Technology, Mobiles tabs, 22nd May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 22 May 2019

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Called Buckle to Drive, the new feature reminds young drivers to wear their seat belt before driving.

Chevrolet rolls out 'Buckle to Drive' to encourage young drivers to wear a seatbelt

The feature is standard in 2020 Chevrolet Traverse and is only available through the vehicle's Teen Driver mode.

22 May 2019 12:08 PM

Phosphorus is a known macronutrient for plants and acts as the basis of their energy metabolism via photosynthesis and respiration. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Air pollution affecting growth of trees

Air pollution affects growth of trees and human health.

22 May 2019 12:01 PM

Huawei states that they will continue to build a safe and sustainable software ecosystem. (Photo: AP)

Huawei India addresses Google’s Android ban

Huawei states that they will continue to provide security updates and after-sales services to all existing Huawei and Honor customers.

22 May 2019 11:51 AM

Mallard described the situation as 'intolerable' but said he could not go to police as all submissions to the inquiry were made on the basis that they would be kept strictly confidential. (Photo: Twitter I Trevor Mallard)

New Zealand speaker shoes concern after inquiry exposes toxic work culture

The inquiry's report said the unnamed man 'appeared to be part of a multi-year pattern of predatory behaviour'.

22 May 2019 11:47 AM

The 2-hour long meeting was attended by all the ministers, who on their part congratulated PM Modi for the development works that the government did in the last five years under his leadership. (Photo: File)

'This Lok Sabha election was like pilgrimage for me,' says PM Modi

PM had a meeting with the members of his Council of Ministers and congratulated them for successfully working as a team for last 5 years.

22 May 2019 11:45 AM

China and Pakistan had begun joint development and manufacture of the single-engine light JF-17 jets over a decade ago. (Representational Image)

China delivers first overhauled JF-17 fighter jet to Pakistan

JF17 is part of close defence cooperation between the two countries under which China has become a major supplier of arms to Pakistan.

22 May 2019 11:38 AM

His comments came a day after the Election Commission (EC) decided not to record the dissents put forward by the members of the 'full commission', overruling Lavasa. (Photo: File)

EC wants to set new precedent of 'dark secrets', 'secluded chambers': Cong

'If CEC can't play fair in its functioning, can it play fair in ensuring a free and fair election?,' Surjewala wrote on Twitter.

22 May 2019 11:33 AM

England have reached the 50-over World Cup final thrice in the past -- 1979, 1987 and 1992 -- but finished second-best on all three occasions. (Photo: AP/PTI)

'I think we're in for a special World Cup with England at the Centre': Vaughan

Vaughan also termed England's 15-man World Cup squad as the best he has ever seen.

22 May 2019 11:32 AM

This license also allows operations to continue for existing Huawei mobile phone users and rural broadband networks for the stated period.

Huawei gets momentary relief from ban

The US Department of Commerce announced that it is issuing Huawei a 90-day exemption.

22 May 2019 11:24 AM

At a press conference held in Mumbai on Tuesday, Kohli opined that they are entering in the tournament with a balanced and a strong side. (Photo: BCCI)

India departs for 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup

Virat Kohli will lead the India side in the quadrennial tournament and the squad also includes the 2011 World Cup winning captain MS Dhoni.

22 May 2019 11:20 AM

Some tried using the device in Safe Mode, but that too did not appear to have helped much.

Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL owners facing random shutdowns

A Reddit post describes the problem impacting both the models.

22 May 2019 11:17 AM

If she is confirmed, Barrett will succeed another woman, Heather Wilson, in the position of secretary of the air force. (Photo: ANI I Reuters)

She will be an outstanding secretary!: Trump appoints head of US Air Force

Barbara Barrett, served as US ambassador to Finland from 2008 to 2009 under the George W. Bush administration.

22 May 2019 11:13 AM

One of the interesting privacy features embedded in Firefox 67 is the browser's ability to block fingerprinting and cryptomining. (Photo: ANI)

Latest Firefox update promises protection against cryptomining

Firefox 67 uses time management strategy to prioritise tasks and perform them in optimal time.

22 May 2019 11:12 AM

Chinese people still want to have a son to carry on the ancestral line, this is an antiquated way of thinking, but back home there are lots of people who think this way. (Photo: AFP)

Hong Kong under scrutiny for forbidden gender testing

Boy or girl? Hong Kong at centre of banned China gender test.

22 May 2019 11:11 AM

Messi, who only returned to the Argentina squad in March after an eight-month absence following the World Cup in Russia, will turn 32 during the competition. (Photo: AFP)

Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero included in Argentina's squad for Copa America

Paris Saint Germain winger Angel Di Maria was also included but there was no place for striker Gonzalo Higuain.

22 May 2019 11:10 AM

The Google Glass EE 2 now uses USB-C port for charging. (Photo: Google)

Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 is a reality and it’s expensive

The search giant launched the Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 is packed with Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 chip.

22 May 2019 11:06 AM

The redesigned IGTV now shows one central feed of algorithmically suggested videos based on user behaviour.

Instagram overhauls IGTV interface to take on TikTok

The new design is more immersive and allows users to see the breadth of videos in IGTV.

22 May 2019 10:59 AM

The tournament starts June 7 and runs through July 7. (Photo: File)

FIFA working on solution for World Cup ticketing issue

Fifa responded to the criticism after some fans buying tickets for the Women's World Cup were not given seats together.

22 May 2019 10:55 AM

$Soy-rich diets can reduce the rich of osteoporotic bone fractures which are wide-spread among breast cancer survivors. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)$

Fractures in breast cancer survivors reduce with soy-rich foods

Soy-rich diet associated with fewer fractures in breast cancer survivors.

22 May 2019 10:53 AM

'As per 9 o'clock this morning, there were 200 people hurt being brought to five hospitals,' the Governor told broadcaster TVOne. (Photo: AP)

At least 6 dead, 200 injured in civil unrest following Indonesia election result

'The number of people dead was six,' he said, adding that hospitals were conducting post mortems to determine the cause of death.

22 May 2019 10:47 AM

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