Taking cue from tiny variations in the smartphone camera’s sensors, a team of researchers has discovered how to identify smartphones by examining just one photo taken by the device. Continue reading This is how your smartphone can help fight cybercrime
Microsoft AI helping Indian farmers increase crop yields
New technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Machine Learning, Satellite Imagery and advanced analytics are empowering small-holder farmers in India to increase their income through higher crop yield and greater price control, Microsoft India said. Continue reading Microsoft AI helping Indian farmers increase crop yields
WhatsApp’s standalone Business app set for launch soon
As businesses widely use WhatsApp to communicate with their customers, particularly in Asia, the Facebook-owned service appears all set to launch a brand new app for them. Continue reading WhatsApp’s standalone Business app set for launch soon
This smartphone case monitors blood sugar levels on the go
People with diabetes may soon be able to go on a vacation without their glucose monitoring kits with them. Researchers have developed a smartphone case and app that can record and track their blood glucose readings, whether they are. Continue reading This smartphone case monitors blood sugar levels on the go
Microsoft unveils ‘Simplygon Cloud’ for 3D Mixed Reality
Microsoft has announced a new platform “Simplygon Cloud” that will support all major 3D Mixed Reality (MR) platforms, including Windows Mixed Reality, iOS and Android. Continue reading Microsoft unveils ‘Simplygon Cloud’ for 3D Mixed Reality
Instagram testing standalone messaging app
Popular photo-sharing platform Instagram is working on “Direct”—a standalone app for private messages which will reportedly remove messaging features from the main app. Continue reading Instagram testing standalone messaging app
NASA looks at Artificial Intelligence to communicate with space
As collection of space data increases, NASA is exploring the infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into space communications networks to meet demand and increase efficiency. Continue reading NASA looks at Artificial Intelligence to communicate with space
Facebook testing new ‘greetings’ features
Facebook users will soon be able to send a variety of ‘greetings to interact with their friends in a unique way. Apart from ‘Poke’, now you can send a wink, a high-five, a hug and a wave. Continue reading Facebook testing new ‘greetings’ features
Real-time notifications on Google Maps soon
Google will soon launch a useful update to Google Maps that will give users live guidance and interactive real-time notifications during their journey. Continue reading Real-time notifications on Google Maps soon
New codes to make Facebook, Twitter safe for kids in Britain
Britain will set the minimum standards for the content for younger users that social media giants, including Facebook and Twitter have on their platform. Continue reading New codes to make Facebook, Twitter safe for kids in Britain