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Proposed UK law seeks to ban under-18 from hitting 'Like' on social media platforms

London [United Kingdom], Apr 15 (ANI): UK does not want its teens hitting the "Like" or "Heart" buttons on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to prevent advertisers from collecting data on youngsters.

2019-04-15T16:41:06.338786+00:00 IST

NASA wants to know how you see the planet on Earth Day

Washington [USA], Apr 13 (ANI): NASA is heading to celebrate Earth Day 2019 in a new way. The space agency has launched a new social media event to see how others (non-scientists or astronauts) see the Earth.

2019-04-13T18:07:17.992484+00:00 IST

NASA's Twins Study shows how space affects human body

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 12 (ANI): NASA has published the results of its year-long Twins Study on astronauts Scott Kelly and his identical twin brother Mark, from 2015-2016.

2019-04-12T18:19:09.833439+00:00 IST

Your genes may be able to explain your low pay check

London [United Kingdom], Apr 12 (ANI): Many secrets associated with your existence, your potential vulnerability to certain diseases, your family history are locked in your genes. But did you know, studying your genes could also provide an insight into your income?

2019-04-12T18:19:09.824066+00:00 IST

This robot can automatically sort recyclable materials by just touching them

Massachusetts [USA], Apr 12 (ANI): Even as there are global standards of keeping recyclable and non-recyclable waste separate, waste handlers spend a lot of time sorting the pile of waste to ensure the right material is sent for recycling.

2019-04-12T17:54:24.164488+00:00 IST

Artificial intelligence can help in fight against human trafficking

Washington D.C [USA], Apr 10 (ANI): As part of the recent study, researchers tried to understand how artificial intelligence can help in the fight against human trafficking.

2019-04-10T17:25:58.294579+00:00 IST

Woman calls 911 to find 'burglar' Roomba inside bathroom

Salem [Oregon], April 10 (ANI): Gadgets can be useful; also scary sometimes. A woman in Washington County, Oregon, called up 911 claiming her home was being burgled. Quite literally, it was being cleaned up, but by an innocent robotic vacuum cleaner.

2019-04-10T16:07:15.471034+00:00 IST

Tesla's Sentry Mode helps police nab burglar

California [USA], Apr 9 (ANI): If you own a Tesla Model 3, there are all chances in the world that someone with ill intentions will try to damage the luxury vehicle.

2019-04-09T17:37:36.221323+00:00 IST

Alphabet launches its first commercial drone delivery service in Australia

California [USA], April 9 (ANI): Australia is getting a taste of commercial drone delivery service by Google's parent company, Alphabet. The company announced the launch of its first commercial drone service through its Wing subsidiary.

2019-04-09T17:17:06.032270+00:00 IST

Disease-causing germs on ISS a concern for NASA

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 8 (ANI): Germs are unwelcome, even in the space. NASA scientists have discovered that the International Space Station (ISS) has become a breeding ground for disease-inducing bacteria.

2019-04-08T17:40:48.116287+00:00 IST

This tech can turn old clothes into fresh fabric

Helsinki [Finland], April 8 (ANI): In a step towards environment conservation, a Finnish company has come up with technology that can make fabric from old clothing, agricultural waste, and even trees.

2019-04-08T15:44:49.406337+00:00 IST

Elon Musk explains Tesla Model 3's inside camera

California [USA], April 6 (ANI): Cameras are cool if they are for selfies but kind of creepy when they are inside of your car. The Tesla Model 3 comes with an inactive camera above the rearview mirror.

2019-04-06T17:54:53.535552+00:00 IST

Google's Android TV update is showing sponsored content no one asked for

California [USA], April 6 (ANI): You update your smart TV thinking that it will make the interface better, only to realise that you have been bombarded with advertisements you did not sign up for. Owners of Android TVs are facing a similar situation.

2019-04-06T17:54:49.164521+00:00 IST

Amazon is working on Apple AirPods rival: Report

California [USA], April 6 (ANI): After Apple introduced hands-free access to Siri through AirPods 2, Amazon is set to follow suit. The company is reportedly working on bringing its own wireless earbuds that will also be the first Alexa wearable.

2019-04-06T03:55:05.018451+00:00 IST

Alexa can now tell you about your blood sugar levels

California [USA], April 6 (ANI): It might not be exactly private, but certainly helpful. You will now be able to ask Alexa to pull out important data from your health records.

2019-04-05T18:56:48.272017+00:00 IST

Now Skype call up to 50 people at once

California [USA], April 6 (ANI): You will be able to finally add more people when you place a Skype call. The Microsoft-owned messaging and video-conferencing service announced that users will be able to call up to 50 people on a video or audio group call.

2019-04-05T18:56:33.030566+00:00 IST

Gmail's Smart Compose will now suggest subject lines for effective emails

California [USA], April 6 (ANI): Google is celebrating the 15th birthday of its popular Gmail service this week. As part of the celebrations, the company added a host of new features and enhancements to make emailing less of a headache.

2019-04-05T18:56:28.880989+00:00 IST

Meet Kiwibot, a robot that delivers food

California [USA], April 6 (ANI): Online food ordering is a booming business and robots are quick to take away the charm of having a human deliver your favourite dishes when you are feeling extra hungry.

2019-04-05T18:46:13.452085+00:00 IST

89 pc women feel uncomfortable about themselves after reading social media comments: Survey

New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Thanks to the liberty and anonymity bestowed to us by technology, body shaming has taken to extremities. If you don't like someone's appearance, you are quick to point it out. Find someone gain a few extra, there pops a judgemental message. Too thin or too fat, even if 'socially-defined' perfect, body shaming has become a common behaviour.

2019-04-04T18:06:47.125463+00:00 IST

Google Play Artist Hub is also shutting down

California [USA], April 4 (ANI): Google appears to have taken spring cleaning a little too aggressively. After Google+ and Inbox, the company is also shutting down its Google Play Artist Hub at the end of this month.

2019-04-04T18:06:37.623676+00:00 IST

Payswiff partners PhonePe for merchant payments

Hyderabad [India], April 4 (ANI): Payment solution provider Payswiff announced that it has partnered with PhonePe to provide seamless payments solutions for merchants.

2019-04-04T18:06:28.460627+00:00 IST