In a unique initiative, Gender Alliance Bihar, a collective effort of over 270 civil society organisations backed by the UN Population Fund, has come up with a mobile application to fight the rampant social evil of child marriage in the state. Continue reading App to fight child marriage launched in Bihar
Monthly Archives: September 2017
This is how Google’s digital payment app ‘Tez’ works
Tech giant Google on Monday joined the bandwagon of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) -based payment apps launching its “Tez” app. Continue reading This is how Google’s digital payment app ‘Tez’ works
Mass customisation via 3D printing will soon be normal: Imaginarium
With growing consumer demand, there will soon be mass scale customisation in India when it comes to 3D printing, domestic 3D printing firm Imaginarium has said. Continue reading Mass customisation via 3D printing will soon be normal: Imaginarium
Programming cells like computers to fight disease
A new technique can help programme cells like a computer to fight cancer, influenza, and other serious conditions, suggests new research. Continue reading Programming cells like computers to fight disease
Google to add video reviews to Maps
Google is testing video reviews with its “Local Guides” programme that would allow users (who are part of the programme) to shoot 10-second videos right from Maps or upload 30-second video clips from their camera. Continue reading Google to add video reviews to Maps
Facebook ‘snooze’ to temporarily ‘mute’ your friends
Facebook is working on letting users hit the “snooze” button when they need to take a temporary break from posts by friends, pages or groups without unfriending, unfollowing or leaving them. Continue reading Facebook ‘snooze’ to temporarily ‘mute’ your friends
Microsoft ‘Pix’ camera app lets you scan documents better
Tech giant Microsoft has updated its ‘Pix’ camera application for iOS devices which now lets users take better scans of documents, whiteboards and business cards too. Continue reading Microsoft ‘Pix’ camera app lets you scan documents better
Google Glass app helps autistic kids have conversations
An app to be used with wearable technology such as Google Glass—a head-mounted display in the shape of eyeglasses—can coach children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in everyday social interactions, new research has found. Continue reading Google Glass app helps autistic kids have conversations
This DNA robot can transport molecular cargo in bloodstream
Scientists have developed a nano “robot” made of a single strand of DNA, which can autonomously “walk” around a surface, pick up certain molecules using “arms” and “feet” and drop them off in designated locations. Continue reading This DNA robot can transport molecular cargo in bloodstream
Six NASA scientists to emerge from Mars-like habitat
Six Nasa scientists, who were living in isolation on a Mars-like habitat in Hawaii since January to determine astronauts’ psychology and requirements during manned space missions, will return to civilization on Sunday. Continue reading Six NASA scientists to emerge from Mars-like habitat