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The Vivo S1 Pro is likely to be priced at Rs 19,990 for the base variant and will come with a 32-megapixel selfie camera, 4,500mAh battery and Snapdragon 665 SoC. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2u4tiX1

Air pollution is an issue that requires urgent redressal if environmental degradation is to be halted from progressing further. Though, on an individual scale, reduction in air pollution has been observed to have dramatic positive effects on the health of people. The study 'Health Benefits of Air Pollution Reduction' published in the American Thoracic Society's journal Annals of the American Thoracic Society , by the Environmental Committee of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), has reviewed interventions that have reduced air pollution at its source. The lead author of the study Dr Dean Schraufnagel, MD, ATSF, said: "We knew there were benefits from pollution control, but the magnitude and relatively short time duration to accomplish them was impressive." "Our findings indicate almost immediate and substantial effects on health outcomes followed by reduced exposure to air pollution. It's critical that governments adopt and enforc...

Vivo S1 Pro was recently launched in China and the Philippines, and the next launch is scheduled for the Indian market. The company has officially announced that it will launch the smartphone on 4 January in India. A teaser on Amazon also reveals that unlike the China variant, the smartphone will come with a 48 MP diamond-shaped camera module at the back. Vivo S1 Pro will sport a quad-camera setup that will include a wide-angle lens and macro lens as well. On the front, the teaser reveals, it will come with a 32 MP camera. The smartphone will come in red and blue colour variants as teased on the Amazon website. What's in the shape? Sass. Style. Uniqueness. Get ready to #StyleLikeAPro with #vivoS1Pro launching on 4th Jan. pic.twitter.com/k8kgVH37ub — Vivo India (@Vivo_India) December 28, 2019 A report by 91 Mobiles revealed that the smartphone might come in a 8 GB RAM variant and it is likely to cost Rs 19,990. Happiest when you get a diamond for an accessory! #StyeL...

It took Druva — the software-as-a-services (SaaS) company — more than a decade to enter the coveted unicorn club or startups valued at over a billion dollars. Its co-founder and CEO, Jaspreet Singh, who barely enjoyed his company’s unicorn status, is readying Druva for an initial public offer (IPO), most likely in the US. Singh, a man who likes things to be simple and straightforward, doesn’t let the unicorn status get to his head, though he does agree that it’s a good validation of the efforts that go into building a business. “(Unicorn) is an overhyped term,” says Singh, as he sips his Masala Tea in the Capital Kitchen restaurant at Taj Palace in Delhi. “The customer doesn’t care, the shareholders don’t care. The two people who matter don’t care…Customers care about value and shareholders on the outcome.” Then why this euphoria among startups to become unicorns. “The Bay area is the Hollywood for geeks. They are competing for press (coverage) and the press enjoys it,” said Sing...

Dr Joseph Wiesel was awarded a patent in 2006 for photoplethysmography, which is the same technique used by the Apple Watch to detect atrial fibrillation. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3585NsX

First renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 4a have emerged hinting a punch-hole display design. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2QrV8E6

Last month, WhatsApp was reported to be working on a 'disappearing message' feature that would allow users to set a timer to how long a message should exist on a chat, after which it would automatically get deleted. The feature was being tested on the Android beta app. Now, another report reveals that while such a feature is under construction, it will only be available on group chats and not one-on-one chats. WhatsApp beta tester  WABeta Info has spotted the feature on the latest iOS beta version, which lists the feature as a cleaning tool for group chats. Earlier believed to be named 'disappearing message' feature, previous leak on Android beta version of the app claims it would be called 'delete messages' feature. The Delete messages option will be available under the Group Settings tab. Admins of groups will reportedly be able to choose from a time frame ranging from one our to one year for which they want the messages to last before they are delet...

Oppo A5 2020 was launched in India back in September this year at a starting price of Rs 12,490. The smartphone was earlier available in two RAM options —  3 GB RAM and 4 GB RAM and one 64 GB storage options. The Mobile Indian has reported that the smartphone is now also available in 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage options. The report further reveals that, priced at Rs 14,990, this new storage variant is just available on select offline retail stores. Oppo A5 2020 already comes in two variants. The 3 GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 12,490 and 4 GB RAM option is priced at Rs 13,990. Both come with 64 GB of storage. Dazzling White and Mirror Black are the colour variants that you will get with this smartphone. Oppo A5 2020 specs Oppo A5 2020 features a 6.5-inch display with a waterdrop notch and come with a Gorilla Glass 3+ protection. The smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6.0.1 and pack 5,000 mAh battery. In terms of processor, it is powere...

Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch Galaxy S10 Lite and Note S10 soon. Prices and specifications of Galaxy Lite variant were leaked recently that suggested that it might be powered by Snapdragon 855 chipset and will offer 8 GB RAM. It is also being speculated that this upcoming smartphone Galaxy S series might be named as Galaxy S20 series instead of Galaxy S11. For the launch date, a report by Korea Herald reveals that Samsung is expected to launch Samsung S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite at CES 2020 next month. The report suggests that industry sources claim that Samsung will unveil its "new lineup of mid-range Galaxy phones" at the event. (Also read:  Samsung to announce its Neon Artificial Intelligence project at CES 2020 ) It is also expected that the company might launch these smartphones in India in January itself. Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite expected specifications The Galaxy S10 Lite is believed to feature a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixel...

This article was originally published on 16 December 2019. It has been edited and re-published due to the deadline for linking PAN and Aadhaar tomorrow.  It is mandatory to link your PAN with Aadhaar by the end of this year, the Income Tax Department said in a public message on 16 December. “Building a better tomorrow! To reap seamless benefits of income tax services, complete the vital link before 31 December 2019,” the department said. The deadline to link the permanent account number (PAN) with Aadhaar was extended till 31 December by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) through an order issued in September this year. Earlier, the deadline for this linkage was 30 September. Building a better tomorrow! To reap seamless benefits of income tax services, complete the vital link before 31st December, 2019. 🔗: https://t.co/psNUjIYyTj pic.twitter.com/KJCIHXjsew — Income Tax India (@IncomeTaxIndia) December 15, 2019 In case you are unsure if you have or not l...

This piece was originally published on 16 December 2019. It has been re-published due to the nearing deadline for linking PAN and Aadhaar.  It was recently announced that it is mandatory for everyone to get  PAN linked with Aadhaar before 31 December. Earlier the deadline was 30 September, now it has been postponed to the end of the year. Linking Aadhaar and PAN is a very simple and quick procedure that will just take barely 10-15 minutes. If you haven't already linked it yet, here are two quick ways of doing it. In the first method, you will have to register yourself on the Income Tax e-portal and in another, you can just do it without logging in. Building a better tomorrow! To reap seamless benefits of income tax services, complete the vital link before 31st December, 2019. 🔗: https://t.co/psNUjIYyTj pic.twitter.com/KJCIHXjsew — Income Tax India (@IncomeTaxIndia) December 15, 2019 [hq]How to link Aadhaar card with PAN card[/hq] Method 1: By logging into...

After conducting research on smart skins of animals like chameleons, researchers develop a flexible smart skin that changes its colour when comes in contact with sunlight and heat. The study was published in the journal ACS Nano . The hues of chameleon skin rely not on dyes or pigments as most colours do but instead on arrays of tiny structures known as photonic crystals. Light reflects from these microscopic surfaces and interferes with other beams of reflected light, producing a colour. The hue changes when the distance between photonic crystals varies — for example when a chameleon tenses or relaxes its skin. To mimic these natural abilities, scientists have embedded photonic crystals inflexible materials such as hydrogels and changed their colours by contracting or expanding the material like an accordion. However, these large fluctuations in size can strain the materials and cause them to buckle. Khalid Salaita and colleagues wanted to take a closer look at chameleon skin...

There were Self-lacing sneakers, blockchain powered shoes, retro sneakers and much more on the menu for sneakerheads in 2019. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2F2HORj

A New York University cardiologist, Dr Joseph Wiesel, has reportedly sued Apple for alleged theft of the heart monitoring technology used in Apple Watch. Wiesel has reportedly filed a case in federal court in Brooklyn. This information was first reported by Bloomberg . The report reveals Wiesel's claims that "the Apple Watch infringes his patent for a method to detect an irregular heartbeat". He reportedly said that it was back in September 2017 when he shared detailed information about the patent with the Cupertino-based tech company. Atrial fibrillation method is used in the Apple Watch to detect irregular heartbeat. (Also read:  Apple Watch Series 5 review: Barring the always-on display, there's little else to talk about ) As per the report, he described his invention as "pioneering steps" in atrial fibrillation detection by monitoring “irregular pulse rhythms from a succession of time intervals.” Weisel was awarded this patent  named as a "...

A while ago, Snapchat started to experiment with Bitmoji TV, but the feature was limited to a select regions and hence was greatly under-exploited. However, now, Snapchat reportedly plans to globally release Bitmoji TV in February 2020. Bitmoji is what started the personalised avatar trend. But what's Bitmoji TV you ask? Well, your personalised Bitmoji avatar will become the star of a full-motion cartoon series called Bitmoji TV. Snapchat will have in-house content for this feature that will show up in the Discover section. "With Bitmoji TV, your avatar and those of your friends will appear in regularly-scheduled adventures ranging from playing the crew of Star Treky spaceship to being secret agents to falling in love with robots or becoming zombies,"  TechCrunch , that first spotted Snapchat's announcement on Bitmoji TV,   revealed in a report. While we were unable to confirm the same, Snapchat's Show page reportedly notes that Bitmoji TV is launching globall...

Researchers have identified a key protein that supports the growth of many bowel cancers, an advance that may lead to new therapies against the malignant disease. The study, published in the Journal of Cell Biology , revealed that a protein called Importin-11 transported the cancer-causing protein Beta-catenin into the nucleus of bowel cancer cells, where it can drive cell proliferation. According to the scientists, including those from the University of Toronto in Canada, inhibiting this transport step could block the growth of most of such cancers caused by elevated Beta-catenin levels. They said about 80 percent of these cancers are associated with mutations in a gene called APC which result in elevated levels of the Beta-catenin protein. High levels of this protein are followed by its accumulation in the cell nucleus, where it can activate numerous genes behind cell proliferation. The scientists added that the protein also promotes the growth and maintenance of tumours in the...

Researchers have identified a key protein that supports the growth of many bowel cancers, an advance that may lead to new therapies against the malignant disease. The study, published in the Journal of Cell Biology , revealed that a protein called Importin-11 transported the cancer-causing protein Beta-catenin into the nucleus of bowel cancer cells, where it can drive cell proliferation. According to the scientists, including those from University of Toronto in Canada, inhibiting this transport step could block the growth of most of such cancers caused by elevated Beta-catenin levels. They said about 80 percent of these cancers are associated with mutations in a gene called APC which result in elevated levels of the Beta-catenin protein. High levels of this protein are followed by its accumulation in the cell nucleus, where it can activate numerous genes behind cell proliferation. The scientists added that the protein also promotes the growth and maintenance of tumours in the ...

In recent days, Trump shared an unsubstantiated media report and a second post that appeared to name the intelligence community member. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2u2ZyKa

A US astronaut set a record Saturday for the longest single spaceflight by a woman, breaking the old mark of 288 days with about two months left in her mission. Christina Koch, a 40-year-old electrical engineer from Livingston, Montana, arrived at the International Space Station on March 14. She broke the record set by former space station commander Peggy Whitson in 2016-2017. Koch is expected to spend a total of 328 days, or nearly 11 months, onboard the space station before returning to Earth. Missions are typically six months, but NASA announced in April that it was extending her mission until February. The US record for the longest space flight is 340 days set by Scott Kelly in 2015-2016. The world record is 15 months set in the 1990s by a Russian cosmonaut aboard the former Mir space station. Koch’s extended mission will help NASA learn about the effects of long spaceflights, data that NASA officials have said is needed to support future deep space exploration missions to t...

Apple’s market cap is around $1.26 trillion. And that isn’t only because it sold a lot of iPhones. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2skQ4cR

The Galaxy S11 Plus is said to feature a 108-megapixel primary camera module, with 9-pixel bayer array. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39nMkYr

With the new feature, messages on WhatsApp groups can be sent for specific durations, before they are automatically deleted. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MCv0Fl

OnePlus is expected to launch three phones in the line-up, including OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Lite. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3663kk7

Google is updating Android’s media classes to remove the 32-bit file size limitation to compose files larger than 4GB. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/37kGrK2

Nokia 6.2's December 2019 security patch has significant changes, fixing critical security vulnerabilies in the Media framework. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/368KwAE

Google, Apple, Paytm, Amazon and Facebook are all eyeing financial services as the next frontier. It is the priceless financial data which is quite attractive. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Qp6DMw

Huawei is preparing to announce a refresh of its Mate X foldable smartphone at MWC 2020. The Mate Xs has been given certification, revealing that the device will support 65 W fast charging. The details come from XDA Developers , reporting that the device has successfully gone through the CCC which is China’s regulatory agency. It displays a model number TAH-AN00m and also shows support for 5G. Another important update to the device is 65 W fast charging support. On the contrary, Mate X supports 55 W charging. High-wattage fast charging is quickly becoming mainstream via OnePlus’ Warp Charging (formerly known as Dash Charging) and Oppo’s SuperVOOC fast charging. Other manufacturers have also started packing in higher wattages such as Huawei and Xiaomi. Although Huawei hasn’t confirmed the launch of the Mate Xs, it’s likely that the Chinese manufacturer will reveal the device during MWC 2020 at Barcelona. The next-generation of the company’s foldable smartphone could arrive in the se...

China on Friday launched its heaviest and most advanced communications satellite on the country's largest new carrier rocket Long March-5 that will lay the foundation for the development of highly sensitive space probes. Aboard the third Long March-5 rocket, Shijian-20, a new technology test and verification satellite, successfully entered its orbit Friday night, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Centre in south China's Hainan Province, Shijian-20, weighing more than eight tonnes, is the country's heaviest and most advanced communications satellite in geosynchronous orbit, according to its maker, the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The Long March-5, China's most powerful rocket and a critical ingredient in the nation's ambitious space programme, can carry a maximum payload of 25 tonnes into low Earth orbit and 14 tonnes into geosynchronous or...

Year after year, we see sports, literature, startups, politics, business and religion take centre stage in the news, on television and on social media. Science, however, is limited to the confines of universities, companies and academia in India. Rarely does science and scientific endeavour get the centre-stage attention. Those keen to know more about the latest and greatest happenings under the broad umbrella of science, are having to seek them out, through digital resources, old-school conferences and seminars. Rarely has science ever been seen as the relatable, engaging and universally-binding language that it is. India and its youth are engaging in science in schools because they're obligated to – little engagement follows once their education is behind them. Many of us are unfamiliar with how science happens, why it's even necessary or the advances made by brilliant Indian scientists who have put India on the world map. The I...

Apple is reportedly planning to launch upgrades to its 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro tablets in spring next year. And we already have 3D renders to give us an idea about how they are going to look like. The first renders of the 2020 iPad Pros come from @OnLeaks and iGeeksBlog . It follows the similar thin-bezel design of the iPad Pro 11 on both the models. However, the newest addition is the triple-camera module on the rear that is similar to the iPhone 11 Pro. Until now, all the iPads have had a single camera module on the rear. The thickness of the upcoming iPad Pros could be more because of the triple cameras will almost the same dimensions overall. There’s no mention of the material being used on them nor any confirmation of the chipset that it will use. However, considering previous cases, new chipsets launched during September or October are carried over to the iPads. If Apple follows tradition, then the 2020 iPads will pack the Apple A13X chip. Since Apple tends to release...

Apple is reportedly planning to launch upgrades to its 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro tablets in spring next year. And we already have 3D renders to give us an idea about how they are going to look like. The first renders of the 2020 iPad Pros come from @OnLeaks and iGeeksBlog . It follows the similar thin-bezel design of the iPad Pro 11 on both the models. However, the newest addition is the triple-camera module on the rear that is similar to the iPhone 11 Pro. Until now, all the iPads have had a single camera module on the rear. The thickness of the upcoming iPad Pros could be more because of the triple cameras will almost the same dimensions overall. There’s no mention of the material being used on them nor any confirmation of the chipset that it will use. However, considering previous cases, new chipsets launched during September or October are carried over to the iPads. If Apple follows tradition, then the 2020 iPads will pack the Apple A13X chip. Since Apple tends to release...

OnePlus New Year sale is now live on Amazon and will go on till 4 January. In addition to cashback on smartphones and mobile accessories, the company is also giving a discount of up to Rs 3,000 on HDFC Bank Credit and debit cards. This discount is applicable on selected smartphones only. Here are some of the best deals that you can grab during this ongoing OnePlus year-end sale . OnePlus 7T The  OnePlus 7T (Review)  debuted in India in October this year at a starting price of Rs 37,999. This base variant of 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is available at Rs 34,999, down by Rs 3,000. The higher storage variant is selling at Rs 37,999, down from Rs 39,999. The phone is available in two colours — Frosted Silver and Glacier Blue. You can also get a discount of Rs 1,500 on HDFC Bank credit and debit card on the purchase of this phone. OnePlus 7 Pro During this sale, you can get a discount of Rs 2,000 on HDFC Bank credit and debit card on the purchase of OnePlus 7 Pro (R...

The Wikimedia Foundation has raised concerns about India’s proposed intermediary liability rules that overlook how websites with Indian users have to host content on their platforms. It requires websites or services with more than five million users in India to set up a local office and employ a senior executive to represent the company during legal issues. It has written a lengthy letter to Electronics and IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad addressing the concerns and risks that the new intermediary rules could have on websites and ultimately on open and free expression on the internet. The proposed rules will place a financial burden on not only Wikimedia but other foreign websites and services operating in India. Wikimedia Foundation General Counsel Amanda Keton said in the letter that the proposed rules could have a “negative impact on access to knowledge and participation” for its Indian users. The letter talked about how it develops a material burden on the foundation’s non-pro...

Payload x War Mode is the latest addition of PUBG Mobile adding to the numerous game modes available on the popular mobile game. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/34THFdu

It was recently revealed that Vivo might launch its Vivo S1 Pro in India in mid-January 2020. The smartphone has already debuted in China in May this year. One major design change that the Indian variant is expected to have is in the camera module. It's likely to have a diamond-shaped camera module instead of a vertical setup featured in the Chinese variant. As per a new report by 91Mobiles , Vivo S1 Pro might come in an 8 GB RAM + 128 GB variant and is likely to be priced at Rs 19,990. The report shared a video as well that suggests the smartphone will come with a diamond-shaped module. It is expected to have a quad camera setup that includes a 48 MP primary sensor and a 32 MP front camera. (Also read:  Vivo S1 Pro likely to debut in India in mid-January 2020 for under Rs 20,000 ) In terms of colour, the video suggests that the smartphone might come in blue and black colour variants. Vivo S1 Pro China variant specifications The Vivo S1 Pro features a 6.39-inch FHD+ ...

While the service is being offered free of cost as of now, the company has said that it plans to introduce paid tiers once beta testing is completed. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/35ZElPb

Xiaomi will recruit candidates on a first come first serve basis till December 29. Read more to find out how to apply and if you're eligible. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/37c8mvp

Many Pixel 4, 4 XL users have reported that their phone's Active Edge did not function on activating Google Assistant after the 10.90 beta version release. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2PYAEUk

Apart from the reduction in validity, all other benefits for the Rs 558 prepaid pack remain the same. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Zr1Des

Apart from Live TV, the Airtel Xstream box can also run apps such as Netflix, Amazon Video, Hotstar, Zee5 and Jio Cinema. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/37dwMVg

With a numbing cold continuing to sweep through Delhi and nearby areas, the region is expected to record its second-coldest December since 1901, the weather department said on Thursday. "The mean maximum temperature for December was less than 20 degrees Celsius only in 1919, 1929, 1961 and 1997," an official of the India Meteorological Department said. In December this year, the mean maximum temperature (MMT) till Thursday was 19.85 degrees Celsius. It is expected to dip to 19.15 degrees Celsius by December 31, he said. "If it happens, it will be the second-coldest December since 1901. December 1997 recorded the lowest MMT of 17.3 degrees Celsius," the official said. Delhi is witnessing one of the coldest December in last five years, with number of cold days continuing to rise, as per the weather department. Image: Getty The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides official figures for Delhi, recorded the lowest maximum temperature of 12.2 degrees Celsius on 18...