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NewsAFP NewsLow-cost prostheses offer Indian amputees a second chance
Vishnu Kumar had barely reached adulthood when he lost his limbs in a freak electrical accident, seemingly condemning him to the life of penury endured by millions of amputees in India. A year later, the 22-year-old is preparing to walk again with the aide of a "Jaipur Foot" -- a no-frills
- NewsIANS India Private Limited
Feeling bad without your phone could up anxiety: Study
Seoul, Aug 20 (IANS) Do you tend to panic immediately if your phone runs out of battery or isnt beside you even for a while? Beware, you may develop "nomophobia" that can cause increases in heart rate, anxiety, blood pressure, and unpleasant feelings, researchers warned. "Nomophobia&
StyleAFP RelaxApple under pressure to dazzle as market slows
As Apple and Samsung gear up to launch new flagship smartphones, the market leaders are seeking a wow factor that can help them fend off challenges from rising Chinese-based manufacturers. Apple is under particular pressure to dazzle as the culture-changing California iPhone maker looks for a way to
NewsAFP NewsApple under pressure to dazzle as market slows
As Apple and Samsung gear up to launch new flagship smartphones, the market leaders are seeking a wow factor that can help them fend off challenges from rising Chinese-based manufacturers. Apple is under particular pressure to dazzle as the culture-changing California iPhone maker looks for a way to
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Threat of cyberattacks looms large in Asia
KUALA LUMPUR: Over the last few years, large scale of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) heists have taken place in Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand. Elsewhere in the region, cyberattacks were launched and affected a database of 55 million voters at the Philippines Commission on Elections and the National
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Don't lower guard against growing cybersecurity threat, firms urged
THE growing cybersecurity threat in Malaysia has called for a more proactive approach by all stakeholders in dealing with such a menace. While Malaysia is ranked third globally in its commitment to address cybersecurity issues, it is ranked sixth in the region and 33rd globally in terms of vulnerability
- FinanceThe Telegraph
iPhone 8 wireless charger to be sold as separate accessory, reports show
iPhone 8 wireless charger to be sold as separate accessory, reports show
NewsAssociated PressResearchers find wreckage of WWII-era USS Indianapolis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Civilian researchers say they have located the wreck of the USS Indianapolis, the World War II heavy cruiser that played a critical role in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima before being struck by Japanese torpedoes.
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South Carolina aquarium to monitor animal behavior during eclipse
By Nathan Frandino CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) - Animals in the path of the first total solar eclipse to travel across the United States in 99 years have a big surprise awaiting them on Monday afternoon, biologists say. Zoos, aquariums and other wildlife parks see the celestial phenomenon as a special
NewsHardwareZoneAMD Ryzen Threadripper vs. Intel Core i9-7900X: The fastest chips money can buy
How many cores is too many?
NewsHardwareZoneAn introduction to Wi-Fi mesh networking with the Singtel Wi-Fi Mesh
What is a mesh network? Mesh networking aims to change the industry, but to be absolutely honest, it has already been around for the past couple of years even in the consumer space. Smaller brands have started selling wireless mesh networks, but these are often offered only by startups and smaller
NewsReutersNuTonomy hopes for second-quarter 2018 launch of paid Singapore self-driving car rides
(This August 18 story is corrected after NuTonomy says unclear whether will partner with Grab for Singapore commercial service) SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. self-driving car startup NuTonomy hopes to launch a paid, commercial ride service in Singapore as soon as the second quarter of next year, NuTonomy
NewsAFP NewsFree speech concerns as extreme-right evicted from web
A sweeping crackdown by US internet and social media companies on neo-Nazi and white supremacist material has sparked warnings in America that the web's grand promise of free speech is on the rocks. Over the past week, Vanguard America, Daily Stormer and other such ultra-right racist groups and
- NewsThe Guardian
Of course parents have a right to spy on their kids | Barbara Ellen
A British father, digital product manager Nick Herbert, has invented an app, ReplyASAP, because his 13-year-old son wasn’t responding to his calls or texts. Mobile phones are usually bought by parents primarily for safety reasons, but teenagers have “other priorities”. It should be pointed out that
TVAssociated PressCan't be there? How to watch solar eclipse on TV, online
If you can't witness the total solar eclipse in person, you can still see it online or via TV.
- NewsThe Telegraph
Future BBC iPlayer could tell who is in the room and notice when the children have gone to bed
Future BBC iPlayer could tell who is in the room and notice when the children have gone to bed
- NewsIANS India Private Limited
North Korea accuses Japan of planning cyberspace war
Pyongyang, Aug 20 (IANS) North Korea accused Japan of building a cyberspace attack force in its military under the pretext of self-defence, the media reported. Official newspaper Rodong Sinmun on Saturday said the Japanece Defence Ministry is planning to boost the size and capability of its cyber unit
NewsBGR NewsWatch a motorcyclist fly over 250 feet off a cliff and live to tell the tale
There's nothing remotely cool about accidentally flying 250 feet off of a cliff — that is, unless you survive and your motorcycle's camera records the entire thing. A motorcyclist named Matthew Murray found himself in these unfortunate and painful circumstances after he accidentally veered off
NewsReutersScientist Hawking blames UK government for health service 'crisis'
Physicist Stephen Hawking found himself in a war of words with Britain's Conservative government after he said it had caused a crisis in the state-run National Health Service (NHS) and was leading it towards a profit-making U.S.-style system. Writing in the Guardian newspaper on Saturday, the British
NewsBGR NewsWatch Tina Fey blast Trump in hilarious cameo on ‘Weekend Update’
If one were to put together a list of the funniest and most influential Saturday Night Live cast members in history, there's no denying that Tina Fey would not only make the cut, but that she would be close to the top of the list. Since leaving SNL in 2006, Fey has been busy with a host of other
NewsAssociated PressSchools in eclipse's path seize on ready-made science lesson
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A fourth-grade class at a suburban Kansas City school erupted in wonder when they tried on their solar eclipse glasses for the first time and turned toward the sun for an eclipse "practice."
NewsAssociated PressThe lore and lure of eclipses: Blood, sex and some snacking
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's not just the skies that get dark when there's a total solar eclipse. So do we.
NewsBGR News7 different iPhone 7 and 7 Plus cases are discounted in this big Amazon sale
Is your iPhone lacking in the protection department? You’re so close to Apple’s next-generation iPhone launch, so it would really be a shame to drop your phone now and break it. After all, you’re going to need its full trade-in value to go toward the pricey iPhone 8. Lucky for you, Amazon has a big sale
NewsAssociated PressTribes hope for renewal in solar eclipse; not all will watch
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — While much of the country gawks at the solar eclipse, Bobbieann Baldwin will be inside with her children, shades drawn.
- NewsIANS India Private Limited
Apple Watch 'Series 3' enters final testing phase
San Francisco, Aug 19 (IANS) It seems like Apple could release its upcoming smartwatch soon as Taiwan-based "Quanta Computer" -- an integral part of the Cupertino-based company's supply chain -- is ramping up to begin manufacturing the Apple Watch "Series 3".
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