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Google, Amazon, Microsoft plan to fight famine in developing nations via AI

The tech firms 'will use the predictive power of data to trigger funding' to take action before it becomes a crisis

Portable device smaller than lunchbox can quickly, accurately detect cancer

One of the main benefits of TINY is that it can collect and store heat generated from electricity, the sun or even a Bunsen burner, and will function even during temporary power disruption

Made in India handsets ring true, the hitch is in value addition

That's good saving in a country consuming 275 million mobile handsets a year. But that's only half a story

Airtel to start doorstep delivery of iPhone X, iPhone XS Max from Sep 28

iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will be available in India at starting price of Rs 99,900 and to 109,900 respectively

Price, few upgrades no deterrent as loyalists throng to buy new iPhone XS

Hundreds of consumers lined up at Apple stores around the world either the day before or in the early hours before the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max went on sale Friday

Huawei unveils first 7nm chipset-Kirin 980 in India, to be available by Dec

The 7nm process packs 6.9 billion transistors in the same form factor as its predecessor, while delivering 20% improved performance and 40% more efficiency

Newly-launched Apple iPhones, Watch Series 4 now on sale globally

The new iPhones and Apple Watch Series 4 will be available in India starting September 28

Google still allows app developers to scan, share data from Gmail accounts

In 2017, Google had said its computers will soon stop reading the emails of its Gmail users to personalise their ads

Here's why people fall for fake profiles online, and how you can spot one

According to an estimate, 3 to 4 per cent of accounts in Facebook, or approximately 66 million to 88 million profiles, are fake but haven't yet been detected

AI could help drones soar like birds, stay in air for long periods of time

As a bonus, the researchers used a numerical model to show this approach would benefit larger gliders even more

In a world of robots, automakers hiring more humans, shows report

People still needed amid auto industry's rapid transformation

Gamers get new home on YouTube as Google retires standalone app: Know more

Launched in 2015, the YouTube Gaming was a dedicated app for gamers community, allowing them to watch gaming content from publishers and developers, including livestreams

Isro seeks to pare costs, eyes startups for building space technologies

Announces first space tech incubation centre in Agartala, 5 more on the anvil

Google's payment service completes one year in India, enables 860 mn deals

Google Pay, which was known as Tez earlier, has 25 million monthly active users and 1.2 million businesses in India

Twitter will soon allow you to switch to a chronological timeline

Flip on the feature in your settings from the iOS or Android Twitter app

Apple rolls out iOS 12 globally; claims better performance across platforms

The Cupertino-based giant said with iOS 12, camera launches up to 70 per cent faster, the keyboard appears up to 50 per cent faster and typing is more responsive

iOS 12 for iPhone, iPad, iPod goes live: Know compatible devices, features

The iOS 12 is compatible with 26 Apple devices - the iPhone SE and above, iPad Mini 2 and above, and iPod Touch 6th generation. Here is what is new in the iOS 12 and a list of compatible devices

Sale of imported phones with Wi-Fi, bluetooth won't need govt nod

DoT has come up with a clarification which says that import of mobile handsets does not require WPC import licences

A tourbillon appears to float free in Ulysse Nardin's new $96,000 watch

The unusual design is highlighted by a large box crystal that causes the mechanisms to appear to float in space

Apple event key highlights: From iPhone XS to iPhone XR and Watch Series 4

Here are the key highlights from the Apple event where the Cupertino-based technology giant unveiled the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and the Series 4 Apple Watch