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The Viral 'Half Summer, Half Winter' Manhattan Aerial Photo

via Photo Latest https://www.wired.com/story/new-york-summer-winter

Giant Fungus Is Older, Bigger and Rarely Mutates

By JOANNA KLEIN from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/08/science/fungus-michigan-mutation.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Medical scanner helps to unlock the mysteries of a giant prehistoric marine reptile

A nearly meter-long skull of a giant fossil marine ichthyosaur found in a farmer's field more than 60 years ago has been studied for the first time. Using cutting-edge computerized tomography (CT) scanning technology, the research reveals new information including details of the rarely preserved braincase. The almost 200-million-year-old fossil, which was found in 1955 at Fell Mill Farm in Warwickshire, had never formally been studied prior to this research. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190108084427.htm

China 2018 Smartphone Shipments Down Up to 15.5 Percent: Market Data

Apple triggered a selloff in global markets last week after it took the rare step of cutting its quarterly sales forecast citing slowing iPhone sales in China. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/china-2018-smartphone-shipments-down-up-to-15-5-percent-market-data-1974701

China 2018 Smartphone Shipments Down Up to 15.5 Percent: Market Data

Apple triggered a selloff in global markets last week after it took the rare step of cutting its quarterly sales forecast citing slowing iPhone sales in China. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/china-2018-smartphone-shipments-down-up-to-15-5-percent-market-data-1974701

C-DOT, University of Bristol working to set up a 5G test bed in India

C-DOT is building a testbed in Delhi and is advising the Indian government on 5G trials from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/c-dot-university-of-bristol-working-to-set-up-a-5g-test-bed-in-india/67438317?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

ZenFone Max Pro M1, ZenFone 5Z, ZenFone Lite L1 Get Discounts During Asus Days Sale on Flipkart

Among other offers, all the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 variants will be available during the Asus Days sale with a discount of Rs. 1,000. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/zenfone-max-pro-m1-zenfone-5z-zenfone-lite-l1-get-discounts-during-asus-days-sale-on-flipkart-1974641

Yet another top-level executive quits Infosys

Another top-level executive of India's second largest software services company Infosys has tendered his resignation after close to a two decade-long stint. from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/yet-another-top-level-executive-quits-infosys/67436674?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

WhatsApp for Android Will Let You Send Up to 30 Audio Files at Once, Sharing UI to Be Revamped: Report

The redesigned audio files section is reportedly a part of WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.19.1. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-will-let-you-send-up-to-30-audio-files-at-once-sharing-ui-to-be-revamped-report-1974591

Intel, Facebook working on cheaper AI chip

Intel and Facebook are working together on a new cheaper Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip that will help companies with high workload demands. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/intel-facebook-working-on-cheaper-ai-chip/67436614?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Honor 10 Lite First Impressions

Can the Honor 10 Lite beat them all? Stay tuned to Gadgets 360 for the full review of the device where we will test the phone’s performance, cameras, battery life, and more. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/honor-10-lite-first-impressions-1974502

Honor 10 Lite First Impressions

Can the Honor 10 Lite beat them all? Stay tuned to Gadgets 360 for the full review of the device where we will test the phone’s performance, cameras, battery life, and more. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/honor-10-lite-first-impressions-1974502

CES 2019: Intel showcases 10-nm chip for 5G

Intel has showcased a new 10-nanometre-based network system on chip (SoC), code-named "Snow Ridge," that has been developed specifically for 5G wireless access and edge computing. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/ces-2019-intel-showcases-10-nm-chip-for-5g/67436018?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Vivo Y93 3GB RAM, 64GB Storage Variant Launched in India: Price, Specifications

The Vivo Y93 is now available in two models - the 3GB RAM + 64GB storage option is priced at Rs. 12,990 and the 4GB RAM + 32GB storage option is priced at Rs. 13,990. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-y93-3gb-ram-64gb-storage-variant-launched-in-india-price-specifications-1974489

iPhone XR Bestselling iPhone Model in November, New iPhone Sales Dipped 20 Percent: Counterpoint

Counterpoint Research reports that the iPhone XR sales last November were almost 50 percent lesser in volume over the iPhone X sales in November 2017. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-xr-bestselling-iphone-model-in-november-new-iphone-sales-dipped-20-percent-counterpoint-1974486

Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Audio Quality Issue Fixed With January Update, Nexus Phones Left Out

The January Android security update is rolling out for Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel, Pixel XL, and Pixel C users only. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/pixel-3-pixel-3-xl-audio-quality-issue-fixed-with-january-update-nexus-phones-left-out-1974439

2G GSM technology suitable for uncovered villages: HFCL Promoter

Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL) said that the second generation (2G) GSM technology is well suited for uncovered regions in the absence of broadband backhaul, and the company has not received any purchase order (PO) despite the government’s approval way back in September 2017. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/2g-gsm-technology-suitable-for-uncovered-villages-hfcl-promoter/67434879?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Qualcomm expands car computer chip lineup, adds music from Amazon

Qualcomm provides the chips for so-called infotainment systems as well as dashboard displays, but is also trying to fight its way into the market for self-driving car systems as they emerge. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/qualcomm-expands-car-computer-chip-lineup-adds-music-from-amazon/67434804?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

IBM earns record patents in 2018, India 2nd highest contributor

IBM investors from India earned over 800 patents -- the second highest contributor to the company's global record of 9,100 patents in the US in 2018 -- with nearly half in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud computing, cyber security, Blockchain and Quantum Computing. from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/ibm-earns-record-patents-in-2018-india-2nd-highest-contributor/67434222?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

The Science of Exploding Lava

By JAMES GORMAN and CHRISTOPHER WHITWORTH from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/video/science/100000006275847/the-science-of-exploding-lava.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Watch Scientists Brew Their Own Lava

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/08/science/volcanos-explosions-lava.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

PUBG Mobile Gets Monsters in Arcade Mode for Chinese New Year

PUBG Mobile may be getting monsters in Arcade Mode. According to the PUBG Mobile 0.13.0 update that's in beta and being tested out by Chinese users, PUBG Mobile would get Chinese New Year themed locations, a night mode for the Vikendi snow map, and co-operative gameplay that has players taking on monsters in PUBG Mobile Arcade Mode. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/pubg-mobile-gets-monsters-in-arcade-mode-for-chinese-new-year-1974385

PUBG Mobile Gets Monsters in Arcade Mode for Chinese New Year

PUBG Mobile may be getting monsters in Arcade Mode. According to the PUBG Mobile 0.13.0 update that's in beta and being tested out by Chinese users, PUBG Mobile would get Chinese New Year themed locations, a night mode for the Vikendi snow map, and co-operative gameplay that has players taking on monsters in PUBG Mobile Arcade Mode. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/pubg-mobile-gets-monsters-in-arcade-mode-for-chinese-new-year-1974385

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, ZenFone Max M2 Get December Android Security Patch, Other Improvements via FOTA Update

The latest software update for the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 brings FOTA version 15.2016.1812.179, while the ZenFone Max M2 gets the FOTA version 15.2016.1812.145. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/asus-zenfone-max-pro-m2-zenfone-max-m2-get-december-android-security-patch-other-improvements-via-fo-1974312

Huawei sues U.S. firm InterDigital in China over patent practices

InterDigital Inc on Monday said Huawei Technologies Co Ltd filed a lawsuit against it in China, alleging the U.S. technology firm had not licensed its intellectual property on fair terms. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-sues-u-s-firm-interdigital-in-china-over-patent-practices/67430676?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

India rushes to connect with 4G, Qualcomm’s revenue grows 23%

Qualcomm has been working closely with the carriers in India helping bring features such as voice calls over a 4G LTE network and voice over wifi for Indian consumers. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india-rushes-to-connect-with-4g-qualcomms-revenue-grows-23/67430508?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Another Day, Another Exoplanet: NASA’s TESS Keeps Counting More

By DENNIS OVERBYE from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/07/science/exoplanets-tess-nasa.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Exact process by which chaotic systems synchronize

Physicists analyzed the Rossler system, a well-known chaotic system which physicists have studied thoroughly for almost 40 years. Looking at this system from a fresh perspective, they discovered new phenomena that have been overlooked until now. For the first time the researchers were able to measure the fine grain process that leads from disorder to synchrony, discovering a new kind of synchronization between chaotic systems. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190107142227.htm

Can artificial intelligence tell a teapot from a golf ball?

How smart is the form of artificial intelligence known as deep learning computer networks, and how closely do these machines mimic the human brain? They have improved greatly in recent years, but still have a long way to go, according to a team of cognitive psychologists. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190107131236.htm

Can artificial intelligence tell a teapot from a golf ball?

How smart is the form of artificial intelligence known as deep learning computer networks, and how closely do these machines mimic the human brain? They have improved greatly in recent years, but still have a long way to go, according to a team of cognitive psychologists. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190107131236.htm

Hubble takes gigantic image of the Triangulum Galaxy

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured the most detailed image yet of a close neighbor of the Milky Way -- the Triangulum Galaxy, a spiral galaxy located at a distance of only three million light-years. This panoramic survey of the third-largest galaxy in our Local Group of galaxies provides a mesmerizing view of the 40 billion stars that make up one of the most distant objects visible to the naked eye. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190107131239.htm