China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

BEIJING, May 25 — China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said. Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space programme in an...

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project ...

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

The United Arab Emirates plans to launch the first Arab probe to the Red Planet on July 15

Called 'Tianwen', the Chinese mission will put a probe into orbit around Mars and land a rover to explore and analyse the planet's surface

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said. Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space programme in an effort to catch up with

JA Solar to Showcase New Lineup of PV Modules During Online VR Exhibition

BEIJING, May 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar ("the Company"), a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, will hold an onl...

JA Solar to Showcase New Lineup of PV Modules During Online VR Exhibition

BEIJING, May 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar ("the Company"), a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, will hold an onl...

JA Solar to Showcase New Lineup of PV Modules During Online VR Exhibition

BEIJING, May 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar ("the Company"), a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, will hold an onl...

JA Solar to Showcase New Lineup of PV Modules During Online VR Exhibition

BEIJING, May 24, 2020 /CNW/ -- JA Solar ("the Company"), a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, will hold an online exh...

George Kruis heading to Japan at the end of this season

The England lock will end a 12-year association with Saracens to join Panasonic Wild Knights

George Kruis heading to Japan at the end of this season

The England lock will end a 12-year association with Saracens to join Panasonic Wild Knights

George Kruis heading to Japan at the end of this season

England lock George Kruis will end a 12-year association with Saracens at the end of the 2019-20 season and head to Japan.

George Kruis heading to Japan at the end of this season

The England lock will end a 12-year association with Saracens to join Panasonic Wild Knights

England's George Kruis and Wales' Hadleigh Parkes sign with Panasonic

England lock George Kruis and Wales center Hadleigh Parkes have joined Panasonic Wild Knights, the Japan Rugby Top League club said Monday. The pair will r

England lock, Wales centre sign for Japanese club

England lock George Kruis and Welsh centre Hadleigh Parkes have signed to play for Panasonic Wild Knights in next year's Japanese Top League.

Race-by-race tips and preview for Newcastle on Tuesday

Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Newcastle.

Race-by-race tips and preview for Newcastle on Tuesday

Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Newcastle.

Race-by-race tips and preview for Newcastle on Tuesday

Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Newcastle.

Despite risks, we're not too fussed about facial recognition

Survey finds most Australians are comfortable with the rise of software that can spot a face in the crowd despite lingering concerns about the dangers.

Despite risks, we're not too fussed about facial recognition

Survey finds most Australians are comfortable with the rise of software that can spot a face in the crowd despite lingering concerns about the dangers.

Despite risks, we're not too fussed about facial recognition

Survey finds most Australians are comfortable with the rise of software that can spot a face in the crowd despite lingering concerns about the dangers.

'We can do it quite easily': V'landys' plan to get fans in the stands

In a detailed pitch to the government, the ARLC plans for spectators to be scanned by a thermal camera before heading into venues, with fans also required to download the government's COVIDSafe app to be allowed in to venues.

'We can do it quite easily': V'landys' plan to get fans in the stands

In a detailed pitch to the government, the ARLC plans for spectators to be scanned by a thermal camera before heading into venues, with fans also required to download the government's COVIDSafe app to be allowed in to venues.

'We can do it quite easily': V'landys' plan to get fans in the stands

In a detailed pitch to the government, the ARLC plans for spectators to be scanned by a thermal camera before heading into venues, with fans also required to download the government's COVIDSafe app to be allowed in to venues.

Court rules $51 million RFS donation cannot be distributed to other charities

The extraordinary sum was raised on Facebook by comedian Celeste Barber during the bushfire crisis.

Court rules $51 million RFS donation cannot be distributed to other charities

The extraordinary sum was raised on Facebook by comedian Celeste Barber during the bushfire crisis.

Court rules $51 million RFS donation cannot be distributed to other charities

The extraordinary sum was raised on Facebook by comedian Celeste Barber during the bushfire crisis.

Court rules comedian’s bushfire fund can’t go to victims, wildlife

A court has ruled millions of dollars raised during the bushfire crisis by comedian Celeste Barber, cannot be distributed to charities or other States to help people and wildlife. The money also can’t…

Celeste Barber's record-breaking $51 million bushfire fundraiser cannot be split up and donated to other charities, the Supreme Court has ruled

The amount raised may have broken fundraising records, but the $51.3 million raised by Celeste Barber remains bound to the law.

CFA 'never sought' slice of Celeste Barber's $51 million fundraiser

Court rules that $50 million raised by comedian cannot be given to groups other than the NSW Rural Fire Service, but Victoria's CFA says it never lobbied to receive a share

Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients

Doctors found they were able to reduce the number of staff coming into COVID contact by 80% using the HoloLens headsets.

Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients

Doctors found they were able to reduce the number of staff coming into COVID contact by 80% using the HoloLens headsets.

Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Doctors found they were able to reduce the number of staff coming into COVID contact by 80% using the HoloLens headsets.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients

Doctors in London hospitals are using mixed-reality headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients. The headsets look like a visor that encircles the head, and are equipped with sensors and a camera around the headband. Inside the visor is a little screen where holographic images are projected for the wearer to see.

[Tech Read] China looms over Korea (2): Korean display firms are 2 years ahead

China’s race to enter mainstream tech is intensifying against not only the US but also its neighbor South Korea. With China aggressively pushing advancements of key technologies, Korea has been forced to take up the gauntlet before it is too late. The Korea Herald’s Tech Team has looked into four key areas to measure the technological gap between Korea and China and to offers forecasts about how the compe...

[Tech Read] China looms over Korea (4): Is China winning in 5G?

China’s race to enter mainstream tech is intensifying against not only the US but also its neighbor South Korea. With China aggressively pushing advancements of key technologies, Korea has been forced to take up the gauntlet before it is too late. The Korea Herald’s Tech Team has looked into four key areas to measure the technological gap between Korea and China and to offers forecasts about how the compe...

[Tech Read] China looms over Korea (3): Quality vs. price? Battle of batteries

China’s race to enter mainstream tech is intensifying against not only the US but also its neighbor South Korea. With China aggressively pushing advancements of key technologies, Korea has been forced to take up the gauntlet before it is too late. The Korea Herald’s Tech Team has looked into four key areas to measure the technological gap between Korea and China and to offers forecasts about how the compe...

[Tech Read] China looms over Korea in high-tech race (1) : Chinese firms enter memory market

China’s race to lead mainstream technology is intensifying not only against the US but also its neighbor South Korea.  President Xi Jinping has been public about China’s goals: By 2025, the country aims to domestically produce key technologies such as semiconductors, 5G equipment, robots, and self-driving and electric cars. The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t derailed its ambition to win the tech...

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Furloughed Eurostar workers are helping language students amid school closures

A number of French-speaking Eurostar employees are reportedly helping language students while they are furloughed due to the travel restrictions in place...

Number of coronavirus cases at Dutch meatpacking plant jumps to 147

AMSTERDAM, May 25 (Reuters) - The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus at a Dutch pork processing plant near the German border has jumped to 147 since it was closed last week and workers asked to go into quarantine. The Vion plant in Groenlo, located east of Arnhem and west of the northern German city of Muenster, employs 657 people, many of them German. Health authorities ordered it shut and the workers quarantined after 45 infections were detected on May 20.

Number of coronavirus cases at Dutch meatpacking plant jumps to 147

The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus at a Dutch pork processing plant near the German border has jumped to 147 since it was closed last week and workers asked to go into quarantine. The Vion plant in Groenlo, located east of Arnhem and west of the northern German city of Muenster, employs

Number of coronavirus cases at Dutch meatpacking plant jumps to 147

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus at a Dutch pork processing plant near the German border has jumped to 147 since it was closed last week and workers asked to go into quarantine.

Plant-based 'meats' catch on in the COVID-19 pandemic

Meat industry's troubles may have provided a boost for plant-based meat substitutes

Samsung Galaxy Note20+ design revealed in leaked renders

The first set of renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note20+ has leaked showing its design and rear camera layout. The device will measure 165 x 77.2 x 7.6mm. It is expected to launch in August.

First Galaxy Note 20 Plus renders show camera bumps are getting uglier

The first set of renders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus have leaked. They show a phone with an enormous camera bump and at least four camera sensors.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ renders show off familiar design w/ 6.9-inch screen

A fresh leak of Samsung's Galaxy Note 20+ today shows off high-quality renders of the phone with a bigger screen and a familiar design too.

First Samsung Galaxy Note20+ renders arrive

The phone should be “slightly bigger” than the Note20, the overall design remains the same.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ renders leak, show off new design and 6.9-inch display

While the new CAD-based renders do bring some surprises, they do overall appear to show a design that borrows heavily from the Galaxy S20 series.

Galaxy Note 20 Plus Renders Show the Device From All Angles

The latest Galaxy Note 20 Plus renders show off a familiar design with a flatter display and a familiar camera setup.

Oppo teases Reno 4 Series: 5G support confirmed, phone specs leaked

Oppo teases Reno 4 Series and confirms 5G Support. The Reno 4 series will use a triple camera set up, with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus leaked renders look a lot like the S20 Ultra

Leaked renders have given us a close look at the possible Samsung Galaxy Note 20 design from all sides.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ coming with a periscope cam, 4500mAh batt

The August online launch event has been confirmed already. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series will be introduced together with the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 in an online-only event. It’s one of th…

Infinix Hot 9 series with 5,000 mAh battery and punch hole display to debut in India on 29 May

The Infinix Hot might be powered by the Helio A25 chipset and is expected to offer 4 GB RAM.

8 billion Internet records on millions of Thai users leaked

A security researcher alerted Thailand's national computer emergency response team, after he found a database exposing over eight billion Internet records on millions of Thai internet users.

Eight billion internet records of millions of users in Thailand leaked

The database, containing DNS queries and Netflow data, was lying on the internet without a password

Over 8 billion real-time internet records of Thai users exposed in massive data leak: Report

Over 8 billion real-time Internet records of users of Thailand’s largest cell network, AIS, were leaked online through a database which has now been secured, according to a report by TechCrunch.The le

Massive Leaks: Stolen Eight Billion Records From Largest Cell Network in Thailand Leave Millions of Internet-Households Vulnerable

Hackers may already have exploited the leaks before it was finally taken down. Over 8 billion Thai internet records have leaked from their largest cell network AIS as security researchers discovered the leak, which is now safe, but just how much damage did it do? (Photo : Image Courtesy of PixaBay) Read More: Apple's Siri Continues to Listen to Conversations, Despite Last Year's Controversy How Did This Happen? The largest cell network in Thailand AIA has recently removed a database offline that was leaking out billions of real-time internet records on its millions of Thai internet users.

Rocketman (and woman): Elon and Gwynne, the pair who made SpaceX

WASHINGTON, May 25 — Space Exploration Technologies Corp — commonly known as SpaceX — is slated to send two astronauts into space on Wednesday. Despite not yet being 20 years old, the company has already developed a creation myth: On September 28, 2008, its first rocket Falcon 1 launched for...

Rocketman (and woman): Elon and Gwynne, the pair who made SpaceX

Space Exploration Technologies Corp.—commonly known as SpaceX—is slated to send two astronauts into space on Wednesday. Despite not yet being 20 years old, the company has already developed a creation ...

The launch of SpaceX's rocket Falcon Heavy on June 25, 2019

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. -- commonly known as SpaceX -- is slated to send two astronauts into space on Wednesday. Fortunately the fourth launch -- that was the last money that we had -- the fourth launch worked, or that would have been it for SpaceX. Born in South Africa, Musk immigrated

Sony's New Flagship Xperia 1 II Smartphone Will Ship on July 24th in the United States--Pre-sales start June 1st

SAN DIEGO, May 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics today announced its new flagship smartphone, Xperia 1 II, will be available for pre-sales...

Sony's New Flagship Xperia 1 II Smartphone Will Ship on July 24th in the United States--Pre-sales start June 1st

SAN DIEGO, May 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics today announced its new flagship smartphone, Xperia 1 II, will be available for pre-sales...

Sony Xperia 1 II officially goes on pre-order in the US on June 1 for $1,199

It will ship over there on July 24, and in Germany during the week of June 15.

Sony Xperia 1 II Pre-Orders Start June 1, Shipping On July 24

Sony has announced that pre-orders for the Xperia 1 II are going to start on June 1. With them shipping out on July 24. We have already seen the Xperia 1

Sony's flagship Xperia 1 II will ship in July for $1,200

Sony’s flagship Xperia 1 II smartphone will ship on July 24th for an eye-watering $1,199 in the US, the company announced. It packs a triple camera setup developed with the engineers behind Sony’s A7 III and other popular mirrorless cameras.

Sony Xperia 1 II U.S. pre-orders start June 1st at a pricey $1200 with free WF-1000XM3 earbuds

The Sony Xperia 1 II will be up for pre-order from June 1st for a price of $1,200, Sony is also throwing in a free pair of Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds.

AirPods Studio: Apple's US$349 over-ear headphones enter mass production ahead of WWDC 2020 unveiling

Rumour has it that the AirPods Studio may have already entered mass production. Slated to be announced at WWDC 2020 next month, the US$349 over-ear headphones will compete with the likes of the Bose 700, the upcoming Sony WH-1000XM4 and the Surface Headphones 2.

Jaguar Land Rover in rescue talks as sales plummet

Jaguar Land Rover is seeking a UK government aid package to weather a collapse in car sales brought on by the pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter.

Jaguar Land Rover in rescue talks as sales plummet

Jaguar Land Rover is seeking a UK government aid package to weather a collapse in car sales brought on by the pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter.

Tata Motors' JLR seeks COVID-19 support package in UK: Reports

Tata Motors owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is said to be in talks with the UK government for an estimated one-billion pounds support package to tide through the coronavirus pandemic, according to British media reports.

How to make phone calls on a Mac

This step by step guide with screenshots covers how to make phone calls on a Mac. We'll look using Siri as well as how to manually place calls.

How to make phone calls on a Mac

This step by step guide with screenshots covers how to make phone calls on a Mac. We'll look using Siri as well as how to manually place calls.

Americans finding ways to stay active while keeping distance

Vicki L. Friedman always wanted to play golf with her adult sons but until this spring couldn’t find time to learn the game and practice.

Americans finding ways to stay active while keeping distance

Vicki L. Friedman always wanted to play golf with her adult sons but until this spring couldn’t find time to learn the game and practice. Shaun Warkentin was looking for...

John Richards: Wolves ‘could bag a bargain’ in next window

Wolves hero John Richards believes they will be in a strong position in the next transfer window despite the uncertainty offered up by the coronavirus outbreak.

John Richards: Wolves ‘could bag a bargain’ in next window

Wolves hero John Richards believes they will be in a strong position in the next transfer window despite the uncertainty offered up by the coronavirus outbreak.

Aristocrat agrees to $47m payout to settle smartphone game lawsuits

The Australian pokies giant was hit with lawsuits by US customers who lost money playing with "virtual chips" on its smartphone casino games.

Aristocrat agrees to $47m payout to settle smartphone game lawsuits

The Australian pokies giant was hit with lawsuits by US customers who lost money playing with "virtual chips" on its smartphone casino games.

Huawei seeks stable supply of memory chips as US pressure grows

Huawei has asked Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix for a stable memory chip supply despite apparently mounting pressure from the US to isolate the Chinese telecommunications company.

Huawei seeks stable chip supply from Samsung and Hynix

Huawei Technologies Co. has sought high-level assurances from Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. they will continue to supply memory chips despite mounting pressure from the U.S. to isolate the Chinese telecommunications company, the Korea Economic Daily reported.

Huawei wants stable Samsung, Hynix chip supply, Korea Daily says

While memory chipmakers aren’t subject to the US government restrictions, Huawei worries that the Trump administration could widen its restrictions later.

Huawei is trying to ensure stable chip supply from Samsung and SK Hynix

Huawei was put on the Entity List by the U.S. government in May last year and recently, the ban was further extended by another year. A few days ago, the United States tightened export controls in a move that is aimed at limiting Huawei’s access to chip supplies. Now, the Chinese giant is seeking help …

Huawei Reportedly Issues Chip Supply Request to Samsung as It Braces for More US Pressure

Last week, US officials reportedly indicated that they may further tighten the rules that aim to cut the Chinese tech giant Huawei off from global chip sales.

Samsung’s Second 5nm Plant To Be Based In South Korea

Aside from smartphones and telecommunications, it’s easy to forget that Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor business and will be one of

Bruno Fernandes recalls the two Man Utd moments he wishes he could relive

The Portugal international has already played a starring role since his arrival in January and has picked one moment he wishes he could relive since his Old Trafford bow - as well as a moment from the club's history

Bruno Fernandes recalls the two Man Utd moments he wishes he could relive

The Portugal international has already played a starring role since his arrival in January and has picked one moment he wishes he could relive since his Old Trafford bow - as well as a moment from the club's history

Bruno Fernandes names his best Manchester United performance and makes Cristiano Ronaldo admission

The Portuguese playmaker has been a revelation for Man Utd since joining in January.

Bruno Fernandes stopped Solskjaer from fast-tracking Man Utd academy star

Solskjaer had created a contingency plan if Fernandes did not move to United.

Google removes over 5 million reviews from Play Store to improve TikTok rating

TikTok's user reviews have dropped on Play Store from 27 million users to 22 million users from last week

Google removes over a million reviews from Play Store to improve TikTok rating

TikTok's user reviews have dropped on Play Store from 27 million users to 22 million users from last week

Google Removes QAnon Apps From Play Store for Violating Terms

Google last week removed three apps related to the QAnon conspiracy theory from its Play Store digital marketplace. From a report: The apps -- called QMAP, Q Alerts! and Q Alerts LITE -- were taken down for violating Google's policies against "harmful information," the company said. The removal was ...

South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing

DAEJEON — The new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way towards customers.

South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing

DAEJEON, South Korea: The new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way towards customers.

South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing

After managing to contain an outbreak of the new coronavirus which infected more than 11,000 people and killed 267, South Korea is slowly transitioning from intensive social distancing rules towards what the government calls

HTC billed to release a 5G smartphone later this year; a mid-ranger is in the works too

HTC is all set to make its highly-awaited comeback in July this year with its first-ever 5G smartphone. The company is also working on a mid-range HTC Desire 20 Pro that will come with a Snapdragon 6xx chip, 6GB of RAM, and a triple-camera setup.

HTC’s first 5G phone may debut in July, could be a flagship phone

A recent report had revealed that HTC is working on a mid-range phone called HTC Desire 20 Pro even though it has been encountering losses in its smartphone business. The Taiwanese company is reportedly gearing up to launch its first 5G smartphone in July. It could either be a high-end of a flagship smartphone. The …

Huawei might announce a Mate-branded smartwatch, trademark document suggests

A new more premium Huawei smartwatch lineup might be in the works.

Redmi K30i is yet another affordable 5G device in the lineup

Redmi K30i is now official in China, with the Snapdragon 765G 5G chipset and quad-rear cameras. It is priced similar to the Redmi K30.

Black Shark 3 Pro 5G電競先Phone

踏入5G年代，高速流動上網令Game迷身處街...

Universities plan smaller classes and online lectures in return after coronavirus lockdown

Universities are planning to reopen student campuses from next month as they start to adapt to life after the coronavirus pandemic.

Universities plan smaller classes and online lectures in return after coronavirus lockdown

Universities are planning to reopen student campuses from next month as they start to adapt to life after the coronavirus pandemic.

Plans to reopen Staffordshire schools spark concerns

Plans to reopen schools to some pupils next week have sparked concerns from parents about children’s health – and a community leader has said that the move is not suitable for all.

Egypt’s Min. of Culture’s YouTube Channel exceeds 25 M visits in 60 days

The ministry monitored the interaction of 1,600,000 viewers with the shows it presented and the subscriptions to the channel exceeded 100.290 subscribers within two months.

Egypt’s Ministry of Culture’s YouTube channel receives 25M visits in 60 days

The ministry monitored the interaction of 1.6 million viewers with the shows it presented and the subscriptions to the channel exceeded 100,290 subscribers in two months.

美股 Q1 走勢震盪，避險基金青睞亞馬遜、微軟等成長股

受武漢肺炎疫情影響，美股從今年 2 月底開始巨幅下跌，終結史上最長 11 年牛市。投資銀行高盛（Goldman Sachs）統計，今年第一季，全球避險基金湧向亞馬遜（Amazon）、微軟（Microsoft）等成長型股票，對醫療保健股的持倉部位也大幅上升。 路透社、《Business Insi...

歐盟針對 Twitter 和 WhatsApp 隱私保護的處罰結果即將出爐

歐盟主管機構針對 Twitter 和 Facebook 旗下 WhatsApp 隱私保護相關的處罰方案已起草完畢，將提供所有歐盟成員國的監管機構確認，這是歐盟執行嚴格隱私資料保護法規後，針對美國主要科技公司首次涵蓋整個歐盟範圍的重大處罰決定。 負責 Twitter 和 WhatsApp 隱私資...

微軟2021年合併Windows 10 IoT Core及IoT Enterprise 版

二者合併後明年推新版Windows 10 IoT Enterprise，強調可以OTA（over-the-air）更新，並透過Azure IoT Edge on Windows支援，以Windows跑Linux容器應用

Realme China event today: Realme X50 Pro Player Edition, X3 SuperZoom, TV, Watch, Buds Air Neo, and more to launch

Realme is hosting an event in China where as many as eight products are expected to launch.

Realme Watch announced: 1.4" color touchscreen, SpO2 monitor, and 9-day battery life

It also comes with heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, and 14 Sports Modes.

Xiaomi Smart Lock E is now up for crowdfunding in China for 899 yuan ($126)

Xiaomi has today launched a new product for crowdfunding on its Xiaomi Mall online store — Xiaomi Smart Lock E. The product comes with support for six unlocking methods and has an electronic doorbell function as well. The six unlocking methods supported by the product includes Fingerprint, Password, Temporary Password, Bluetooth, Homekit, and Emergency Key. …

Redmi 1A Display leaked, features a 23.8 inch display and 178 degree viewing angle

A new Redmi monitor has recently been leaked. It is the Redmi 1A, which is expected to be announced on the May 26th launch event, which will have the Chinese company announce the Redmi 10X alongside various other products as well. According to the leak, the Redmi 1A Display features a 23.8 inch display, which …

Realme X50 Pro Player Edition Announced, Ready To Play PUBG Mobile At 90Fps? - Gizchina.com

Realme X50 Pro Player Edition is a new member of X50 series and first gaming device from Realme. The X50 Pro player edition carries amazing specs.

Xiaomi announces driving Recorder 2 with improved features

Xiaomi Driving Recorder 2 to launch in China on June 1. It is capable of recording videos up to 1600p and uses OC image sensor OS05A10

Realme X50 Pro Player launched in China: US$420 5G K30 Pro alternative sports 6.4 in 90Hz AMOLED panel, Snapdragon 865, 48MP quad-cameras and 65W fast charging

Realme just launched the Realme X50 Pro Player edition in China for RMB 2,999 (approx US$420). The flagship-killer sports a Snapdragon 865, vapor cooling, a 90 Hz panel, and 65W fast charging.

Current-gen Honda City to retain all features despite incoming next-gen sedan

The new Honda City, on the other hand, will get even more features including some tech that was not seen before in its segment.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 gets ECG-certified in South Korea

Hopefully, other countries will approve the tech sooner than later.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 gets ECG approval, but only in South Korea

The long-awaited ECG feature for the Watch Active 2 will soon be enabled, in one country at least.

Realme X3 SuperZoom's new teasers confirm specifications ahead of launch

The teasers not only revealed how the Realme X3 looks but also revealed its processors, display, and many more.

The new rules that could be in place in all Irish barbers and salons when they reopen

When Irish barbers and salons reopen they might not operate like before.

ZTE Axon 11 SE Confirmed To Be Launched Very Soon

The ZTE Axon 11 SE has also appeared on TENAA. Now, the company confirms it will be launched in the nearest future. But no specific date is set.

App Store releasing repeat app updates, likely to fix bug that prevented apps from launching

The iPhone and iPad App Store is re-releasing updates for a lot of iOS apps, with many users seeing 50 or more app updates scheduled over the weekend. These app updates are the same builds as the device will have already downloaded. It appears Apple is doing this to workaround a Family Sharing glitch that […]

New ‘jailbreak’ tool to unlock iPhone released by hackers

The latest tool released by the unc0ver team works for all iPhones that run iOS 11 and above, including the just released iOS 13.5, TechCrunch reported

Apple pushes tons of app updates to the App Store, hoping to make them work

Friday saw a lot of people reporting that they couldn't make iPhone and iPad apps launch anymore. There was a workaround, but Apple seems to be hoping to fix it by re-releasing a ton of app updates.

Rumor | Apple's butterfly keyboards might make a controversial return in the future

It has been rumored that Apple is busy working on improving the highly controversial butterfly keyboard that the OEM utilized in laptops such as the MacBook Pro, MacBook, and MacBook Air over the last few years. Although more recent models have been fitted with scissor switch keyboards, it could be that the butterfly keyboard will reappear in the future.

NBA 2K: What Happens When You Create A Maxed-Out Player And Simulate His Entire Career?

MyLeague is the best mode in NBA 2K, there I said it. Why? Because no other mode allows you to do as much from a current, past, and present perspective. One recent example of this comes from YouTuber Clique Productions.

Currys Bank Holiday sales: today's best tech and home deals

Currys bank holiday sales mean you can grab top deals on laptops, 4K TVs, appliances and more.

Argos online bank holiday sales: today's best home, garden and tech deals

We're bringing you all the very best Argos online bank holiday sales, deals, discounts and much, much more.

Bank Holiday sales 2020: iPad, laptop, smartwatch, headphone, and 4K TV deals going now

We're tracking all the best bank holiday sales right here, so you can grab excellent deals on top tech before it's too late.

Naagin 4: Rashami Desai No Longer A Part Of Ekta Kapoor’s Show Due To THIS Reason?

After coming out of Bigg Boss 13, Rashami Desai grabbed headlines for bagging Ekta Kapoor's Naagin 4. Her fans were happy when she got an opportunity to be a part of one of the successful television

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微軟宣稱Microsoft Solitaire Collection每月有3千多萬人使用，每天全球用戶打的接龍超過1億手

CDC: Coronavirus death rate likely just 0.26% - Technology & Health

CDC revises estimates for coronavirus death rate down to roughly a quarter of a percent. But virus remains deadlier than the flu.

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Win—at the Edge—with IoT-AdvantEdge™

Say goodbye to IoT design roadblocks with Connect, Compute, and Create solutions

Vincy Premier T10 League 2020 13th match, GRD vs LSH Playing 11: आसिफ हूपर से एक और विस्फोटक पारी की उम्मीद, जानिए दोनों टीमों की संभावित प्लेइंग इलेवन

Vincy Premier T10 League 2020 13th match, Grenadines Divers vs La Soufriere Hikers (GRD vs LSH) Dream11 Team, Playing 11: विंसी प्रीमियर T10 लीग के सभी मैचों की Fancode ऐप पर लाइव स्ट्रीमिंग होगी। मैच के अपडेट्स के लिए आप जनसत्ता.कॉम से भी जुड़े रह सकते हैं।

The 6 best smartphone gimbals to spend your money on

Those looking for the best smartphone gimbals will soon realize there are many options available. We are here to help you find the right one!

15 Best Free Drawing Apps for Android in 2020

Let's have a look at the Best Free Drawing Apps for Android 2019 that you can use to do some amazing artistic things right on your Android

iQOO 3, OnePlus 8, Realme X50 Pro and more: Best phones for playing PUBG and other games

Heres's our pick of the best smartphones for playing the most graphics-intensive available on Google Play right now.

These Gifts Will Make Your Favorite Leo Purr

The lions in your life deserve only the best.

Android Auto: Everything you need to know!

Android Auto is the best way to use your phone while in the car. Here's everything you need to know about it!

The 7 Biggest Job Search Mistakes (That Are The Easiest To Fix!)

If you find yourself in a job search (or suspect that you might be in one soon), you’re going to experience a market that is highly competitive. So, you can't afford to make these amateur mistakes.

Apple iOS app updates are being re-issued for unknown reasons

Unexpected app updates on your iPhone? You’re not alone

IAF’s Second LCA Tejas Squadron To Be Raised At Sulur Air Base With FOC Configuration Aircraft

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will raise the second squadron of the indigenously developed and manufactured aircraft LCA Tejas at the Sulur Air Base in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (27 May), Hindustan Times has reported.

IAF to operationalise No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore

According to a PIB (Defence Wing) release, the squadron "Flying Bullets" will be operationalised at the Sulur Air Force Station on Wednesday. The Squadron will be equipped with LCA Tejas FOC (final operation clearance) aircraft and will be the second IAF Squadron to fly LCA Tejas," after the 45 Squadron based at Coimbatore.

IAF’s 2nd LCA squadron ‘Flying Bullet’ to start operating from Wednesday at TN’s Sulur

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria will operationalise the No 18 squadron 'Flying Bullets' of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on May 27 at Sulur near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.

IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Tamil Nadu on Wed

IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Tamil Nadu on Wed. The Tejas is a fourth generation combat aircraft developed by Aeronautical Development Agency and the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. It is equipped with fly-by-wire flight control system, integrated digital avionics and multimode radar.

Watch out Amazon, Flipkart: Reliance's JioMart launches online grocery service across India

Reliance launches JioMart online grocery service, challenging Amazon and Flipkart

Reliance has launched an online grocery service, JioMart, in a move aimed at rivaling Amazon's local unit and Walmart's Flipkart in India.

Amazon Launches Food Delivery Service With “Amazon Food” In India

Amazon is starting to offer online food delivery, which is called Amazon Food, in Bengaluru.

Reliance starts trials of JioMart shopping portal across India

The JioMart shopping app is available via Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp, which in India has about 400 million users.

Richmond and Collingwood clash to resume stalled AFL season

The AFL has delivered clarity on the 2020 season restart after confirming multiple blockbusters in the first week back.

Tablet interactive: Markets live

The ASX is up at 5716.9 - nearly back where it was on March 12.

Online Exams Without Cheating? New Tech by IIT Bhubaneswar May Have Cracked the Code

The system uses a virtual examination hall, actual invigilators, question paper distribution online and submission/reception of soft copies of answer books

IIT-Bhubaneswar develops technology to conduct online exams

The system uses a virtual examination hall, actual invigilators, question paper distribution online and submission/reception of soft copies of answer books which may be printed, if needed

India should immediately start cash transfers of 1,000 per person: Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo

The cash transfer of Rs 1,000 per person each month is expected to make a big difference as it would help the common man to pay for all the emergency needs, Banerjee said

Must start Rs 1,000 per month transfer now: Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo

In a conversation with each other at online version of Jaipur Literature Fest on Sunday, Banerjee said that India could help in mass production of the Covid 19 vaccine, when it is developed, but cautioned that in the absence of one, India is set to see another lockdown since cases were only rising.

Transfer Rs 1,000 to each Indian per month: Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo suggest Centre

Esther Duflo said India was already in a position to start universal basic income quickly as it had the Jan Dhan accounts-Aadhaar-mobile system in place.

Manchester United should resist FC Barcelona transfer temptation

Man Utd have been increasingly linked with a move to sign Ousmane Dembele from FC Barcelona in the summer transfer window.

Man Utd urged to rival Liverpool in transfer pursuit of 'perfect' Timo Werner

Timo Werner has been linked with a Premier League transfer with Liverpool heading the queue but Man Utd have been told to consider a move

Transfer Update: Pogba

With Paul Pogba being linked with a move away from Manchester United, there has now reportedly been an update on the player's future.

Three transfers will perfectly fit Pep Guardiola's Man City project

Pep Guardiola will have several interesting options to pick from in the next transfer window

Texas Instruments Makes It Harder to Run Programs on its Calculators

An anonymous reader quotes Engadget: Texas Instruments' graphing calculators have a reputation as hobbyist devices given their program support, but they just lost some of their appeal. Cemetech has learned (via Linus Tech Tips) that Texas Instruments is pulling support for assembly- and C-based pro...

Texas Instruments makes it harder to run programs on its calculators

Texas Instruments has pulled the support for assembly-based programs on its graphing calculators -- it's meant to fight cheating, but also hurts hobbyists.

Domestic air travel, international arrivals: Check guideline details here

The guidelines include installing the Aarogya Setu app on the passenger's mobile devices, mandatory thermal check-ups at the entry and exit points of all the airports

Domestic flights resume: Returning to your hometown? Check out guidelines, quarantine rules

Domestic air travel resumes: The ministry said that all passengers are advised to download the corona contact tracing app Aarogya Setu and that all travellers would require to undergo thermal screening. Face masks must also be used during travel

Norms for foreign arrivals: 14-day quarantine, Aarogya Setu app

The guidelines do not mention mandatory quarantine unlike for international travellers—they say states can develop their own protocol on quarantine and isolation as per their assessment.

Microsoft is working on improving stylus support on Android for Surface Duo

Microsoft is expected to launch the Surface Duo later this year and the company is going all out to ensure the device delivers. Recently Microsoft added

Xiaomi Mi Smart Dashcam 2K launched, supports 2K recording and a 3-inch display

Earlier today (25th May 2020), Xiaomi officially released the Mi Smart Dashcam 2K. As the name suggests, it is a new dashcam for your car with a design akin to a regular camera. The product is priced at 399 Yuan (roughly 56 US Dollars) and can be purchased from JD.com. The Mi Smart Dashcam 2K …

Microsoft Surface Duo to come with advanced stylus support and precision

Some of the iconic Surface gestures will be available.

China’s trillions toward tech won’t buy dominance

Big spending numbers are being thrown around in China, once again. This time, it’s trillions of yuan of fiscal stimulus on all things tech. The plans are bold and vague.

China's trillions towards tech won't buy dominance

China wants to bring technology into its mainstream infrastructure build-out and, in the process, heave the economy out of a gloom due only partly to the coronavirus.

Netflix is offering free upgrades to Standard, Premium plans in India: All you need to know

Netflix will now provide an upgrade to its standard and premium plans in India. The offer is, however, only valid for 30 days.

BSNL announces Rs 699 and Rs 786 prepaid plans: Here is everything you need to know

On the occasion of Eid, the government-backed telecom operator unveiled a special Rs 786 prepaid plan for its users.

Rwanda has enlisted anti-epidemic robots in its fight against coronavirus

Rwanda has introduced robots as part of its fight against coronavirus.

Rwanda deploys hi-tech robots in fight against Covid-19

Kigali – Rwanda has deployed five hi-tech robots for use at hospitals to help control the spread of the novel coronavirus in the small East African nation.

資料中心需求大增，第一季 NAND Flash 營收成長 8.3%

根據 TrendForce 記憶體儲存研究（DRAMeXchange）調查，2020 年第一季 NAND Flash 位元出貨量較前一季大致持平，加上平均銷售單價上漲，帶動整體產業營收季成長 8.3%，達 136 億美元。 延續去年第四季開始的資料中心強勁採購力道，第一季 Enterprise...

How to find family-friendly content in Google Play Store

Whenever you want to install a new app on your Android smartphone or tablet, you’ll open Google Play Store and go on from there. The store has thousands of apps

Promoted: 5 features that make the Oppo Find X2 Pro a world-class Android phone

The Oppo Find X2 Pro is one of these phones. And it is Oppo’s best Android to date.

Rumour That Meghan Markle 'Believed in Royal Conspiracy' Against Her Fuels Megxit Debate Online

According to media reports, the Duchess of Sussex has become friends with singer Adele, who is coaching Meghan and Prince Harry on leading a discreet life in Los...

Meghan Markle was 'convinced there was conspiracy against her' and 'wanted out'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry moved to Windsor after their royal wedding, but a friend has claimed the Duchess felt like an "outside" and struggled being so far away from her friends

Online Eid Milan organised by Jamia Milia Islamia

The Jamia Millia Islamia on Monday organised an online Eid Milan through which teachers and staff members wished each other on the occasion of Eid amid the COVID-19-induced lockdown

Jamia Millia Islamia organises online Eid Milan

Exchanging greetings on Google Meet, the VC said today’s world “demands this festival to be the celebration of boundless spirit of kindness and charity, renunciation and sacrifice and profound love and compassion.”

Opera Mini gets major update and fully revamped design with the launch of Opera Mini 50

Opera Mini 50 is a small, fast, and powerful browser. It comes with unique features such as the data compression technology.

Opera Mini 50 arrives with new design, improved data saver and more

Opera is rolling out version 50 of its 'Mini' mobile browser with an improve data saver, offline file sharing feature and a new look.

Black Country and Staffordshire schools prepare for socially distanced reopening

Children returning to school next month will have no problem maintaining social distancing rules, an MP has said.

Council bosses still deciding fate of bonfire displays in Black Country

Council bosses are still deciding over whether bonfires will go ahead in the Black Country.

[VIDEO] Nintendo Power Glove Hacked by Sam Battle for his Modular Synth Setup

Nintendo's legendary Power Gloves were hacked by Sam Battle, aka 'Look Mum No Computer,' for his modular synth setup. He can adjust electronic tunes by just moving his fingers.

Hacked NES Power Glove controls a modular synth with finger wriggles

Look Mum No Computer has hacked a Power Glove to control a modular synth with finger gestures, and it's just as weird as you'd expect.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath sets up commission for skill-mapping, job creation

The Uttar Pradesh government will form a commission for skill mapping of all its workers; whether local or migrant, returning to their homes in Uttar Pradesh. This announcement was made by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a live address through a portal.

Uttar Pradesh govt completes skill mapping of 14.75 lakh migrants

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has completed the task of skill mapping of 14.75 lakh migrant workers who have returned

Rangers legend Souness admitted Celtic would have extended their lead says Hartson

JOHN HARTSON says Rangers legend Graeme Souness admitted Celtic have would widened the gap at the top if the season was played out. The Hoops were declared Premiership winners last week after the S…

Rangers star Borna Barisic admits he’s reluctantly accepted Celtic being crowned Premiership champions

RANGERS star Borna Barisic admits he’s reluctantly accepted Celtic being crowned Scottish champions, despite insisting he was desperate to play on this season. The Hoops were awarded the Prem…

EUR/USD: At major support, the tendency is to the downside

EUR/USD Monday's four-hour chart is showing the pair is just above critical support, Yohay Elam, an analyst at FXStreet, reports. Key quotes “The four

GBP/USD is on the edge of critical support – Confluence Detector

GBP/USD has kicked off the week below 1.22 amid a bank holiday in the UK and in the US. How is cable positioned on the chart? The Technical Confluence

With these tools, you can have productive meetings just like these Fortune 500 CEOs 

If you want to take your organization's meetings to the next level, listen to these Fortune 500 CEO's.

Learn Python From Home for Just $50

Keep up with technology and stay ahead of the competition with this $50 Python course bundle that you can take from home.

Using Qigong to manage COVID-19 in older adults

A recent study published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry in May 2020 reports on the possible usefulness of the integrative practice called Qigong to prevent and manage COVID-19 in older adults.

How 'superspreaders' impact COVID-19

A new study published on the preprint server medRxiv in May 2020 reflects the need to rethink and selectively impose lockdown on some but not all social activities, in the light of the impact of superspreaders on disease transmission.

Getting things done remotely? It’s easier with fibre to the home

Promoted | There’s never been a better time to stay connected. Working from home is much simpler with a seamless connection to the Internet.

3 Ways Every Company Should Prepare For The Internet Of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a technology trend that will impact every business. With the amount of smart connected devices exploding, here is how every company can get ready.

Wholesale vegetable prices fall sharply by up to 60% during lockdown

Wholesale prices of tomato, onion and other key seasonal vegetables have declined sharply by up to 60 per cent across the country, mainly due to higher production, compression of demand and market disruption amid COVID-19 crisis.

Grocery prices start to soar

Experts have attributed this trend to the disruption in production and distribution during the lockdown. They also suggest that prices may continue to fluctuate in coming weeks, with no clarity on how the lockdown will be monitored in the days to come.

Airbus experts to arrive in Pakistan to probe PIA plane crash

Was it a technical fault, bird-hit or pilot error?

Airbus team to arrive in Karachi today to investigate plane crash

The European aerospace company will run an independent investigation into the plausible reasons for the crash

Abiteboul believes in F1 project: ''This will be good for us too''

Renault is in heavy weather. According to several sources, the French car manufacturer has to cut back considerably and it cannot be ruled out that the Formula 1 team will suffer as a result. However, Cyril Abiteboul doesn't think so.

McLaren Speedtail: Shocking speed

The otherworldly McLaren Speedtail tops 250mph and does 0-186mph in 13 seconds thanks to some very clever battery tech

South Surrey girl asks friends to help make birthday rock – literally

Charley Pauliuk marked her 11th year with a display of cheer

5 Signs You're in Love With a Vulnerable Narcissist

Do you find yourself biting your tongue, feeling emotionally drained and as if your needs are not being met?

Saleem Malik receives questionnaire from PCB, says will answer with honesty

Saleem Malik, who was banned for life in 2000 for match-fixing but was cleared in 2008, had launched a campaign to force the PCB to give him clearance to get back to cricket activities.

Former Pakistan captain Salim Malik promises to answer questionnaire given by PCB's Anti-Corruption Unit honestly

Pakistan's tainted former captain Salim Malik has received a letter from PCB's Anti-Corruption Unit, asking him to respond to a set of questions which include those pertaining to his meetings with some people in London in 2011.

Huawei to be ousted from UK network

Plans to further reduce Huawei’s involvement in UK 5G infrastructure are being drawn up following growing anti-China sentiment in the wake of the coronavirus.

UK eyes cuts to Huawei's 5G network involvement in wake of COVID-19 - report

Could have no involvement by 2023.

Bruno Fernandes provides insight on how he stunned Man Utd with test results

Man United midfielder Bruno Fernandes returned to the club's Carrington training ground last week, where it was found he had quickened his pace while in lockdown

Angel Gomes should look to past greats to fulfil his Manchester United dream

The talented youngster turned down an initial contract offer at Man Utd due to fears over playing time - but past examples show all may not be lost for Gomes

Romualdez: DCC to OK 3 anti-COVID-19 bills

HOUSE Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez on Monday said the Defeat COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee (DCC) will approve this Tuesday morning for plenary deliberations three anti-coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) bills, including the P568 billion economic stimulus package.

Postpone school year—solon

A house leader on Sunday appealed to the Department of Education (DepEd) to postpone the resumption of classes this year instead of resorting to online instruction.

KITOTO: My girlfriend aborted, she wants me to forgive and

Determine whether you are meant for each other, compare your values and priorities.

Back In 1979, Nintendo's President Said Everyone Should Copy Each Other's Ideas

"We need to abandon this idea of secrecy"

CFTC Positioning Report: EUR net longs at multi-month lows

These are the main highlights of the CFTC Positioning Report for the week ended on May 19th: Speculators trimmed their net longs in the euro to the lo

SEMI billings up 17.2% y-o-y

SEMI’s April billings for North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment were $2.26 billion which is 2.2% up on the March figure of $2.21 billion.

To What Extent Does A Photograph Reveal The Truth About Someone’s Personality?

Two experiments confirm that a photograph reveals a great deal about a person's personality, although it does depend on how the photo was taken.

He/She Likes Me; He/She Likes Me Not

Listening to what people say can provide clues as to whether they like you or not.

Confusion prevails over online sale of liquor

No online service providing agency will be entrusted with liquor trade. Liquor shop owners will take orders from 7 am to 1 pm and deliver the product home within 7 pm. 

Odisha’s plan of home delivery of liquor goes for a toss

People could not find any application platform to order liquor online and shop owners also insisted on offline selling

A Nanoscale Look At The Coronavirus

How COVID's molecular structure allows it to hijack human cells and why that structure might be key to a therapeutic.

Heparin may stop SARS-CoV-2 infecting host cells

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new assay that can be used to assess the attachment of viruses to host cells and to test potential inhibitors of viral infection.

PUBG Update 7.2 brings bots to PC servers, seasoned players not happy

Bots were launched in test servers last week but are now officially part of the game courtesy of the new update.

Ultimate XI ODI Profile: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma’s career started slowly. He was clearly a talented player but never found that consistency all great players possess. Over the last few years though, that part of his game has come on in...

反中潮！傳英國改變立場，擬完全禁止華為參與 5G 建設

英國政府原有限度開放華為參與該國 5G 建設，但最新報導指出，英國首相強生（Boris Johnson）有意改變立場，禁止英國電信公司使用華為 5G 設備，目標是在 2023 年前，將中國設備排除在英國 5G 基礎設施之外。 路透社報導，據英國《每日電訊報》（The Daily Tel...

In Observance of Memorial Day

The Mac Observer will be taking Memorial Day off. We will resume our regular coverage of Apple on Tuesday, May 26th. Please stay safe.

PUBG Mobile: 4 most common mistakes to avoid to become a better player

The Covid-19 lockdown provides the ideal opportunity for many new players to enhance their skills in the game.

Huawei’s orders of MediaTek chips reported to have increased by 300%

Huawei’s US ban was extended for another year a few days back, in addition, to cut off of the company from its primary chip supplier TSMC. To overcome this, the Chinese telecom giant is already in talks with multiple alternatives such as MediaTek.   Huawei is one of the three largest smartphone companies to be …

Laptop imports from China surge during shutdown

Australia's working from home boom saw the importation of laptops and office equipment from China jump by up to 40 per cent during the COVID-19 shutdown in April.

An office designer explains how workplaces will change after the coronavirus – and, yes, hot desking is dead

When it’s all said and done, hot desking will be the least-mourned casualty of the coronavirus.

Technology start-ups that fail fast succeed faster

Failure rates of new technology-based companies are shockingly high. It is estimated that 75% of technology start-ups do not generate profits. Other data suggest upwards of 90% of new technology enterprises completely fail. However, some failures of products or technologies have been positive and lead to success. It took Thomas Edison thousands of attempts before […]

Seven-day institutional quarantine mandatory in AP for flyers from six states

All the flyers who wish to come to the State have to enrol in Spandana website and obtain a clearance before buying tickets, order says

Multi-lingual phone lines and food packs provided to ethnic minorities in Perthshire

Multi-lingual phone lines and food packages have been provided to support people from ethnic minorities throughout Perth and Kinross.

IIT-Bhubaneswar develops new technology for conducting exams online, runs mock test of 240 students across country

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, has created a method of conducting detailed examinations online. The institute claims that this method can be deployed to hold all of types of examinations.

'Transcendentally boring': the joy of job simulation games

From farming to trucking to bus driving, why do millions play games that replicate regular jobs in forensic detail?

Do this before you upgrade your phone: Back up your data and wipe it clean

Tempted to upgrade to a shiny new iPhone or Galaxy device? Or perhaps you're waiting for the Google Pixel 4a announcement?

TikTok's In-App Revenue Skyrockets During Lockdowns

ByteDance Ltd.’s millennial sensation TikTok and its Chinese twin app Douyin ranked top in the world among mobile apps for April revenue, according to Sensor Tower data that excludes games and advertising.

Pig farmers adopting new technology to increase productivity

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new generation of Ugandan livestock scientists have developed software for improving the productivity of pig farmers. The new technology known as the ‘Livestock Feed Calculator’ has been developed in the form of a mobile phone application which is used to monitor the growth of the animals and appropriately guide …

Brother of Linwood man missing for 10 years: "I sometimes dream he's come home"

Stuart Dallas says he still finds himself looking online for his brother Edward Dallas, 47, who vanished in 2010 and hasn't been seen since.

Team Ketchup Wins Splatoon 2's "Bonus One-Off" Splatfest

Mayo was playing ketchup

From Germany to Detroit and back: how Kraftwerk forged an industrial exchange

Kraftwerk’s robotic rhythms resonated loudest in deindustrialising 1970s Detroit and gave rise to techno – starting a cultural feedback loop that continues today

It's a cat-io! Owner creates a DIY play area for her house pets outside the kitchen using timber and wire netting - and it means she can open the windows without fear of an escape

Georgia Hook, from Dumfries, revealed how her partner built the 'catio' using old repurposed items as well as £75 worth of new material so that their cats could enjoy the fresh air.

2K’s upcoming Borderlands, Bioshock & XCOM 2 physical editions require large downloads (max 42GB)

It’s an exciting time for 2K right now as the upcoming Borderlands: Legendary Collection, Bioshock: The Collection and XCOM2: Collection are all making their way to Nintendo Switch soon. But …

Agent of Dominik Kruzliak claims Everton asked about availability

The Slovakian played against Everton in the Europa League back in 2017.The Slovakian played against Everton in the Europa League back in 2017.

Explore Alaska’s fjords and yarn-bomb your bedroom: 5 fun projects for kids this week

What do apples, yarn and a computer have in common? They're all tools for sparking fun adventures at home this week.

Official Citra 3DS Android port launched, bringing smoother emulation

An official version of the Citra 3DS emulator is now available on Android, allowing you to play Nintendo 3DS games on your smartphone.

Eir sells its towers for €300m

Eir, the country’s largest telecoms provider, has sold its tower infrastructure company to Phoenix Tower International for €300m.

Unique WWII 'James Bond Style Gadgets' Go Under Hammer in UK for $20,000

All of the items were collected by the late Arthur Muggeridge, a former Royal Artillery soldier, for more than forty years.

From Germany to Detroit and back: how Kraftwerk forged an industrial exchange

Kraftwerk’s robotic rhythms resonated loudest in deindustrialising 1970s Detroit and gave rise to techno – starting a cultural feedback loop that continues today

No Pixel 4a release date? Google, you’re ceding a major win to iPhone SE 2020

Delaying the Google Pixel 4a could allow the iPhone SE 2020 to steal the crown for the year's best mid-range phone.

Neither trained, nor equipped for Covid, Maharashtra police learns, adapts

ince the beginning of the outbreak and subsequent lockdown, the police have been deployed in contact tracing, monitoring of home or institutional quarantine and implementation of the lockdown, including curfews, closure of containment zones, district boundaries and issuing travel permits, deployment at hospitals and quarantines facilities, to name a few.

Can My Phone's Hotspot Be My Only Internet Connection?

Yes, there are places in this world where you can’t get online—and I’m not talking about a remote tropical locale where it’s impossible for you to play Emoji Blitz while you’re on holiday. Plenty of places around the world either have crappy or non-existent internet, requiring you to get creative to get...

Chromebook to win most in Japan purchase program, says Digitimes Research

The Japanese government will begin a JPY300 billion (US$2.786 billion) plan to purchase mobile computing devices to cope with urgent demand for remote study triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, with Chromebooks likely to emerge as the favorite thanks to their advantages in hardware and software costs as well as local industry support.

Highlights of the day: ASE reportedly gears up for new AirPods

Apple is reportedly looking to incorporate ambient light sensors in new AirPods, with ASE Technology likely to land backend orders for packaging the . ASE is poised to apply its technology to next-generation TWS earphones.

Why Target ended up a $3.6b black hole

It's a constant in Australian retail that Target and Kmart didn't fire at the same time, even before the arrival of fast fashion retailers and online shopping.

Pachinko upgrades to boost NAND flash demand

Upgrades in Japanese-made pachinko game machines are set to play a driver of NAND flash demand growth in 2020, according to industry sources.

LSH vs FCS Dream11 Prediction : LA SOUFRIERE Hikers vs Fort Charlotte Strikers Best Dream 11 Team for Vincy Premier League

LSH vs FCS Dream11 Prediction: LA SOUFRIERE Hikers vs Fort Charlotte Strikers – 25 May 2020 (St. Vincent)LA SOUFRIERE Hikers will take on Fort Charlotte Strikers in the 11th game of the Vincy T10 Super League which will be played at the Vale Sports Complex in St. Vincent. Strikers have lost all 3 of their games and this game is almost a DO or Die for them and they have to win it anyhow, it will be very tough for them though whereas Hikers suffered their first defeat in the last game by the strong Breakers side and they would like to get back in winning ways. Hikers will go in a great mood in this game.Pitch Report – This is a good cricketing wicket. Batsmen are getting the reward of playing good shots and there is good support for the bowlers too.  Match Details :Time:- 8.00 PM IST, Live on FancodeProbable XI for both sides:- LA SOUFRIERE Hikers – Salvan Browne, Desron Maloney, Dillon Douglas, Dean Browne, Rawdon Bentick, Casmus Hackshaw, Tilron Harry, Kimson Dalzell, Othniel Lewis, Jeremy Haywood, Kenson Dalzell.Fort…

Coronavirus: Maharashtra seeks 50 doctors, 100 nurses from Kerala as its cases continue to rise

The state government has offered to pay and provide accommodation to the medical and paramedical personnel.

Green blooms: Patches of Antarctica’s snow is turning green with algae due to global warming

When the algae bloom in a large area simultaneously, it turns the snow bright green and it can be spotted from space.

Directors get six-month reprieve on disclosure

Companies providing profit guidance will be relieved from continuous disclosure rules for the next six months, because of the economic uncertainty fuelled by the coronavirus.

LendX2Go: Oppo lets you try the Find X2 series for free for 20 days

Considering of getting the Find X2 or Find X2 Pro? If you’re still on the fence, Oppo Malaysia is currently having a LendX2Go campaign where you can apply for a 20 day trial for its Find X2 series.

From tomorrow, May 26, 2020, Kyiv Region resumes public transport

Monitoring Desk: Public transportation including buses and wagons will start operations in Kyiv region from Tuesday, May 26, reports Ukrainian News Agency. It may be mentioned that the underground Metro has already resumed operations in Kyiv. According to a story posted by Anna Rudyk, the Acting Chairman of the Kyiv Regional State Administration Vasily Volodin informed the press that from tomorrow, May 26, the quarantine has been relaxed. Vasily Volodin stated that passenger transport will run at urban, suburban, intercity, intraregional routes but with well-coordinated control and compliance with requirements. Volodin noted that the number of passengers on renewed passenger flights should be equal to the number of seats in vehicles. According to him, the corresponding decision was made on Monday morning at a meeting of the commission on technological and environmental safety and emergency situations.

Coronavirus crisis: All that's bad about a 'Bad Bank'

The creation of a bad bank in its present format can only provide a temporary reprieve, by enabling transfer of a large chunk of NPAs, to make the banks' balance sheet look better

No complaints from TNS boss Scott Ruscoe over finish

The New Saints chief Scott Ruscoe refused to play the blame game after his side relinquished the Welsh top flight title for the first time in nine years.

Felix Hernandez aims for 200 career wins and 3,000 strikeouts

But the COVID-19 pandemic is getting in the way of the former Mariner’s pitcher’s goals.

Trocaire appeals to Tipperary people to return the charity’s Lenten Appeal boxes 

Charity has experienced 60% drop in donations due to Covid-19 pandemic

INCON launches COVID-19 resource page

INCON has created a COVID-19 resource page, which provides tips and advice on creating online and virtual events and conferences. Its 10 Global Partners have contributed their latest recommendations and best practice advice on how to create, manage and market events or conferences during COVID-19. It is a stressful time to be working on events, we are offering this guide to help anyone trying to organise an event. Patrizia Buongiorno, INCON Co-Chair and VP at AIM Group International remarked “we

Tasty pursuits! What consumers are turning to when restaurants are shut

The demand for snack items is up, but can manufacturers keep up?

Placentas from COVID-positive pregnant women show injury: Study

The researchers from Northwestern University in the US said the findings, though early, could help inform how pregnant women should be clinically monitored during the pandemic.

MMGY global Travel Safety Barometer to track U.S. travelers’ perceptions of safety throughout reopening phase of pandemic

KANSAS CITY, MO – MMGY Global announces the launch of its new Travel Safety Barometer, a sentiment tracking tool created for the travel and tourism industry to monitor American travelers’ perceptions of how safe it is to engage in specific travel behaviors as the country embarks on its reopening and recovery efforts. The Barometer, designed by MMGY’s Travel Intelligence research and insights division is a valuable informational resource for both business and leisure travelers and the industry as the coronavirus

Rajasthan govt withdraws order increasing daily working limit to 12 hours

Congress-ruled Rajasthan was the first state to increase the working hour limit to 12 hours from 8 hours through an order issued on April 11

Liam Roberts: An honour to serve Walsall

Walsall goalkeeper Liam Roberts insists it is an ‘absolute honour’ to represent the club as he fulfils his dream of playing for his home-town team.

Huawei claims breakthrough in 5G antenna technology - here's what it brings

Earlier last month, conspiracy theories claiming that 5G technology could be a cause for the spread of the Covid-19 virus caused law and order issues in parts of Europe, an event that was condemned by the scientific community.

NRL 2020: NZ Warriors' Jazz Tevaga targets early return from injury

The 24-year-old believes he'll be ready to go against the Cowboys in round five.

2021 Mercedes S-Class Front Design Revealed In Official Teaser

A shadowy teaser image shows the sharp front end of the next-generation Mercedes S-Class Sedan ahead of a confirmed reveal in the second half of 2020.

Windows 10 May 2020 Update allows users to block Potentially Unwanted Apps

Microsoft is expected to roll out the Windows 10 May 2020 update soon. The new update comes with several features as well as improvements and introduces a

UAE-firm launches robot fleet to combat coronavirus

From disinfecting to detecting and delivering, these four have it covered

Android 10, One UI 2 updates revived for Samsung devices in India

The rollout of the Android 10, One UI 2 update in Samsung devices that had been halted due to the lockdown is being resumed in India in a phased manner.

QF member’s fast track-research funding program boosts Qatar’s fight against COVID-19

Research projects designed to help children with Autism learn from home, enforce quarantine measures, and safeguard the mental health of healthcare workers are among those to be supported through a new, streamlined funding call launched by Qatar National Research Fund to help Qatar combat COVID-19.

POS device makers coping with pandemic

POS (point of sale/service) device makers Flytech Technology, Posiflex Technology and Partner Tech have enhanced added-value for and extended application of their products to cope with negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, according to industry sources.

Removing soft toys from classrooms or banning children from touching books when schools reopen is too 'extreme', government expert warns

Professor Robert Dingwall, from Nottingham University, warned the measures were 'extreme' and risked making children 'miserable' when they are finally allowed back into class.

Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs names toughest player he ever faced during career

Giggs played against the best full-backs in Europe during his 24 years with Man Utd, but recalls one particular meeting with an opponent where came off a little worse for wear

Video: Amber Alert anti-online grooming campaign launched

Amber Alert teamed up with the Dutch police and the European police group for missing persons to launch an international prevention campaign against online grooming. The campaign will be distributed

Audiolab's 6000A Play streaming amplifier is a fusion of two five-star products

Award-winning 6000N Play streamer + five-star 6000A amp = new 6000A Play

Mentally preparing for hurricane season after covid-19

At Fox4 we want to provide you with the resources you need to mentally prepare for hurricane season after the covid-19 pandemic.

What is all of that screen time doing to your skin?

Blue light and skin experts explain the risks as people increase time on devices during the Covid-19 crisis

Gale Sayers’ moving Brian Piccolo tribute that inspired a movie turns 50

The evening was winding down, at last, the rostrum of speakers dragging the proceedings ever closer to the midnight hour. Much of that night of May 25, 1970, had been a procession of sharp one-liners

Calls to reopen Wolverhampton playing fields for public use

A campaign to bring football fields back into community use has been backed by a Black Country MP.

Bored crane operator laughs as he kills time by trolling man on ground below

A crane operator who was determined to play a prank on a man sunbathing below has seen the clip watched more than 3.4 million times on social media, where it's divided opinion among viewers

How Germany contained the coronavirus

In addition to a properly funded health system, technological edge and decisive leadership, public trust played a key role.

When we start riding the cool Kayoola buses

They have provided USB ports in this electric bus to keep our phone battery stable so as to send that important text before the battery runs out. And guess what...

Manchester United stance on David Brooks and Josh King transfers

Bournemouth duo David Brooks and Josh King are being considered as fall-back options by United if they are unable to land their priority targets in the transfer window.

How the Sunrise Foods buy spices up business for ITC

The move strengthens the tobacco major’s push towards non-cigarette FMCG business

Seven expats arrested in Oman for violations

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested seven expat workers for violating the decisions of the Supreme Committee in charge of dealing with COVID-19

The Nigerian fraudsters ripping off the unemployment system

"Scattered Canary" group is scamming vital benefits programs amid the pandemic.

These cool gadgets are all perfect Memorial Day presents to you

It’s a holiday. Summer is starting. You’ve suffered through a pandemic. Time to get yourself somethin’ nice. Check out these sweet deals on gear and gadgets included as part of this Memorial Day sale, with savings of up to more than $100 off. TNW Couch Conferences Join industry leaders to define new strategies for an […]

OPINION | Africa Day: A continent united in its battle against Covid-19

There are a few examples that show that African institutions of higher learning and many other organisations can play their part in collectively helping fellow Africans face the pandemic head-on, writes Nico Elema.

Gunna & Young Thug Make Magic On "WUNNA" Standout "DOLLAZ ON MY HEAD"

Gunna and Young Thug match energies on 'DOLLAZ ON MY HEAD.' Gunna is on pace to experience a #1 album with WUNNA, which marks a high point in his career. The YSL Records representative is finally stepping out of Young Thug's shadow and proving to folks why he has what it takes to become a superstar ...

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition Expert Mode Can Make Game More Challenging

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition will include an Expert Mode that will let players distribute experience points freely among characters

Pelosi makes fans as Democrat who gets under Trump's skin

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has assumed many roles for Democrats in the Trump era, from top campaign strategist and party spokeswoman, to impeachment chief and emblem of women's power.

Ports 1961, Safilo Sign Eyewear Pact for China

The 10-year licensing agreement will be limited to the Chinese market.

Globalisation can't be done away with Swadeshi slogans: Skanray Tech chief

In a Q&A, Vishwaprasad Alva, founder and managing director, Skanray Technologies, explains why trying to lure companies moving out of China to India could prove counterproductive

PUBG Mobile Lite: Best sensitivity settings for new players

PUBG Mobile Lite is the toned-down version of popular battle royale game, PUBG Mobile.

'Wuhan Diary': Fighting and writing about the beautiful battle

'We could have learned from the Wuhan experience but we never did and instead magnified the problems with our own stupidity and negligence.'

IBM and Google battle for quantum supremacy in computing

Two giants of quantum computing slug it out, politely.

Atwoli: I am Not in Bad Terms With Ruto

Cotu Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has appeared to have a change of heart in the ongoing...

Latvia to launch Google-Apple friendly coronavirus contact tracing app

RIGA (Reuters) - Latvia aims to become one of the first countries to launch a smartphone app using a new toolkit created by U.S. tech giants Apple and Alphabet’s Google to help trace coronavirus infections.

Electronic voting in some Russian regions on extending Putin's term: election chief

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Remote electronic voting on constitutional changes that could greatly extend Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rule will be used in three or four regions but not rolled out nationwide, the Central Election Commission chief said in an interview.

Twitter Struggles To Label Misleading COVID-19 Tweets

Automated technology that Twitter began using this month to label tweets containing coronavirus misinformation is making mistakes, raising concerns about the company's reliance on artificial intelligence to review content. From a report: On May 11, Twitter started labeling tweets that spread a consp...

The incredible Arsenal, Celtic and Man Utd team-mates who John Hartson just picked in his all-time XI

The Wales legend has selected the best players who he has played with - and it is some team...

Coronavirus: Families of disabled people are still being asked to sign unlawful DNR orders

EXCLUSIVE Labour urged the government to "provide clarity" to healthcare workers to prevent the families of vulnerable people feeling pressure to wrongly sign the orders

Keeping on eye on facilities

With restrictions being lifted, the City of Pentiction is reminding visitors of parks, beaches and outdoor facilities to be aware of COVID-19 safety measures.

Online Torah study session helped prepare for upcoming holiday of Shavuot - Jewish World

'We pray that this historic event will bring a complete recovery to our people and the entire world,' organizers say.

How is Covid-19 playing out in rural India?

Even if the incidence of infection is not high in rural areas, its affect on rural-urban migration has debilitated livelihoods

Shama Sikander Comes Forward To Donate Money & Distribute Food Parcels To Those In Need

Actress Shama Sikander is doing her bit amidst these testing times to keep up the spirit of Eid. She along with friends has been distributing food to the needy and is now giving financial aid on the

Manchester United wantaway tipped to be the next Paul Scholes

According to a recent report, Manchester United's current wantaway youngster could be tipped to emulate former club legend Paul Scholes. Manchester United'...

Perthshire men’s support group ‘delighted’ to secure £10k funding support

A Perthshire support group for men has secured £10,000 in National Lottery funding.

Harbhajan Singh keen to play T20Is for India

Harbhajan Singh keen to play T20Is for India: The 39-year old veteran spinner is still looking forward to don the national jersey.Veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh has admitted being hurt due to constantly getting ignored by the national selectors despite him doing well in the Indian Premier League.“They [selectors] will not look at me because they feel I am too old. Also I don’t play any domestic cricket. [In the] Last four-five years they did not look at me even though I was doing well in the IPL, taking wickets and I had all my records to back my case,” Harbhajan was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. Harbhajan, 39, has represented Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in the last four season of the IPL. In 49 IPL matches since the start of 2016, Harbhajan has picked 40 wickets at an average of 31, an economy rate of 7.48 and a strike rate of 24.88.Let’s help our migrant families to get home please help us with whatever donation you can care@ibtrust.in 🙏🙏 @SonuSood @NeetiGoel2 @Geeta_Basra pic.twitter…

Covid-19 Will Make Colleges Prove Their Worth

Online education should come at an online price.

Memorial Day tradition continues in Lynnwood amid pandemic

Loved ones placed flags at Floral Hills cemetery as bagpipes played in the distance Monday morning.

‘95% of players struggling, I consider myself responsible’: Novak Djokovic

Although over $6 million has been raised to help lower-ranked players, Novak Djokovic has pitched in personally by helping the Serbian Tennis Federation in organizing an exhibition event.

Pakistan’s fashion designers step up to provide relief

Frieha Altaf, Nomi Ansari and Anoushey Ashraf lead the charge

Jailbreak tool released for latest version of iOS

The new tool from Unc0ver is said to work across all iOS versions from 11 to 13.5

DP Ruto Blames Political Enemies Over Poisonous Food Distributed In Kikuyu Branded With His Name

Deputy President William Ruto has denied reports on social media that he distributed harmful relief food to Kikuyu residents last week.Kenyans woke on Monday to reports that several residents of t

Mum, 35, told she has terminal cancer after mowing lawn left her in agony

Mum-of-four Stacey Pentland, of Newcastle, thought she had decades ahead of her but has received a devastating diagnosis of cancer that has riddled her organs

Tripura distributes 26.88 lakh textbooks, preparations on to resume schools after lockdown

Earlier this month, the education minister said his government is contemplating to restart its schools from June 1 and resume academic activities in them from June 15.

Sierra Metals Provides COVID-19 Update for Its Operations in Peru and Mexico

TORONTO — Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX: SMT) (BVL: SMT) (NYSE AMERICAN: SMTS) (“Sierra Metals” or “the Company”) announces that the Peruvian Government has extended its state of emergency and a nationwide lockdown to fight the COVID-19 pandemic until June 30, 2020.

Microsoft is investigating various problems caused by the KB4556799 update for Windows 10

Earlier this month Microsoft released KB4556799, an update for Windows 10 that brought important changes to the operating system. But, as has become increasingly common of late, the update has also caused a range of problems for users, including breaking internet connections.

Kampala Parents School gets ready for Online Classes Via Zoom  

When coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic hit the world, many governments were forced to shut down schools. In March, President Yoweri Museveni faced with the same problem ordered schools to close in order to safeguard pupils, students and teachers from the pandemic. In total, the President sent home over 15 million scholars. But as the pandemic persisted, governments and schools are devising ways by which they can be able to teach their students. And with this, technology has come handy as schools turn to the internet to conduct classes and deliver lessons. Recently, Kampala Parents School announced online classes for pupils from pre-primary (Middle and Top classes of nursery section) to primary seven-candidate who will sit for the national Primary Leaving Examinations.

Sony Extended Play sale: Huge discounts on The Witcher 3, FIFA 20, and more

Here are some amazing PlayStation 4 video game deals that you would not like to miss out on during the Sony Extended Play sale.

Scanner Reports 5-25-20

Fryday had to get out and get stuff, been in the teeny tiny housey too friggen long needed to get out, get stuff, go for a walk. Even though I had an RA flare-up on Thursday, I felt a little better. Off I went walking too fast pushing my walker. I used to be able to shop three stores walking a couple of miles in 90 minutes pre Virus Days. I was going to try and do it again like the Old Days 2 months ago. My mask too tight, breathing too, hard sucking the mask up into my booger passages, sweating my rubber gloves too small my hands numb and sweaty. Trader Joes had a line. I wasn't that hungry, went to Pet Smart for Joey I bought him a scratcher he wanted really, really bad and a box of BBQ Temptations. Then to the other Top Secret Store for my gloves, 2 boxes extra large. I felt like I won the lotto sort of. Off I went had to pick up my medication. Walking fast, fast, fast, too fast mask breathing too hard fast WHAM! Hypoventling I stopped kinda dizzy, resting, feeling asthma creeping up on me. After a couple…

Facebook Workplace announces 'drop-in' video rooms

Facebook takes another step in its push to provide enterprise services.

Eden-Monaro byelection set for July 4, coronavirus measures play role in date selection

The date was chosen in part to allow enough time for school polling booths to be sanitised due to the coronavirus.

Coronavirus vaccine India Latest Update: Harsh Vardhan says when Indian vaccine candidate will enter trials

Coronavirus vaccine India Latest News Update: Financial support and regulatory clearance will be provided to those who are working on this, Vardhan said. "Out of these 14, four vaccine candidates, in the next three-five months, may enter the clinical trial stage. Right now, they are in the pre-clinical trial phase," the minister said.

Choice Hotels expands Choice Privileges benefits for loyalty program members

ROCKVILLE, MD. – Choice Hotels International, Inc. announces a series of enhancements to expand the benefits of its Choice Privileges loyalty program for its more than 45 million members. Changes build on the existing program features that members value, allowing more time to redeem points and offering new elite status benefits. These updates reflect Choice’s ongoing commitment to its guests, loyalty members and franchisees, as the company continues to evaluate ways to best serve them amid the COVID-19 pandemic.   “Even during

Woot is blowing out refurbished iPad, MacBook, and iMac models today only

The sale features various refurb Apple devices from iPad mini to 27-inch iMac. Some are listed as "Scratch & Dent" so may have cosmetic wear, whereas others are refurbished to look like new. You'll get a 90-day warranty with whatever you buy.

HDFC Bank Credit Card, Debit Card Offer: Save up to Rs 2000 on buying AC, refrigerators, coolers online

As part of the offer, HDFC Bank is providing 10 percent Instant Discount with HDFC Bank Credit Cards and Credit/Debit EMI Transactions.

Hadleigh Parkes' new Japanese club is confirmed

Scarlets have confirmed that 32-year-old Hadleigh Parkes is moving to Japan to join Top League side Panasonic Wild Knights.

Memorial Day: Lights display at Dodger Stadium honors fallen heroes

The field at Chavez Ravine was lit up in red, white and blue in a touching display to honor fallen heroes.

Departing Wales star Hadleigh Parkes confirms Japan move in emotional farewell statement

The 29-times-capped international has penned a moving column to pay tribute to the people of Wales

Chickens Lay Eggs With Green Yolk On Indian Farm

A chicken farmer from Malappuram, India identified as Ak Shihabudheen has confirmed that some of his poultry lay eggs with green egg yolks.

Playing cat and mouse with Covid-19

Government setting up mobile laboratory in Namanga for truck drivers.

West Ham could make a shrewd transfer move by signing Reece Oxford's teammate

While the former Hammer hasn't played much for Augsburg, his teammate Phillip Max has and he could be a shrewd move for West Ham

Foldable Glass in Smartphones: Inevitable Future or a Passing Fad?

What is the future of foldable phones? We’ve been hearing about how flexile displays would be the future of smartphones … Foldable Glass in Smartphones: Inevitable Future or a Passing Fad? Read More »

Mum's warning as son, 11, suffers massive stroke after playing with friends

Marli Brown, from the East Midlands, complained he had a headache and was feeling sick before he was rushed to Birmingham Children's Hospital with signs of stroke

World's fastest internet speed recorded by scientists in Australia

Zoom zoom

60 days, 56-fold growth: India now second largest PPE manufacturer

According to Invest India, the government company, India has become the second largest maker of PPE kits, considered key to fight Covid-19. It has said India achieved this feat in two months.

Are penguins kosher? - Judaism

Penguins are not on the Torah's list of non-kosher birds and don't resemble any of them. Why are they not kosher?

US virus tracking: a patchwork of apps, human tracers

Privacy activists are divided on the tradeoffs of mobile technology for virus tracking.

This new iOS jailbreak tool can unlock even the latest iPhones

Hacking group Unc0ver has published a new tool that can jailbreak any iPhone running iOS 11 onwards.

Reports of sexual abuse of children triple during lockdown

The justice department receives nearly 280,000 reports from March to May. It blames telecommunications companies for not proactively blocking access to forms of online sexual exploitation of children

Chinese state media says new chopper drone may be deployed along India border

The AR500C unmanned chopper is equipped to carry out fire strikes and also disrupt electronic circuitry of its target at heights above 15,000 feet, the Chinese state media reported.

Sony unveils image sensor with integrated AI

Other sensor chips need to transfer an image to a separate computer for that type of analysis, but Sony has built AI right into the processor itself

Mike Tindall reveals daughter Mia spends the morning doing schoolwork and afternoons playing sports and riding as he opens up about family life in lockdown on Princess Anne's estate

Mike Tindall, 41, who shares six-year-old Mia and Lena, one, with Zara Tindall, 39, told Hello! about family life on Princess Anne's Gloucestershire estate.

What lockdown? BJP's Manoj Tiwari flouts lockdown norms to play cricket; Watch video

Govt evacuates 89,773 stranded JK residents till date

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

Tele2, Telia and 3 Sweden announce 5G networks launches

Tele2 Sweden and Telia have announced launches of their 5G networks and 3 Sweden said it would expand the 5G network that came on stream in December, when announced testing.

New Silent Hill rumours of it being a PS5 exclusive and a soft reboot sound too good to be true

Silent Hill may be coming back, exclusively on PlayStation5 and with a bold new direction if rumours are to be believed.

Microsoft's Surface Pro X discounted up to $449.01 in Amazon's Deal of the Day

Amazon is currently offering up to 35% off the Surface Pro X with its Deal of the Day. So you will only have the chance to get them at these prices today. They start at $749.99 for the base model.

Chrome M83 Update Causing Frequent Crashes On ASUS Phones

Some Asus smartphone users are experiencing issues like webpages not loading and frequent app crashes following the Chrome M83 update.

The Offload: Philip Browne’s grave outlook should be taken seriously

Sexton determined to Play On, Plan C and D, word of mouth and by the numbers

Sony Xperia 1 II Hands-on: A fine-tuned upgrade over the Xperia 1 [Video]

XDA TV's TK Bay had a chance to take a look at the new Xperia 1 II, here are his first impressions about Sony's latest flagship.

TECH BREAK: A digital innovation to streamline food aid delivery

The app is designed by Empiris Creative Communication and Fashionnaire Corporation Ltd.

Kingi denies Sh1.6m ICU bed claim

Governor says no money has been paid for buying of beds.

Mark Jenkins: West Brom want to play

Chief executive Mark Jenkins says Albion are fully behind proposals to finish the 2019/20 campaign on the pitch.

Hataman bats for 'new normal' in education

Deputy Speaker and Basilan Rep. MujivHataman made this call to the Department of Education as the education sector, parents and students preparE for the next school year amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Computers for inmates eyed

The Supreme Court revealed recently that 4,683 PDLs were released from April 30 to May 8 through videoconference hearings. So far 9,731 inmates have been released over a period of six weeks through various circulars that the SC had issued to address jail congestion and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

You Can’t Unsee This Model’s Infected-As-Hell Piercings, On Display In An Earring Campaign

Someone pass the salt water, please.

Maharashtra: For weary migrants taking train home, a free meal & bottled water

Since May 13, when they began with providing packed meals to passengers on board six or seven trains, they have clocked more than one lakh meals in total for those boarding the trains alone.

Union minister Piyush Goyal's interpretation of an 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat'

Business leaders from across sectors interacted with Union Minister for Railways and Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, during the current edition of India Today's e-Conclave 2020 Jumpstart series.

QBE moves 15,000-strong global workforce onto Microsoft Teams

Within three months.

[News Focus] Caught between the US and China, Korean chipmakers on edge

South Korea’s chipmakers are again on edge over the second round of technology war between the United States and China involving semiconductors, according to industry sources Monday. Although the flagship businesses of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix pivot on memory products, which aren’t yet subject to the new US sanctions on China’s tech giant Huawei Technologies, worries are growing over the t...

Watch: Joe Biden’s ‘You Ain’t Black’ Sparks Drama, Freddie Gibbs Vs. Akademiks, Doja Cat Dragged For Racism Drama

The rap news cycle never ends. Today, online personality Jonny Fastlane focused on Joe Biden's now-infamous "You Ain't Black" remarks, Doja Cat getting dragged

Minecraft has been sold over 200 million times; Mojang rebrands and announces new projects

Microsoft has confirmed that Minecraft has been sold over 200 million times, almost six years after purchasing the rights to the game. The studio behind the game, Mojang AB, has been given a rebrand too and has announced work on new projects.

LG Velvet: Snapdragon 765G smartphone scheduled for North American release; LG Q61 could be on the way too

The LG Velvet is coming to North America, according to South Korean media. Possibly costing upwards of US$735, the device features a 6.8-inch OLED display, a Sony IMX586 primary camera and a Snapdragon 765G processor. The newly announced LG Q61 appears to be getting an international release, too.

HP ProBook 430 G7 does not have many new features

HP has released a new affordable office laptop, the ProBook 430 G7. However, there is not a whole lot new in this device. One new feature is the processor, but it disappoints in our review.

Pressure mounts on Calgary to pass bylaw banning conversion therapy

The proposed bylaw, which would apply to organizations trying to make money as well as not-for-profit organizations, comes with teeth: Those violating the ban face fines up to $10,000 or up to a year in jail

Alpaca therapy - Around The Web

In his years of bringing alpaca therapy to everyone who needs it through his organization Woolley Animals, Stuart Woolley of Devon, England has found that alpacas “bring the best out of people.” Therapy alpacas provide care for a vast range of people: from children with ADHD or autism, to elderly patients in hospice

No, Software Still Can’t Grade Student Essays

Robo-grading would be swift, cheap, and consistent. The only problem after all these years is that it still can’t be done.

Colonoscopy Screening Intervals Could Be Extended For Some Patients, Researchers Suggest

The traditional 10-year colonoscopy interval may be changing.

Apple Raises AirPods Game To Fight Off Enhanced Google Pixel Buds

Future Apple Airpods could come with health monitoring abilities.

vivo Y70s 5G comes with Exynos 880 SoC and sub-CNY 2,000 pricetag

Official sales tip-off next week on June 1.

Mechanics Of Assignment Orders Illuminated In Optronics Technologies

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has issued an opinion which explains the interrelationship of assignment orders and personal jurisdiction.

Artificial Intelligence Is Incompatible With The Future Of Communication – Here’s Why

What role does AI play in the future of communication - indeed, should it be involved at all?

Airbnb’s Suzanne Edwards Talks Inclusion And Newly Launched Accessibility-Centric Online Experiences

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Airbnb announced in a press release the creation of several new accessibility-centric online experiences, designed for people with disabilities.

Former Windows Chief Chooses iPad Pro As His New Desktop PC

The man who was in charge of Windows 8 turns to Apple's iPad Pro to power his latest desktop computer

Singaporean Mobile Marketplace Carousell Launches Hong Kong Property Platform

The feature, called Carousell Property, provides listings of local and overseas residential and industrial properties for sale and rent through its Carousell mobile application.

Jamaica Leads The Way In Profiling Post-Pandemic Travel And Travelers

Jamaica, and all of its famous resorts, leads the way in establishing COVID-19 protocols for 2020 travel.

Is It The Right Time To Buy Raytheon Technologies After A 55% Fall In 2020?

Raytheon Technologies, best known for its missiles and other aerospace and defense products, has seen its stock fall more than 50% year-to-date, as the coronavirus pandemic is expected to have a significant impact on its aerospace business. Raytheon’s stock also remains down by about 45% from...

Aging In Place? A Check-In Device May Increase Safety And Security

Older adults who are aging in place can augment their level of safety and security by using a check-in device. The old-style devices had a button to press. Today you can use an app on your smart phone

Forget Samsung’s Galaxy S20 And Note 10, This Is The Smartphone To Buy

Samsung's Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note ranges are not where the smart money goes this year...

Return To Restaurants: Our First Post-Lockdown Meal Out, With Wine

The meal "out" felt very much like the shiny light at the end of last week's tunnel. Here's what it was like.

When It Comes To College Sports, June Is More Important Than September

This June is a month unlike any other one in the history of higher education; this June, the decision whether to go online, in person, or some hybrid/flex combination will be solidified.

Foldable Motorola Razr 2 will up the hardware game compared to its predecessor

It should also be closer to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip in terms of internals.

OnePlus' truly wireless earphones to be called OnePlus Buds

Not the most original name and not the most unique design either.

Apple's future AirPods could use light sensors for health monitoring

Apple is reportedly testing Ambient Light Sensors in future AirPods.

Tyson Foods worker, 44, dies after long battle with COVID-19

An employee at the Tyson Foods plant in Waterloo, Iowa, died Monday after battling the coronavirus during a six-week hospitalization that was chronicled and widely followed online.

Four Upper Valley towns to get high-speed internet service

Four more towns in the upper Connecticut River Valley of Vermont are on tap to get access to greater high-speed internet service.

Health group, community center get $48M endowments in Maine

A health group and community center will receive a combined $48 million in endowments to grow services for central Maine.

Technology helps tribe reconnect with Dakota language

These days, Dakota - the native language of the Prairie Island Indian Community - isn’t widely spoken.

Engineering colleges to offer a bouquet of new courses this year

Students who wish to pursue undergraduate engineering degrees will have ample options in emerging and cutting-edge technologies this year.

Hyderabad firm launches advanced version of e-procurement tool  

 Hyderabad-based Acads360 India has unveiled the advanced version of its e-procurement tool, PRM360 -the Covid-19 management solution, to address the procurement challenges confronted by manufacturing sector.

Jobs galore under afforestation drive in Telangana

Forest Department has undertaken afforestation work by digging staggered  trenches, dovetailing employment guarantee scheme to provide employment to workers.

Air pollution goes up again in Hyderabad

Pollution levels in the city which nosedived during the days when complete lockdown was in force, have started to climb up

Youth wing of church distribute groceries to needy in Hyderabad

The youths of the Bethel Marthoma Syrian Church, Neredmet distributed grocery kits to the residents of Vinayak Nagar.

Neredmet youngsters organise distribution drives

The youths of the Bethel Marthoma Syrian Church, Neredmet organised a grocery kit distribution drive for the residents of Vinayak Nagar who have been deprived of their basic necessities.

IT growth momentum will continue: KTR

The IT industry in Hyderabad and Telangana will keep up its growth momentum even in the future, asserted Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao.

KTR extends aid to differently-abled

IT and Municipal Administration Minister, KTR once again displayed his compassionate side on Sunday, when he extended financial support to a physically challenged person.

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“Music and Me “ Has organized A Musical Concert with Pratik Jain Live on fb.

“Music and me Has organized A Musical Concert with Pratik jain on line at fb. At the Beginning organizers welcome Dr. Sanjay Uttarwar and other renowned music lovers of Nagpur who were on line for program. It is unique program by Shalini Sinha on occasion of lockdown. Shalini Sinha is a renowned and versatile singer […]

Apple Recovers In China

SHANGHAI: Apple sales in China continued to recover in April, due partly to the release of a cheaper iPhone.

US Ramps Up Pressure On Chinese Tech Outfits

WASHINGTON: The US is adding 33 Chinese companies and institutions to an economic blacklist including technology companies, some of which have links to American outfits. 

SpaceX overcame parachute, thruster problems in Crew Dragon development

To get a new, state-of-the-art spacecraft ready to carry astronauts, SpaceX and NASA had to overcome problems with a technology more than a century old.

8 Stars Who Might Have Played Their Final Ligue 1 Games Following Competition's Cancellation

While other football leagues around Europe remain determined to get their season back underway, France decided it was best to end the Ligue 1 campaign after...

7 Players You Forgot Played Under Mauricio Pochettino

With Mauricio Pochettino's rather long gardening leave from Tottenham now over, he is free to reflect on his time in north London and also to accept a new...

Manchester United's New 'Legacy Green' Away Kit Leaked Online & it's Opinion Dividing

ding Fresh images of Manchester United's new away kit for the 2020/21 campaign have been leaked online ahead of its official unveiling. The release was set for...

Remembering Celtic's 1967 Lisbon Lions

Outside Celtic Park, one of the most impressive, cutting edge stadia in modern Britain, there are three statues which offer a glimpse into the window of...

Apple Leaks Reveal Radical New MacBook Pro

As Apple prepares to move the MacBook from Intel to ARM, how do you market and sell such a radical laptop?

Does Climate Change Cause Disasters?

Does human-caused climate change create or worsen disasters? Science answers "not really." Disasters are caused by vulnerabilities.

Why Does It Take Longer to Go There Than to Come Back?

New research explains the return trip effect, in which outward journeys seem to take so much longer than the trip back home.

Stretching the Expertise Bubble

Experts make claims all the time. How do you know when you should trust them?

From Scars To Sight Loss: DIY Beauty Could Cost You More Than You Think

Throughout the week, we're exploring the appalling lack of regulation surrounding various beauty tools and products sold online and the damage they have caused hundreds of women in the UK.

Burnley boss Dyche expecting odd results when Premier League resumes

English soccer was halted in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic but clubs are training in small groups as part of the Premier League’s “Project Restart”, which envisages a return to play in June.

Philadelphia Museum of Art Workers Seek to Unionize

After a year of organizing, staff members at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) launched a union drive. On Friday, they announced their intent to join District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). By unionizing, organizers are hoping the museum, which is currently closed because of the Covid-19 outbreak, will prioritize ensuring worker and visitor safety and maintaining programs that serve the community as it works to recover from the financial fallout from the pandemic.

Here’s how much Curro’s new online school costs – with applications now open

Curro Online, the new offering from private school group Curro, will go live in mid-June with applications open to all from Monday (25 May).

A snapshot of the coronavirus looking at 1% of South Africa’s population

Medical aid group Bonitas  has provided a snapshot of how the coronavirus epidemic in South Africa has impacted its members.

On International Missing Children's Day parents urged to keep their children safe from online sexual harassment

25 May in Europe is International Missing Children’s Day. This year emphasis is put on online sexual harassment or «grooming» problem.

"I would have been scared to play, cancelling Ligue 1 was the best decision"

The Portuguese Adrien Silva, on loan at Monaco from Leicester, valued the cancellation of the French league in 'Record' and compared it to what is happening in the Bundesliga.

"Playing at 4:30 p.m. in the summer is outrageous, we're human"

Brescia captain Daniele Gastaldello on Monday deemed it "risky" to resume the Serie A season, which has been interrupted since 9 March, and said he would refuse to compete in the afternoon during the summer because of the high temperatures.

"The 'galácticos' bored Di Stéfano"

Arrigo Sacchi, who was sporting director of Real Madrid, assured that the mythical ex-player and honorary president was bored by that team's play.

Prices of N-95 masks down by up to 47% after NPPA advisory

N-95 masks were earlier being sold in the market for Rs 150 to 300 per unit and after the advisory by the the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), prices have been cut.

Startup Livspace lays off 450 employees on adverse business impact from COVID-19

Founded in 2015 by Ramakant Sharma and Anuj Srivastava, Livspace provides a three-sided marketplace and a design automation platform that connects homeowners, certified designers and vendors.

Rock-bottom interest rates may be here to stay

Once the labour market begins to recover, the Federal Reserve’s experience in the pre-pandemic, record-long economic expansion is likely to influence when its raises rates

10 food delivery startups smashing it in 2020

Online food ordering has been soaring the last two months all across Europe. Customers aren’t just dabbling in grocery delivery from online supermarkets – they are sampling direct-to-consumer meal kits and prepared meals more than ever before too. While some food delivery companies are having tur

Dublin-based Buymie expands its online supermarket to the UK via partnership with Co-op

Irish startup Buymie, the personalised online grocery delivery provider, has teamed-up with major supermarket Co-op to offer same-day home grocery deliveries and full personal shopping services across Bristol as a first UK city deployment. We featured Buymie this month in our list of 10 online super

Education in a self-reliant India! Best teachers cannot always reach grassroots, digital content can

The proposed reforms could lead to a positive shift in the quality of education. Currently, even though we live in an era of online education, digital accessibility is an issue.

Sustaining Atmanirbharta: The right policy mix

Experience of countries that have successfully transformed themselves suggests that an integrated approach over the medium term, based on the first and third sets of policies will improve domestic capabilities, and help achieve atmanirbharta with a greater share in GVCs.

Clickastro review: Click to know your daily horoscope

The Clickastro app blends modern technology with the ancient wisdom of astrology.

Students doing Oxford exams on videolink from their bedrooms complain that invigilators and tutors should NOT be allowed to see their ‘private space’

Oxford University's Faculty of Classics confirmed that exams would be taken over Microsoft Teams. All invigilators will undergo a mandatory 'camera sweep of the room' before the test starts.

India can benefit from promoting local industries: Indresh

The National Security Jagran Manch organized National India webinar. The speaker of the event was Indresh Kumar, chief patron and mentor of Forum for Awareness in National Security (FANS). Kumar who is also national executive member of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh shared his

Now, MCL to pay PF, pension online

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) CMD BN Shukla on Saturday inaugurated a system of centralised payment of Coal Mines provident fund and pension to the superannuated employees of the company. The system was inaugurated in the presence to Director (Technical/Ops) OP Singh, Director (Finance) KR

Fighting Covid-19: TMH initiates sample pool technology for testing

Tata Main Hospital (TMH) over the last one month, has conducted 1650 Real-time Reverse Transcription–Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). diagnostic test for COVID-19. In view of the increased demand for testing as a result of migrant workers reaching Jamshedpur, TMH has initiated sample pool

She Escaped An Abusive Relationship In Her 60s — & This Program Changed Her Life

"You can feel the love, the concern, the sincerity. Every day."

Top medical body tells NRL to slow down plans for spectators

Just two days away from the restart of the National Rugby League season, the Australian Medical Association has urged organizers to slow down in its plans to have spectators in stadiums by July 1 and

Punjab: Without salary since January, PU contractual staff left in the lurch

The employees, who include plumbers, maintenance workers, and helpers employed to work in hostels and administrative offices of the university, have been shuttling between contractors and university officials, but to no avail.

eBay port scans Windows PCs that visit its website

The eBay website port scans the computers of people who visit the online classifieds and auctioning service from a Windows PC, according to several reports.

Parenting and Boredom

If we occasionally experience boredom with our children, it’s not necessarily a sign of being bad parents. It’s just a reminder that we are not just parents.

All About The Bitcoin Halving

Bitcoin just underwent a halving, the third in the cryptocurrency's history, on March 11. Every transaction in the entire history of Bitcoin is recorded on ever

Liberia: Cummings Africa Foundation Distributes Relief Items to Villages, Clinics in Nimba

Ganta, Nimba County – The Cummings Africa Foundation has ended the distribution of essential food to more than 10 towns and villages, clinics, hospitals, orphanage homes, hospitals and clinics across Nimba County as part of its contribution to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Report by Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The food distribution includes rice, […]

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining

Truth, with strings attached

Why would anyone want to find a proof that the Earth is flat? Why the effort?

Business leaders urge caution on return-to-workplace approach

SOME business leaders are urging companies to examine their individual situation, and hav...

Farmers use technology to boost sales

SCORES of farmers in Clarendon have been using locally developed technology platform

Go easy on the immunity booster pills, say doctors

People are making a beeline for Vitamin C tablets, but immunity is built by lifestyle changes and diet, say experts Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, there has been an increase in consumptio.

COVID-19: The Revival Must Start With Education By Seun Awogbenle

Technology must be at the heart of our new reforms, including improving access to the internet and ensuring that data is affordable for the greatest number of our population. One of the numerous impact of COVID-19 is that all over the world, teaching and learning won’t remain the same and Nigeria cannot afford to be left behind.

Zimbabwean students contest e-learning in courts

HARARE – University students failing to participate in the virtual classrooms during lockdown due to lack of smartphones, laptops and unavailability of Internet services in some parts of the country, have contested the introduction of e-learning at the High Court.

Africa Day: Leaders must continue to work towards Agenda 2063

Monday, 25 May marks Africa Day. What does that mean in practice? Our experiences as social accountability practitioners in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi and South Africa oblige us to do more than merely celebrate the shiny ideals of Pan-Africanism on this day.

Mnangagwa’s ICT Minister taking a nap on the job

THE Minister of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), Jenfan Muswere, has effectively gone missing in action during the time the nation should be benefiting from hands-on ICTs solutions that help individuals and businesses work from home, manage and track Covid-19 data using ICTs as well as ensure cost-effective online educational solutions are available.

Palm Done Right pushes #SayItOnTheWrapper campaign: ‘Stop hiding palm oil use behind unclear ingredient names’

The sustainable palm oil advocate’s latest campaign aims to encourage manufacturers and retailers to be open about their palm oil use. Unless more shoppers are aware of sustainable palm oil, brands will be hesitant to highlight sustainable palm oil logos, Palm Done Right spokesperson Monique van Wijnbergen tells FoodNavigator.

Opinion: 'I worry about the children - will they want to play sport again?'

Former Hillary Commission boss Peter Dale writes about how the bottom has fallen out of sports participation.

Highlighting improvements

Staff from a Dunedin electrical firm help install new training lights at the North Ground, Dunedin, on Friday. New timber poles and longer...

ORC drafting policy online

During the next two months, Otago Regional Council staff will be developing the regional authority’s most significant policy document with input...

Health alliance shows worth

Covid-19 has shown the critical role Alliance South plays in delivering health services across the region, its new chairman says. Cromwell-based...

Industry insider reveals the true impact of the lockdown on the South African travel industry

An industry insider has provided real-world facts and figures on the impact of the extended lockdown on the South African travel and tourism industry.

Impressive Rain 5G performance following network changes

Rain has made changes to its 5G network following complaints about slow speeds and intermittent connectivity issues. MyBroadband tested the network to assess the performance.

World’s first AMD-only Linux laptop revealed

Tuxedo Computers has launched what it calls the world’s first AMD-only and Linux-preinstalled laptop.

Frogfoot fibre price increases coming soon

Frogfoot has informed Internet service providers that it will implement a price increase to its wholesale fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) services from 1 July 2020.

Keep it real with authentic software

Think twice before taking the risks of purchasing unlicensed software, it may seem like a great idea to spend less in that particular moment but unfortunately the potential risks involved could end up costing you way more in the future.

US company trials coronavirus vaccine in Australia

A U.S. biotechnology company announced on Tuesday the start of human trials in Australia of a vaccine for the coronarvirus with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.

Delta to provide passengers with hygiene kits

The complimentary “care kits” consist of a face mask, sanitiser gel pouches and an information card…

Ghana treating frontline health workers better than US – Report

Health workers at the Frontline of the coronavirus fight in Ghana are being treated better than their counterpart in the US, The Washington Post, has revealed, with calls on the US government to emulate the intervention of the Ghanaian Government for health workers.

Huge increase in demand for Walsall befriending service

A community befriending service says it has seen a huge increase in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Monash, Swinburne, and RMIT universities use optical chip to achieve 44Tbps data speed | ZDNet

Claimed as the fastest internet speed that has been tested and recorded in the world.

Playing under Adam Gilchrist in IPL was dream come true, reveals David Miller

David Miller, who made his IPL debut with Kings XI Punjab in 2012, has labelled the experience of playing under Adam Gilchrist as a dream come true and branded the Aussie as one of his childhood heroes. Having spent eight years with the Kings XI, Miller described his IPL journey as 'incredible'.

NASA: Space Virus Might be Caught by Mars Rover, So it Needs to be Isolated First

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) plans to isolate Perseverance to prevent any viruses that the device may get from space. Is there a thing called 'alien virus'?

Covid: TN hospital designs low cost respirator

Meenakshi Hospital, a multi specialty hospital in Thanjavur and a part of Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai, has designed a 'cost-effective purifying respirator system that provides 100 per cent protection from Covid-19 infection' for surgeons and other healthcare professionals in operation theatres. Continue Reading →

Eden-Monaro byelection date set for July 4

Speaker Tony Smith will issue the writs on Thursday for what will be a five-and-a-half-week campaign.

Shrewsbury charity receives £3,000 to help caregivers

A Shrewsbury charity that is supporting vulnerable people through the coronavirus crisis has been awarded a £3,000 grant to provide support to isolated or bereaved caregivers during lockdown.

'Time is right' to reopen Newport railway line as work continues on innovation park

Work is continuing on the high-tech Newport Innovation Park under the lockdown.

Telford firm boosts PPE supply with 3D printing

A manufacturing service provider has produced hundreds of face shields for distribution into the NHS.

There are many digital ways to add to your cash balance

In these stressful times, access to a new revenue stream could well come in handy

Basic-school principal hosts free online lessons

KEREEN HIBBERTS, principal of Marcus Garvey Basic School, Kingston, has been hosting free online reading lessons to assist students who are at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Schools across Jamaica have been closed since mid-March. The...

Microbial cyborgs: Bacteria supplying power

Electronic devices are still made of lifeless materials. One day, however, 'microbial cyborgs' might be used in fuel cells, biosensors, or bioreactors. Scientists of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have created the necessary prerequisite by developing a programmable, biohybrid system consisting of a nanocomposite and the Shewanella oneidensis bacterium that produces electrons. The material serves as a scaffold for the bacteria and, at the same time, conducts the microbially produced current. The findings are reported in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (DOI 10.1021/acsami.9b22116).

Development of electrode material improving the efficiency of salinity gradient energy

Dr. Jeong Nam-Jo of Korea Institute of Energy Research(KIER) Marine Energy Convergence and Integration Research Team developed synthesis technologies of electrode material that can directly synthesize molybdenum disulfide thin films on the electrode current collector surface to contribute improving the efficiency and economic feasibility of salt gradient power generation using reverse electrodialysis.

Breaking down stubborn cellulose in time lapse

Researchers at Graz Unversity of Technology in Austria have for the first time ever succeeded in visualizing at the single-molecule level the processes involved in a biological nanomachine, known as the cellulosome, as it degrades crystalline cellulose. The fundamental insights thus obtained could support sustainable concepts of cellulose utilization to make a breakthrough in industrial biotechnology.

Heart failure patients with limited health literacy may have higher risk of death

Patients with heart failure who experience low health literacy are at an increased risk of hospitalization and mortality. This finding has significant clinical and public health implications and suggests that assessing and intervening upon an individual's understanding of their own health could improve heart failure outcomes, according to research published in JACC: Heart Failure.

Performing optical logic operations by a diffractive neural network

Optical logic operations, as the basis of optical computing, hold huge potentials to many applications such as cryptographically secured wireless communication and real-time wavefront-shaping. To this goal, Scientist in China demonstrated a general framework for all optical logic operations by a compound Huygens' metasurface enacted diffractive neural network, and verify it in a microwave experiment. This work makes a big step towards future multi-functional optical logic gates and high computing density.

15 glorious old photographs of Birmingham seen in colour

If you’re a history buff, one of the things you may have noticed while in lockdown is all the people who are experimenting with the various apps you can find for computer or smartphone which will colourise old photos. Far be it from us to see a bandwagon rumbling past without clambering on, so we’ve taken a few old pictures of Birmingham and put them through a number of these programs. The results are sometimes impressive, sometimes less so. Most end up looking like those hand-coloured postcards that people used to buy in the early 20th century. But either way, they do give us a small insight into life from the past, at least now in colour.

Registration For Leaving Cert Calculated Grades Opens Tomorrow Morning

Online registration for Leaving Cert calculated grades opens tomorrow at 10am.

Kasaya the vital cog in Malkia Strikers juggernaut

Utility player relishes chance to play for Kenya in Olympics.

Foxtel left floundering by streaming rivals

Roy Morgan has released new data showing explosive growth across Australia’s subscription television market from all providers except Foxtel:

Orix plays intrasquad game as NPB inches toward opening day

The Buffaloes ramped up their preparation for the upcoming season with a practice game on Monday.

UNC deputy chief thanks S. Korea for providing masks to Korean War veterans

The deputy commander of the US-led United Nations Command has praised South Korea's handling of the new coronavirus and thanked the country for providing masks to Korean War veterans around the world. Vice Adm. Stuart Mayer made the comments as he joined "the COVID-19 Blueberry Challenge" initiated by the city of Pyeongtaek, where the command's headquarters is located. "Now, the ROK has been recogniz...

First patient dosed in pivotal Phase 3 trial for novel antifungal for both treatment and prevention of serious fungal infections

Cidara Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company developing long-acting therapeutics to transform the standard of care for patients facing serious fungal or viral infections, and Mundipharma announced that the first patient has been dosed in its ReSPECT pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of the company’s lead antifungal candidate, rezafungin, for the …

Normal People's Paul Mescal Is Raffling Off A Personal Chain For Pieta

Normal People star Paul Mescal is raffling off a chain to raise money for Pieta.

Bad experiences in Derbyshire supermarkets during coronavirus lockdown

Staff and customers have revealed the problems they've faced

‘Digital India’ Provides Hope For Poor And Developing Nations: Commonwealth S-G

"India is developing these things at scale and at a cost which looks accessible to so many. That brings hope."

Rain wipes out Florida women's exhibition event

The final day of a women's exhibition tournament in Florida featuring several WTA players was washed out by rainstorms on Sunday, organizers announced.

Sir Tom Moore’s NHS millions spent on staff 'wobble rooms' and patients' tablets

Sir Tom Moore raised almost £33 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, to mark his 100th birthday at the height of the UK's coronavirus outbreak

Junk-strewn house dubbed ‘a great first-time home’ goes up for sale on Rightmove for £210,000

IT may look rubbish but this junk-strewn house is hyped as “a great first-time home”. An online ad shows rooms full of toys, clothes and debris. The living room even has a toppled Christmas tree st…

Farming's hard row to hoe

Farmers, growers and producers need to tap into current agricultural support programs to help with the fallout from COVID-19 before any more money can flow from the Liberal government, federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says.

QC completes SAP distribution ahead of 4 Metro Manila cities

AHEAD of four other Metro Manila cities, the Quezon City government has reported complete the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Special Amelioration Program (SAP) distribution as of May 20.

Michael Pascoe: The grants scandal vastly bigger than #sportsrorts

Call #sportsrorts a scandal? The Community Development Grants program is 11 times the size of #sportsrorts and a more blatant bias towards Coalition seats.

Uttar Pradesh looks to provide employment, insurance to migrant workers

The State looks to set up a commission to workers’ rights, and to provide them socio-economic-legal support

Shaping Africa’s urban areas to withstand future pandemics

Astrid R.N. Haas, the Policy Director, at the International Growth Centre explains: The power of cities comes from the number of interactions they enable, between people, firms and markets – they are centres of social interaction. For all their virtues, however, cities have a major downside. They are a fertile ground for contagion, such as …

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2005年創立至今，KKBOX不僅成為台灣音樂產業數位化的重要推手，也發展串流影音服務，甚至是AI音樂創作。而支持他們穩定運作，迅速擁抱國際的關鍵應援，就是加入微軟合作夥伴生態系，共享技術與全球商業資源。 標籤: DT To Go, KKBox, 科技外送, 數位轉型, Microsoft, 微軟

Pelosi on Mail-In Ballot Push: ‘We’re Now calling It Voting at Home’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Wednesday evening signaled that Democrats are going to push for more expanded mail-in voting by referring to it now as “voting at home.” |

Gorakhpur teacher suspended over ‘pro-Pak lines’ during online class

Shadab Khanam was trying to explain nouns to students of Class IV when she posted the alleged “pro-Pak” sentences on a WhatsApp group.

Coca Cola considers building Indonesian recycling plant, slashing 25,000 tons of plastic

(The Jakarta Post/ANN)---Soft drinks manufacturer Coca Cola Amatil Indonesia (Amatil) is looking into developing a plastic bottle recycling facility in one of the world’s top plastic polluting countries. The company said on Friday it had signed a deal with plastic packaging maker Dynapack Asia to conduct a feasibility study on developing the facility. The soft drinks maker also said it aimed to cut consumption of new plastic resin by up to 25,000 tons a year by 2022 by using recycled plastic.

Mystery of the naval shell sat in a Devon play park for 100 years

Do you have any information on the Salcombe naval shells?

Emerging technology could solve 'ludicrous' fish loss from irrigation

Millions of dollars are poured into keeping endangered native fish alive each year, yet many millions perish in irrigation. Now, there's a possible solution.

New face of banking: Millennials prefer robot bankers to humans

Nordea's robot adviser, Nora, played a crucial role in helping the bank through COVID-19

Players need to play on and put themselves in the shop window, says Sunderland's Jim Rodwell

Hundreds of players will be out of contract in the summer, and new deals will be like 'gold dust'

Huawei announces CableFree, a new breakthrough in 5G Antenna technology

Earlier this week, Huawei announced a new breakthrough in its 5G networking field. The company unveiled CableFree, which is a new antenna design for its 5G base stations. The new development has improved various aspects regarding the 5G base station antennas. Its radiation efficiency, integration, and power capacity have been upgraded, marking a new stage …

PUBG Mobile: 50 cool and unique names

Here's a list of cool and unique names that players can use in PUBG Mobile.

Chart toppers: the best books to help you understand numbers

From the classic How to Lie With Statistics to the highly relevant The Rules of Contagion ... mathematician Hannah Fry picks books to help demystify Covid-19 data

Pearl Academy transitioned from physical classes to online in just 4 days | Interview

While different webinars focus on different areas, at the root lies design thinking—apart from domain skills, the future skills needed are the ability to be creative, collaborative, being able to solve problems and so on. That is something what design thinking can enable.

Toyota Hilux facelift: fresh (low-res) leak shows new GR Sport variant?

Fresh low-resolution images seemingly showing the GR Sport version of the facelifted Toyota Hilux have emerged online.

IBK fined $86m in US over mishandling anti-money laundering program

State-run lender Industrial Bank of Korea and its New York branch have been fined $86 million by the Attorney General’s Office for allegedly failing to manage their anti-money laundering program, documents and local reports showed Monday. The bank’s apparent decision to delay the upgrade of the program for nearly a decade, eventually led to its failure to detect transactions that violated US sanctions ag...

Saliva ban needs to be tackled by preparing bowler-friendly pitches, reckons Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan, who was a master of swing during his playing days, has opined that bowlers need to be assisted by being provided spicy wickets, in order to make up for the saliva ban. Pathan believes that the saliva ban will hurt the bowlers more in red-ball cricket, as compared to ODIs and T20Is.

Mandating download of Aarogya Setu may be unconstitutional, say experts

Even as confusion reigns over whether the Aarogya Setu app will be made mandatory for airline travel, legal experts and cyber activists say that any efforts to make it compulsory would be anti-constit

Singapore Airlines reinforces commitment to NZ during COVID-19 crisis

The airline is swapping passengers for cargo.

Is Siri continuing to listen in despite Apple's apology?

Apple had apologised to iPhone and iPad users last years after allegations of privacy breaches surfaced following a whistleblower's revelations that he was part of a team that transcribed such recordings.

Samsung Galaxy A31 price in India leaked, June first week launch expected

Samsung launched the Galaxy A31 smartphone in March. Fresh information that has appeared on Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) states that the Galaxy A31 will be made official in India in the first week of June. The IANS report also revealed the pricing of the smartphone. Samsung India is yet to confirm the arrival of the …

Fionnuala Carr: That feeling of fulfilment, an All-Ireland title for Clonduff. It will never feel better on a camogie pitch

FIONNUALA Carr has enjoyed “every minute” of two decades playing senior camogie quickly graduating from club to county.

Co Armagh priest gives parishioners a 'lift' with online Irish dancing display

FIRST it was The Sash at Sunday Mass in Fermanagh, now it's the Co Armagh clergy getting in on the act with Irish dancing.

NI Screen offers opportunities for young Irish-speaking film-makers while Léargas goes on line at Ionad Uíbh Eachach

Celtic better under Lennon than Rodgers says Foundation chief

CELTIC FC Foundation Chief Executive Tony Hamilton believes that Neil Lennon had got the team playing even better football than in the Brendan Rodgers era.

Mumbai crime: Amid coronavirus lockdown, cyber-criminals using luxury goods as bait

Jennifer Lopez has no plans of going back on sets anytime soon

Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez is thinking about safety first, instead of going back to working on sets. The Hollywood star says a lot of people are contemplating ways to go back to work safely after the pandemic, but she has no clue how that would play out.