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This software turns your smartphone into AR portal

Researchers have developed a new software system that turns smartphones into Augmented Reality (AR) portals, enabling users to place virtual building blocks, furniture and other objects into real-world backdrops, and use their hands to manipulate those objects as if they were really there. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/32tznZq

IIT researchers develop "bio-bricks" using agricultural waste products

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology have developed "bio-bricks" from agricultural waste products for usThe invention by the team at IIT Hyderabad in association with KIIT School of Architecture, Bhubhaneshwar, is aimed at serving the dual purpose of waste management and development of eco-friendly and sustainable building material. e in construction. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/31jKgeQ

Zuckerberg, Clegg built careers compromising their principles, says Cambridge Analytica whistleblower

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie has blasted Facebook for hiring former British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as its new "apologist in chief", saying both Facebook CEO Mark Both Zuckerberg and Clegg "built their careers compromising their principles". from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/33xHgx5

Twitter says world leaders are not above its policies "entirely"

Stating that world leaders are not above its policies "entirely," Twitter has decided to restrict how users can interact with harmful tweets from world leaders who break its rules, but did not clarify whether it will remove or block the world leader like US President Donald Trump from doing so. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2VKAG3y

India receives 5 lakh cybersecurity alerts daily: Report

As India speeds up its mission to transform into a truly digital economy with technologies like 5G, the country faces one of the highest rates of cyber security threats in the Asia Pacific region -- receiving over 500,000 security alerts daily -- which is nearly three times the global average, a new report said on Monday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2IMoBW7

Google Doodle honours physicist who brought cinema to life

Way back in 1832 when Belgian physicist Joseph Antoine Ferdinand Plateau invented the phenakistiscope -- the first device to give the illusion of a moving image -- little did he know that he was laying the foundation stone for an industry that will entertain us in myriad forms -- from cinema and TV to the over-the-top (OTT) players like Netflix. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2OKHgWd

Consumer spending on technology to hit $1.69 trillion in 2019: IDC

Driven by emerging technologies including AR/VR headsets, drones, on-demand services, robotic systems, smart home devices and wearables, consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach $1.69 trillion globally in 2019 -- an increase of 5.3 per cent over 2018, an International Data Corporation (IDC) report has said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2MA6TGE

Rakesh Mittal outlines telecom sector's pains, says market still sustainable

Sharing the dais with Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Bharti Enterprises Vice-Chairman Rakesh Bharti Mittal on Monday outlined the issues plaguing the Telecom sector and said high capital expenditure and right of way (RoW) issues created hurdles for the market players. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2BcfNVz

Amazon Great Indian sale: Get up to Rs 30,000 discount on these smartphones from Apple, OnePlus and Samsung

The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is already live for Prime members. During the sale, the e-commerce website is offering good deals and offers on gadgets and electronic products. Among other products, smartphones have always been the center of attraction for buyers from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2B6cTSk

Oracle Gen 2 data centre opens in Mumbai

In a fillip to the Indian government's demand from the global tech firms to store data locally and keep it extra secure, Oracle on Friday made its modern, secure and enterprise-grade Gen 2 Cloud region available for the existing and new customers in the country. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2OEAmSA

Jio charging for voice calls a positive development: COAI chief Rajan Mathews

The decision of Reliance Jio to charge voice calls to rival networks at 6 paise a minute due to a pending timeline over inter-connect charge phase-out is a positive development for the sector but there is unlikely to be any upward pressure on voice tariffs by incumbents due to this, industry association COAI Director General Rajan Mathews said on Wednesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/30YTv3T

India badly needs modern laws to tax Facebook, Google, Amazon and other tech giants: Cyber experts

With the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) proposing an overhaul in the taxation system for digital companies, cyber experts on Thursday urged the Indian government to speed up necessary changes in domestic laws on internet taxation so that tech giants like Google, Facebook and Amazon can be asked to shell out taxes they have been evading for years. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/314hJKi

Vivo says to suspend all cooperation with NBA

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo said on Tuesday that it will suspend all cooperation with the National Basketball Association (NBA), joining a series of Chinese firms cutting ties with the league following a tweet by a Houston Rockets executive supporting Hong Kong's protesters. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2VpN6hi

This new edible sensor helps TB patients, here's how

The trial, conducted in California, produced superior results to directly observed therapy (DOT), where a healthcare worker watches the patient swallow medication. Researchers from the University of California in the US suggest that the technology could be a game changer in high prevalence countries where treatment adherence remains a stumbling block to eliminating TB. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2VkukYp

HP: Job cuts plan not country-specific

As the incoming HP Inc president and CEO Enrique Lores announced restructuring plans that will save $1 billion by the end of 2022, the company on Monday said that it is a global restructuring plan and not any country or location-specific move. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2pKgnXY

Amazon Great Indian Festival: Top deals on earphones and headphones

Amazon has started its Great Indian Festival sale in India where several electronic gadgets and appliances are on sale at discounted prices. If you're interested in earphones and headphones, we've compiled the top deals. The list includes everything from headphones to earphones, neckbands and earbuds. Check it out. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2m57WFq

4 Huawei smartphones selling at up to Rs 30,000 discount in Amazon Great Indian Festival sale

Amazon Great Indian Festival has started today. As past of the sale, the e-commerce giant is offering discounts on a range of products including smartphones, consumer electronics, fashion products, home appliances and more. During this sale, select products from Chinese tech giant Huawei are also available on discount. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2m1fMzR

Hackers tried to steal Airbus secrets via contractors: Report

A series of cyber attacks on Airbus in the past few months were reportedly conducted via computer systems of its suppliers and security sources suspect a link to China. According to a report in news agency AFP, which cited multiple unnamed security sources, cyber attacks on Airbus were mounted via French tech consultancy Expleo, engine maker Rolls Royce, and two French Airbus subcontractors which were not identified. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lK4TSB

How to use new copy, paste and other gestures on iPhone and iPad

Apple has added some new three-finger gestures to make copy, paste and other word processing commands easier. For those who have just updated their iPhone or iPad to the latest operating system and want to get the hang of the new gestures, we have put together the list of gestures and how to use them. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mSdNxV

'Smart' drilling could increase India's oil output by 30%: Report

At a time of a renewed spike in oil prices, Finnish-Russian digital solutions provider Zyfra said on Wednesday that geosteering and other modern 'smart' drilling software systems will help India increase oil well productivity by up to 30 per cent and reduce construction times by half, while mitigating production and process risks, from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mF2R6u

How to use a mouse with your iPad and iPhone

Activating mouse support for iPad or iPhone is not as simple as plug-n-play like an Android device and users might have to follow some procedures to enable the feature. So, if you are planning to use an external mouse with your iPad and iPhone, here’s our step-by-step guide for you. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2n9Hz12

Amazon announces initiative to make different voice assistants compatible

US tech multinational Amazon announced that it will lead an initiative to make different voice assistants like Alexa and Cortana compatible among themselves and with all the different mobile devices on the market, a move for which the firm has obtained the support of more than 30 companies. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2kYHEnx

Call of Duty Mobile: Everything you need to know about the biggest PUBG Mobile rival

Activision has dropped a tweet revealing the launch date of the mobile version of it's a one-of-the most popular game, Call of Duty. According to the tweet, Call of Duty Mobile will be available starting October 1 across the globe on both Android as well as iOS platforms. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2kOcTSl

Why cut in corporate tax means more 'made-in-India' smartphones

In a surprise gambit aimed at wooing manufacturers and boosting investment, India slashed its corporate tax rate to 22% from 30% last week. According to the four top industry executives, lower corporate tax rate will help the smartphone industry expand, fuel research and development (R&D) investment and attract higher-value component makers to the world's second-biggest smartphone market. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2kHB3hc

Man credits Apple Watch for saving his father's life

A man from city of Spokane in Washington State has credited Apple Watch for saving his father's life after a biking accident. Gabe Burdett was waiting for his father Bob at their pre-designated location for some mountain biking at the Riverside State Park when he received a text alert from his dad's Apple Watch, saying it had detected a "hard fall". from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/30g34Qs

Electric hat may help reverse baldness

Reversing baldness in the future may be as simple as wearing a hat, thanks to a new non-invasive, low-cost hair-growth-stimulating technology tested successfully on mice, scientists say. The devices don't cause hair follicles to sprout anew in smooth skin. Instead, they reactivate hair-producing structures that have gone dormant, researchers said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/352szU2

No major gain for telecom sector from corporate tax rate cut: COAI

The government's move to lower corporate tax to 22 per cent is positive for the economy but there is no major benefit for the stressed telecom sector, according to industry body Cellular Operators Association of India. In the fourth tranche of post-budget economic stimulus measures, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cut base corporate tax for existing companies to 22 per cent from the current 30 per cent; and for new manufacturing firms, incorporated after October 1, 2019 and starting operations before March 31, 2023, to 15 per cent from the current 25 per cent from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NqvPDr