Apple Inc (AAPL.O) urged California to toughen up its proposed policy on testing self-driving cars, a move that would result in more public data that could help Apple catch up to rivals in the self-driving space by giving it a better window into their strengths and weaknesses. Continue reading Apple, Tesla ask California to change proposed self-driving car test policy
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Material that changes properties according to environment developed
Inspired by the jelly-like jaw of a sea worm, researchers have developed a new material that becomes hard or flexible depending on the environment around it and can be used in soft robotics.
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One million babies born in US using IVF: Report
At least one million babies have been born in the US using in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies, a report has said Continue reading One million babies born in US using IVF: Report
This automated, robotic drill may perform surgery in 2.5 minutes
A computer-driven automated drill that could perform a type of complex cranial surgery 50 times faster — decreasing operating time from two hours to 2.5 minutes — has been developed by researchers, including one of Indian-origin. Continue reading This automated, robotic drill may perform surgery in 2.5 minutes
Google to help entrepreneurs build solutions for India
Tech giant Google on Friday launched a ‘Solve for India’ initiative under which it will reach out to entrepreneurs in cities like Indore, Nagpur and Madurai to help them develop solutions in areas like agri- tech, healthcare and sanitation.
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8,000 innovations added on China’s 1st home-made aircraft
China has incorporated some 8,000 technological breakthroughs and industrial standards on its first domestically-built aircraft carrier which was launched this week, a leading official newspaper on Friday reported.
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Bike-sharing launched in congested Beirut
Lebanon launched a bike-sharing programme in its capital Beirut on Sunday, hoping to cut down on the congested city’s notorious traffic and pollution.
Is this the future of college: Online classes, but no degree
College costs are rising steadily — and more are becoming available online for free.
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Facebook says it will act against ‘information operations’ using false accounts
Facebook Inc acknowledged on Thursday that it has become a battleground for governments seeking to manipulate public opinion in other countries and outlined new measures it is taking to combat what it calls “information operations” that go well beyond the phenomenon known as fake news.
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Tech firms race to spot video violence
Companies from Singapore to Finland are racing to improve artificial intelligence so software can automatically spot and block videos of grisly murders and mayhem before they go viral on social media.