Technology, 22nd Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology 22 Aug 2017

Technology, 22 Aug 2017

The CHG90 will be available throughout Europe, including Germany, following Gamescom 2017.

Samsung Electronics to launch world’s largest QLED gaming monitor

The CHG90 also boasts an appealing design. It features a matte black body on top of a circle stand.

22 Aug 2017 9:40 PM

One team built a machine-learning approach called ‘ICU Intervene” which takes large amounts of intensive-care-unit data.

Machine learning to be used for patient care

This will greatly shorten down response time, and help in patient care

22 Aug 2017 9:39 PM

Various sources like the Korean Herald are now claiming that Apple is planning to abandon its "TouchID" fingerprint scanner in the new flagship phone.

Facial recognition in the iPhone will only take ‘millionths of a second’

According to a report from the Korean Herald, it has been claimed that the facial recognition will take “millionths of a second” to scan.

22 Aug 2017 9:38 PM

You could initiate an activity like playing music or making a call using the Assistant’s voice commands. (Photo representative image)

Google possibly working on smart headphones

The smart headphones, codenamed Bisto, will have an Assistant button built-in.

22 Aug 2017 9:05 PM

The data was published by the software company in the Security Intelligence Report Volume 22 concerns systems that aren’t listed as ‘protected,’ meaning they aren’t using an updated antivirus solution due to several reasons. In the case of Windows Vista and Windows 7 installs, the top reason is that users haven’t installed any antivirus.

Microsoft reveals older Windows users are playing with fire

Stats provided by Microsoft show that users who use the older version are at risk, as many of them don’t run any antivirus on their systems.

22 Aug 2017 7:37 PM

The iPhone 8 will be Apple’s first smartphone to feature facial recognition technology, but it also raises concerns that the system might fail to work effectively with proper usability, especially because the users will have to hold the device in hand to have their faces recognised.

iPhone 8 to unlock within a ‘millionth of a second’

The facial recognition is said to be faster than the TouchID. The unlock process is said to complete in a few millionths of a second.

22 Aug 2017 5:04 PM

Google Android Oreo launched: List of smartphone brands to roll out the OS to their devices

The company is yet to roll out the version to many Android-operating smartphones, other than its own Pixel and Nexus brand.

22 Aug 2017 4:20 PM

Image showing latest update to WhatsApp's Status feature. (Photo: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp launches colour to 'Status'

The update has been rolled out to both Android and iOS platforms after testing it in beta stage.

22 Aug 2017 3:39 PM

The picture shows the front panel housing a sensor bar on top, with facial recognition cameras expected to be installed there besides the front shooter used for FaceTime or selfies.

iPhone 8 internal parts leaked ahead of public release

The leaked photos do not reveal anything new, but corroborates with the previous leaks that were spotted by other leaksters.

22 Aug 2017 3:20 PM

With a TDP of just 120W, the PNY GeForce 1060 can work in any system with a single dual-width PCIe x16 graphics slot, a 6-pin PCIe power connector, and with a minimum power requirement of only 400W.

PNY’s NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 comes with 6GB VRAM

The Taiwanese peripheral manufacturer also announced its overclocked GTX 1050Ti with 4GB VRAM.

22 Aug 2017 2:28 PM

New or existing Airtel Customers who purchase X1 will get additional 10GB data per month for six successive recharges.

Gionee launches X1 in India for Rs 8,999

Gionee has also partnered with Airtel and PayTm to announce two new offers.

22 Aug 2017 1:33 PM

Intel underlines the fact that it’s 50 percent faster than a five-year-old laptop. (Photo: Mashable)

Next laptops to be twice as fast as five year olds

The latest 8th generation ‘Kaby Lake Refresh’ processors promise to deliver incremental performance improvements.

22 Aug 2017 12:59 PM

If you have a Google Pixel or Nexus, then you can taste the new cookie in town immediately. (Image: Google/Deccan Chronicle)

Behold Android 8.0 Oreo, the next Android update

Google has finally revealed that O will be named after the well-known cookie brand Oreo.

22 Aug 2017 12:22 PM

The Moto Z2 Play is the latest handset that works with these Moto Mods.

Create and project with Moto Mods

The Moto Z2 can take all Moto Mods with élan.

22 Aug 2017 9:04 AM

Photography and videography have become one of the most powerful features of smartphones.

Here's what you need to make great DIY home videos

A good camera-phone and a video editing app is all one needs to Do-It-Yourself and make a home movie.

22 Aug 2017 9:00 AM

Both the A3 and the A3 Pro are 5.2 inches full HD devices, with a 13 MP and 8 MP camera configuration and powered by a 4,000 mAh battery, weighing 161 grammes each.

Panasonic A3/A3 Pro: The twin brother smartphones

Panasonic’s new duo of mid-range phones is first of many for the festive season.

22 Aug 2017 8:55 AM

Google announces next version of Android as 'Oreo’

Google anointed the software Monday after spending the past few months referring to it as "Android O."

22 Aug 2017 8:46 AM

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