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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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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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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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa