Micro-blogging website Twitter is reportedly testing a feature that will simplify the way users post “tweetstorms”—a series of related tweets posted by a user in quick succession. Continue reading Twitter testing feature to let you tweetstorm with ease
Monthly Archives: September 2017
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
After revealing Saturn, robotic spacecraft Cassini set for final dive on September 15
Nasa’s robotic spacecraft Cassini that has been orbiting Saturn for 13 years is set for a final dive towards the planet and burn up in its atmosphere in a “grand finale” after it flies past Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, on September 15. Continue reading After revealing Saturn, robotic spacecraft Cassini set for final dive on September 15
Facebook flaw allows fake ‘like’ networks to thrive: Study
A security flaw has allowed thousands of Facebook accounts—both real and fake—to generate millions of fake ‘likes’ and comments by entering into “collusion networks”, claims new research. Continue reading Facebook flaw allows fake ‘like’ networks to thrive: Study
All states gain if rivers linked through waterways: Expert
A lot of water has gone under the bridge since the idea of interlinking of rivers was first mooted during the tenure of first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The project which has undergone several transformations since then is yet to take shape on ground, with states perennially bickering over their share of water. Continue reading All states gain if rivers linked through waterways: Expert
Virginia to do away with paperless electronic voting machines
The US state of Virginia is set to replace direct-recording electronic voting machines with devices that produce a clear paper trail over hacking concerns. Continue reading Virginia to do away with paperless electronic voting machines
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
Scientists turn human skin cells directly into motor neurons
Scientists have found a way to convert skin cells from healthy adults directly into motor neurons without going through a stem cell state, thereby making it possible to study motor neurons of the human central nervous system in the laboratory. Continue reading Scientists turn human skin cells directly into motor neurons
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