Technology
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After rapid uptake, what’s driving the slowdown in the use of smartwatches?
A combination of factors, including motivation as well as spiritual and philsophical reasons, may be the cause.
Matthieu Quidu, The Conversation & Brice Favier-Ambrosini, The Conversation
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India restricts import of laptops, personal computers
Import of these items will be allowed only after obtaining a licence.
Scroll Staff
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Why Google desperately wants to access US soldiers’ tissue samples
The tech giant wants to get its hands on the biological data stored at the Joint Pathology Center, the largest biorepository on the planet.
James Bandler, ProPublica
Trending
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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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This personal narrative explores the joy and irony of small-town life in India
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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Football: Sunil Chhetri’s legacy goes beyond the playing field
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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Are you a ‘digital hoarder’? Here’s how you can tell and what you can do about it
Easily accessible cloud and online storage options has increased this tendency.
Darshana Sedera, The Conversation & Sachithra Lokuge, The Conversation
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Loan apps rope in young Mexicans desperate for jobs to intimidate and threaten defaulters
Workers said they were told to mine data from a client’s contacts and harass clients.
Diana Baptista, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Despite all the advances in technology, why can’t we still produce waterproof phones?
For now, if you want to keep your phone safe, all you can do is buy a waterproof case or dry pouch.
Ritesh Chugh, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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A computer scientist explains why you should not trust all QR codes
Just as it can be hazardous to click links in emails, visiting URLs stored in such codes can also be risky.
Scott Ruoti, The Conversation
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How the US census kick-started the country’s computing industry 125 years ago
The national exercise gave rise to the world’s first automated data processing firm, the Tabulating Machine Company.
David Lindsay Roberts, The Conversation
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Will India’s digital push in agriculture help farmers or help exploit them?
Agritech is touted as a remedy for the perennial problems ailing the Indian farmer. But what about the challenges it might create?
Karishma Mehrotra
The Reel
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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The digital music evolution that Apple iPod started two decades ago is still continuing
‘Personalised listening’ has gone to a whole new level.
Stuart James, The Conversation
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What makes mutton taste like mutton? Indian researchers are trying to find out
Scientists are trying to create meat in the lab that tastes, feels and smells like the real thing but does not hurt the pocket. The question is, will it sell?
Karishma Mehrotra
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In the pandemic, more Indian children are falling victim to online grooming for sexual exploitation
Cyber police and NGOs say there has been a rise in cases of men befriending girls on the internet and sexually abusing them.
Karishma Mehrotra
The Field
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Anjum Moudgil, Sift Samra, Aishwary Tomar, Swapnil Kusale book Paris berth
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Football, Euro 2024: Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels misses cut as Germany squad announced
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Boxing, Olympics 2024: Parveen Hooda set to lose Paris berth after breaking anti-doping rule
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Football, Euro 2024: N’Golo Kante named in France squad for tournament in Germany
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: How Sukhjeet Singh overcame physical and mental battles to earn India spot