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Civic Tech

Google’s learn-to-read app for kids now available as website

August 10, 2022

With the web version, parents can let their children use Read Along on bigger screens.

Uncategorized

Microsoft onboards ONDC to launch shopping app for Indian...

August 10, 2022

The government is trying to create the largest interoperable open platform.

Health

Skin-like computing chip analyses health data with brain...

August 8, 2022

They wanted it to be wearable on the body and integrate seamlessly with skin.

Health

New Covid-like rapid test to spot cancers, heart disease more...

August 8, 2022

There are also biomarkers for non-infectious diseases.

Civic Tech

Social media intermediaries complying with rules: Govt

August 5, 2022

The govt also admits that keeping precise count of social media platforms is not possible.

Health

Proposed device could detect allergens, chemical markers of...

August 5, 2022

In health care, the device could analyze a person’s breath samples.

Civic Tech

New monoclonal antibody shows promise against malaria

August 5, 2022

The antibody prevents malaria by neutralising the parasites in the skin.

Civic Tech

Meta sued for using tracking tool to access patients’ data...

August 3, 2022

The lawsuits will now have to be certified as class actions by a judge.

Civic Tech

Digital wallet users to exceed 5.2 bn globally by 2026: Report

August 2, 2022

It cited the rising access to online and mobile commerce services as the driving force.

Health

Researchers track impact of Covid protective plastic gear on...

August 2, 2022

These personal protective equipment (PPE) have posed a direct threat to wildlife.

Innovation

Atal Innovation Mission announces call for new incubation centres

August 2, 2022

The call is a step to expand the current ecosystem of incubators.

Innovation

Private players can use drones for delivery purposes

August 1, 2022

The Drones Rules, 2021provide the necessary regulatory framework.

Innovation

Six airports to implement Digi Yatra by March 2023

August 1, 2022

Under the system, facial recognition would be done with the consent of the passenger.

Innovation

Govt launches School Innovation Councils

August 1, 2022

All registered schools are encouraged to perform innovation-related activities.

Health

New smartphone clip-on may help detect Zika virus

July 31, 2022

Researchers are now developing similar devices to detect other mosquito-borne viruses.

Health

Researchers set to transform access to hand prosthetics

July 31, 2022

The researchers have been working with LimbBo, a leading UK-based charity for children.

Health

New ultrasound stickers that can monitor foetuses in womb

July 29, 2022

Currently, ultrasound imaging requires bulky and specialised equipment.

Health • Innovation

Samsung’s smart watch may help measure obstructive sleep...

July 29, 2022

Wearable devices are increasingly being used in healthcare.

Civic Tech

Rural India with 351 mn users pips urban centres in Internet...

July 28, 2022

However, around 762 million Indians have not adopted the Internet yet.

Innovation

Tesla’s Autopilot system kills another motorcyclist, US...

July 28, 2022

Tesla's advanced driver assistance system, has increasingly come under scrutiny.

Innovation

AI tackles the challenge of materials structure prediction

July 28, 2022

Researchers are now using their machine learning platform to find new functional materials.

Energy • Environment

Public consultation to shape future carbon market

July 27, 2022

High integrity carbon credits are an important complementary tool to channel private capital.

Energy • Environment

‘Indian EV industry attracted $1.67 billion PE/VC funds in...

July 27, 2022

IVCA also launched a report on 'Electrifying Indian Mobility'

Civic Tech

India at 5th spot for lowest mobile data prices worldwide

July 27, 2022

India's leading telecom operator Reliance Jio introduced the country's cheapest prepaid recharge...

Environment

FAO to fast track digital soil nutrient mapping

July 27, 2022

The funding will be primarily used to conduct targeted soil nutrient mapping.

Environment • Innovation

India must give thrust to climate tech startups: Report

July 26, 2022

There is a need for accelerated and deep decarbonisation..

Civic Tech • Innovation

Nagaland to utilise satellite tech to monitor projects in remote...

July 26, 2022

The action plan has been finalised with North Eastern Space Applications Centre.

Energy • Environment

Govt issues notice to 4-5 electric two-wheeler makers, hearing...

July 26, 2022

Probe committee on EV fires also identified issues with battery cells or design.

Environment

Will Silk replace microplastics?

July 25, 2022

Silk is recognised as safe for food or medical use, as it is non-toxic.

Innovation

IIT-Kanpur to aid startups engaged in health, agriculture domains

July 25, 2022

The best performing start-ups will receive a cash award of up to Rs 10 lakhs.

Civic Tech

Uber brings mobility fintech Moove to India to boost driver...

July 25, 2022

Moove has created an innovative ‘rent to own'' model that provides a flexible option.

Civic Tech

UIDAI seeks 20 ethical hackers to protect its data, plug...

July 23, 2022

The candidate should be listed in the top 100 of the bug bounty leaders board.

Uncategorized

Google fires employee who said its conversation AI is...

July 23, 2022

They found Blake's claims that LaMDA is sentient to be wholly unfounded.

Civic Tech

QR code labelling on electronics items to start soon

July 22, 2022

Consumers will be able to read and retain several mandatory declarations in a digital format.

Civic Tech • Innovation

4500 startups recognized under emerging technologies

July 22, 2022

The Government has also operationalized 26 Centres of Excellence (CoEs).

Environment

‘Climate change questions’ least asked in Parliament

July 22, 2022

The study also revealed that even MPs from climate-vulnerable states are not asking more questions.

Health • Innovation

New spray coating may shield surfaces from Covid viruses

July 22, 2022

It is safer than existing alternatives to disinfectant, with no harmful side effects.

Civic Tech • Innovation

Karnataka, Manipur and Chandigarh Top NITI Aayog’s India...

July 21, 2022

The Index is a comprehensive tool for the evaluation of the country’s innovation ecosystem.

Energy • Environment

New initiatives to boost electric mobility and promote battery...

July 21, 2022

India is among 42 leaders to back and sign up to the UK's Glasgow Breakthroughs.

Environment • Innovation

New indigenous tech for conversion of sea water to potable water

July 21, 2022

The capacity of each of these plants is 1 Lakh litre of potable water per day.

Civic Tech

Big Tech urges India to relax new IT rules

July 20, 2022

The new IT rules also require big social media platforms to help the government trace the...

Civic Tech

Twitter launches Tamil topics for android, iOS and web users

July 20, 2022

Twitter first introduced topics in 2019 and the following year launched it in Hindi.

Innovation

Google plans to test AR glasses in public from next month

July 20, 2022

These prototypes will include in-lens displays, microphones and cameras.

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Featured Posts

  • Second edition of TheTechForGood awards announces...
  • AI tech helps blind kids to make friends, build...
  • Google to let you pay for parking using voice command
  • Google launches anti-harassment filter to help women...
  • Single test for over 50 genetic diseases to make...
  • Twitter expands its Birdwatch fact-checking pilot in...
  • TikTok under probe for its effect on kids’...
  • India launches new org to accelerate global monsoon...
  • Astronaut’s brains get rewired to adapt to...
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