Science & Technology
PTSD common among health workers even after a year of pandemic
Almost a quarter of health-care workers (23.4 per cent) experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms during the most acute phase of the previous pandemic outbreaks -- with 11.9 per cent of front-line workers experiencing symptoms almost a year on, new research has revealed.
Xiaomi says tech glitch behind issues in Mi India weather app
As Xiaomi users posted on the social media that the company's smartphones were not displaying weather for Arunachal Pradesh, its subsidiary Mi India clarified on Sunday that the issue cropped up owing to a technical error in its app.
Microsoft fixes 2 critical bugs in Windows, Visual Studio
Microsoft has released two updates to address vulnerabilities in Windows and Visual Studio that were basically remote code execution (RCE) flaws, allowing hackers to execute code on impacted systems.
AI versus AI and the coming wave of deepfake propaganda
Deepfake detection as a field of research was begun a little over three years ago. Early work focused on detecting visible problems in the videos.
Oracle founder donated $250K to Republican Graham before TikTok deal
As the Cloud giant inched closer to win the TikTok deal in the US, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison donated $250,000 to a political action committee (PAC) supporting Senator Lindsey Graham's (Republican-South Carolina) re-election campaign, the media reported.
Facebook withdraws 22 lakh suspicious ads ahead of US polls
Facebook has withdrawn over 22 lakh advertisements and 120,000 posts on Facebook and Instagram that attempted to obstruct the November 3 US presidential election, Facebook's head of global affairs Nick Clegg revealed on Sunday.
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei confirms he has quit
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has officially announced he is leaving the company after a long stint.
Twitter finally allows users to share NY Post story about Bidens
Twitter finally decided to allow users to share an article criticising Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his son
Logitech, Dell collaborate on Microsoft Teams-run meeting spaces
Logitech and Dell have collaborated on meeting space solutions for Microsoft video app called Teams
Riding on 5G, Apple may see 15% iPhone growth next fiscal year
Apple iPhone 12 series shipments are expected to reach as many as 80 million units by the end of the year
BenQ TH585 home projector: Still watching IPL on TV?
As watching movies or sports live is not possible in the pandemic times and people are missing on those big moments, display technology brand BenQ has brought a new Full HD entry-level home entertainment projector called the BenQ TH585 in India.
Musk's Las Vegas loop may not move as many passengers as planned
The Boring Company owned by Elon Musk is likely to face penalties as it may not be able to move as many passengers it promised in Las Vegas.
NASA awards US firm $47mn to land water-measuring payload on Moon
NASA has awarded Houston-based Intuitive Machines approximately $47 million to deliver a drill combined with a mass spectrometer to the Moon by December 2022.
Google Pixel 4a: Sublime camera, seamless app experience
Indian smartphone users have not seen much of Google Pixel (there was no Pixel 4 or 4 XL arrival in the country last year owing to certain constraints) and what they have missed out is a no-frill, no-nonsense and a seamless Android with super-smooth camera experience.
Samsung launches Galaxy Fit2 fitness tracker in India
Samsung on Saturday launches a new fitness tracker called Galaxy Fit2 with a slim, lightweight design, long-lasting battery and advanced tracking features in India.
Maltreatment linked to higher inflammation in girls than boys
Girls who are maltreated show higher levels of inflammation at an early age than boys who are maltreated or children who have not experienced abuse, say researchers.
Neuronlike circuits bring brainlike computers a step closer
Neurons are very finely tuned, and so are electronic elements that emulate them. I co-authored a research paper in 2013 that laid out in principle what needed to be done.
iPhone 11, SE 2020 gone in a jiffy during India festive sale
Apple iPhone 11 and SE 2020 went flying off the shelves on the first day of the festive sale in India.
Cows prefer 'live' communication with humans
After months of technology-based communication enforced by Covid-19, many may be missing a 'live' human interaction, but we are not the only ones feeling so a new study reveals that cows too prefer a face-to-face chat.
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