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Sailing Over the Caribbean From the International Space Station

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/sailing-over-the-caribbean-from-the-international-space-station

ISS Daily Summary Report – 1/29/2019

Bio-Monitor: Today a crewmember swapped out donned hardware with the spare garment and headband hardware to continue the 48 hour data recording session. The primary hardware garment was stowed. Although the ISS is equipped with health and life sciences research tools, the existing instrumentation for continuous and simultaneous recording of several physiological parameters is lacking. … from ISS On-Orbit Status Report https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/01/29/iss-daily-summary-report-1-29-2019/

Photo Gallery: Maybe Scientists and Artist Aren't So Different

via Photo Latest https://www.wired.com/story/photo-gallery-science-labs-art-studios

Samsung Galaxy M10 Review

Samsung Galaxy M10 sports a display notch and interesting design aspects. But is there more to this phone than just its looks? Read our review to find out. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/samsung-galaxy-m10-review-1985414

Dangerous bee virus might be innocent bystander

Researchers have found that the relationship between the Varroa mite and virulence of a virus of honey bees, has been misunderstood. The study challenges the long-held belief that the parasitic Varroa mite transmits the deformed wing virus of honeybees and in doing so changes the virus to make it more virulent and deadly. Research published today concludes that this belief is incorrect. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190129195223.htm

iPhone Shipment Numbers for Q4 2018 Reported by Strategy Analytics, Canalys

Strategy Analytics reports the latest iPhone shipments represents a 15 percent year-over-year decline from the 77.3 million units shipped during the first fiscal quarter of last year. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-shipment-numbers-for-q4-2018-reported-by-strategy-analytics-canalys-1985729

iPhone Shipment Numbers for Q4 2018 Reported by Strategy Analytics, Canalys

Strategy Analytics reports the latest iPhone shipments represents a 15 percent year-over-year decline from the 77.3 million units shipped during the first fiscal quarter of last year. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-shipment-numbers-for-q4-2018-reported-by-strategy-analytics-canalys-1985729

Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Mass Production Reportedly Begins, 5G Variant Tipped to Launch Later

A new report also claims that all the three variants come with in-display fingerprint scanner, and a detachable screen protector as well. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-series-mass-production-reportedly-begins-5g-variant-tipped-to-launch-later-1985728

Windows 10 October 2018 Update Adoption Far Lower Than Previous Version: AdDuplex

Out of more than 100,000 PCs surveyed, only 12.4 percent run the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, AdDuplex said in its latest report. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/windows-10-october-2018-update-adoption-far-lower-than-previous-version-adduplex-1985712

Moto G7 Plus Live Images Leaked, Tip 27W TurboPower Charging, Optical Image Stabilisation Support

A bunch of leaked Moto G7 Plus hands-on images suggest that it will bring support for 27W TurboPower charging and OIS. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/moto-g7-plus-live-images-leaked-tip-27w-turbopower-charging-optical-image-stabilisation-support-1985715

UAE Said to Use Cyber Super-Weapon to Spy on iPhones of Foes

A team of former US intelligence operatives working for the UAE are said to have used tool called Karma to hack into the iPhones of activists, diplomats, and rival foreign leaders. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/uae-said-to-use-cyber-super-weapon-to-spy-on-iphones-of-foes-1985677

Vodafone Idea rolls out 4G for Vodafone users in Bihar & Jharkhand

Vodafone Idea has upgraded its network in Bihar & Jharkhand to enhance 4G coverage for over 9.5 million users of Vodafone in the circle. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/vodafone-idea-rolls-out-4g-for-vodafone-users-in-bihar-jharkhand/67757645?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Samsung Led Premium Smartphone Market in India in 2018, Followed Closely by OnePlus: Counterpoint

Samsung led the premium smartphone segment in India in 2018 with 34 percent share of shipments, followed closely by OnePlus at 33 percent, Counterpoint Research said. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-led-premium-smartphone-market-in-india-in-2018-followed-closely-by-oneplus-counterpoint-1985613

Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 8 Start Receiving January 2019 Android Security Patch: Reports

January 2019 Android security patch for the Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 8 is reportedly rolling out in select markets, including India, Iran, and the Netherlands. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-6-1-plus-nokia-8-start-receiving-january-2019-android-security-patch-reports-1985631

Huawei excluded from Czech tax tender after security warning: Report

The Czech tax authority has excluded Huawei from a tender to build a tax portal after the country's cyber watchdog warned of security threats posed by the Chinese telecoms supplier, the Mlada Fronta Dnes newspaper reported on Wednesday. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-excluded-from-czech-tax-tender-after-security-warning-report/67756048?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Canada "some ways off" on decision over whether to ban Huawei 5G

A Canadian government decision on whether to ban Huawei Technologies Co Ltd from supplying equipment to 5G networks is "some ways off into the future yet", a top official said on Tuesday. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/canada-some-ways-off-on-decision-over-whether-to-ban-huawei-5g/67756014?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Samsung Led Premium Smartphone Market in India in 2018, Followed Closely by OnePlus: Counterpoint

Samsung led the premium smartphone segment in India in 2018 with 34 percent share of shipments, followed closely by OnePlus at 33 percent, Counterpoint Research said. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-led-premium-smartphone-market-in-india-in-2018-followed-closely-by-oneplus-counterpoint-1985613

Facebook to Shut Down Research App After Outcry Over Paying Teens to Harvest Data From Their Phones

Facebook is said to be been paying teens and adults up to $20 a month to install an application that tracks their phone and Web activities. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/facebook-to-shut-down-research-app-after-outcry-over-paying-teens-to-harvest-data-from-their-phones-1985443

Facebook to Shut Down Research App After Outcry Over Paying Teens to Harvest Data From Their Phones

Facebook is said to be been paying teens and adults up to $20 a month to install an application that tracks their phone and Web activities. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/facebook-to-shut-down-research-app-after-outcry-over-paying-teens-to-harvest-data-from-their-phones-1985443

Firefox 65 Brings New Content Blocking Controls to Desktop and Android, Firefox 66 Beta Released

There is a new small "i" icon right in the address bar that lets you access the content blocking settings, and let you change privacy options if you so desire. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/firefox-65-brings-new-content-blocking-controls-to-desktop-and-android-firefox-66-beta-released-1985505

Should India too act against Huawei?

Huawei is viewed as being too close to Communist Party of China. With the world moving to 5G — which could integrate telecom with every smart gadget, cars, industries and more — the fear is Huawei could give Beijing a backdoor entry to crucial information. The US has long blocked Huawei from much of its market. It’s a policy that was followed by Australia and Japan, and being mulled by Britain. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/should-india-too-act-against-huawei/67752419?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 Lite Battery Capacities Tipped on Brazil Certification Site

The company is largely expected to launch the Galaxy S series decade-anniversary phones in three variants - the Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ - on February 20 at its Unpacked event. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-galaxy-s10-galaxy-s10-lite-battery-capacities-tipped-on-brazil-certification-site-1985448

Apple’s Streaming Service Could Reportedly Launch in April 2019

Apple could launch its as-yet untitled streaming service in April 2019, according to a new report. The iPhone maker has reportedly told studios it’s working with “to be ready for launch by mid-April”. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/apple-streaming-service-could-reportedly-launch-in-april-2019-1985383

Poco F1 DxOMark Camera Results Show It's Just Behind the iPhone 8 in Overall Score

Poco F1 has received a photo score of 92, while its video recording performance got a score of 90 on DxOMark's camera benchmarks. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/poco-f1-dxomark-camera-results-show-its-just-behind-the-iphone-8-in-overall-score-1985375

Honor View 20 Goes on Sale in India: Price, Launch Offers, Specifications

The Honor View 20's big highlights include a 'hole-punch' selfie camera, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, Huawei's flagship-grade HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC, and 8GB of RAM. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/honor-view-20-goes-on-sale-in-india-price-launch-offers-specifications-1985358

Huawei units to be arraigned on U.S. criminal charges on Feb. 28

Two units of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd are to be arraigned on Feb. 28 in Seattle on a 10-count indictment on charges they conspired to steal T-Mobile US Inc trade secrets, according to court filings Tuesday. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-units-to-be-arraigned-on-u-s-criminal-charges-on-feb-28/67749729?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

TCS says it can weather slowdown without any layoffs

Though Indian IT is predicting strong growth this year, a slump in US & Brexit may upset plans. from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/tcs-says-it-can-weather-slowdown-without-any-layoffs/67749458?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Android Q May Block Background Clipboard Access for Third-Party Apps, Bring Update Rollback Feature for Apps

Android Q is also said to enable third-party apps to have background access to your location. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/android-q-may-block-background-clipboard-access-for-third-party-apps-bring-update-rollback-feature-f-1984502

Apple Working on Games Service Subscription for the App Store: Report

Apple is working on a games service subscription for the App Store. This planned service would function like a 'Netflix for games', allowing users to pay a regular subscription fee for a host of titles. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-working-on-games-service-subscription-for-the-app-store-report-1984577

iPad, iPad Mini 2019 Refreshes Might Not Feature Face ID, iOS 12.2 Beta Suggests

Rumours of a new iPad and iPad mini launching in early 2019 are looking stronger, with a recent iOS beta release referencing yet-to-be-launched models. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/ipad-ipad-mini-2019-refreshes-might-not-feature-face-id-ios-12-2-beta-suggests-1984287

Lower obesity rates linked with public transportation use, study shows

Public transportation systems provide numerous economic benefits for a community. An added public health bonus provided by such systems may be lower obesity rates. A new study compared and analyzed county data from 2001 and 2009. They found that a single percentage-point increase in mass transit ridership is associated with a 0.473 percentage-point lower obesity rate in counties across the United States. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190129124814.htm

Antireflection coating makes plastic invisible

Antireflection (AR) coatings on plastics have a multitude of practical applications, including glare reduction on eyeglasses, computer monitors and the display on your smart-phone when outdoors. Now, researchers have developed an AR coating that improves on existing coatings to the extent that it can make transparent plastics, such as Plexiglas, virtually invisible. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190129162312.htm

Fluid dynamics simulation reveals the underlying physics of liquid jet cleaning

In a significant advance for semiconductor manufacturing, mechanical engineers created a simulation that makes it easier to choose environmentally friendly water jet and underwater ultrasound techniques for cleaning processes. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190129124822.htm

Research into outdoor and protective clothing seeks to shake off fluorochemicals

Rain-repelling fluorochemicals used in waterproof clothing can and should be phased out as unnecessary and environmentally harmful, textile researchers argue. And yet they remain the only effective option for medics and emergency service personnel. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190129124916.htm

River levels tracked from space

The 4,300 kilometer Mekong River is a lifeline for South-East Asia. If this mighty river system bursts its banks, flooding can affect the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. A new method makes it possible to monitor complex river basins using satellite data only. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190129124901.htm

Long-necked dinosaurs rotated their forefeet to the side

Long-necked dinosaurs (sauropods) could orient their forefeet both forward and sideways. The orientation of their feet depended on the speed and center of mass of the animals. An international team of researchers investigated numerous dinosaur footprints in Morocco at the foot of the Atlas Mountains using state-of-the-art methods. By comparing them with other sauropods tracks, the scientists determined how the long-necked animals moved forward. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190129124953.htm