Photo-sharing platform Instagram on Wednesday rolled out new tools that give advertisers more flexibility over how they create and buy ads in its “Stories” feature. Continue reading Instagram gives advertisers more flexibility in ‘Stories’
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Flexible rechargeable battery to power pacemakers
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have designed a flexible and organic alternative to the rigid batteries that power up medical implants, thereby potentially increasing the comfort of those fitted with pacemakers. Continue reading Flexible rechargeable battery to power pacemakers
HP offers device as a service, launches university for partner employees
HP Inc announced new premium PCs, offered Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) and launched a university to enhance skills of the companys 18,000 partner employees.
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Microsoft rolls out Outlook add-ins for Android
Following the launch of add-ons for Outlook on iOS, Microsoft is rolling them out for Android customers with Outlook.com and Office 365 commercial email accounts. Continue reading Microsoft rolls out Outlook add-ins for Android
Twitter allows account sharing feature for Android, iOS
Twitter is now allowing users to share access to their multiple accounts via iOS and Android applications without needing to share that accounts password. Continue reading Twitter allows account sharing feature for Android, iOS
Brain scan as ‘lie detector’ for pain inappropriate, say scientists
In view of the growing demand for developing a “lie detector” test for chronic pain based on brain scans, a task force consisting of researchers from around the world has advised against such a practice because of lack of proof. Continue reading Brain scan as ‘lie detector’ for pain inappropriate, say scientists
Snapchat to partner with college newspapers for ‘Discover’ Stories
Popular photo-sharing app Snapchat is reportedly working with a new set of publishers—college newspapers—to produce local “Discover” Stories. Continue reading Snapchat to partner with college newspapers for ‘Discover’ Stories
China’s Mars simulation base planned for science, eco-tourism
Chinese authorities have mapped out a 400 million yuan ($61 million) development plan to turn a red rock basin in the country into a Mars simulation base for scientific research and eco-tourism. Continue reading China’s Mars simulation base planned for science, eco-tourism
Elon Musk predicts AI may trigger World War III
Founder and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk predicted a Third World War due to an increase in “competition for artificial intelligence (AI) superiority”, the media reported. Continue reading Elon Musk predicts AI may trigger World War III
Brain learns to recognise faces through repeated exposure
Regions of the brain that are key to facial recognition form only through experience, says a new study that casts doubt on the longstanding belief that the ability to recognise faces must be innate for people and other primates. Continue reading Brain learns to recognise faces through repeated exposure