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Creation of effective technologies doesn't necessarily require their understandingA team of researchers has found that the creation of effective technologies does not necessarily require an understanding of them.The study published in the Journal...We need to switch to electric or hydrogen-powered fuel-cell carsChancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday that Germany needed to make radical changes in the vehicle sector by switching to electric or hydrogen-powered fuel-cell cars.Germany...New supply chain attack threatens hundreds of thousands of users worldwideKaspersky Lab has uncovered a new advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign that has affected a large number of users through what is known as a...Yahoo Cricket launches daily fantasy game in India for cricket's big season aheadYahoo Cricket, part of Verizon Media, has launched its Daily Fantasy Cricket Game. This comes just in time for the big-battle cricket season ahead. As...‘Smart’ pajamas to help you sleepBoston: Scientists have developed ‘smart’ pajamas embedded with self-powered sensors that provide unobtrusive and continuous monitoring of heartbeat, breathing and sleep posture – factors that...Beware! Google Files app does not actually clean the outside surface of your phoneIt was April Fools’ Day and we all know how sophisticated Google can get when it comes to pulling off pranks on unsuspecting users. This...Facebook will finally answer 'Why am I seeing this?' in your news feedFacebook will make things easier for you to understand the next time you come across something weird on your timeline and fail to make sense...Gmail turns 15: Smart compose, schedule send, and more coming todayFifteen years ago, Google introduced its web-based email service, Gmail. The free service offered more storage than competing services back in 2004. As the search...Samsung C&T, Samsung Electronics almost double cost of finishing new chip lineSamsung C&T Corp and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd have almost doubled the size of a contract related to the construction of a semiconductor production line,...South Korea's burned out millennials choose YouTube over SamsungYoon Chang-hyun’s parents told him to get his sanity checked when he quit his secure job as a researcher at Samsung Electronics Co in 2015...Lyft shares soar on Nasdaq debut, setting stage for UberLyft Inc’s shares rose as much as 23 percent in their market debut on Friday, amid strong investor demand for the ride-hailing service that bodes...Snapdeal gearing up to launch Smart Shirt for just Rs 199Snapdeal has started pre-registration for a new ‘’Smart Shirt’’ on its website. The “Patented Technology” will allow users to change the colour of the shirt...Amazon to launch video news app for Fire TV devicesAmazon is reportedly looking at launching an ad-supported video news app for its Fire TV streaming devices.According to a report on The Information, the e-commerce...Facebook looks to place restrictions on who can go live after Christchurch attackFacebook Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said on Friday the company was looking to place restrictions on who can go live on its platform...Forget controversies, Huawei is actually making billionsHuawei may seem like a troubled company on the outside but have a look at its latest financial results and it is anything but thriving.China-based...China's top market regulator calls for crackdown on online ad contentChina’s top market regulator on Friday demanded online platforms police advertisements more closely, marking another effort from the government to clean up “illegal” web content.China’s...Inauthentic behavior: Facebook removes online networkFacebook Inc has removed a social media network in the Philippines for “coordinated inauthentic behavior”, and took the unusual step of linking it to a...Huawei urges US to drop 'loser's attitude'China’s Huawei Technologies called on Washington to drop the “loser’s attitude” and once again rubbished US allegations its gear could be used by Beijing for...New supersonic jet to run completely on biofuels, flies in 2023Supersonic jet developer Aerion Corp is designing its first plane to run completely on biofuels to reduce emissions, even as the company calls for new...Families make online videos a job but few rules protect kidsA trip to the grocery store. A little league baseball game. A cute baby swinging from a tree. Millions of people have watched strangers do...Facebook says it’s limiting false stories for India electionFacebook is taking steps to reduce the spread of false information on its platforms ahead of India’s general election, company officials said Monday.Facebook listed a...Grindr defeats appeal over harassment on gay dating appA US federal appeals court refused to hold Grindr liable to a New York man who said his former boyfriend used the gay dating app...Told US security at risk, Chinese firm seeks to sell Grindr dating appChinese gaming company Beijing Kunlun Tech Co Ltd is seeking to sell Grindr LLC, the popular gay dating app it has owned since 2016, after...Goldman's Apple pairing furthers bank's mass-market ambitionsGoldman Sachs Group Inc’s credit card deal with Apple Inc is the latest move by the Wall Street investment bank to court mass-market consumers, potentially...South America resists electric vehiclesMeeting in Brazil this week, auto executives from Toyota to GM talked up traditional fuel sources like ethanol, natural gas and diesel, underlining how South...Google launches global council to advise on AI and tech ethicsAlphabet Inc’s Google said on Tuesday it was launching a global advisory council to consider ethical issues around artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.The council,...Huawei launches flagship P30 series with emphasis on photographyDuring an exclusive launch event today at the Paris Convention Center, Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) unveiled the HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro. The...Report reveals what Indian gamers are missing out while hooked on their screensNot much time has passed since Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while conducting ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, struck a chord with Indian gaming enthusiasts by asking ‘Ye...Ethiopian Airlines questions Boeing's 'aggressive' softwareAn Ethiopian Airlines executive questioned whether Boeing had told pilots enough about “aggressive” software that pushes a plane’s nose down, a focus of investigation into...TeamViewer 14, TeamViewer Pilot, and TeamViewer Tensor get spring feature updatesTeamViewer has announced significant new updates improving augmented reality annotations, usability and automation features and introducing conditional access to TeamViewer Tensor for enterprise customers.“With the...Karnataka open for talks with Uber rival Ola over banKarnataka kept the door open on Saturday to talks with local ride-hailing service Ola to avoid a ban that could help rival Uber build market...EU to drop threat of Huawei ban but wants 5G risks monitoredThe European Commission will next week urge EU countries to share more data to tackle cybersecurity risks related to 5G networks but will ignore US...Thousands protest planned internet reformsTens of thousands of people have marched in cities across Germany to protest planned European Union copyright reforms that they fear will lead to online...German minister on Facebook glitch: Didn't expect such frightening unprofessionalismGermany’s Justice Minister on Friday said she would hardly have expected such “frightening unprofessionalism” from Facebook after the company acknowledged a glitch that exposed passwords...USPS celebrates 50th anniversary of NASA's first moon landing with special stamps50 years ago, NASA’s Apollo 11 lunar mission made a successful attempt at landing on the surface of the moon.History was made when astronauts Neil...American Airlines pilots will test 737 MAX software fix in Boeing simulatorAmerican Airlines pilots will test Boeing Co’s 737 MAX software fix on simulators this weekend, the pilots’ union told Reuters on Thursday, a key step...Tim Cook to China: Keep opening for sake of global economyApple chief executive Tim Cook nudged China on Saturday to open up and said the future would depend on global collaboration, as the United States...Facebook glitch: Didn't expect such frightening unprofessionalism - German ministerGermany’s Justice Minister on Friday said she would hardly have expected such “frightening unprofessionalism” from Facebook after the company acknowledged a glitch that exposed passwords...EU to drop threat of Huawei ban; wants 5G risks monitoredThe European Commission will next week urge EU countries to share more data to tackle cybersecurity risks related to 5G networks but will ignore US...March 25: Apple’s special event expectationsApple will be hosting an event on March 25 this year and invitations to developers and media have already been distributed. For all those who...Google rival wants more details about Google's Android proposalCzech search engine Seznam urged Google to disclose more details about its plan to boost rival search apps in Android smartphones, saying it continued to...Pinterest files for IPOPinterest Inc, the owner of the image search website known for the food and fashion photos that its users post, filed for an initial public...Volvo to add in-car sensors to prevent drunk drivingSwedish carmaker Volvo hopes to reinforce its reputation for safety-first driving by installing cameras and sensors in its cars from the early 2020s, monitoring drivers...Skullcandy Push review: The Aurora Borealis of earbudsA recent study by Counter Point Research estimates that the global market for true wireless earbuds will reach 129 million units by 2020. This is...US top court jeopardises Google settlement in internet privacy caseThe US Supreme Court on Wednesday put in jeopardy an USD 8.5 million settlement Google made with users to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing...AT&T CEO says China's Huawei hinders carriers from shifting suppliers for 5GAT&T Inc Chief Executive Randall Stephenson said Wednesday that China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd is making it very difficult for European carriers to drop the...Internet service providers block sites playing NZ terror attack videosFollowing the deadly terror attacks on the mosques in New Zealand, internet service providers are also taking measures to stop the spread of the violent...Hear Q, the world's first genderless voice for AI systemsIf you use an AI-enabled voice assistant, chances are it is in a female voice. Though there is always a way to change it to...Now, buy your favourite dress directly on InstagramInstagram is addictive and its parent, Facebook, is looking at ways to ensure you stay hooked for even longer. The photo and video sharing service...MySpace accidentally lost 50 million songs after server migrationMySpace has reportedly lost a lot of songs, possibly in millions, uploaded over 12 years during a server migration.Due to a server migration project, photos,...