People eager to share personal information beyond what’s on their Facebook profile have another outlet: an online platform launching on Tuesday will let them give scientists information about their genomes, gut bacteria and other biological data.The “Open Humans Network” aims to make…Read More »
Xiaomi on Tuesday launched a new 40-inch variant in its Android-based Mi TV 2 lineup in China at CNY 1,999 (approximately Rs. 20,000). The first sale of the television is scheduled for March 31 on Xiaomi’s China website.The new Mi TV 2…Read More »
Frustrated at your smartphone battery dying again? Wait till “green” silk comes to your rescue. Chinese researchers have developed a new “green” way to boost the performance of lithium-ion batteries with a material derived from silk.According to Chuanbao Cao from Beijing Institute…Read More »
After foraying into the TV business in 2012, Micromax has now launched its first 4K TVs in India. The range includes two televisions, the smaller being 42-inches and the larger being 49-inches. Both TVs will be exclusively available via Flipkart starting Thursday…Read More »
Uber said it was halting operations in Anchorage on Friday until Alaska’s largest city can work out details enabling the ride-share company’s drivers to accept paying fares, as an Oregon city sued the firm over safety requirements.Uber drivers had been providing free…Read More »
UST Global – the biggest employer of IT professionals in Kerala – Friday launched its mobile-based app for women’s safety, ahead of the International Women’s Day on March 8. The app was unveiled by Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala in Thiruvananthapuram in…Read More »
Ikea is literally supercharging its furniture. The Swedish purveyor of do-it-yourself home decor says it’s debuting a new line of desks, lamps, and tables that will be able to wirelessly charge your phone or tablet. The furniture will use the Qi wireless…Read More »
Uber is acquiring deCarta, a mapping and location company that could help Uber to develop new types of services and also ensure its drivers show up on time. DeCarta, headquartered in San Jose, California, holds a variety of data pertaining to mapping,…Read More »
A successful test of Lockheed Martin’s ATHENA military laser punched a hole through a running Ford F-150 pickup truck at more than a mile away, proving that military grade lasers are anything but science fiction. In fact, ATHENA’s power is orders of…Read More »
The world’s first plastic surgery procedure performed using Google Glass has shown promising use of the eye-wearable device in plastic surgery. Google Glass has a wide range of possible applications in plastic surgery – with the potential to enhance surgical training, medical…Read More »