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Bennu asteroid sample rich in carbon, water: NASA

Bennu asteroid sample rich in carbon, water: NASA

12-10-2023  comments

Washington (IANS) The first-ever rock sample from asteroid Bennu delivered on Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has a high-carbon content and water -- signalling the building blocks of life, according to initial studies.

About 8.8 ounces of…

Videotex launches 75-inch QLED TV with camera support, Remote PC

Videotex launches 75-inch QLED TV with camera support, Remote PC

11-10-2023  comments

New Delhi (IANS) Homegrown original equipment/design manufacturer Videotex on Wednesday launched a new 75-inch QLED smart TV powered by webOS Hub with camera support and Remote PC.

The new TV showcases an ultra-slim, bezel-less metal construction…

Google makes passkeys default option for all users

Google makes passkeys default option for all users

11-10-2023  comments

New Delhi (IANS) Google said that it is making "passkeys" ( an alternative to passwords) as the default sign-in method for all users.

With passkeys, users can sign in to apps and websites with a biometric sensor (such as a fingerprint or facial…

India's security landscape under siege as ransomware, malware threats spike: Report

India's security landscape under siege as ransomware, malware threats spike: Report

10-10-2023  comments

Mumbai (IANS) India detected 1,24,209 ransomware threats in the first half this year, with 65 per cent as file threats and 10 per cent as email threats, a report showed on Tuesday.

India now bears the highest ransomware incidence in south Asia…

14,300-yr-old tree rings reveal largest-ever solar storm

14,300-yr-old tree rings reveal largest-ever solar storm

09-10-2023  comments

London (IANS) An international team of scientists has discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analysing ancient tree-rings found in the French Alps.

The radiocarbon spike was caused by a massive solar storm, the biggest…

WhatsApp working on 'secret code' creation feature for locked chats on Android

WhatsApp working on 'secret code' creation feature for locked chats on Android

09-10-2023  comments

San Francisco (IANS) Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a secret code creation feature, which will allow users to choose a custom password for their protected chat folder.

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is creating a new page that…

Intel prepares for Windows ‘refresh’ amid likely Windows 12 launch

Intel prepares for Windows ‘refresh’ amid likely Windows 12 launch

08-10-2023  comments

San Francisco (IANS) Chip-maker Intel has teased a “Windows refresh” for 2024, reportedly preparing its Meteor Lake desktop platform for a next generation of Windows likely to be called Windows 12 amid AI push.

During the recent Citi’s analyst…

Google shipped almost 40 mn Pixel phones since 2016, 10 mn in last 12 months

Google shipped almost 40 mn Pixel phones since 2016, 10 mn in last 12 months

08-10-2023  comments

New Delhi (IANS) Google has shipped nearly 40 million Pixel smartphones since 2016 and 10 million units in the last 12 months alone, as its newly-launched Pixel 8 series gain initial traction globally, including in India.

Google Pixel shipped…

ISRO preps first flight test to demonstrate crew escape system for human space mission

ISRO preps first flight test to demonstrate crew escape system for human space mission

07-10-2023  comments

Chennai (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for the first Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) to demonstrate the crew escape system as part of its human space mission called Gaganyaan.

According to the…

Amazon launches its first Kuiper satellites to beam affordable Internet

Amazon launches its first Kuiper satellites to beam affordable Internet

07-10-2023  comments

San Francisco (IANS) Amazon has successfully launched its first two Kuiper satellites into space, with an aim to beam affordable internet on Earth like Elon Musk’s Starlink.

Amazon said that it hit its first major mission milestone “when our…

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