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Researchers use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify patterns of brain activity that make people less responsive to certain antidepressants. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mlDoiE

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday called upon students to use modern technology and become job creators. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2oIxjxH

As part of its initiative to ensure an environment-friendly festive season, the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) on Monday launched an app to generate awareness on green norms among Durga puja organisers. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nUFUwK

US digital money transfer platform PayPal Holdings Inc has obtained Beijing's approval to buy a controlling stake in a domestic payments firm, which would make PayPal the first foreign firm to enter China's payment services market. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nUFTJc

With iOS 13 update, Apple added a new spam call protection feature that automatically silences spam and unknown calls. Apple has adopted a different approach of blocking all the unknown call at once. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mY4H36

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Elon Musk has unveiled the latest iteration of his space company's newly assembled Starship, outlining a speedy development timeline for the centerpiece vehicle of SpaceX's quest to launch humans to the moon and Mars. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2oxRaPT

British-based digital banking app Revolut is set to hire around 3500 staff as it expands into 24 new markets thanks to a new global deal with payments giant Visa Inc , the two companies said on Monday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mifpAV

Aiming to expand in markets outside China, ByteDance recently launched work efficiency app Lark and is planning to launch a paid music-streaming app. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nW5Acc

Here are some deals on laptop accessories. The list includes everything from external hard drives to mouse, monitors, mechanical keyboards and more. Check them out. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2n7R6WG

Researchers have developed a new method that may help improve understanding and treatment of Crohn's disease, which causes inflammation in digestive tract. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2n6LSdN

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In a good news for the users who want to top up their Tesla using an extra-speedy V3 Supercharger, the EV maker said that 26 of the 46 Supercharger stations under construction along the Trans-Canada Highway will be V3 models. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nMozWW

Google is under an anti-trust probe over a new Internet Protocol that could give the tech giant an unfair competitive advantage, the media reported. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2meycgB

Such technology has also been currently deployed at 3,145 kilometres-lengthy Unites States-Mexico border. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2n1PayX

Leading consumer durable maker Samsung, is expecting double-digit growth in TV panel market, during this festive season sales. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mifl4g

If you are planning to buy AirPods for your iPhone then this may be the best time to buy. As part of the festive sale, both Amazon and Flipkart are offering discounts and no-cost EMI options on the AirPods. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2n1owWZ

Data shared by both marketplaces indicate that most of these shoppers used some kind of financial affordability construct like EMI or product exchange offers to make purchases, especially on electronics. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mQaWG6

Researchers at Microsoft have uncovered a new malware campaign that is infecting thousands of computers across the world. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mhQJbU

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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

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

French television maker, Thomson has announced deals and offers on their smart and non-smart television range during Flipkart Big Billion Day Sale on September 29 to October 6. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mppnke

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In addition to iPhone XR’s Rs 39,999 limited time offer, users can get up to Rs 13,000 off as a part of an exchange offer. This further brings down the price of the XR to Rs 26,999. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nnQBaU

US authorities investigating Alphabet Inc’s Google for anticompetitive behaviour have recently begun probing the company’s $116 billion-a-year advertising business. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mzZjTt

European Union commissioners-designate said the bloc should agree on a digital tax if no deal on the matter was reached at a global level by the end of next year, ramping up pressure on multinationals accused of paying too little. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lRw91R

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

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The artificial skin developed by the researchers, including those from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Switzerland, can be stretched up to four times its original length for up to a million cycles. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nUGM4z

The Communication Authority has in the past said such transactions included those related to loans, savings and cross-border transfers, as well as payments for utility bills and other goods and services. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nR8G1f

The revamped mobile number portability (MNP) or port out rules aim to makes the entire process faster and simpler. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nTUG7b

Vendors with television marketplace HomeShop18 on Friday claimed that around Rs 150-200 crore is due to them from the company, which the promoters - both former and current - refuse to pay. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ncQFdw

Zambia's communications regulator said on Thursday it had cancelled the licence for Vodafone's local franchise holder, citing a lack of technical and financial capacity. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nNRv0w

New IT training facilities with modern equipment will be opened in 35 schools in Moscow. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nRjGfc

Animal-like robots that started out as a military-funded research project might be shipped off to the circus instead of the battlefield. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nTsZvf

The Libra Association, due to launch and manage the Facebook-led Libra cryptocurrency, is talking to European Union regulators after opposition from Germany and France, its managing director said at one of his first public appearances on the job. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lJOnSU

The online festive sales on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon India and Flipkart will lead to an addition of six million new 4G smartphone user base in the country, a new report said on Friday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nT8df9

Premium smartphone maker OnePlus on Thursday unveiled its smart TVs in the Indian market and said it hopes to start local manufacturing by early next year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lJiSIC

Academically weak students in IITs will now have an option to take a three-year BSc degree without leaving the institution, according to HRD Ministry. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nijGEs

Officials at BSNL on anonymity said that some vested interests within the government were trying to benefit the private sector rivals particularly the newcomer Reliance Jio. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mnLZl1

The capex levels are expected to witness moderation to around Rs 65,000 crore for 2019-20, ICRA said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nSBcQd

Twitter co-founder and Angel investor Biz Stone on Friday said he would be investing in a Kochi-based start-up, Sieve. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nh51JK

In a move that would give a tremendous boost to the startup ecosystem in India, social media major Facebook is gearing up to make substantial investments in technology startups. "We are willing to spend our time, and energy to tap the massive depth of engineering talent in the country," it said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nj1eLX

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Maintaining its watch on service quality in the sector, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) had tightened the rules in October 2017 and asked players to abide by its new benchmarks. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nsinD3

The largest jump in the overall ranking was registered by China, moving from 30th to 22nd, and Indonesia, from 62nd to 56th. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mSqGYO

There is no slowdown when it comes to consumer spending and online retailers like Amazon and Flipkart in India are expected to generate about $4.8 billion in sales from September 25 to October 29, mitigating the impact of the general economic gloom. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mZLWLW

Aiming to support and help the women creator community in India grow, YouTube on Thursday launched its initiative called #WomenToWatch and hosted over 700 creators here. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mSgzmO

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

The purpose of these apps is to not let users uninstall it by just dragging the icon. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lq6flC

Electronics major Samsung on Thursday launched 'Samsung Finance+', a digital lending platform that will offer consumers finance options to buy its Galaxy smartphones. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lgFXlw

Facebook will have exclusive digital content rights for International Cricket Council (ICC) events in the Indian subcontinent till 2023, the world governing body of the sport said on Thursday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lLRny9

Amazon India on Thursday announced its partnership with a non-governmental organisation (NGO) - Sol's ARC - to launch an industry first pilot programme to train young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mRPRdS

As the lifetime of premium phones continued to extend through 2019, global sales of smartphones will decline by 3.2 per cent this year, the worst decline the category has seen, according to a Gartner forecast on Thursday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2nuWseE

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Unlike his past bets, where he has played the role of a financial investor alone, Bansal will lead the microlender as its chief executive. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mQWnSk

Uber Pro, a tiered loyalty scheme designed to reward commitment from drivers, already operates in many countries but is now coming to Britain. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lSXY9N

Oracle, which is knowledgeable about Google's advertising business, has received information requests from the Texas attorney general's office and the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, said Ken Glueck, an Oracle executive based in Washington. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2l9XrzY

The insurance will provide covers for physical injury as a result of accidents while on trip with Uber, from the point the rider enters the vehicle until the end of the trip. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2npshWl

The agreement gives Amazon access to millions of vehicles, and a substantial expansion of its Alexa franchise. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lUnED9

At the company's annual Alexa devices launch in Seattle, Amazon.com Inc Chief Executive Jeff Bezos said the company's public policy team is working on proposed regulations around facial recognition. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lQTYqs

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For mobile handset segment alone, the government under the National Policy on Electronics 2019 has set target of making 100 crore mobile handsets indigenously by 2025. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mCx6Lu

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

With the aim to incentivise Indian innovators and developers to build futuristic mobility applications and experiences, car-maker MG Motor India on Wednesday launched a programme that will offer grants ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh for start-ups and innovators. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mI81hY

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

Sachin Bansal who exited Flipkart with about $1 billion in pocket, has invested Rs 740 crore ($104 million) into Bengaluru-headquartered Chaitanya Rural Intermediation Development Services Private Limited (CRIDS), a non-banking financial company (NBFC). from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lJhLZc

Facebook-owned photo-sharing app Instagram has added dark mode support for its latest beta version for Android OS. Instagram app version 114.0.0.24 has been spotted functioning with the dark mode. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2n6BYsj

With the government trying to bring a new data protection law to ensure the security and privacy of its citizens in the digital economy, a new report from industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has cautioned against imposition of data localisation. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mD1dCo

OnePlus has started rolling out incremental rollout of OxygenOS 9.0.17 for the OnePlus 6T and 9.0.9 for OnePlus 6. The latest update doesn’t come bring Android 10, but comes with small bug fixes. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lFX6Fy

A US House panel unveiled bipartisan legislation this week that would authorize $1 billion for small and rural wireless providers to replace network equipment from companies including Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and ZTE Corp that lawmakers say pose a national security risk. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ndytk1

Chinese hackers who used a previously unknown iPhone security flaw to target ethnic minority Uighurs also went after Tibetans in exile, according to a report published on Tuesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lGtQyu

Renault is ready to be part of a European batteries project provided it makes economic sense to do so, the French carmaker's chairman said on Wednesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2l3GVBx

Volvo Cars on Wednesday said it is all set to unveil its first fully electric car, XC40 SUV, equipped with a new safety structure for passengers and battery alike, on October 16. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2n8ijIw

The moment you board an Uber vehicle starting Wednesday, you will automatically be entitled to an insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh, the ride-hailing giant said on Wednesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lGtOXo

Around 36 per cent of small businesses have been victims of data breaches in 2019 globally, a new survey said on Wednesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mxmsFH

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has expanded its Redmi A series smartphone lineup in India with the launch of Redmi 8A. The handset is the successor to the Redmi 7A and comes with improvements in terms of design, camera and battery and more. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mvszdD

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The company is expected to edge closer to 1 billion-mark by 2020. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lzfbVK

Facebook has exempted politicians from its third-party fact-checking programme, saying its efforts to curb fake news and misinformation don't apply to politicians globally. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2kYQqlt

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

Enterprises in India today not only command a much cleaner grasp of Artificial Intelligence (AI) but also have a better understanding of data security and a hybrid architecture model in delivering "individualised" customer experiences, ex-Adobe India senior executive Kulmeet Bawa has said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mBTft4

A senior Airtel official maintained that the company has not formally been informed about Jio's decision, which in any case is unacceptable to it. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2loJHlg

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Yahoo on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its Mail app that aims to redefine the way people use their inboxes. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mXypEU

YouTube creators, particularly in the auto-tuning and car review community, have become target of a massive wave of account hijacks, a media report said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lgeTmJ

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism will be considered an independent body and enjoy a dedicated staff under an executive director. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2msU4Ew

It is targeted at custodians, broker dealers, asset managers and investment and private banks, TCS said in a statement. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2kO7c6M

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) analysis can be performed significantly faster with precision similar to experts when using artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of automated machine learning, according to a new study. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mnNnnk

Drew Scanlon, the man behind one of the most popular GIFs of all time known as 'White Guy Blinking', hopes to use his Internet fame to raise money for a good cause. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2kPNqrz

If you have not subscribed to the service yet, here’s our step-by-step guide on how to enable Apple Arcade and activate a month of the free trial. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lcNq5k

A bench of justices Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose expressed serious concern over some social media platforms not being able to trace the originator of a message. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2kNYQvY

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

Huawei, the world's largest telecoms equipment maker, was put on a U.S. blacklist in May after Washington said its equipment could be used for spying, a charge the company denies. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lkxj5s

AUSTRAC, which is tasked with ensuring compliance with the laws, ordered PayPal's Australian unit to appoint an external auditor to look at the fund transfers at its own cost and report back within 120 days. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lkuhOF

Google won its fight against tougher "right to be forgotten" rules after Europe's top court said that it does not have to remove links to sensitive personal data worldwide, rejecting a French demand. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mQA0fJ

Micro-blogging site Twitter has started rolling out a new feature for all iOS users that will now let them pin five lists to their timeline and also allow a quicker swipe between different groups of accounts directly from home screen. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mHzy38

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot company Haptik, a subsidiary of the Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd., on Tuesday announced that it has acquired Buzzo.ai, a Mumbai-based conversational commerce startup. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2l8qhkw

Samsung is finally bringing its much-anticipated and most-premium smartphone "Galaxy Fold" to India on October 1 -- just a month after its global debut in South Korea -- highly-placed sources told IANS on Tuesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mHXy6f

E-commerce major Flipkart on Tuesday said it has added over 50,000 direct jobs across its supply chain, logistics arm and customer support ahead of the festive season and the Big Billion Days sales. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lhnJAt

In a bid to prohibit financial scams on its platform, Twitter on Monday announced the expansion of its policy severe violations of which may lead to permanent suspension of accounts. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mmcGpD

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

Facebook said it intends to use the neural interface technology of CTRL-labs in developing a wristband that connects to other devices intuitively. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2kHR9r7

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China on Monday sent two new satellites of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) into space. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2m6To7L

A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool in a smartphone app can predict near-term crop productivity for farmers and may help them protect their staple crops, such as maize, cassava and beans, in the face of climate warming, say researchers. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mEhhnx

The newly-launched Apple iPhone 11 devices have gone out-of-stock in India at both Amazon India and Flipkart in just three days after the pre-booking was opened on September 20. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mdBikl

Opera Mini browser on Monday said its users in India can now transfer images, videos and audio files between nearby devices at high speeds, without using their mobile data. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mdzSX2

Some Facebook competitors like Snap are reportedly helping the US FTC as it launches an anti-trust investigation into the social networking giant's business practices. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mAJxHC

A malware created to infiltrate Indian ATMs and steal customers card data has been traced to the Lazarus group controlled by the Reconnaissance General Bureau, North Korea's primary intelligence bureau. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2mzXg1p

With the popularity of short video-sharing platforms like TikTok, Vigo Video and Likee growing in India, a similar platform called Firework, based in Silicon Valley, has now entered the Indian market. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2l43Rk5

Cybercriminals are actively discussing how to compromise connected or Internet of Things (IoT) devices and how to leverage these devices for money-making schemes, a new report by cyber security firm Trend Micro said on Monday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/30cXHkr

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has posted a new picture on Twitter showing installation of the rear wings on Starship Mk1, revealing a serious departure from the original design unveiled by SpaceX almost exactly a year ago. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/30GFVSS

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. fell sharply in a global corporate social responsibility ranking to a record low of 90th this year, the US market survey showed. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/31HnjTS

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

The Chinese company expects the Brazil business to grow significantly once the country starts deploying its 5G technology, and Oi's fiber infrastructure is seen as an attractive asset. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LHrhpT

As India prepares to roll out 5G spectrum-based field trials and participation of Huawei in this process still open to question primarily due to security concerns, the Chinese tech giant has said that it shares the "same opinion" as the Indian government that network security is important. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/30iDU2Y

Apple Watch Series 4 enables users to take an ECG reading from the new ECG app. Apple has added built-in electrodes in the Digital Crown along with a new electrical heart rate sensor in the back crystal. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NqFSZa

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