhoneApple's patented round pizza boxes - iPizza Boxes?
Apple's long-awaited 'Apple Park' in Cupertino is ready and you can't help but marvel at its elegance!
20 May 2017
IndiaChatbot market will reach $3,172 million by 2021, says report
According to a MarketsandMarkets report, the market size of smart advisors or chatbots will rise to $3,172 million in 2021 from $703 million in 2016.
19 May 2017
MalwareCyber-terrorism, the birth of a modern day warfare
The modern world is caught between two extreme ends of terrorism.
19 May 2017
MalwareWannaCry is asking for money, this malware is mining it
Just when the world is waking up to the onslaught of WannaCry and its capacity for chaos, there is news surfacing of another global attack, which proves that we are still grasping straws when it comes to protecting ourselves from cybercrimes.
18 May 2017
MalwareWannaCry, not the first and certainly not the last
WannaCry is currently raising eyebrows, as governments are slowly waking up to the threat that can be posed by pestilent bits of software and to the extent of their capability to wreak havoc.
18 May 2017
AndroidGoogle's I/O event: From Mobile-first to AI-first
The Google I/O event, which was live-streamed in more than 80 countries and had an on-site audience of around 7000, witnessed major developments in Android and AI.
18 May 2017
Health & WellnessARM chip to aid in brain and spinal injury recovery
ARM and US researchers at the Centre for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering (CSNE) at University of Washington are working on a chip capable of helping people to recover from brain and spinal injuries.
17 May 2017
IntelLeaked news hints at new Intel Core i9
According to leaked news on tech forum AnandTech, Intel is all set to unveil a beast of a CPU - a Core i9 with 12 cores.
17 May 2017
AsiaRobots in medicine- Asia's first robotic implant for Parkinson's
For the first time in Asia, a patient suffering from Parkinson's disease was treated successfully with a Deep Brain Stimulation implantation performed by a robot.
16 May 2017
University Of CaliforniaAlternative male contraceptives using chemicals from plants
Californian researchers have discovered chemicals in wild plants that can act as anti-fertility agents by preventing the sperm from meeting the egg.
16 May 2017
SpaceXSpaceX's Falcon 9 launched satellite for in-flight Wi-Fi, mobile broadband
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has finally taken flight carrying the heavy Inmarsat communications satellite into orbit.
16 May 2017
IndiaISRO to launch India's most powerful rocket next month
Come June, ISRO is going to launch the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark-III; its most powerful rocket, capable of carrying a much heavier load than its predecessors. In its first mission, it will be carrying a 3.2 tonnes heavy satellite.
15 May 2017
MicrosoftMicrosoft lambasts NSA for WannaCry, time for a "wake-up call"
Although Microsoft has released a patch update to counter the ransomware WannaCry, it is now fuming at how all this came to fruition owing to the software vulnerabilities, which were exploited but not reported by the NSA.
15 May 2017
UberToyota hitches its flying car dream with a volunteered project
Looking at the acute vehicular congestion on the streets, investing on the next-generation mobility by automobile companies is a smart move and the chances of making huge profits are also high.
14 May 2017
GermanyScientists 3D print bionic skin with touch sensing abilities
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a one-of-a-kind 3D printer which can be used to print electronic touch-sensory devices directly on human skin.
13 May 2017
MoonAn alien army? UFO hunters spot a 'tank' on moon
A mysterious tank-like object has been spotted on The Moon, which researchers say could be an odd-shaped rock.
13 May 2017
Solar EnergyThese smartphones' batteries charge in flat 5 minutes!
Our phones may be smart but they also run out of juice pretty soon, so when Israeli start-up StoreDot demonstrated that its FlashBattery has the capability to recharge 100% within 5 minutes, it created quite the buzz.
12 May 2017
University Of CaliforniaUCSF study on Apple Watch highlights potential for health monitoring
A study conducted by the University of California, San Francisco, and heartbeat measurement app Cardiogram concluded that the Apple Watch, when paired with an AI-based algorithm, can detect the most common abnormal heart rhythm with an accuracy of 97%.
12 May 2017
TechnologyArtificial Intelligence will now judge its human counterparts
The Durham police of England are now gearing up to make judgments on whether a suspect should be kept in custody or not, depending on an AI result.
12 May 2017
Health & WellnessNew drugs boost life expectancy of HIV patients
Youngsters suffering from HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy (ART) now have a near-normal life expectancy due to advancement in treatments, a study in Lancet suggests.
