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in TechnologyApple iOS 15: Expected features, release date, compatible devices, and more
While Apple is yet to release the stable version of the iOS 14.5, leaks and rumours about the company’s upcoming iOS 15 mobile operating system have started making rounds online. A recent report has surfaced online which asserts that the iOS 15 will support a dual security system, a redesigned Control Centre, and other features. […] More
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in TechnologyThe Epic Games Store lost $454 million in the past two years
In context: Epic Games has been spending the big bucks to compete against Steam. From free game offerings to signing exclusivity deals with third party developers, Epic has been somewhat successful at pulling more customers to its platform, but at what cost? As detailed in the company’s court filings in the lawsuit against Apple, Epic […] More
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in HealthStudy shows a slight increase in eating disorders, one of the deadliest psychiatric health concerns — ScienceDaily
A new probe into the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed correlations to six unhealthy eating behaviors, according to a study by the University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health. Researchers say the most concerning finding indicates a slight increase or the re-emergence of eating disorders, which kill roughly 10,200 people […] More
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in TechnologyWorldwide PC shipments grew 32% year-on-year in Q1 2021: Gartner
Worldwide PC shipments hit a total of 69.9 million units in the first quarter of 2021, showing a 32% increase from Q1 2021, showed a preliminary report by Gartner Inc. With a weak first quarter in 2020, PC shipments recorded the fastest year-on-year growth since 200, as per the report. “This growth should be viewed […] More
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in TechnologyIf you haven’t been paying attention, Nvidia is no longer a gaming company
The big picture: For those of you who haven’t been paying close attention, Nvidia is no longer a gaming company. Oh, sure, they continue to make some of the best-performing graphics chips for gaming and host a global cloud-based gaming service called GeForce Now. But if you take a step back and survey the full […] More
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in HealthNew Jurassic flying reptile reveals the oldest opposed thumb — ScienceDaily
A new 160-million-year-old arboreal pterosaur species, dubbed ‘Monkeydactyl’, has the oldest true opposed thumb — a novel structure previously not known in pterosaurs. An international team of researchers from China, Brazil, UK, Denmark and Japan have described a new Jurassic pterosaur Kunpengopterus antipollicatus, which was discovered in the Tiaojishan Formation of Liaoning, China. It is […] More
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in TechnologyOnePlus Watch review: Stylish and to the point
OnePlus clearly has aspirations well beyond being a smartphone brand… like any other smartphone company. Its latest launch is the OnePlus Watch, a premium smart timepiece that plugs in seamlessly into its ecosystems of devices and also tries to propagate its unique sense of style. With so many affordable smart watches in the market now, […] More
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in TechnologySamsung’s next Odyssey G9 monitor listed with 2,000 nits brightness, Mini LED tech
Something to look forward to: Samsung’s Odyssey G9 is a 49-inch behemoth that we love, and it looks like the upgraded model will be even better. According to a new listing, the next Odyssey will be the first gaming monitor to support DisplayHDR 2000, which, at 2,000 nits, would make it the brightest available today. […] More
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in HealthThe findings pave the way for development of more efficient, next-gen LEDs covering the entire visible spectrum — ScienceDaily
Researchers from the Low Energy Electronic Systems (LEES) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, together with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and National University of Singapore (NUS) have found a method to quantify the distribution of compositional fluctuations in the indium gallium nitride (InGaN) […] More
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in TechnologyVI announces new VIC chatbot: Will offer 24/7 assistance on Google, here’s how
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has now integrated its VIC Chatbot with Google’s Business Messages to provide real-time 24×7 customer support to all Vi users using smartphones. With this announcement, Vi says it has become the first telecom operator in India to integrate with Google’s Business Messages in India. The AI-powered VIC chatbot has been integrated with […] More
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in HealthWhy some of us are hungry all the time — ScienceDaily
New research shows that people who experience big dips in blood sugar levels, several hours after eating, end up feeling hungrier and consuming hundreds more calories during the day than others. A study published today in Nature Metabolism, from PREDICT, the largest ongoing nutritional research program in the world that looks at responses to food […] More
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in TechnologyCovid-19 Vaccination: How to register for it, find nearby centre, download certificate, and more
COVID-19 positive cases are gradually rising in India, and if you are eligible it is best to take the vaccine. Currently, the age limit for getting vaccinated against the coronavirus is 45 and above. If you are all set to register for the Covid-19 vaccine, then you should know that the government hospitals are offering […] More
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in HealthCan we end the cage age? Switch to cage-free alternatives for farm animals is possible, but only with appropriate supporting measures — ScienceDaily
Between 2018 and 2020, 1,4 million EU citizens signed the petition ‘End the Cage Age’, with the aim of ending cage housing for farm animals in Europe. In response to this citizens initiative, the European Parliament requested a study by Utrecht University researchers on the possibilities to end cage housing. On 13 April, the scientists […] More
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in TechnologyGoogle Photos gets Lens support on web browsers: Here’s how to copy text from an image
Google Lens, which allows text to be identified on images, has now been made available on the web browser version of the Photos app. The feature already works on Android and iOS and is a useful way to convert text from an image into a written text. Google uses a feature known as optical character […] More
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in HealthBigger brains gave squirrels the capacity to move up in the world — ScienceDaily
Squirrels and other tree-dwelling rodents evolved to have bigger brains than their burrowing cousins, a study suggests. This greater brain power has given them key abilities needed to thrive in woodland habitats, including better vision and motor skills, and improved head and eye movements, researchers say. Scientists have shed light on how the brains of […] More
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in TechnologyMust have WordPress Plugins for different Business Websites
WordPress plugins are very crucial building blocks of your WordPress site. WordPress plugins allow you to add new features and functionalities to your website in the least amount of time and money. Plugins also affect your website’s performance like web speed, security, and performance, so you should be careful before using any plugin. It is […] More
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in TechnologyFlipkart Flagship Fest sale deals: Discounts on iPhone 12, iPhone 11, Xiaomi Mi 10T, LG Wing and more
Flipkart is hosting a Flagship Fest sale on its platform, which is already live so you can check out the deals right now. The four-day sale will continue until April 15. During the sale period, the e-commerce giant is offering discounts on some of the flagship and premium phones, including iPhone 12, iPhone 11, LG […] More
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in HealthWomen ‘risk’ grey hair to feel authentic — ScienceDaily
Many women “risk” allowing natural grey hair to show in order to feel authentic, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of Exeter surveyed women who chose not to dye their grey hair, and found a “conflict” between looking natural and being seen as competent. Participants in the study — mostly from English-speaking countries […] More
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in TechnologyBaisakhi 2021: Snapchat announces new AR Lenses to celebrate Baisakhi, Gudi Padwa, Puthandu
Baisakhi 2021: Snapchat has now launched localised AR Lenses to celebrate the arrival of the spring and harvest season in India. The festival is celebrated in most parts of the country by different names. It is known as Baisakhi in North India; in Tamil Nadu it is called Puthandu, while it is called Bihu in […] More
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in HealthResearchers create special light waves that can penetrate even opaque materials as if the material was not even there. — ScienceDaily
For any disordered medium (such as a sugar cube, for example), special light waves can be found which are practically not changed by the medium, only attenuated. These ‘scattering invariant light modes’ could play a major role in new imaging technologies. Why is sugar not transparent? Because light that penetrates a piece of sugar is […] More
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in TechnologyApple working on combined TV box, HomePod speaker to revive Smart Home efforts
Apple has been a laggard in the smart-home space, but a versatile new device in early development could change that.The company is working on a product that would combine an Apple TV set-top box with a HomePod speaker and include a camera for video conferencing through a connected TV and other smart-home functions, according to […] More
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in TechnologyIntel in talks to produce chips for automakers within six to nine months: CEO
The chief executive of Intel Corp told Reuters on Monday the company is in talks to start producing chips for car makers to alleviate a shortage that has idled automotive factories. Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger said the company is talking to companies that design chips for automakers about manufacturing those chips inside Intel’s factory […] More
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in HealthScientists artfully explore potential to transform proteins into custom-made structures — ScienceDaily
Origami may sound more like art than science, but a complex folding pathway that proteins use to determine their shape has been harnessed by molecular biologists, enabling them to build some of the most complex synthetic protein nanostructures to date. Using EMBL Hamburg’s world-class beamline P12 at DESY’s PETRA III synchrotron, a team of Slovenian […] More