Tech
Nintendo Returns to Quarterly Operating Profit But Cuts Full-year Outlook
Super Mario Run, featuring the princess-rescuing Italian plumber, has reached about 78 million downloads.
Six Telcos Added 8.18 Million Subscribers in December 2016
The operators had added 10.19 million users on net basis in November last year.
Microsoft Launches Chat Based Workplace
"Microsoft Teams" is also built on Office 365 Groups, the cross-application membership service that makes it easy for people to move naturally from one collaboration tool to another.
Welcome BlackPods: Apple AirPods in Jet Black Colour
Apple Inc is apparently allowing users to purchase the AirPods in black colour or getting them painted in black colour.
NASA Finds Genetic Changes Linked to Space Travel
The study involved astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a year in space and his identical twin Mark who stayed on Earth.
Apple Joins Microsoft, Facebook to Find Best Practices For AI
Major technology firms joined forces in the group, with stated aims including cooperation on "best practices" for AI and using the technology "to benefit people and society."
Facebook Gives Social Support, Twitter Knowledge
The social networking sites offer an environment with opportunities for members to exchange various types of social support which are associated with positive benefits for individual well-being.
Scientists Working on Deflecting Asteroids From Earth
The project led by Spain's National Research Council (CSIC) provides information on the effects a projectile impact would have on an asteroid.
Russia to Develop Robotic Weapons as Proposed by Putin
During a meeting of the Russian military-industrial commission, Putin explained that the development of autonomous robotic systems is very important in the future, Efe news reported on Thursday.
US Government Workers Defy Donald Trump's Gag Order on Twitter
Government workers from NASA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Park Service (NPS) have started setting up alternative Twitter account.
250 Years of SoI With Surveyor General of India
Dr Swarna Subba Rao walks us through the evolution of the organisation and explains how the technological advancements have helped Survey of India to keep pace with the ever-changing demands of the partnering governmental agencies.
BHIM App Downloads touch 5 Million; Users Face Teething Problem
Launched on December 30, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based BHIM, an acronym for Bharat Interface for Money.
Go Cashless With Delhi Duty Free, FreeCharge at IGI
Users can enter the phone number in the point of sale (POS) machine at the payment counter and provide the On-The-Go-Pin in the FreeCharge app to make the payment.
LG Electronics Posts First Quarterly Loss in 6 Years on Worst Mobile Result
The mobile business reported its seventh straight money-losing quarter.
Samsung Note 7: Safety Rules for Lithium-ion Batteries May Change
Safety standards for lithium-ion batteries need to be modernised following a massive recall of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd phones after faulty batteries caused fires, a US government agency said.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Buys Canadian Artificial Intelligence Startup
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative did not disclose financial terms of the deal to acquire Toronto-based Meta.