Science & Technology

Tyrannosaurus rex found in Canada is world's biggest

The towering Tyrannosaurus rex discovered in western Canada in 1991 is the world’s biggest, a team of paleontologists said Friday, following a decades-long process of reconstructing its skeleton.

March 23, 2019
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Robot ‘translators’ deployed for interspecies communication & behavioral control

Fish and bees have been able to communicate for the first time, courtesy of a few talented robots mimicking and controlling their actions, in an unusual experiment that translated behavioral cues across species lines.

March 22, 2019
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Comcast to launch streaming video service for internet customers

Comcast Corp said on Thursday it will launch a new internet streaming video service called Xfinity Flex, as the U.S. cable operator targets TV viewers who prefer watching content online over more expensive cable TV…

March 22, 2019
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Apple's iPhone struggles unravel ambitions of Japan Display

When Japan Display Inc broke ground on a new factory in central Japan in 2015, the future looked bright for one of the world’s top vendors of liquid crystal display (LCD) panels.

March 22, 2019
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Google announced that it would launch this year a browser-based video game streaming service

Google announces browser-based streaming game service

Google announced on Tuesday that it would launch this year a browser-based video game streaming service dubbed Stadia that attempts to capitalise on the company’s cloud technology and global network of data centres.

March 20, 2019
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An electric scooter from the ride sharing company Lyft is shown on a downtown sidewalk in San Diego, California

Lyft's IPO oversubscribed on road show's second day: sources

Lyft Inc’s initial public offering (IPO) is oversubscribed based on commitments made so far by investors, making it more likely that the ride-hailing startup will fetch or even exceed the $23-billion valuation it is seeking,…

March 20, 2019
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Huge Norwegian aluminium plants been hacked

The operator of one of the largest aluminium plants in Europe has switched to manual operations at its smelting facilities following a cyber-attack due to automatic Computerized system.

March 19, 2019
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Facebook gives new details on NZ attack video regards Christchurch shootings

Facebook has said a live broadcast of last week's Christchurch attacks was viewed fewer than 200 times, as the firm faces growing criticism for failing to block the footage.

March 19, 2019
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Saturn’s Largest Moon, Titan, Should Be Our Next Stop: NASA

Titan is the largest moon of Saturn and it should become humanity’s next destination according to a NASA scientist.

March 18, 2019
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First Remote Brain Surgery Via 5G Network Performed in China: Reports

Amid ongoing clashes between the US and China over Huawei, who aspires to take part in developing the next-generation level network in Europe and other countries, the Chinese hi-tech giant has assisted in what could…

March 18, 2019
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Trump Accusations of Working With Chinese Military denied by Google

The US president and top defence officials have alleged that the Chinese military benefits from the work that Google is doing in China. Last year, Trump unleashed a large-scale trade war against Beijing, partly due…

March 18, 2019
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China's top diplomat rejects West's 'immoral' Huawei concerns

China opposes politically motivated attempts to discredit its telecoms equipment makers on security grounds, the Chinese government’s top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, said on Monday.

March 18, 2019
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Apple Watch detects irregular heart beat in large U.S. study

The Apple Watch was able to detect irregular heart pulse rates that could signal the need for further monitoring for a serious heart rhythm problem, according to data from a large study funded by Apple…

March 17, 2019
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EU to slap Google with fresh fine: reports

The tech giant has already been handed €7 billion in fines in the European Union, but more could be on the way. The latest case relates to unfair practices with its AdSense program.

March 15, 2019
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