‘Intuitive’ computer has a go at mind game
A computer program has beaten a human champion at the ancient Chinese board game Go, marking a significant advance for development of artificial intelligence. The program had taught itself how to win, and its developers say its learning strategy may someday let computers help solve real—world problems like making medical diagnoses and pursuing scientific research. […]
Google Glass goes dark on its social media accounts
New York: Four years after unveiling its wearable glass headset, Alphabet Inc’s Google shut down several social media accounts linked to the Glass gadget, ending its push to popularize the pricey eyeglasses with consumers. On Tuesday, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts for Google Glass were no longer active, a development first reported on the website […]
India sets an example in subsidised TB diagnosis
There is a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy TB scenario in India. Of the 12 high-burden countries where the private sector is a major player in providing health care, the Indian private sector offers the cheapest price for the WHO-approved Xpert MTB/RIF, a molecular test for diagnosing TB. India also has the highest number […]
The K5 Note smartphone in China
Beijing: Soon after unveiling the K4 Note in India, Chinese multinational company Lenovo has launched its successor, the K5 Note smartphone in China. The company has not yet announced any details regarding the launch of the handset in other parts of the world. The K5 has received only a few upgrades over its previous model, […]
The deployment of autonomous weapons
Davos: The world must act quickly to avert a future in which autonomous robots with artificial intelligence roam the battlefields killing humans, scientists and arms experts warned at an elite gathering in the Swiss Alps. Rules must be agreed to prevent the development of such weapons, they said at a January 19-23 meeting of billionaires, […]
Mobile Virtual Reality Headset
Mumbai: Extending its leadership in the wearables category, Samsung Electronics India on Thursday announced the launch of the mobile virtual reality headset—Gear VR. Introduced in association with Oculus, users can enjoy a ‘next level’ mobile entertainment experience with a robust selection of 2D and 3D videos, immersive gaming across genres, 360-degree video and experiential content […]
In-wall wireless access point
Mumbai: Smartlink Networking Systems Ltd., one of India’s well-known networking company, under its brand DIGISOL has introduced a new In wall Wireless Access Point specially for the hotel industry. The DG-WM2003WI is IEEE802.11n-based high-performance wireless access point (AP). It provides guests in a hotel with an all-in-one network and telephony service. The DG-WM2003WI works in […]
Soundbar with a dynamic futuristic design
New Delhi: Panasonic India announced the launch of its SC-HTB3GW-K Soundbar with a dynamic futuristic design on Friday. The powerful bass-reflex multi speaker units guarantee a superior listening experience according to the type of content. The latest SC-HTB3GW-K soundbar delivers room-filling sound and clean, crisp vocals whether sitting directly in front of the TV or […]
WhatsApp to go ‘free’ globally
Popular messaging app WhatsApp on Monday said it will stop charging $1 per year subscription fee to go completely free for its users across the world. The service, which claims to have over a billion users globally, also said it will not introduce any third-party ads for monetisation. “Nearly a billion people around the world […]
This smartphone app pays you for walking!
Don’t feel motivated enough to exercise? Here’s a smartphone app that pays you for walking! The Go! app counts and verifies users’ steps, with walkers earning approximately one ‘Bitwalking dollar’ — a new digital crypto-currency — for about 10,000 steps or about 8 km. The application will initially be offered in countries such as the […]
GoTenna: Smart and safe tool for adventurers
Outdoor enthusiasts will take along one tool on their outings – hiking, skiing, or cycling – before they even think about taking an avalanche beacon to the backcountry, a bear spray in the deep woods or a first aid kit where they are likely to endure a number of cuts and bruises. It is their […]
Spacewalk suspended after leak in U.S. astronaut’s helmet
NASA cut short a spacewalk on Friday at the International Space Station after one of the astronauts reported a leak in his spacesuit helmet, the U.S. space agency said. Tim Peake, who on the mission became the first astronaut from Britain to walk in space, and U.S. astronaut Tim Kopra had finished the primary goal […]
Coolpad Note 3 Lite Compact & Powerful
Coolpad Note 3 Lite was launched in India on Friday, bringing a new compact variant of the affordable Note 3 smartphone to consumers at a cheaper price. The new handset is best suited for those who liked the Note 3 for its features, but the big screen was a turn off factor. Here’s our first […]
An elementary, Affordable Smartwatch
With numerous advancements in the field of connected devices and Internet of things (IoT), the demand for smart devices is incessantly on the rise. Over the past couple of years, numerous consumer-oriented and smartphone manufacturers are investing in a whole new realm: Smart watches. Today, smartwatches are gradually gaining immense popularity, especially amongst the younger […]
New system to secure online banking
A system using images and a one-time numerical code can provide a secure and easy to use alternative to multiple device password systems like are used in online banking, researchers say. It can also be easier for users to remember and be less expensive for providers to implement since it would not require the deployment […]
Crossfade Wireless headphones
Mumbai: V-MODA has launched the all-new Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear headphones in India which offers the best of both worlds with wired and wireless modes for hybrid listening. V-MODA’s most advanced model to date boasts virtually identical sound quality in both analog and wireless playback. The V-MODA Crossfade Wireless is available for purchase at HeadphoneZone.in at […]
CES 2016: Tech to touch you!
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is perfectly timed in the first few days of January to tell the world what’s in store tech-wise, this year. Problem is, the launches are a combo of the worthwhile and the weird. Many of the gee-whiz announcements were too bizarre to interest Indians — most of us are […]
3D printed ‘nanowalls’ for efficient touchscreens
Geneva: Scientists have developed new 3D printed transparent electrodes, comprising of a grid of gold or silver ‘nanowalls’ on a glass surface, which could help make more efficient and precise touchscreens for smartphones. It is the first time that scientists have created nanowalls like these using 3D printing. Every touchscreen we use requires transparent electrodes […]
Neuro-hacking Devices to improve Health
Las Vegas: The next frontier for the tech sector is the human brain. A new breed of neuro-hacker is finding ways to capture and manipulate brainwaves to improve health, with potential to help the severely handicapped. A number of the innovations were on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where computer scientists […]
Smart and warm home
A heating vent might not be the best home accessory to update, but a new high-tech option lets you control each room individually and save big on energy costs along the way. In most cases, a home’s thermostat controls the heating and cooling systems in a one-size-fits all way. If you’re blasting the heat, it […]