Xbox Series X graphics source code stolen

San Francisco (IANS) US-based semiconductor company AMD claimed that a hacker has obtained source files for some of its current and future GPUs, including details about the Xbox Series X.

"In December 2019, we were contacted by someone who…

Canadian researchers developing DNA vaccine against COVID-19

Toronto (IANS) Canadian researchers are developing a DNA vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and has currently infected nearly 5,00,000 people worldwide and crippled the global economy.

Entos Pharmaceuticals, a health-care…

TECNO CAMON 15 series promises new level of smartphone night photography

New Delhi (IANS) Ask any photography lover: what is the hardest shot to capture right on their smartphones? The answer in all probability would be the perfect night or lowlight shots as majority of users still struggle to take that perfect night shot…

Novel coronavirus may not spread through tears

Singapore (IANS) Contrary to some reports, researchers now claim that new coronavirus doesn't spread via tears and it is unlikely that infected patients are shedding virus through eye fluid.

While researchers are certain that coronavirus…

Smartphone production may fall 40% in India in H1 2020

New Delhi (IANS) Revising its estimates amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, a new report said on Thursday that smartphone production in India is likely to tumble by 38-40 per cent in the first half (H1) of this year.

The prospects for H2 2020,…

Google to launch 3 new Stadia Pro games on April 1

San Francisco (IANS) US-based search engine giant Google has revealed that its subscription-based game service "Stadia" will add three more games for free next month.

"All three new Stadia Pro games are available for subscribers to claim April…

Microsoft pausing all optional non-security releases for Windows

San Francisco (IANS) In a bid to focus on security updates, Microsoft is pausing all optional non-security releases for supported versions of Windows and its server products.

The tech giant is particularly suspending C and D updates, which…

Xiaomi, Realme postpone new launches in India

New Delhi (IANS) Smartphone makers Xiaomi and Realme on Wednesday said they have postponed launches of their upcoming smartphones in India owing to the nationwide 21-day lockdown.

Realme postponed the launch of Narzo series which was previously…

AI-based early warning system to monitor online disinformation

New York (IANS) Researchers are utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to develop an early warning system that can identify manipulated images, deepfake videos and disinformation online in 2020 US election.

The project is an effort to combat…

Apple lifts purchase limits on its products outside China

San Francisco (IANS) Apple has lifted purchase limits on its phones, tablets and laptops for customers outside China, the media reported.

The company last week imposed a purchase limits across several of its products, reports MacRumors.