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Recently, the first remote robot-operated surgery was conducted over 5G network when the surgeon was 30 miles away from the location and robotic arms helped in the removal of liver from a lab animal.

Meet Remebot, China's first neurosurgery robot

The robot is being used by doctors to more accurately conduct surgeries for one of the most sensitive parts of the body-...

24 Feb 2019 1:42 PM IST

The call for changes was backed by the British government after the family of 14-year-old Molly Russell found material related to depression and suicide on her Instagram account after her death in 2017.

Is Pinterest Instagram's next target after Snapchat?

A code buried in Instagram for Android hints at the option of creating public Collections.'

24 Feb 2019 1:11 PM IST

YouTube will stop recommending videos promoting conspiracy theories such as those contending the 9/11 attacks never took place. (Photo: Pixabay)

YouTube stops channels running anti-vaccination videos from running...

Advertisers have also reached out to YouTube to fix its algorithm.

24 Feb 2019 12:52 PM IST

The IPO listing, aided by main underwriters, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, is expected to value Pinterest at an estimated USD 12 billion. (Photo: ANI)

Pinterest files for IPO that could value it at USD 12 billion

Pinterest's IPO listing is going to be one of the hyped public offerings scheduled for this year.

24 Feb 2019 12:26 PM IST

While the airlines have assured that they wont be using those systems in their airlines anymore, technology comes with its loopholes, allowing malicious users to potentially exploit them for personal benefits. (Photo: ANI)

Passenger airlines with cameras built into seats cause privacy uproar

In-flight entertainment systems with cameras were noticed by passengers of American Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

24 Feb 2019 12:17 PM IST

A new research reveals that the same alteration introduced into the girls DNA, not only makes mice smarter, but also improves human brain recovery after stroke. (Photo: ANI)

CRISPR twins may be the first humans with accidentally' enhanced...

CRISPR remains a controversial use of science and technology regarded by the critics as irresponsible.'

24 Feb 2019 12:04 PM IST

The in-game currency can also be purchased with real money via in-app purchase that will make the team exchange a deal of about USD 8. (Photo: ANI)

Soon, change your Pok©mon GO team at a cost

A player will be able to switch the team only once a year, which means you have to be very sure about which team you...

24 Feb 2019 11:55 AM IST

Google says YouTube isnt for children under 13, which is why it created a separate app for them, YouTube Kids. (Photo: AP)

YouTube paedophilia ring' scandal: More than 400 channels banned

YouTube took action against the offending channels in the last 48 hours.

24 Feb 2019 11:40 AM IST

Japan plans to ban government purchases of equipment from Huawei and ZTE to beef up its defenses against intelligence leaks and cyber attacks, sources told Reuters this month.

Huawei security row overshadows annual telecoms gathering

Mobile industry trade body GSMA is seeking to ward off a ban on Chinese vendors in European markets.

24 Feb 2019 11:19 AM IST

Microsoft President Brad Smith pushed for urgency in regulating facial-recognition technology, while adding that tech companies should self regulate too. (Photo:AP)

Microsoft workers demand it drop USD 480 million US Army contract

Microsoft won a contract in November to supply the Army with at least 2,500 prototypes of augmented reality headsets.

24 Feb 2019 11:05 AM IST

Facebook and other internet companies have been facing increased scrutiny over how they handle user data. (Photo: AP)

Official orders probe into Facebook access to data from other apps

Several apps share sensitive user data including weight, blood pressure and ovulation status with Facebook.

24 Feb 2019 10:57 AM IST

The upcoming 5G ecosystem offers this grand opportunity.The government is aware of this and thus, in addition to the dream of Digital India, a programme envisaged to digitally transform the country, it has recently adopted the National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP). (Representational Images)

Intel says its 5G modem chips will not appear in phones until 2020

Intel has said its 5G modem chip will be available later this year, but it never indicated when it believed products...

24 Feb 2019 10:39 AM IST