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Charlie: A Robot That Helps Children With Diabetes
He's a friendly red-and-white robot called Charlie, with arms and legs, big round eyes and speakers disguised as ears, who can talk and dance.
Maharashtra Police Launches Four Apps for Emergency Situations
With the launch of these apps, dependency on police emergency number 100 would reduce substantially and citizens can reach out to police to report any emergency situation or crime like robbery or assault on women 24X7.
How YouTube Videos Can Hijack Your Smartphone
A muffled voice hidden in a YouTube video can issue commands to a nearby smartphone without you even knowing it, researchers reveal.
You Can Now Book Flights, Order Food on Snapdeal
Snapdeal has partnered with Cleartrip, redBus, UrbanClap and Zomato.
Infidelity Website Ashley Madison Reboots As 'Open' Dating Hub
Ashley Madison, the website for cheaters that was hit by a massive hack that exposed millions, is rebooting under new leadership as an "open-minded dating" service.
Google Buys French Startup That Helps Machines See
Google announced a deal to buy Moodstocks, a French startup behind technology that helps smartphones recognise whatever they are aimed at.
In Pictures: World's Largest Radio Telescope for Alien Search
In the first two or three years after its completion, the telescope will undergo further adjustment, and during that period Chinese scientists will use it for early-stage research and later will be open to scientists worldwide.
Microsoft Xbox Play Anywhere to Be Launched on September 13
Xbox Play Anywhere is meant to make it easy for gamers to play Xbox games on the PC and PC games on their Xbox and, just as importantly, save progress on one platform and pick up at the same point on another.
BlackBerry's Next Android Devices Code-Named Neon, Argon and Mercury
The BlackBerry Neon, Argon and Mercury will run on Android operating system but whether they'll come with Android N or Android Marshmallow is still unclear.
HTC Promises Android Nougat for One M9, A9, HTC 10
This is good news for HTC fans but the company has announced the update for only three of their phones.
President Inaugurates Smart Model Village Pilot Project
The President said in the last four years of his presidency this was the first time that he was having the privilege of interacting with several sarpanches and village-level functionaries at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Don't Need Exemption From Sourcing Norm: Xiaomi
Xiaomi says it is not seeking exemption from Indian government to fulfil the 30 per cent local sourcing norm, as it already makes 75 per cent of devices locally that are sold in India.
Taiwanese Chip Firm Says Apple Not Ordering Enough This Year
Taiwanese chip firm Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc said that its biggest customer, Apple Inc, was being more conservative in placing orders compared with last year.
Google Uses NASA Imagery to Improve Maps
While scientists can use the satellite output to track changes in global tree cover, surface water, and even predict Malaria outbreaks, Google has been using it to improve its mapping apps.
Apple to Stop Selling Outdated Thunderbolt Display
The 27-inch Thunderbolt display only has 2560 X 1140 resolution which pales in comparison to the Apple's new 5K Macs and is also over-priced.
Microsoft Launches Mosquito Trap to Detect Dengue, Zika
The trap includes a custom-built mosquito trap that allows entomologists collect faster and more efficient data to do their observation and prevention work.