Samsung Galaxy S9 Series Mass Production to Start in January: Report

Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphones. They are expected to be launched in February this year. A new report suggests that Samsung has begun ordering components for the Galaxy S9 series, and mass production will start in January 2018. The report also mentions that a dual camera setup will be reserved for the Galaxy S9+, corroborating previous reports.

As we mentioned, a report from ETNews on Tuesday cites industry insiders to claim Samsung has already begun procuring components for the upcoming Galaxy S9 duo. Samsung will reportedly adopt the new SLP (Substance Like PCB) circuit boards to make room for bigger batteries and other parts.

SLP is a next-generation motherboard technology that allows for chips to be stacked together resulting in more space for other components. Apple recently employed a similar technology in its iPhone X, freeing up space for the new L-shaped battery that offers a bigger capacity. The SLP circuit boards will connect major smartphone parts like flash memory, application processor, and DRAM.

Jio v Airtel v Vodafone v Idea: 1GB 4G Data Per Day Plans Compared

Ever since Reliance Jio jumped into the Indian telecom scene, a price war has raged among major telecom operators to offer the most affordable prepaid packs and postpaid plans. Customers are, in turn, taking advantage of the cheapest mobile data and call rates in the world.

With the availability of 4G in India touching new highs this year, users are consuming massive amounts of data and operators are pandering to the needs with tariffs that offer high daily limits for data. We look at all the prepaid packs and postpaid plans that offer 1GB of 4G data per day. For the purposes of simplicity, we're excluding all packs and plans that offer more than 1GB data per day per month.

Nokia 9 leaked again, specs revealed through FCC website in the US

okia 9 is expected to launch soon, possibly even in January, and its details are now leaking online. In the latest leak, which comes from the FCC in the US, there are details that hint the Nokia 9 will be a bezel-less phone with a dual camera and a 5.5-inch screen. Although, there is nothing official about these details, the fact that they appeared on the website of FCC, which is a regulatory body in the US, means they are accurate.

A few days ago, the Nokia 9 had received 3C certification in China. These certifications as well as permission from FCC is sought for mobile phones usually just weeks ahead of their launch so chances are that the Nokia 9, which is going to a high-end from HMD Global that makes Nokia phones, may launch as early as this January.

Apple Slows Down Old iPhones With Weak Batteries, Geekbench Data Suggests

Apple has allegedly made changes to iOS that deliberately scale down the performance of older iPhone models as their batteries degrade beyond a certain point, according to findings by smartphone performance testing firm Geekbench. In a blog post, the company says that its analysis of the scores of iPhone 6s devices running iOS 10.2.1 as opposed to iOS 10.2 show that there are now multiple points where scores cluster, below the single average point that was previously observed, and is typical of multiple tests running on the same device.

This change, as a result of a seemingly minor software update, suggests that the company has knowingly reduced the performance of some devices. The effect is even more pronounced with iOS 11.2. A similar analysis of iPhone 7 scores shows a typical concentration of scores at one level up until the release of iOS 11.2, when the same pattern of several clusters at lower levels emerges. 

InFocus Vision 3 quick review: A bezel-less phone for the masses

he Infocus Vision 3 is not lacking in ambition in any way. It brings with it a dual camera setup, minimal bezels up front and a massive 4,000mAh battery - all for just Rs 6,999. With an 82.4 per cent screen to body ratio, the Vision 3 usurps the Micromax Canvas Infinity as the cheapest smartphone with an 'almost' bezel-less design.

Bezels are going the way of the Dodo these days and every manufacturer has either released or is in the process of releasing a so-called 'bezel-less smartphone'. With the Vision 3 , InFocus has finally joined the party and brought the bezel-less mania to an entirely new (read affordable) price point. Does the new kid on the block have what it takes to steal budget buyers away from Xiaomi's tried and tested options? Let's try to find out in our quick review:

Nanoparticles may help detect cancer early, are better than MRI detection

Using light-emitting nanoparticles, scientists, including those of Indian-origin, have developed a highly effective method to detect tiny tumours and track their spread, potentially leading to earlier cancer detection. The study, published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering, showed that the new method is better than magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other cancer surveillance technologies.

InFocus Vision 3 quick review: A bezel-less phone for the masses

Bezels are going the way of the Dodo these days and every manufacturer has either released or is in the process of releasing a so-called 'bezel-less smartphone'. With the Vision 3 , InFocus has finally joined the party and brought the bezel-less mania to an entirely new (read affordable) price point. Does the new kid on the block have what it takes to steal budget buyers away from Xiaomi's tried and tested options? Let's try to find out in our quick review: Design wise, the Vision 3 is nothing fancy. In fact, if not for the minimal bezels up front, the Vision 3 would just blend in with every other metal-clad smartphone out there. The all-metal back is too slippery and attracts a lot of fingerprints. The perforations for the single speaker, located on the back panel, look outdated and a bit clunky.

AMAZON ECHO SPOT REVIEW: AN ALMOST-PERFECT SMART ALARM CLOCK

Alarm clocks haven't exactly been popular for a long time. Most people just use their phone as an alarm clock, since it's often found charging overnight next to their bed. But studies have shown that using a smartphone right up until we go to sleep and looking at it first thing when we wake up is perhaps not a healthy lifestyle. A smart alarm clock provides a way to get your phone out of your bedroom, yet still maintain useful things like weather reports, smart home device control, and of course, telling the time, without including distractions like email, social media apps, or a web browser. The $129.99 Echo Spot is taking another run at this problem, and it's the most promising attempt since, well, ever. The best way to put the Spot in context with Amazon's other Echo speakers is one of those SAT analogies: the Echo Spot is to the Echo Show what the Echo Dot is to the standard Echo. It's a smaller, less expensive version of the Show with virtually all of the same capabilities. It's basically a tiny Amazon Echo with an adorable circular screen.

Sometimes life can throw you a curve event. You may find yourself unemployed, suddenly, and then unsure of what exactly you need to do

Sometimes life can throw you a curve event. You may find yourself unemployed, suddenly, and then unsure with the items exactly in order to do

Sometimes life can throw you a curve football. You may find yourself unemployed, suddenly, and then unsure products exactly you want to do

Sometimes life can throw you a curve baseball. You may find yourself unemployed, suddenly, and then unsure of the things exactly you need to do

The iMac Pro is a beast, but it's not for everybody

Apple originally announced the iMac Pro back in June, so if you're in the market for a computer like this, you likely already know most of what I'm about to tell you. The dearth of extremely high-powered Macs since the "trash can" Mac Pro has raised the stakes and the interest level among pros for this machine. So people are paying attention and probably are already speccing out their dream machine even as you read this.

But for the sake of completeness, here's the deal: the iMac Pro features Intel Xeon W-class processors with 8, 10, 14, or 18 cores - though for most tasks, Apple seems to be directing people to the 10-core model because its higher frequency is often more important than simply adding cores. You can also choose between two Radeon Pro Vega graphics options.

Twitch Releases Statement In Support Of Net Neutrality

The FCC plans to vote tomorrow on a sweeping overhaul of internet regulations that would roll back protections for net neutrality. Today, Twitch became the latest of dozens of tech companies that have come out in opposition to the FCC's plans.

Twitch's parent company Amazon has already expressed its support of net neutrality, but Twitch's own statement more specifically outlines the consequences to video streaming and the streamers who make their living on the platform.

9 Indian Spices That Can Prevent You From Falling Sick During Winters

The winter season has finally arrived and with it comes the chilly breeze that most of us seem to enjoy but it is also a time when a lot of us tend to fall sick. With the dipping temperatures, our body takes while to adjust to the new weather and this makes us more prone to cold, flu and throat infections. A great away to shield yourself against these infections and other allergies is to fortify yourself from within by eating the right things. Here are some Indian spices that can help you prevent winter sickness and also boost your immunity. 

Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight! How to Watch Online

If it's clear outside on Wednesday night (Dec. 13) and Thursday morning (Dec. 14) before dawn, be sure to go outdoors. One of the year's top meteor showers, the Geminids, will peak, with rates as high as one or two meteors per minute at around 10 p.m. local time. However, the show will start around 7 p.m. local time, according to the magazine Sky & Telescope.

9 Indian Spices That Can Prevent You From Falling Sick During Winters

The winter season has finally arrived and with it comes the chilly breeze that most of us seem to enjoy but it is also a time when a lot of us tend to fall sick. With the dipping temperatures, our body takes while to adjust to the new weather and this makes us more prone to cold, flu and throat infections. A great away to shield yourself against these infections and other allergies is to fortify yourself from within by eating the right things. Here are some Indian spices that can help you prevent winter sickness and also boost your immunity. 

Bitcoin: Does it really use more electricity than Ireland?

The internet has recently been awash with claims that the digital currency Bitcoin could be using more electricity than a number of developed nations. So Reality Check wants to know: how did they work it out, and is it true? Although it has been around since 2009, the digital currency, or crypto-currency, has been dominating headlines across the globe recently thanks to its soaring value.

How to choose the best smart speaker for you: shopper's guide

LOS ANGELES - Hey, Alexa, which of the seven Echo speakers should I buy, and what's the difference between them?

And OK Google, the new Home Mini is so affordable at $29 for the holidays. How does it stack up to the entry level Echo, Amazon's Dot?

If you're shopping for a smart speaker, here's how to decide which model and brand fits your needs and some advice on what to do once you own one.

You can also listen to a podcast version of this Talking Tech report. 

Smart speakers, which bring voice computing into the home, are one of the hottest categories for holiday gifts, due to their popularity and deep discounts. The entry-level speakers, the Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini, both sell for $49, but are discounted to $29 right now, while the top of the line Echo currently sells for $149.

With the smart speakers, you can use your voice and the "wake" word commands "OK Google" or "Alexa," to do a host of different things. "Every morning I ask Alexa what the weather is," says Mary Neville of Chicago, one of several users we spoke to recently for the accompanying video. "And play music while I'm cooking."

Also: you can get weather reports, the morning news, recipes, play radio stations, streaming music and podcasts and control your smart home.

Thylacine DNA reveals weakness – and kinship with the kangaroo

The first full genetic blueprint of the long-extinct thylacine has revealed the animal suffered from genetic weakness well before it was isolated on Tasmania10,000 to 13,000 years ago.

An international team of researchers led by associate professor Andrew Pask from the University of Melbourne used DNA from the 106-year-old preserved remains of a juvenile thylacine or Tasmanian tiger to sequence the animal's genome, making it one of the most complete genetic blueprints for an extinct species.

Their findings, published in the journal Nature, provide new information on the biology of the unique marsupial and reveal that the population was in danger long before it came in contact with humans.

Tasmanian tigers on Australian mainland 'killed off by drought'

 
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"We've always known that the Tasmanian tiger did not have much genetic diversity, so it would be more susceptible to diseases," he said.

Wrong guidance: Teenagers think it is ok for them to smoke if their parents do too

Children whose parents smoke are more likely to start smoking themselves.

To understand the smoking habits of youth and their perception of smoking, the Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, under the aegis of Dr. Samir Parikh, conducted a survey among adolescents.

Pokemon GO Caused Up To $7.3B In Vehicular Damages In 5 Months

A new study published by two researchers from Purdue University has revealed that the total vehicular damages caused by Pokemon GO players who engaged the game while driving amounted from $2 billion to $7.3 billion in the United States over the period spanning the first 148 days following the title's launch. In the Tippecanoe County in Indiana alone, which is the scope of the research, it was found that the overall cost of vehicular accidents due to the augmented reality (AR) game was between $5.2 million and $25.5 million during the same period.

Big Tobacco's court-ordered ads make their debut

A wave of new tobacco ads debuted across prime-time television and published in newspapers this weekend, but they aren't promoting what you might expect.

They are "corrective statements" that a federal court judge ordered tobacco companies in the United States to release to inform the public about the dangers of smoking. They were released beginning Friday, according to the Department of Justice.

In 1999, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the country's largest cigarette manufacturers and tobacco trade organizations, claiming civil fraud and racketeering violations over the course of more than 50 years.

Then, in 2006, federal judge Gladys Kessler ruled that tobacco companies had violated civil racketeering laws and ordered them to put stronger language and warning labels in their marketing and to print ads detailing smoking's health effects.

Under court order, the ads are paid for by the tobacco companies Philip Morris USA, Lorillard, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Altria Group.

Steam Black Friday 2017 Deals: Best PC Game Sales On GTA 5, Fallout 4, Shadow Of War, Pyre, And More

A number of retailers have launched their Black Friday 2017 sales ahead of the big day. And, just as expected, Steam's Black Friday sale has begun. Officially dubbed the Steam Autumn Sale, it runs from now until 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM GMT on November 28, giving you almost a full week to take advantage of sale prices on hundreds of PC games.

As is typical with big Steam sales these days, you don't have to worry about anything too complicated--there are no daily deals or eight-hour flash deals to keep an eye on. Deals are live for the full duration of the event, providing you with plenty of time to see what else you buy on Black Friday. It also makes it easy to compare prices with the ongoing Origin, Ubisoft Store, GOG, and Humble Store Black Friday sales.
 

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Best Black Friday 2017 Deals: Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, 3DS, PC Games And Tech

Black Friday is almost upon us, but we're already neck-deep in early ads, deals, and offers. We've done our best over the last week-plus to round up and highlight deals you might care about from specific retailers and for individual platforms, but parsing it all can be intimidating. There are countless deals to be had, and not all of them are necessarily good.

Notably, many of the year's biggest games are on sale. That includes some of fall's big releases, including games that have only been released in the past few weeks--titles like Call of Duty: WWII, Assassin's Creed Origins, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, and South Park: The Fractured But Whole. You're certainly being rewarded if you were patient and didn't pick these games up right away.

PS4 Black Friday 2017 Ad Deals: All Early PlayStation 4 Games, Consoles, And Accessories On Sale

With Black Friday 2017 right around the corner, we've gotten a look at the deals many retailers will offer this year. That includes a wide variety for Sony's PlayStation 4--and virtually none for its older platforms, PS3 and Vita. We've rounded up all of the deals for those with a PS4 (or those looking to purchase one) below, and we'll continue to update this as Black Friday draws nearer and we learn about more.

Scientists Discovered Ancient Sea Cow In Russia

The scientists discovered the creature after they found the ribs sticking out of the seashore. They spent about eight hours digging to discover what the buried creature was, which showed that it was a rare, extinct sea cow, which was endemic to the waters of the islands between Alaska and Russia. Digging revealed 45 vertebrae, 27 ribs, a left scapula and other bones.

Samsung Galaxy A5 2018 will most likely ship with Galaxy S8-like Infinity screen

According to the leaked listing, at least one of the two Galaxy A 2018 phones, will have an unusual 18.5:9 aspect ratio. This phone is said to be the Galaxy A5 (2018) but since Samsung is known to maintain uniformity, as far as design is concerned, in both its A5 and A7 phones, we can expect the feature to be part of the Galaxy A7 (2018) as well. The unusual 18.5:9 aspect ratio is a major headline of the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ (and Galaxy Note 8) which is harbinger of a taller (and narrower) screen in a smaller footprint design. Also Read: Jio vs Idea, Airtel and Vodafone: Here are top new plans as companies offer more data, unlimited calls

This Bitcoin Mining Rig Is Made Up Of 40 Old Samsung Galaxy S5s. Not Kidding.

A lot of people tend to keep their old smartphones around once they upgrade. Maybe it's a sentimental thing, maybe it's just a device for emergencies, or maybe to give to a relative.

Dinosaur sported 'bandit mask'

A dinosaur from China sported a "bandit mask" pattern in the feathers on its face, scientists have said.

Researchers came to their conclusion after studying three well-preserved fossil specimens of the extinct creature, calledSinosauropteryx.

They were able to discern the dinosaur's colour patterns, showing that it had a banded tail and "counter-shading" - where animals are dark on top and lighter on their underside.

Nissan's sweat-sensing car seat signals dehydration

The technology, called Soak, changes colour if perspiration is high in salt, suggesting dehydration. Previous research by the European Hydration Institute and Loughborough University found that dehydrated drivers were as error-prone as those who had drunk alcohol. There are currently no plans to bring Soak into production. The sweat-sensitive coating, which was developed with Dutch design company Droog, is also applied to the steering wheel and changes it and the front seats from blue to yellow to signal dehydration. Prof Peter Wells, an expert in business and sustainability from Cardiff University Business School, said that measuring additional factors which impede drivers' abilities made as much sense as monitoring factors which affect the vehicle itself. "This is part of the overall idea that it's not just about monitoring the car but also the driver," he said .

Your Google Assistant takes a chill pill

These days, AI-based voice assistants are all the hype and they have been coming in various shapes and sizes from separate smart speakers to your smartphones. If you are an Android user, you have your humble Google Assistant at your disposal, always ready to provide you all the information you need on a particular subject. However, as informative Assistant can be, it really becomes a bit awkward to speak the Ok Google hotword in the public, especially when all Apple users need to say is Hey Siri. Not anymore though.

Moto G5S Midnight Blue Variant

Lenovo's Moto brand has launched a new variant of recently introduced Moto G5S, the company said. The new variant, priced at Rs. 14,999, comes in Midnight Blue colour option. As an introductory offer, the company is selling the Moto G5S Midnight Blue variant at Rs. 12,999 this Diwali season. The Moto G5S Midnight Blue colour variant is available for purchase from retail stores and Moto Hubs. The introductory price of Rs. 12,999 as well as several EMI schemes will end on October 21, the company said, after which it will charge customers 14,999. The Moto G5S was launched in India in August at a price point of Rs. 13,999. Until now it was available in only Lunar Grey and Fine Gold colour variants. For a refresh, the Moto G5S features a 5.2-inch full-HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection in an all-metal body form factor. It is powered by Qualcomm's octa-core Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) SoC clocked at 1.4GHz, and 4GB of RAM. There is 32GB of inbuilt storage, and the handset supp orts memory cards (up to 128GB) to increase the storage.

Android 8.0 Oreo Now Available for OnePlus 3, 3T; OnePlus 5

OnePlus was among several handset brands that promised an Android 8.0 Oreo update for its recent devices when Google revealed it for the first time. The company said that the OnePlus 5 as well as OnePlus 3 and 3T will receive the new Android build. After releasing the update in closed beta, the Chinese company has now made it available through the Open Beta program. Additionally, the OnePlus is receiving new a OxygenOS 4.5.13 update with improvements. The company has made first Android O open beta build available to OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T users. OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T users will receive OxygenOS Open Beta 25 and Open Beta 16 respectively. For user convenience, the company has detailed flash instructions to download the latest build. Before proceeding to flash, we recommend users to back up all personal data, even in cases where a data wipe is not needed.

Global cost of obesity-related illness to hit $1.2 trillion

The cost of treating obesity-related illnesses globally will top $1.2 trillion every year from 2025 unless more was done to check the rapidly worsening epidemic, new expert estimates revealed on Tuesday.

Five things I learned as a woman in Silicon Valley

We gave our team of four women just five days to make a product that would change women's lives in the workplace. A mammoth task in a minimal amount of time. But from day one, they started making connections to make it happen. They reached out to networks of strangers and a huge variety of women were willing to pitch in.

Get ready, India! Akash Ambani will launch iPhone 8 and 8 Plus on Friday

MUMBAI: Akash Ambani, the Ambani scion who is on the board of of Reliance Jio Infocomm (Jio) will roll out the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus on Friday noon in the telcos headquarters in Navi Mumbai. The newly launched phones from stables of Apple will be available for purchase from September 29 onwards at a starting price of Rs 64,000.

Micromax Ties Up With BSNL To Launch A JioPhone Competitor Feature Phone

Micromax is readying to launch a 4G feature phone which will compete with the new JioPhone. The feature phone will be called BharatOne and will be launched in the first week of October for a price of Rs 2000. BharatOne will be launched in collaboration with state-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam. The free voice and data offers will be provoded by BSNL and Micromax will take care of the manufacturing. The BharatOne is said to have a better camera, larger screen and more battery life than any other feature phone available in the market right now, including the JioPhone. The date of launch has been intelligently decided to take advantage of the festive season. There is enough proof that Indian consumers like to shop for mobile phones during this season. Recently, Xiaomi announced that it sold over 1 million handsets during the Amazon and Flipkart sales. To believe tha t people will be eyeing an even more affordable phone during the season is not far fetched.

World Contraception Day: Wondering what's the best birth control method? We got you covered

According to statistics, a large percentage of people in the country have had unsafe sex at some point, which is one of the major causes of deaths due to unwanted pregnancy and unsafe abortion. While the termbirth controlis used in a broader sense to prevent unwanted pregnancies, contraception refers to the methods and devices that are adopted for birth control. Using these can also reduce the risk of acquiring manysexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Dr Nandita Palshetkar, medical director, Bloom IVFGroup, gives some safe birth control and contraception options one can adopt.

A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata

A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera (from Greek anisos, "uneven" and pteron, "wing", because the hindwing is broader than the forewing). Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body. Dragonflies can be mistaken for the related group, damselflies (Zygoptera), which are similar in structure, though usually lighter in build; however, the wings of most dragonflies are held flat and away from the body, while damselflies hold the wings folded at rest, along or above the abdomen. Dragonflies are agile fliers, while damselflies have a weaker, fluttery flight. Many dragonflies have brilliant iridescent or metallic colours produced by structural coloration, making them conspicuous in flight. An adult dragonfly's com pound eyes have nearly 24,000 ommatidia each.

Run seeks to create awareness on Alzheimer's

Residents from all walks of life came together on Sunday to participate in the Purple Run that was launched at Olcott School, Besant Nagar.

Electric bus in record-breaking journey

The 40ft Catalyst E2 Max bus - designed by Californian company Proterra - went 1,102.2 miles on a testing ground in New Carlisle, Indiana. Cities around the world are looking to use more electric vehicles for public transport, to combat air pollution. Some experts believe the bus's long journey could be a breakthrough moment for electric vehicles. The previous record of 1,013.76 miles was set by a light-duty passenger electric vehicle 46 times lighter than the bus.

Fluctuating Weight May Affect Your Blood Pressure; Try These Foods to Keep Healthy

Obesity is a cause of quite some health problems that you shouldn't ignore; one of them being blood pressure. According to the research presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Council on Hypertension, AHA Council on Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease, American Society of Hypertension Joint Scientific Sessions 2017 in San Francisco, your fluctuating weight can influence blood pressure. The study looked at the impact of five health behaviours on blood pressure levels over a 25 year period.

Moto G5S Plus and Moto G5S Review

India late last month. Both promise new features and upgrades that will help Moto stay competitive. The company has been on a launch spree this calendar year, bringing new Moto E, Moto C, and Moto Z devices to the Indian market, plus the Moto X4 internationally. The reason for the rapid refresh of the G series, according to Lenovo, is that the Rs. 15,000 and above segment is seeing a steady rise in demand, and there has been a change in consumer spending. Will this strategy work this time around for Lenovo? Let's try to find out.

Surfacing too quickly from the ocean causes diver to swell up to double his size

Diving into the depths of the ocean may sound fun but one also needs to be extremely careful before taking the plunge. The bends or decompression sickness affecting people while diving can cause joint pain and breathing problems, but in extreme conditions it can leave a person terribly deformed.A fisherman in Peru suffered a shocking case of the bends after surfacing too quickly from a dive as his arms and hest ballooned. The man who dived to collect creatures from the sea floor has gained around 30 kg as doctors try to treat the deformity.

Tobacco may cause blindness: AIIMS docs

Tobacco not only causes cancer, its prolonged consumption may also lead to blindness, and often such cases are irreversible, doctors at AIIMS said on Friday. They also said studies have shown that those who smoke tobacco, significantly increase their risk of developing cataract compared to nonsmokers. Smoking or chewing tobacco over five to 10 years affects the optic nerve which may lead to visual loss, the doctors said. "Often such cases of blindness are irreversible. People know that smoking and chewing of tobacco causes heart disease and cancer, but vision loss and other eye problems due to tobacco are not widely known," said Dr Atul Kumar, chief of Dr R P Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences in AIIMS.

Apple and Google show off rival augmented-reality tech

The Walking Dead: Our World - a zombie-themed video game in which players battle with the undead in real-world locations Ikea Place - an app that allows the furniture store's products to be seen over views of rooms in the owner's home Giphy World Babysitter - software that superimposes a thumbs-up or "not OK" sign over food it is shown in order to let carers know if it is suitable for infants The Very Hungry Caterpillar in AR - a mixed-reality version of the children's tale that allows youngsters to see the herbivore walk around their surroundings before transforming into a butterfly and taking to the sky

Giant spambot scooped up 711 million email addresses

The scale of the scheme appears to make it the biggest find of its kind. The addresses - and in some cases associated passwords - have apparently been gathered to help spread banking malware. Members of the public can check if their accounts have been affected via the Have I Been Pwned service. Its operator, Troy Hunt, acknowledged that some of the listed addresses corresponded to non-existent accounts. But he added that the number that had been collated still totalled a "mind-boggling amount". Hidden images The Spambot discovery was first flagged by a Paris-based security expert who calls himself Benkow.

Android Oreo will allow third-party apps to launch Google Assistant: Report

GoogleAndroid8.0 Oreo will let apps to launch Google Assistant from within the app itself. XDA Developers, which first spotted the code on Android Developers site, says the ability to launch Google Assistant directly will help for a better integration between the Assistant and third-party apps. However, the functionality is limited to apps built for Android Oreo, and that list doesnt seem long at this moment.

Sarahah: Our experience with this app

Back in primary and secondary school, when an admirer, (or adversary) lacked the courage to openly say what they thought about you, they wrote it on the washroom walls, where you, and the entire school, could read it.

OUTLET FOR DISGRUNTLED EMPLOYEES

In there, in private, they would fungua roho, (speak their mind) with abandon, leaving the recipient to figure out who the sender was. Woe unto you if the faceless admirer/adversary, left a shaming or abusive message because you would become the schools laughing stock. Fast forward to today, there is now a more sophisticated way to do just that: send messages anonymously; the channel is an app called Sarahah, which has been the talk of town lately.

Uber names Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi as CEO pick

The decision was made by Uber's board late on Sunday, a source told the BBC, but the company has made no official announcement. Mr Khosrowshahi would replace Travis Kalanick, who resigned in June following pressure from shareholders. The firm is battling to repair its image after a series of scandals. Several big names - including Hewlett Packard boss Meg Whitman and General Electric chairman Jeff Immelt - had been touted for the role.

Scientists identify bacteria that boosts athletic performance

Tapping into the microbiome of runners and rowers, scientists have identified a bacteria that inhabits their digestive tracts and may aid in athletic performance, a finding that can help develop probiotic bacteria for applications in performance and recovery.

China's Great Wall eyes Fiat Chrysler bid

A Great Wall official told Reuters it had "an intention to acquire" some or all of the world's seventh-largest car maker. However, Fiat Chrysler said it was yet to receive an approach from Great Wall - China's biggest SUV maker. Earlier reports said the Chinese firm had asked to meet Fiat executives to discuss buying the Jeep brand. Jeep, which celebrated its 75th birthday last year, is considered FCA's most valuable asset.

Android creator's new phone is great, but is it Essential?

He says - and I agree with him - that people are bored with the "incremental updates" offered by Samsung and Apple, and instead want a smartphone that really reflects who they are.

Android creator's new phone is great, but is it Essential?

He says - and I agree with him - that people are bored with the "incremental updates" offered by Samsung and Apple, and instead want a smartphone that really reflects who they are.

Radioactive 'pooh sticks' trace carbon's ocean journey

Scientists say the contaminants take a circuitous route travelling via the Arctic Ocean and down past Greenland. Researchers believe the radioactivity levels are extremely low and present no danger. However, scientists can use the iodine to accurately map the currents that transport greenhouse gases.

China cracks down on censorship loopholes

Five websites, including shopping giant Alibaba, have been asked to remove vendors that sell VPNs. It is the latest in a series of measures from the Chinese government to maintain strict control over content. Apple has previously been asked to remove VPN apps.

The Essential Phone will be shipping very soon

Update: The Essential Phone will begin shipping within the next seven days, according to emails sent out to customers that pre-ordered. That doesn't include the Essential Camera, which will apparently be confirmed via a seperate email.

This Bodybuilder Mom Died After Taking Too Many Protein Supplements

A 25-year-old Australianmom of twowith a rare genetic condition has died after consuming a protein-heavy diet in preparation for an upcoming bodybuilding competition.

Last week, Perth'sSunday Timesreported that in June, bodybuilder Meegan Hefford wasfound unconsciousat her apartment and taken to the hospital. She died there three days later. In the weeks leading up to her death, Hefford had beentelling her familyshe felt "weird" and tired. Her mother attributed it to her intense workout schedule: "I said to her, I think youre doing too much at the gym, calm down, slow it down,' her moth er Michelle Whitetold theSunday Timesin a recent interview.

The Essential Phone will be shipping very soon

Update: The Essential Phone will begin shipping within the next seven days, according to emails sent out to customers that pre-ordered. That doesn't include the Essential Camera, which will apparently be confirmed via a seperate email.

The Essential Phone will be shipping very soon

Update: The Essential Phone will begin shipping within the next seven days, according to emails sent out to customers that pre-ordered. That doesn't include the Essential Camera, which will apparently be confirmed via a seperate email.

Plants 'hijacked' to make polio vaccine

As well as helping eliminate polio, the scientists believe their approach could help the world react to unexpected threats such as Zika virus or Ebola. Experts said the achievement was both impressive and important. The vaccine is an "authentic mimic" of poliovirus called a virus-like particle. Outwardly it looks almost identical to poliovirus but - like the difference between a mannequin and person - it is empty on the inside.

AI seeks fantasy football challengers

Fantasy football is a game in which users assemble an imaginary team of real-life footballers and score points based on the players' actual statistical performance during the season. The game was invented in 1971 in the UK by Bernie Donnelly and was originally a niche recreational activity, but today it is a burgeoning business on the internet, where users play ad-supported versions of the game, download it as an app and even place bets on the outcomes of games.

2017 Hyundai Verna interior exposed on its way to a dealership

The 2017 Hyundai Verna has been spotted on its way to a dealership with minimal camouflage. These spy shots, sent in by reader Mehul, exposes the interior, which is yet to be officially revealed to the Indian public. These photographs confirm that the car will soon be available at dealerships for demo and test drives.

Why is the US dollar falling?

The value of the dollar index, which tracks the dollar against six major global currencies, has fallen about 10% since January. It pushed lower on Friday, even as demand for other safe-haven assets - typically a category that includes the US dollar - rose amid sabre-rattling between the US and North Korea. The dollar, which surged in 2014 as the US economy gained strength, is hardly in danger territory. The index is running just a bit lower than it was a year ago. But key US economic data was weaker last year. So what's behind this year's decline?

The eScan & Xiaomi Controversy: Security flaws, vulnerabilities and a lot of accusations

xData transfer when you get a new phone is one of the biggest pain points for consumers. If fact, it's often a reason to put off a new purchase - simply because of the complexity involved in getting your contacts, messages, photos, videos and apps across to the new device.

Penguin feathers record migration route

The surprising answer is from the chemistry of a single tail feather. Incredibly, specific compounds in penguin feather proteins allow scientists to track the birds migration over many hundreds of kilometres. The plumage records a kind of "chemical passport" stamped with a signature of the locations visited. Dr Michael Polito, of Louisiana State University, US, told BBC News: "You can say: 'penguins are where they eat,' because a geochemical signature of their wintering area is imprinted into their feathers." Two species of penguin - Chinstraps and Adlies - are the focus of the study

Armoured tank-like dino used camouflage to hide

The exquisite specimen is a type of amour-plated nodosaurid ankylosaur. It was camouflaged which suggests that, despite its tank-like appearance, it hid to avoid predation. That such a large creature needed camouflage indicates the presence of even larger, keen-eyed meat-eating theropod dinosaurs. A new species of dinosaur named Borealopelta markmitchelli has been discovered from an oil sand mine in Alberta, Canada, and is described this week in Current Biology.

Deliveroo takes steps to protect workers from violence

It follows acid attacks in London last month, where the victims included riders delivering by bike or moped. Since then, over 70 Deliveroo riders have said they did not want to complete a delivery because of safety fears. Among the measures being introduced are a new app feature that allows riders to raise security concerns, plus a trial of helmet cameras. Last month, two riders working for Deliveroo and UberEats were among five people injured within 90 minutes in north London by moped riders who threw acid in their faces.

The 'creepy Facebook AI' story that captivated the media

"'Robot intelligence is dangerous': Expert's warning after Facebook AI 'develop their own language'", says the Mirror. Similar stories have appeared in the Sun, the Independent, the Telegraph and in other online publications. It sounds like something from a science fiction film - the Sun even included a few pictures of scary-looking androids.

Apple criticised for pulling VPN apps from China, explains the apps did not meet new regulations

With the help of VPNs, Chinese Internet users bypass the country's famous "Great Firewall" that heavily restricts their access to foreign sites. This also helps them in remaining hidden from Internet service providers. In line with Chinese government's crackdown on Internet services, Apple removed all major VPN apps from the App Store in China. VPN service providers in China on Saturday received a notification from Apple that their applications would be removed from the App Store "because it includes content that is illegal in China".In a statement, Apple said that earlier this year, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced that all developers offering VPNs must obtain a license from the government. "We have been required to remove some VPN apps in Ch ina that do not meet the new regulations. These apps remain available in all other markets where they do business," Apple said.

Secrets of the world's toughest creatures revealed

These tiny creatures, sometimes called water bears, can survive radiation, freezing, extreme dehydration and even the vacuum of space. Researchers have now decoded the DNA of two species of tardigrade and uncovered the genes that allow them to be revived after desiccation. The study has been published in the journal, PLOS Biology. Just a millimetre or less in size, tardigrades are believed to be the toughest creatures on Earth. A recent study found that they could survive almost any cosmic disaster that could hit the planet.

Mitsubishi blends MPV and SUV in curious looking Expander

Mitsubishi has been teasing a new high-riding family car for quite some time, and it has finally arrived in the form of the slightly oddball Expander. The world is going crazy for four-wheel drives at the moment but Mitsubishi has taken a different path with its latest car, instead running with the strange MPV/SUV hybrid shape you see here.

Xiaomi's third anniversary sale kicks off with Redmi 4 at 12 PM and 4A at 3 PM on 20 July

Xiaomi is celebrating their third year anniversary in the Indian market. To commemorate this landmark, the company has setup the Mi anniversary sale exclusively to Amazon.in, which begins on 20 July, 2017 at 12 PM and will end on 21 July, 2017. Two of Xiaomis best budget phones, the Redmi 4 and Redmi 4A will be available at 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM respectively on 20 July, 2017.

Rumour: Skoda to launch Rapid Monte Carlo special edition

If media reports are to be believed, Skoda India click to gois planning to launch a special edition of the Rapid mid-size sedan in the coming months. The Rapid Monte Carlo edition gets few changes to the exterior along with some interior tweaks. The model will be available in a shade of red with contrasting black details. Black exterior highlights include the grille, mirror housings, boot spoiler and blacked-out 16-inch alloy wheels.

NASA observations reveal unreal soundscapes from the space environment around Earth

Although space is thought to be devoid of matter and silent, the space environment around the Earth contains high energy particles in magnetic and electric fields. The particles are continuously in a violent storm of electromagnetic waves, known as plasma waves. Just like the waves of the ocean, these plasma waves create a sound that can be captured with the right tools. The sounds are out of this world, and have different characteristics depending on the region of the magnetosphere they are recorded in.

NASA's Juno has beamed back the first few images from its flyby of the Jovian Great Red Spot

One of the most noticeable features on Jupiter is a storm larger than the Earth that is believed to be continuously raging for over three hundred and fifty years. The Great Red Spot is over 16,000 kilometers wide, and has been directly observed since 1830. On 10 July, NASAs Juno spacecraft passed just 9,000 kilometers over the storm, allowing astronomers to observe the storm from up close.

Tech boss attacks 'whiners' in angry email

Jonathan Teo from Binary Capital was responding to negative press coverage about the firm following allegations of sexual harassment by his co-founder Justin Caldbeck. He added that he was "tired and indignant", and raged against "whiners" who demanded his attention. Mr Teo has already offered to resign. He did so after Mr Caldbeck left the firm in June, following allegations of sexual harassment.

RED's modular Hydrogen One phone looks even crazier in its patent application

Last week we learned that RED, a company best known for making high-quality digital cinema cameras, is going to dip into the smartphone market with something called the Hydrogen One. The company announced the phone with a screaming hot price tag of $1,195 and up, but revealed little else aside from a few things: it will offer 3D (and 4D) visuals and audio that will ASSAULT YOUR SENSES, the phone will be carrier-unlocked and run Android, and it will be modular. CLick to go on google

The Oculus Rift and Touch bundle is on sale for $399

The Oculus Rift and Oculus Touch are getting a big (but temporary) price drop: for the next six weeks, the VR headset and motion controller bundle will sell for $399, nearly a $200 discount to the normal price. Its part of Oculus summer-long attempt to promote the Rift, now that its been out for over a year. According to Oculus VP of content Jason Rubin, the sale is meant to draw people who may have been sitting on the sideline because of price, and entice people who may not have been considering the Rift to look at its growing app and game library.

Get a refurbished Amazon Tap for $69.99

If I'm being honest, I'm already a little sick ofPrime Day-- and it doesn't even start until Monday evening.

But, hey, the Cheapskate's gotta skate to where the deals are, and right now the deals are atAmazon.

To wit: Today only, as part of the run-up to Prime Day, you can score acertified-refurbished Amazon Tap for $69.99 shipped. New, it's never dipped below $90 (so far), and this is quite literally good as new, so I'm calling it the "lowest price to date." (Will Prime Day proper bring an even lower price? The Cheapskate 's crystal ball is foggy, but I don't think you'll regret jumping on this.)

The Moto E4 Plus will launch in India at 12 pm on 12 July as a Flipkart-exclusive; price unknown

As reported earlier, the phone features a 5.5-inch HD display (1280720) with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Its powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chip that features 4x ARM Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.3 GHz. You get 3 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal storage (expandable to 128 GB via microSD), a 13 MP f/2.0 rear camera and a 5 MP f/2.2 front camera. Connectivity options include the usual assortment of Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and other options. You do get an FM Radio. The USB interface is microUSB 2.0.

Huawei Honor 8 Pro with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage launched in India at Rs 29,999

Huaweis sub brand Honor today announced its all new Honor 8 Pro smartphone. The smartphone is priced at Rs 29,999 and will be available in stores and online from 10 July.