Technology, Mobiles tabs, 13th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 13 Dec 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 13 Dec 2017

A chatbot should ideally be assigned to provide answers to such questions and once a customer is satisfied with the responses and wishes to proceed, an agent can be brought forth to answer specific queries and solve more complex concerns.

Chatting a girl or understanding chatbots – College days once again in business?

The current crop of commercialised chatbots has not been optimally designed keeping in mind the functions they are to perform.

13 Dec 2017 9:38 PM

Modi will cast his vote at Sabarmati, Advani at Jamalpur-Khadia seat and Jaitley in Vejalpur constituency, all located in Ahmedabad.

BJP top leaders Modi, Advani, Jaitley to vote in 2nd phase of Gujarat polls tomorrow

BJP president Amit Shah and former Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel are also expected to cast their votes on the same day.

13 Dec 2017 9:34 PM

Organisations spent over $450 billion globally last year to shore up cyber defences, a figure which is expected to reach $2 trillion by 2019.

Top five cyber security trends to look out for next year

While security technologies have grown so have the tactics, techniques, and procedures cyber attackers use to penetrate your defences.

13 Dec 2017 9:22 PM

Pakistan said that Jadhav is not an ordinary person as he had entered the country with the intent of spying and carrying out sabotage activities. (Photo: File)

India wants access to information collected by 'spy': Pak on Kulbhushan Jadhav

Pakistan rejected India's plea for consular access claiming that India wants the access to get the information gathered by its 'spy'.

13 Dec 2017 9:13 PM

50 per cent of India's population and 60 per cent of India's gamers are under the age of 25. (Representative Image)

Change in demographics of the gaming industry — The good, the bad

When it comes to wallet share, people first address their needs and then use anything left to indulge in their fancy.

13 Dec 2017 9:04 PM

Singh said that he did not discuss Gujarat elections with anyone else at the dinner hosted by Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar as alleged by Modi. (Photo: Twitter)

Manmohan accuses Modi of spreading falsehoods for political gains

Singh said that he sincerely hoped that the PM will show 'maturity and gravitas', as expected of the high office he holds.

13 Dec 2017 8:48 PM

Tumhari Sulu proved married actresses can score a box office hit: Vidya Balan

Vidya recently received the best actress award for her performance as 'Sulochana' in the film.

13 Dec 2017 8:21 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Facebook, Twitter may help restore sense of well-being: Study

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13 Dec 2017 8:09 PM

There are wide gaps in the availability of services in sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia (Photo: AFP)

Half of all people in the world can't access basic health services according to WHO

This century has seen a rise in the number of people getting services such as vaccinations, HIV/AIDS drugs, and mosquito-repelling bednets.

13 Dec 2017 8:05 PM

The lightweight legs were tailor made for the high-energy hound, who loves to run (Photo: AFP)

Prosthetic 'blade runner' legs bring new hope for Thai dog

A quick trip to the vet saved Cola but left him with two amputated, kangaroo-like stumps for front paws.

13 Dec 2017 7:55 PM

The Hero5 Black sports a 12MP sensor with the wide-angle lens, while the Hero5 Session features a 10MP sensor with the wide-angle lens.

GoPro's Hero5 series receives major price cut

GoPro has slashed the price of its lasts years Hero5 cameras dubbed as Hero5 Black and Hero5 Session.

13 Dec 2017 7:54 PM

Vidya Balan goes unrecognisable in this throwback photoshoot

Vidya has come a long way since this throwback photoshoot to being ‘Tumhari Sulu’.

13 Dec 2017 7:53 PM

New blood test can diagnose two cancer types

A new study's findings suggest infrared spectroscopy can detect biochemical changes induced by non-Hodgkin's lymphoma,

13 Dec 2017 7:52 PM

Full moon linked to increased risk of bike crashes

Momentary distraction is a common contributor to road traffic deaths.

13 Dec 2017 7:36 PM

The Arunachal Pradesh CM drew the attention of the Centre on Siang river’s contamination which he said might be because of Chinese activities. (Photo: PTI)

China denies construction of tunnel to divert Brahmaputa

A foreign ministry spokesperson said that they hoped India will not conduct unfounded speculation and reports.

13 Dec 2017 7:31 PM

Oxytocin is used to progress labour but it can have serious side effects such as cardiovascular problems or uterine rupture when used for too long (Photo: AFP)

'Love hormone' with less side effects developed

The downside to oxytocin is that it activates a number of receptors, some of which can lead to unwanted side effects.

13 Dec 2017 7:23 PM

Cheetahs should be listed as 'endangered': scientists

The future of the cheetah relies heavily on working with farmers.

13 Dec 2017 7:23 PM

Ranveer Singh as Alaudin Khilji in 'Padmavati'.

Here’s why Ranveer Singh would cry amidst Padmavati shoot

‘Padmavati’ was supposed to release in theatres on December 1st but didn't due to the Karni Sena controversy.

13 Dec 2017 7:16 PM

Zaira Wasim case: Co-passenger says suspect didn't misbehave with star

A co-passenger has claimed that he didn't see Vikas Sachdeva misbehaving with Zaira Wasim in Vistara flight.

13 Dec 2017 7:16 PM

This will be the first launch in more than a year from this Florida pad, the scene of a rocket explosion in 2016. Late Tuesday, SpaceX pushed back the launch for the second day in a row, saying it needs to rid the second-stage fuel system of unwanted particles. Liftoff had been scheduled for Tuesday, then Wednesday.

SpaceX delivery delayed few days; 1st reused rocket for NASA

The company now aims to launch its first recycled rocket for NASA on Friday. The unmanned Falcon rocket originally flew in June.

13 Dec 2017 7:11 PM

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