Smart Technology
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The threat from deepfakes is real, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be used for good
A growing network of film producers, researchers and artificial intelligence technologists in the UK is seeking to harness the positive potential of deepfakes.
Dominic Lees, The Conversation
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Super apps may have worked in China. But will they work in India’s complex market?
Offering multiple services under one platform sounds like a great idea.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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A simple handheld device could save the lives of Indian fisherfolk at sea
GEMINI can issue warnings of sea storms and cyclones to mobile phones via an app.
Ranjit Devraj
Trending
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Kannada actor Chetan Kumar arrested for tweet criticising Hindutva
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Watch: Massive earthquake hits north India, Pakistan, residents post videos from their homes
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Explained: Who is Amritpal Singh and why is Punjab Police chasing him?
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‘Human rights violated in India’: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief tells G20 delegates
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Watch: Smooth mashup of Grammy winner ‘Unholy’ with hit Hindi songs ‘Ram Chahe Leela’, ‘Ramta Jogi’
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Gatwick airport drama shows that even unarmed consumer drones can cause chaos and risk to life
Cheap, powerful, and more widely used by greater numbers of people, drones are causing a headache at supposedly secure locations worldwide.
Anna Jackman, The Conversation
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US believes that old smartphones are a security risk – and may restrict their export
Authorities believe that Chinese recyclers could transform used devices into counterfeit goods that may enter the US military and civilian supply chain.
Adam Minter, Bloomberg
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Getting smarter: Foldable phones could soon be a reality
After two decades of work, the technical challenges of a bendable screen may have been overcome.
Ravi Silva, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Massive earthquake hits north India, Pakistan, residents post videos from their homes
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Watch: Smooth mashup of Grammy winner ‘Unholy’ with hit Hindi songs ‘Ram Chahe Leela’, ‘Ramta Jogi’
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Watch: Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan to play a police officer in TV serial, posts video from the shoot
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Watch: Crowd joins Indian busker on London street singing ‘Maa’ from the movie ‘Taare Zameen Par’
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Watch: Opposition MPs hang banner from first floor of Parliament demanding JPC to investigate Adani
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Apple’s early-generation smartwatch rules the Indian market even as the iPhone struggles
Apple Watches made up 35% of the smartwatches sold in India in the second quarter of 2018.
Kuwar Singh, qz.com
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With the launch of India’s first e-scooter, the electric vehicles market finally inches forward
On Tuesday, Ather Energy launched pre-orders for Ather 340 and Ather 450, the country’s first smart electric scooter.
Maria Thomas, qz.com & Devjyot Ghoshal, qz.com
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Want to make a film on your iPhone? Here are three tips from a director who did just that
Victoria Mapplebeck’s ‘Missed Call’ is the first film to be shot using an iPhone X.
Victoria Mapplebeck, The Conversation
The Reel
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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Start the week with a film: See the world through a donkey’s eyes in ‘EO’
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‘Rocket Boys’ review: Fuel loss on the way to the Pokhran nuclear test
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‘Underworld Ka Kabzaa’ review: Deafness guaranteed along with a numb brain
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Faster route: Google Maps has found a better way to navigate India’s chaotic roads
New features make getting around chaotic cities easier.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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This new mobile app hopes to reduce wildlife deaths on India’s roads, railway tracks
Data collected by Roadkills can help identify sections of roads and rail lines that animals use the most and are thus prone to accidents.
Shreya Dasgupta
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Watch: In a first, drone rescues swimmers off Australia beach
The swimmers were able to float to shore after the drone dropped a rescue pod into the water.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Women’s World Boxing C’ships: Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas lead India's charge into quarterfinals
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WPL 2023, UPW vs DC blog: Capsey stars with all-round show as Lanning and Co qualify for the final
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Shooting, ISSF World Cup in Bhopal: Here’s what you need to know about WC stage being held in India
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WPL 2023, RCB vs MI blog: Amelia Kerr stars as Mumbai Indians register 4-wicket win
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WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz to compete in playoffs; top spot to be decided