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  • Now, a computer system that predicts fate of death row inmates ANI - Thu, Jun 26

    Washington, June 26 (ANI): Of the many inmates on death row, there are only a few who actually get to see the execution chamber. And in order to know who will be spared, scientists have developed a new computer system to gauge the chances of life and death for such prisoners and the results that came out have been chillingly accurate.

  • New-age binoculars to help soldiers detect danger ANI - Wed, Jun 25

    London, June 25 (ANI): Soldiers are believed to be equipped with an inherent ability to detect approaching signs of danger, but looking through a binocular limits their field of vision.

  • Talking cars to save each other from theft ANI - Wed, Jun 25

    Washington, June 25 (ANI): Stealing a car wont be easy for thieves anymore, thanks to a new type of car alarm that enables the vehicles to look after each other's safety - just like a herd of animals under any potential threat from predators.

  • Now, software to keep an eye on kids' mobile phone usage ANI - Tue, Jun 24

    Sydney, June 24 (ANI): Aussie scientists have developed a new software that would enable parents to keep a check on their children's Optus mobile phone usage completely, as well as what websites they can visit, who they can contact and when they can use the built-in camera.

  • Bloggers highlight seven biggest iPhone disappointments ANI - Tue, Jun 24

    Washington, June 24 (ANI): Even before the launch of Apple's new iPhone 3G, technology blogs have started to highlight factors that may make it a mere gadget.

  • Idle computer time can help contribute to global cancer fight ANI - Tue, Jun 24

    Washington, June 24 (ANI): A concept called "grid computing," developed by a biomedical engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin, would enable an average person to contribute idle computer time in a global effort to fight cancer.

  • World's smallest wire creation to pave way for next gen computers ANI - Mon, Jun 23

    Canberra, June 23 (ANI): A team of Australian scientists have succeeded in making the world's smallest wire - a silicon-coated wire just a few atoms wide, laying the groundwork for the next generation of computers.

  • Now, a special pair of goggles to dispel onion tears forever ANI - Sun, Jun 22

    London, June 22 (ANI): Forget all the old wives' tales, the most definite way to dispel tears caused due to slicing onions is rather funky - courtesy a special pair of glasses.

  • Saudi firm gives software solution order to Bangalore developer IANS - Sat, Jun 21

    Bangalore, June 21 (IANS) Saudi Arabia's leading point-of-sales (PoS) solutions provider Intersoft will outsource its retail software solution to Bangalore-based Taranag Software to ensure secure payment transactions.

  • IBM focuses on faculty in its academic initiative IANS - Fri, Jun 20

    Chennai, June 20 (IANS) Computer giant IBM has launched yet another academic programme, this time to help university faculty instil modern-day skills among students.

  • Indian-origin scientist creates 'virtual sticky notes' for mobile phones ANI - Fri, Jun 20

    Washington, June 20 (ANI): Thinking about trying a new restaurant and want to know what others think about it? Well, all you need to do is tap a few buttons on your mobile phone. An Indian-origin scientist has developed a new GPS-enabled software system, which allows you to leave "virtual sticky notes" or site-specific messages for others on their mobile phones.

  • No energy crisis if cars keep pace with computers ANI - Fri, Jun 20

    Washington, June 20 (ANI): Only a litre of fuel would be able to serve the UK for a year and oil reserves would last the expected lifetime of the solar system, provided the innovations in car are at par with those in computers, said a leading computer scientist.

  • Tiny refrigerators to cool future computers IANS - Fri, Jun 20

    Washington, June 20 (IANS) Laptops and personal computers of the future will be cooled by tiny fridges sitting snugly inside them, according to an Indian American computer scientist.

  • Diamonds may pave way for next-gen cool computers ANI - Fri, Jun 20

    Melbourne, June 20 (ANI): Diamonds are not just a girl's best friend, for now the gems have been shown to be equally cordial to computers, as they not only help the machines achieve more efficiency but also cool them down, says an Australian physicist.

  • Security flaw tarnishes Firefox download record IANS - Fri, Jun 20

    San Francisco, June 20 (DPA) The new version of the Firefox browser was downloaded over eight million times in its first 24 hours of release in what organisers claimed was a world record.

  • Malaysian politicians take to blogging IANS - Fri, Jun 20

    Kuala Lumpur, June 20 (DPA) At a glance, the web page can easily be mistaken as a government information website with its uninspiring layout, long-winded welcome note and cheesy mugshot. However, further exploration will reveal that the site actually belongs to a most unlikely blogger - an ageing politician with Malaysia's embattled ruling party.

  • Tarang Software forays into Saudi Arabia IANS - Thu, Jun 19

    Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Tarang Software Technologies, a leading provider of point of sale (PoS) and mobile payment solutions, Thursday announced that it has acquired Saudi Arabia-based software major Intersoft.

  • China's '.cn' Internet domain surpasses global '.net' ANI - Thu, Jun 19

    New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Proof that Internet use in China is rapidly rising can be found in the fact that registrations for Internet addresses ending in '.cn' have surpassed those for the global '.net'.

  • The robot that can get around by itself, and make decisions ANI - Thu, Jun 19

    Washington, June 19 (ANI): Researchers at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) are working on a robot that can walk without help and makes decisions for itself

  • Now, virtual speed humps to fight speeding motorists ANI - Thu, Jun 19

    London, June 19 (ANI): The city of Philadelphia in the United States has come up with a novel solution to fight speeding motorists - the use of optical illusions that simulate road humps to fool drivers and get them to put less pressure on the accelerator.


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