The extreme dryness that has ravaged the American West for more than two decades now ranks as the driest 22-year period in at least 1,200 years, and scientists have found that this megadrought is being intensified by humanity’s heating of the planet. In their research, the scientists examined major droughts […]
admin
India vs West Indies: No crowd in 1st T20I, CAB requests BCCI to allow spectators for last two T20Is | Cricket News
(AFP Photo) KOLKATA: The Cricket Association of Bengal ( CAB ) on Monday requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India ( BCCI ) to allow spectators at Eden Gardens for the last two T20Is of the three-match series against West Indies. India and West Indies will lock horns […]
When Rahul Bajaj told govt why industrialists were scared to criticise it | Business – Times of India Videos
Industrialist Rahul Bajaj, who was known to speak his mind even in presence of ministers, questioned the government over several issues at the ET Awards 2019.Home minister Amit Shah responded to his queries.Watch the interaction here.In this video Bajaj speaks of the need to create an environment where businessmen could […]
Intel says its new crypto chip is designed to be energy-efficient – The Verge
Intel is investing in blockchain technology with a new chip designed to mine cryptocurrency (via Reuters ).The company is focusing on sustainability, and plans on “developing the most energy-efficient computing technologies at scale.” Intel’s first crypto-focused chip, which it calls a “blockchain accelerator” is set to ship later this year.Two […]
Texas Suing Meta Over Facial Recognition Technology—Seeking Hundreds Of Billions In Penalties
Updated Feb 14, 2022, 01:24pm EST Topline Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) filed a lawsuit Monday against Facebook parent company Meta Platforms, seeking hundreds of billions of dollars in penalties over Facebook’s previous use of facial recognition technology for allegedly violating state law on privacy protections. Key Facts The […]
Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see – BBC News
Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see By Bernd Debusmann Jr Business reporter Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Existing bionic eye systems have a chip fitted to a person’s retina, which connects wirelessly to a […]
Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see News
Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see By Bernd Debusmann Jr Business reporter Published 28 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Existing bionic eye systems have a chip fitted to a person’s retina, which connects wirelessly to a […]
India To Ban 54 Chinese Apps That Pose Threat To National Security
Nearly 300 apps have been blocked in India since border tensions with China.(Representational) New Delhi: India banned 54 Chinese apps that pose threat to the country’s security, the ministry of electronics and information technology said today. “These 54 apps allegedly obtain various critical permissions and collects sensitive user data.These collected […]
Super Bowl Commercials Review: Advertisers Mask Edgy Future in Waves of Nostalgia
Madison Avenue used its most tried-and-true techniques to keep Super Bowl watchers from being overwhelmed Sunday night by a brave new world that emerged with great speed as the nation was hunkered down during the coronavirus pandemic. General Motors, one of the nation’s most staid corporations, put its marketing heft […]
Texas Sues Facebook Over Its Use of Facial Recognition – CNET
Texas is suing Meta , the parent company of Facebook, over the social network’s past use of facial recognition technology.The suit, filed Monday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton , accuses Facebook of violating the state’s privacy laws by capturing biometric data on millions of Texans without properly obtaining consent.”Facebook […]