Facebook has announced three new updates so that people will see even fewer clickbait stories in their feeds, and more of the stories they find authentic. Continue reading Facebook announces new updates to reduce clickbait
Monthly Archives: May 2017
McDonald’s to collaborate with Uber to deliver food
American fast-food chain McDonald’s will collaborate with ride-hailing app Uber to deliver food in over 1,000 outlets across the US. Continue reading McDonald’s to collaborate with Uber to deliver food
Even ‘dumb AI’ can boost human performance
Rather than rendering people jobless, artificial intelligence—even “dumb AI” which is not very sophisticated—can boost performance of human groups, suggests new research. Continue reading Even ‘dumb AI’ can boost human performance
Japan’s ‘Superhuman’ athletes mix legends with high tech
When it comes to culture and entertainment, Japan has a rich history spanning ancient legends and sport to popular comics and video games. Continue reading Japan’s ‘Superhuman’ athletes mix legends with high tech
NASA delays debut launch of $23 billion moon rocket and capsule
NASA has delayed the first launch of its heavy-payload rocket until 2019 and decided against an idea floated by the White House to put astronauts aboard the capsule that is set to fly around the moon, the US space agency said on Friday. Continue reading NASA delays debut launch of $23 billion moon rocket and capsule
Facebook adds Snapchat-like camera filters to Instagram
Facebook Inc’s Instagram has souped up its camera with quirky face-tracking filters, adding another feature similar to that offered by social media rival Snap Inc’s Snapchat. Continue reading Facebook adds Snapchat-like camera filters to Instagram
NASA Mars rover to study fluid-carved valley’s origin
Mars rover Opportunity has reached the main destination of its current two-year extended mission—an ancient fluid-carved valley incised on the inner slope of a vast crater’s rim, NASA has said. Continue reading NASA Mars rover to study fluid-carved valley’s origin
‘Puffy planet’ could help scientist search for alien life
Astronomers have discovered a “puffy planet” orbiting a star 320 light years from Earth which may hold opportunities for testing atmospheres that would be useful when assessing future planets for signs of life. Continue reading ‘Puffy planet’ could help scientist search for alien life
Printing wearable device on human skin comes a step closer
Researchers have developed a 3D printing technique which they believe could soon make it possible to print electronics directly on human skin. Continue reading Printing wearable device on human skin comes a step closer
New website for learning future technologies launched
In a bid to build industry ready talent for the IT sector in India, Nasscom’s IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council (SSC) in association with Edcast on Friday launched the ‘Basic Learning for Future Technologies platform’ website. Continue reading New website for learning future technologies launched