India: Do your homework before going there
In 2022, India's trade deficit from semiconductor imports from Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan amounted to US$11.45 billion. The trade deficit for electronics products came to US$47.1 billion. India racked up a total deficit of over U.....»»
Academic freedom declining globally, index finds
Just one in three people live a nation that guarantees the independence of universities and research, according to an annual index warning that academic freedom is declining worldwide, particularly in Russia, China and India......»»
Amazon Fresh kills “Just Walk Out” shopping tech—it never really worked
"AI" checkout was actually powered by 1,000 human video reviewers in India. Amazon is giving up on the cashier-less "Just Walk Out" technology at its Amazon Fresh grocery stores. The Information reports that new stores will be built.....»»
Amazon kills “Just Walk Out” shopping tech—it never really worked
"AI" checkout was actually powered by 1,000 human video reviewers in India. Enlarge / Amazon Go Grocery's first location in the Seattle neighborhood of Capitol Hill. (credit: Sam Machkovech) Amazon is giving up on the ca.....»»
OnePlus Expands its Midrange Lineup with the Nord CE4
The Nord CE4 is only available in India at the moment though, although we're hoping that it will eventually find its way to more markets soon. The post OnePlus Expands its Midrange Lineup with the Nord CE4 appeared first on Phandroid. Midr.....»»
Tracking the virus behind India"s lumpy skin cattle crisis
In May 2022, cattle across India began dying of a mysterious illness. Since then, about 1,00,000 cows have lost their lives to a devastating outbreak of what scientists have identified as lumpy skin disease. The outbreak has severely affected India's.....»»
Apple won"t unlock India Prime Minister"s election opponent"s iPhone
India's Enforcement Directorate has jailed Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of elections, and wants proof of alleged bribery it says is locked in his iPhone.Indian election rival Arvind Kejriwal has refused to unlock his iPhone after his.....»»
10 Best AI Homework Helper for Students to Learn Faster (Free & Paid)
Plenty of students struggle with their homework and wish they had a helping hand to guide them through the trickier parts. Well, if you’ve ever wanted to have a buddy or assistant to help with homework or save you some time and hassle, a homewo.....»»
The numbers do not add up for mathematics homework, according to a new study
Supporting kids with math homework is a common afterschool activity. But beyond the basics, new curricula and teaching strategies are making it harder for parents to help and it's taking a serious toll on children's confidence and learning......»»
India"s water problems set to get worse as the world warms
Winter storms that provide crucial snow and rainfall to northern India are arriving significantly later in the year compared to 70 years ago, a new study has found, exacerbating the risk of catastrophic flooding while also reducing vital water suppli.....»»
Youth enrichment activities could harm mental health, says study
In a new study from the University of Georgia, researchers found that the time high schoolers spend on so-called enrichment activities—including tutoring, sports, school clubs and even homework—is negatively affecting their mental health. The stu.....»»
Gang rape of a tourist in India highlights its struggle to curb sexual violence against women
Gang rape of a tourist in India highlights its struggle to curb sexual violence against women.....»»
India"s "drone sisters" steer farming and social change
Once a housewife in rural India, Sharmila Yadav always wanted to be a pilot and is now living her dream remotely, flying a heavy-duty drone across the skies to cultivate the country's picturesque farmlands......»»
Hollywood Used ‘Dynamic+ Injunction’ to Shut Down movie-web and Other Pirate Sites
Late last week, the public-facing demo website of movie-web went offline. New information shows that this was likely the result of a 'dynamic+ injunction', ordered by the High Court of Delhi, India on behalf of Netflix and the Hollywood majors. The o.....»»
Disney, Reliance Sign $8.5 Billion Deal to Merge India Media Operations
Disney and billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s conglomerate have signed a binding pact to merge their media operations in India, creating a sector behemoth valued at $8.5 billion. Walt Disney Co. and billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s cong.....»»
Transparent Micro LED searches for purpose in Lenovo’s concept laptop
Prototype improves on older transparent laptop tech but lacks necessity. Lenovo's transparent laptop prototype on display at MWC 2024 this week, as captured by India Today......»»
India’s plan to let 1998 digital trade deal expire may worsen chip shortage
Taxing exports of digital movies and games may not be worth sowing discord. Enlarge (credit: Narumon Bowonkitwanchai | Moment) India's plan to let a moratorium on imposing customs duties on cross-border digital e-commerc.....»»
Looks Like India will be Manufacturing Google’s Pixel Phone Line this Year
This new development follows Google's 10 million shipment milestone for its Pixel phones in 2023. The post Looks Like India will be Manufacturing Google’s Pixel Phone Line this Year appeared first on Phandroid. The shift to move smar.....»»
Pirate Site Blocking Boosts Legal Consumption, Research Finds
A new study has found that pirate site blocking in Brazil and India boosted legal consumption. The non-peer-reviewed research confirms previously published findings that were limited to the UK. The effects on unblocked pirate sites are mixed, however.....»»
Meta is fighting deepfakes and misinformation in India ahead of 2024 elections
India's 2024 elections face the threat of deepfakes, often spread on WhatsApp and social media. Meta is trying to combat it. Tech giant Meta is gearing up for worldwide elections in 2024, having laid out plans to "protect elections online" as g.....»»
India"s government wants answers about iPhone hack alert
India's government says Apple hasn't provided nearly enough information about a hack warning that popped up on iPhones in 2023.Mumbai, IndiaIn October, Apple warned independent journalists and opposition politicians in India of possible government ha.....»»