Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th Mar 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 24 Mar 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24 Mar 2018

Apple’s TrueDepth system utilises an infrared dot projector and an illuminator to light up the user’s face, which is captured by an infrared camera.

Huawei to come up with FaceID alternative

Huawei is supposed to utilise ToF sensors for its 3D facial recognition system and could be debuting in 2019.

24 Mar 2018 9:36 PM

Going by the logic of the report, since the utility company’s database also had bank account numbers of its customers, would bank databases also be considered to have been breached, UIDAI questioned. (Photo: representational | file)

UIDAI calls report on new Aadhaar database leak ‘false, baseless’

'There is no truth as there has been absolutely no breach of UIDAIs Aadhaar database. Aadhaar remains safe and secure,' UIDAI said.

24 Mar 2018 9:35 PM

By the time you realise, your Facebook page information is lying in someone’s database, ready to be sold to someone sitting thousands of miles away waiting to perform cyber crime.

New Facebook email scam on the rise

If you have received any email from Facebook lately asking for account verification of your page, then read this.

24 Mar 2018 8:37 PM

'China is like a long-lost cousin that we have found, a long-lost cousin who is willing to help us,' he said on Thursday after Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen lifted a state of emergency in the troubled South Asian nation after 45 days. (Photo: File)

India a cousin but China a long-lost brother found: Maldives envoy

The Maldives will further embrace Chinese investment but is aware it risks getting caught between China and India.

24 Mar 2018 7:18 PM

While its predecessor offered all the usual stuff in the best of ways, the Redmi 5 brings changes in places that made the budget smartphone feel ‘budget’.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 review: Superior build, eager performance — value for money

The Redmi 5 is Xiaomi’s attempt at modernising the budget smartphone, but doesn’t manage to be the benchmark like its predecessors.

24 Mar 2018 7:09 PM

“Stephen King didn’t invent the evil clown. That was long before his time. (Photo: Pixabay)

No laughing matter: When exactly did clowns become scary?

There’s nothing in any available evidence that kids were afraid of clowns in the ‘40s, the ‘50s, the ‘60s, the ‘70s.

24 Mar 2018 7:06 PM

Trump had multiple chances to craft a DACA fix with Congress. But one never materialized, despite overwhelming public support for letting Dreamers stay. (Photo: File)

Dreamers in limbo: Anti-deportation measures left out of federal spending bill

Trump's claim that he had Dreamers' best interests at heart provoked an uproar among immigrants and Democratic lawmakers.

24 Mar 2018 7:06 PM

The Samajwadi Party had planned a function at the party headquarters in Lucknow to celebrate the victory of its candidate Jaya Bachchan. (Photo: PTI/File)

SP sends solidarity signal, cancels victory celebration after BSP's RS loss

The BSP too has given indications that it remains positive about the new-found understanding between the two parties.

24 Mar 2018 7:05 PM

The case pertains to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.5 crore from the Dumka treasury by Animal Husbandry Department officials between 1991 and 1996 when Lalu was the chief minister of undivided Bihar. (Photo: PTI/File)

Threat to father's life: Tejaswi after Lalu gets 14-yr jail term in fodder scam

Lalu was earlier on March 19 held guilty in the Dumka treasury case by a special CBI court.

24 Mar 2018 7:02 PM

The parents of the girl, who is now two months pregnant, lodged a complaint with the police on Friday, police said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Man held for repeatedly raping 17-yr-old girl, impregnating her

The accused was identified as Lavkush Mourya, 22, who worked in a dyeing company in the powerloom town.

24 Mar 2018 5:35 PM

Mayawati said that her party along with SP had come together with a plan to defeat the BJP candidate. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

BJP will not succeed in breaking BSP-SP ties: Mayawati after RS poll result

Mayawati's BSP on Friday suspended MLA Anil Singh who cross-voted in favour of BJP candidate in RS polls to serve his business interests.

24 Mar 2018 5:27 PM

Aamir Khan and Fatima Sana Shaikh pose after watching Rani Mukerji's 'Hichki'.

See pic: Aamir Khan and Fatima Sana Shaikh go on a date and Rani is a Hichki

Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji have worked on a few films together, the most memorable being ‘Ghulam’ and 'Talaash'.

24 Mar 2018 5:12 PM

Shahid Kapoor on the sets of 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu'.

Despite spitting blood, Shahid Kapoor will resume Batti Gul Meter Chalu shoot soon

Shahid Kapoor is upset since his illness got 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' crew back to Mumbai.

24 Mar 2018 4:43 PM

Journalists sit in protest outside Delhi Police Headquarters. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Media protest outside Delhi Police HQ after cops thrash photojournalist at JNU march

Delhi police roughed up media covering JNU students protest march to Parliament complex on Friday.

24 Mar 2018 4:40 PM

Their mother, Sabrina Kouider, 35, and her 40-year-old partner Ouissem Medouni, also French, are standing trial at England's Old Bailey central criminal court for the murder of Lionnet. (Photo: AFP)

UK couple tortured, filmed French nanny then attempted to burn body

The pair accused the victim of collaborating with Kouider's former partner Mark Walton, an original member of the band Boyzone.

24 Mar 2018 4:18 PM

Vivo launched the V9 in India on March 23, 2018, and has priced it at Rs 22,990.

Vivo V9 review: For those who need a perfect daily driver

The V9 is purely a camera phone with decent internals that works well as a daily runner.

24 Mar 2018 4:13 PM

The matter pertains to grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to firm M/S Global Communication Holding Services Ltd for investment in Aircel. (Photo: PTI/File)

'Vanakam', I'm back: Karti after given bail in INX Media, Aircel-Maxis case

Delhi High Court on Friday granted bail to Karti Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case.

24 Mar 2018 4:07 PM

BJP president Amit Shah also wished the people of Andhra Pradesh a Happy Ugadi. (Photo: PTI)

Here's full text of Amit Shah’s letter to Chandrababu Naidu after TDP exit from NDA

Amit Shah said TDP's decision to quit NDA alliance at the Centre is 'unfortunate and unilateral'.

24 Mar 2018 4:05 PM

Get soft, supple skin this summer

Use a broad-spectrum (UVA & UVB) sunscreen SPF 30 or above, which must also be non-comedogenic and non-allergic.

24 Mar 2018 3:56 PM

'Had Andhra Pradesh been given the same hand holding, many industries would have come to the state,' Naidu said. (Photo: File)

Amit Shah's letter 'misleading', shows BJP's attitude: AP CM

Amit Shah wrote, 'TDP's decision to quit the NDA family was unfortunate and unilateral'.

24 Mar 2018 3:50 PM

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