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Facebook Ousts Twitter to Live Stream Golden Globes Red Carpet
According to a report, Facebook inked the deal with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and Dick Clark Prods (DCP), producers of the event to be held on January 7.
Google Develops Tacotron 2, Human-Like Text-to-Speech AI
The tech giant Google's text-to-speech system called "Tacotron 2" delivers an AI-generated computer speech that almost matches with the voice of humans, technology news website Inc.com reported.
How to Keep Your Smartened-up Home Safe From Hackers
Many devices from reputable manufacturers have safeguards built in, but those can’t guarantee against hacks. Gadgets from startups and no-name brands may offer little or no protection.
Apple Could Buy Netflix, According to Analysts
According to Citi analysts, Jim Suva and Asiya Merchant, there is a 40 percent likelihood that Apple will acquire Netflix. Under the new taxing rules, the tech giant will be able to repatriate about $220 billion in cash to the US.
Spanish Parents Can Read Kids' WhatsApp Chats, Court Rules
A divorced father of two won the right to read his children's WhatsApp messages as a result of the ruling.
71.24 Crore Mobile Connections Linked With Aadhaar: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Ravi Shankar Prasad said "as on December 8, 2017, 71.24 crore mobile numbers (new and re-verified) and 82 crore bank accounts have been linked with Aadhaar."
Honor View 10 Registrations Start From December 28 on Amazon
The Honor View 10 will be available in Navy Blue and Midnight Black with registrations starting from December 28 2017.
Hubble Spots 'Holiday Ornament in Space': NASA
When a star ages and the red giant phase of its life comes to an end, it starts to eject layers of gas from its surface leaving behind a hot and compact white dwarf.
NASA Astronauts Watch 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' in Orbit
NASA earlier confirmed that it would screen the movie in orbit in collaboration with Disney for the Expedition 54 crew members, including NASA astronauts Vande Hei, Joe Acaba and Scott Tingle.
Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL Prices Slashed, Now Starts at Rs 42,000
Google Pixel 2 is available at Rs 42,000 for the 64GB model, which was Rs 61,000. Apart from Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL 64GB is priced at Rs 57,000, instead of Rs 73,000.
Ziox Mobiles Launches 'Duopix R1' at Rs 6,249
Duopix R1 powered by 1.25 GHz Quad Core Processor and coupled with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB ROM. It runs on Android 7.0 operating system (OS).
10.or D Smartphone Launched in India: Price, Specifications And More
10.or D sports a 5.2-inch HD resolution display (720 x 1080 pixels) and is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core processor Snapdragon 425 processor.
Nokia 6 Android 8.0 Oreo Beta Program Announced
Nokia has announced Android 8.0 Oreo beta testing program for Nokia 6 users.
French Privacy Watchdog Raps WhatsApp Over Facebook Data Sharing
The French data protection authority - CNIL - said on Monday it had told WhatsApp to comply with the order within one month, and pay particular attention to obtaining users' consent. If Whatsapp does not comply it could sanction the company, the watchdog...
Australia Offers Technological Help to Prevent Stubble Burning
"Happy Seeder is a proven zero-tillage solution -- seeds can be planted directly into stubble without the need for land clearing or tilling -- eliminating the need to burn crop residues," a spokesman of the Australian High Commission said in a statement.
Microsoft AI Helping Indian Farmers Increase Crop Yields
In a few dozen villages in Telangana, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, farmers are receiving automated voice calls that tell them whether their cotton crops are at risk of a pest attack, based on weather conditions and crop stage.