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Saving energy by taking a close look inside transistors

Transistors are needed wherever current flows, and they are an indispensable component of virtually all electronic switches. In the field of power electronics, transistors are used to switch large currents. However, one side-effect is that the components heat up and energy is lost as a result. One way of combating this and potentially making considerable savings is to use energy-efficient transistors. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190110101407.htm

New computer modeling approach could improve understanding of megathrust earthquakes

Years before the devastating Tohoku earthquake struck the coast of Japan in 2011, the Earth's crust near the site of the quake was starting to stir. Researchers are using computer models to investigate if tiny tremors detected near this site could be connected to the disaster itself. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190110101424.htm

Mobile, instant diagnosis of viruses

In a first for plant virology, a team from CIRAD recently used nanopore technology to sequence the entire genomes of two yam RNA viruses. This as yet little-used but promising molecular biology technique paves the way for new tools for field diagnosis of plant, animal and human diseases. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190110101410.htm

Knives Out Made More Money Than Fortnite and PUBG Mobile in 2018: Report

Knives Out is a battle royale game much like Fortnite and PUBG Mobile. According to a report from analytics firm Sensor Tower, Knives Out has generated more revenue on Android and iOS than either Epic Games' or Tencent's offerings. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/knives-out-made-more-money-than-fortnite-and-pubg-mobile-in-2018-report-1975927

Knives Out Made More Money Than Fortnite and PUBG Mobile in 2018: Report

Knives Out is a battle royale game much like Fortnite and PUBG Mobile. According to a report from analytics firm Sensor Tower, Knives Out has generated more revenue on Android and iOS than either Epic Games' or Tencent's offerings. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/knives-out-made-more-money-than-fortnite-and-pubg-mobile-in-2018-report-1975927

Giant pattern discovered in the clouds of planet Venus

Astronomers have identified a giant streak structure among the clouds covering planet Venus based on observation from the spacecraft Akatsuki. The team also revealed the origins of this structure using large-scale climate simulations. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190110091004.htm

Geoscientists reconstruct 'eye-opening' 900-year Northeastern U.S. climate record

Deploying a new technique for the first time in the region, geoscientists have reconstructed the longest and highest-resolution climate record for the Northeastern United States, which reveals previously undetected past temperature cycles and extends the record 900 years into the past, well beyond the previous early date of 1850. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190109114829.htm

Corsair Brings Slipstream Wireless Tech, New Gaming Mice at CES 2019; Razer Turret Xbox One Keyboard-Mouse Combo Goes on Sale

CES 2019 saw Corsair unveil its Harpoon Wireless mouse, and Razer unveil its Turret keyboard and mouse combo for the Xbox One. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/ces-2019-corsair-brings-slipstream-wireless-tech-new-gaming-mice-razer-turret-xbox-one-keyboard-mous-1975895

Cosmic telescope zooms in on the beginning of time

Observations from Gemini Observatory identify a key fingerprint of an extremely distant quasar, allowing astronomers to sample light emitted from the dawn of time. Astronomers happened upon this deep glimpse into space and time thanks to a foreground galaxy acting as a gravitational lens, which magnified the ancient light. The Gemini observations provide critical pieces of the puzzle in confirming this object as the brightest appearing quasar so early in the history of the universe. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190110082707.htm

Cosmic telescope zooms in on the beginning of time

Observations from Gemini Observatory identify a key fingerprint of an extremely distant quasar, allowing astronomers to sample light emitted from the dawn of time. Astronomers happened upon this deep glimpse into space and time thanks to a foreground galaxy acting as a gravitational lens, which magnified the ancient light. The Gemini observations provide critical pieces of the puzzle in confirming this object as the brightest appearing quasar so early in the history of the universe. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190110082707.htm

Microsoft Teams Gets Smart Camera, Location Sharing; Integration APIs and 'Praise' to Arrive Soon

Microsoft Teams collaboration service has received multiple mobile-only features such as smart camera, alongside location and audio sharing. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/microsoft-teams-gets-smart-camera-and-location-sharing-integration-apis-and-praise-to-arrive-soon-1975840

The Division 2 PC on Epic Games Store Has Regional Pricing

The Division 2 for PC on the Epic Games Store has regional pricing. What this means is, if you buy The Division 2 via the Epic Games Store, you could get The Division 2 at a cheap price. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/the-division-2-pc-on-epic-games-store-has-regional-pricing-1975835

Samsung Galaxy S10 May Launch Mid-February, Galaxy S10 5G Variant and Foldable Phone Tipped to Sport Massive Batteries

Samsung Galaxy S10 series is one of the most anticipated announcements of 2019, and while it was earlier rumoured to launch at MWC 2019. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-may-launch-mid-february-galaxy-s10-5g-variant-and-foldable-phone-tipped-to-sport-1975791

Huawei Y9 (2019) First Impressions

The Huawei Y9 (2019) is powered by Huawei’s custom Kirin 710 SoC and features AI-enhanced cameras, a notched display, and dual rear and front cameras. Here are our first impressions. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/huawei-y9-2019-first-impressions-1975763

Huawei Y9 (2019) First Impressions

The Huawei Y9 (2019) is powered by Huawei’s custom Kirin 710 SoC and features AI-enhanced cameras, a notched display, and dual rear and front cameras. Here are our first impressions. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/huawei-y9-2019-first-impressions-1975763

Resident Evil 2 Demo Release Date, Download Size, System Requirements, and Everything Else You Need to Know

Resident Evil 2 demo release date, download size, system requirements, and everything else you need to know. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/resident-evil-2-demo-download-release-date-pc-ps4-xbox-one-system-requirements-1975768

Do Floppy-Eared Dogs Look Friendlier? The T.S.A. Thinks So

By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/10/science/tsa-dog-ears-floppy.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

A Snail Called George, Believed to Be the Last of His Species, Dies

By JULIA JACOBS from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/10/science/snail-dead-george-species.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Ericsson makes 6.1 bln SEK provision to revamp ailing BSS unit

Mobile telecom equipment maker Ericsson said on Thursday it would make cost provisions of 6.1 billion Swedish crowns ($687 million) in the fourth quarter as it shifted strategy for its loss-making Business Support System (BSS) unit. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/ericsson-makes-6-1-bln-sek-provision-to-revamp-ailing-bss-unit/67469812?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Nokia 9 PureView Speculated to Sport 'Light' Tech to Offer Better Low-Light Camera Experience

Nokia 9 PureView is expected to come with a starting price of EUR 749 (roughly Rs. 61,000) or EUR 799 (roughly Rs. 65,100). from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-9-pureview-speculated-to-sport-light-tech-to-offer-better-low-light-camera-experience-1975654

Nokia 9 PureView Speculated to Sport 'Light' Tech to Offer Better Low-Light Camera Experience

Nokia 9 PureView is expected to come with a starting price of EUR 749 (roughly Rs. 61,000) or EUR 799 (roughly Rs. 65,100). from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-9-pureview-speculated-to-sport-light-tech-to-offer-better-low-light-camera-experience-1975654

Redmi Note 7 With 48-Megapixel Camera, 4,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 sports a waterdrop-shaped notch, dual rear camera setup, a 48-megapixel sensor at the back, a rear fingerprint sensor, and a 4,000mAh battery. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-7-with-48-megapixel-camera-4-000mah-battery-launched-price-specifications-1975645

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite to Reportedly Launch as Galaxy S10 E, Skips In-Display Fingerprint Sensor

The Galaxy S10 will reportedly be launched under the Galaxy S10 E moniker and will miss out on an in-display fingerprint sensor. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-lite-to-reportedly-launch-as-galaxy-s10-e-skips-in-display-fingerprint-sensor-1975629

Xiaomi Mi TV 4X Pro 55-Inch, Mi TV 4A Pro 43-Inch Launched in India

Mi TV 4X Pro 55-Inch, Mi TV 4A Pro 43-Inch are powered by the Armlogic 960X processor, and run on Xiaomi’s Patchwall interface and Android TV as well. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/xiaomi-mi-tv-4x-pro-55-inch-4a-pro-43-inch-price-in-india-launch-specifications-release-date-1975567

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX800 Review

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX800 claims to be the world's smallest fixed-lens camera with a wide zoom range. But is it any good. Read our review to find out. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cameras/reviews/sony-cybershot-dsc-wx800-review-1973160

Dell Alienware Area-51m First Impressions

Dell Alienware Area-51m is the first laptop to feature an upgradable desktop-level Intel CPU and Nvidia’s new RTX series graphics cards (GPU). from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/reviews/dell-alienware-area-51m-first-impressions-1975512

Dell Alienware Area-51m First Impressions

Dell Alienware Area-51m is the first laptop to feature an upgradable desktop-level Intel CPU and Nvidia’s new RTX series graphics cards (GPU). from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/reviews/dell-alienware-area-51m-first-impressions-1975512

Honor View 20 India Pre-Booking Starts January 15, Offers Free Honor Sport Earphones

Honor View 20's key highlights include a display hole for selfie camera, dual camera setup at the back, and a 48-megapixel sensor. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/honor-view-20-india-pre-booking-starts-january-15-offers-free-honor-sport-earphones-1975506

Nokia 8 Sirocco Starts Receiving Android 9.0 Pie Update With December Security Patch

Nokia 8 Sirocco is finally getting the Android 9 Pie update, announced the company chief product officer Juho Sarvikas in a tweet. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-8-sirocco-starts-receiving-android-9-0-pie-update-with-december-security-patch-1975500

Apple, Qualcomm Spar Over CEOs' Comments on Settlement Talks

Apple's chief on Tuesday said any talks ended in September 2018. Qualcomm's Chief Executive Steve Mollenkopf in November made comments about the supplier's efforts to resolve the dispute. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-qualcomm-spar-over-ceos-comments-on-settlement-talks-1975475

EY, IBM launch advanced Security Operations Centres in India

Global professional services firm EY on Wednesday announced the launch of advanced Security Operations Centres (SOCs) in India along with IBM. from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/ey-ibm-launch-advanced-security-operations-centres-in-india/67465420?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

New technique offers rapid assessment of radiation exposure

Researchers have developed a new technique that allows them to assess radiation exposure in about an hour using an insulator material found in most modern electronics. The technique can be used to triage medical cases in the event of a radiological disaster. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190109110043.htm

More Trouble for the Hubble Telescope as a Primary Camera Malfunctions

By DENNIS OVERBYE from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/science/hubble-telescope-nasa.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Xiaomi Redmi Phone With 48-Megapixel Sensor to Launch Today: All You Need to Know

The company has already confirmed that the Redmi smartphone will feature a 48-megapixel sensor, a dual rear camera setup, and come in three colour options. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-redmi-phone-launch-today-48-megapixel-sensor-live-stream-1975266

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

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

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

CES 2019: Dell XPS 13, Inspiron 7000 2-in-1s Refreshed With Latest Intel Core Chips

The Dell XPS 13 refresh brings a new top-mounted HD webcam that is just 2.25mm in size, to maintain the slim bezels surrounding the Infinity Edge display. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/ces-2019-dell-xps-13-inspiron-7000-2-in-1s-refreshed-with-latest-intel-core-chips-1974689

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

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

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

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

Sunscreen and cosmetics compound may harm coral by altering fatty acids

Although sunscreen is critical for preventing sunburns and skin cancer, some of its ingredients are not so beneficial to ocean-dwelling creatures. In particular, sunscreen chemicals shed by swimmers are thought to contribute to coral reef decline. Now, researchers say that one such chemical, octocrylene (OC), which is also in some cosmetics and hair products, accumulates in coral as fatty acid esters that could be toxic to the marine organism. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190109110048.htm

'Environmentally friendly' flame retardant could degrade into less safe compounds

To reduce the risk of fire, many everyday products -- from building materials to furniture to clothing -- contain flame retardants. In recent years, some of these compounds were shown to have harmful effects on the environment, causing them to be replaced by more eco-friendly alternatives. However, a new study indicates that heat or ultraviolet light could break down a 'safe' flame retardant into potentially harmful compounds. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190109091017.htm

Artificial bug eyes

Single lens eyes, like those in humans and many other animals, can create sharp images, but the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans have an edge when it comes to peripheral vision, light sensitivity and motion detection. That's why scientists are developing artificial compound eyes to give sight to autonomous vehicles and robots, among other applications. Now, a new report describes the preparation of bioinspired artificial compound eyes using a simple low-cost approach. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190109090946.htm

A Woman’s Work Was Sometimes Blue

By STEPH YIN from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/science/10-archaeology-teeth-painting.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

First evidence of gigantic remains from star explosions

Astrophysicists have found the first ever evidence of gigantic remains being formed from repeated explosions on the surface of a dead star in the Andromeda Galaxy, 2.5 million light years from Earth. The remains or 'super-remnant' measures almost 400 light years across. The super-remnant -- larger than almost all known remnants of supernova explosions -- is consistent with being built up by frequent nova eruptions over millions of years. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190109142653.htm

How trees and turnips grow fatter

Botanists have identified key regulatory networks controlling how plants grow 'outwards,' which could help us to grow trees to be more efficient carbon sinks and increase vegetable crop yields. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190109142645.htm

Astronomers map 'light echoes' of newly discovered black hole

A team of astronomers has charted the environment surrounding a relatively small, 'stellar mass' black hole that is 10 times the mass of the sun. The observations provide the clearest picture to date of how these small black holes consume matter and emit energy. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190109142634.htm

First evidence of gigantic remains from star explosions

Astrophysicists have found the first ever evidence of gigantic remains being formed from repeated explosions on the surface of a dead star in the Andromeda Galaxy, 2.5 million light years from Earth. The remains or 'super-remnant' measures almost 400 light years across. The super-remnant -- larger than almost all known remnants of supernova explosions -- is consistent with being built up by frequent nova eruptions over millions of years. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190109142653.htm

Astronomers map 'light echoes' of newly discovered black hole

A team of astronomers has charted the environment surrounding a relatively small, 'stellar mass' black hole that is 10 times the mass of the sun. The observations provide the clearest picture to date of how these small black holes consume matter and emit energy. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190109142634.htm

Canada's CHIME telescope detects second repeating fast radio burst

Scientists have found the second repeating fast radio burst (FRB) ever recorded. The discovery of the extragalactic signal is among the first, eagerly awaited results from the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME). The repeating FRB was one of a total of 13 bursts detected over a period of just three weeks during the summer of 2018, while CHIME was in its pre-commissioning phase. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190109142707.htm

Astronomers observe evolution of a black hole as it wolfs down stellar material

On March 11, an instrument aboard the International Space Station detected an enormous explosion of X-ray light that grew to be six times as bright as the Crab Nebula, nearly 10,000 light years away from Earth. Scientists determined the source was a black hole caught in the midst of an outburst -- an extreme phase in which a black hole can spew brilliant bursts of X-ray energy as it devours an avalanche of gas and dust from a nearby star. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190109142659.htm

Astronomers observe evolution of a black hole as it wolfs down stellar material

On March 11, an instrument aboard the International Space Station detected an enormous explosion of X-ray light that grew to be six times as bright as the Crab Nebula, nearly 10,000 light years away from Earth. Scientists determined the source was a black hole caught in the midst of an outburst -- an extreme phase in which a black hole can spew brilliant bursts of X-ray energy as it devours an avalanche of gas and dust from a nearby star. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190109142659.htm

The Division 2 for PC Will Not Come to Steam, Launching on Epic Games Store Instead

In a surprising move, Ubisoft has announced that its upcoming online shooter The Division 2 for PC will not be coming to Steam. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/the-division-2-for-pc-will-not-come-to-steam-launching-on-epic-games-store-instead-1975373