Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18th Jan 2018, News & Stories from India

Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 | Last Update : 04:55 PM IST

Technology Mobiles & Tabs 18 Jan 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18 Jan 2018 Page-4

Couple has been remanded in custody in Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad) and, if convicted, face up to 20 years in jail.

Russian couple regularly raped daughter, says better us than ‘some maniac' on being caught

Married couple - both 34 - are accused of paedophilia after turning their child into a 'sex slave', law enforcement sources say.

18 Jan 2018 12:57 PM

The corporation in its defence said it was not the only one to be blamed for the situation and it was a collective failure of all authorities concerned. (Photo: File)

No eatery in Hauz Khas Village has a sanctioned building plan: Delhi HC

The petitioners in their pleas have also alleged that streets in the village were not wide enough to move easily in case of an emergency.

18 Jan 2018 12:49 PM

He surprisingly pipped Australian skipper Steve Smith for the ICC's Test team captaincy.(Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli adjudged ICC Cricketer of the Year; captain of Test, ODI teams

Kohli, the Winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy and ODI Cricketer of the Year awards, was chosen to lead the ICC ODI and Test teams.

18 Jan 2018 12:38 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

How severe gum disease could lead to cancer

Here is what researchers have discovered.

18 Jan 2018 12:26 PM

Deepika Padukone in a still from 'Padmaavat.'

SC stays 4 states' ban on 'Padmaavat', paves way for all-India release

The Court also restrained any other state from issuing similar notifications and orders prohibiting screening of 'Padmaavat'.

18 Jan 2018 12:21 PM

The users will now be able to tap on a YouTube link to open up a YouTube video in the app itself.

iPhone gets WhatsApp YouTube integration

The video continues to play even after a user exits the chat.

18 Jan 2018 12:03 PM

Microwaves 'alone' emit as much carbon dioxide as 7 mn cars: Study

This is despite the fact that microwaves spend more than 90 percent of their lifetime being idle.

18 Jan 2018 12:01 PM

A BSF personnel died in the heavy shelling. He has been identified as head constable Suresh. He was a native of Tamil Nadu. (Photo: ANI)

Pak ceasefire violation along IB in Jammu kills 1 BSF jawan

'BSF troops are giving a befitting reply', Additional Deputy Commissioner of Jammu, Arun Manhas, said.

18 Jan 2018 12:00 PM

Lawmakers acknowledged that the companies, especially Google and Facebook, have come a long way when it comes to weeding out extremist material. (Photo: AP)

Senators grill social media companies over terrorist posts

The Senate's committee hearing comes amid growing government scrutiny over misuse of social media platforms.

18 Jan 2018 11:55 AM

Last year, Google promised to be more vigilant about stopping terrorist propaganda and extremist content, including using human reviewers. (Photo: AP)

Humans will review video from most popular YouTube creators

The videos being targeted are ones Google packages to advertisers as “preferred” content.

18 Jan 2018 11:39 AM

The terrified, bleating animals died of exhaustion as soon as he finished the vile attack, police have said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Man rapes two of his mum's goats, ends up killing them

Munyao is said to have dragged them from a grazing area for a sickening two-hour session.

18 Jan 2018 11:27 AM

Deepika Padukone plays the character of Rani Padmini in 'Padmaavat.'

Padmaavat producers want ban by 6 states lifted, knock on SC doors; Rajputs stage protest

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea of the producers, while security arrangements prevented untoward incidents during protest.

18 Jan 2018 11:21 AM

The judges questioned the 'unilateral and biased' decisions of the CJI over the allocation of important cases to junior judges. (Photo: AP)

SC crisis: 4 ‘rebel’ judges meet CJI for 2nd time, 4 other justices also present

Four more judges, Justices AK Sikri, NV Ramana, DY Chandrachud and UU Lalit were present in Thursday's meeting, which lasted around 30 min.

18 Jan 2018 11:17 AM

Winter can make periods worse, expert reveals

Find out more.

18 Jan 2018 11:16 AM

He said, "You're trusting Apple to protect your phone and make it continue to function. But maybe we should have been clearer, as well.”

Tim Cook speaks up about the battery replacement issue

Apple's CEO Tim Cook recently commented on the issue of phone batteries and also highlighted the plans about the company’s phones.

18 Jan 2018 11:03 AM

Samsung’s AI chips are said to be capable of performing more operations per second compared to Apple’s (600 giga operations per second) and Huawei’s (4 tera operations per second).

Samsung’s AI chips might outsmart Apple and Huawei’s NPUs

Apple introduced the NPU with its iPhone X, allowing it achieve features like facial recognition and Animoji.

18 Jan 2018 10:54 AM

Saqib Saleem and Taapsee Pannu in a still from 'Dil Juunglee.'

Ensured even if my films don't work, its music should: Dil Juunglee producer Jackky Bhagnani

The actor makes a cameo appearance in a song from his home production and emphasised on the importance of music.

18 Jan 2018 10:46 AM

Earnings during the month of December 2017 were Rs 19,514 crore as compared to Rs 16,558 crore in December 2016.

Foreign exchange earnings in 2017 grow by 17 per cent in 2017

Growth rate in FEEs in rupee terms in December 2017 over December 2016 has increased to 17.9 per cent.

18 Jan 2018 10:41 AM

Government is also providing interest subsidy to buyers on the low cost homes under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. (Photo: PTI)

SBI to raise Rs 20,000 cr for affordable housing, infra

Bank did not specify whether the borrowing would be in rupee denomination or foreign currency.

18 Jan 2018 10:36 AM

Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in lead roles, the film is based on the 16th century Sufi poet Mohammad Jayasi's poem Padmaavat. (Photo: File)

Will perform mass self-immolation if ‘Padmaavat’ releases: Kshatriya community women

A member of Jauhar Kshatriya Manch said this was their 'last resort' to protect their heritage and dignity of Rani Padmini.