Month: September 2021
Whether Predictions Using AI
Climate change is making it harder to anticipate adverse weather conditions, as the frequency and severity of heavy rain increases, which researchers believe will lead to both significant material damage and death. Traditional methods use complex equations and often forecast for only between six hours and two weeks’ time ,Artificial intelligence can tell whether it
Google Search Engine most Searched on Bing
Google’s market share in general search is consistent with consumer surveys showing that 95% of users prefer Google to rival search engines. The European Union accused Google of using Android’s success in the smartphone market to make Google the default search engine and now The top entry on Microsoft’s Bing search engine is for its
anti-vaccine misinformation to be removed from YouTube
Tech giants have been criticised for not doing more to counter false health information on their sites. YouTube, which is owned by Google, said 130,000 videos were removed from its platform since last year, when it implemented a ban on content spreading misinformation about Covid vaccines. YouTube has said it will remove content that spreads
Ilya Sachkov cyber-security tycoon deatained in treason case in Russia
Mr Sachkov is the latest in a series of prominent people, including scientists, cyber-security officials, and a former journalist, to be arrested in Russia on treason charges in recent years Meanwhile, Moscow has faced numerous allegations of cyber-attacks on Western countries most from the united states of America, which it has denied. Treason cases in
Russia Threatens Youtube Ban
The Russian YouTube channels were taken down for posting misinformation about Covid and trying to evade a YouTube-imposed ban. Previously, they’ve been accused by Germany of ‘manipulative’ reporting on anti-lockdown protests, and for spreading divisive content ahead of last week’s election. In the Russian argument, RT DE had already received a warning from YouTube for
Green investing
As the urgency to act on climate change has become clearer, many people feel the same: wondering whether by moving their money they could make a difference. There’s been a boom in sustainable investing in recent years, due to rising awareness of environmental issues. And as governments have made their commitments towards tackling climate change
iPhone 13 satellite connectivity
The industry expert explained that the iPhone 13 will include a customised Qualcomm X60 baseband chip. The iPhone 13 could have satellite connectivity, according to one industry expert .However, Apple hasn’t yet commented on the speculation and it’s yet to be seen whether the reports are accurate. The handset hasn’t yet been given a specific
WhatsApp Payments
The company is introducing cashback to encourage its users to try WhatsApp Payments, a safe and easy way to send money. Designed in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), on the UPI, the payments feature on WhatsApp is an India-first, a real-time payment system that enables transactions with over 227 banks. it
Astro Robot Launch
Astro is a bold move by Amazon, but a logical step given its expertise in robots and desire to become more integrated into consumers’ daily lives. Amazon is launching Astro, its first household robot, powered by its Alexa smart home technology. It also features buttons to turn off cameras and microphones – though it loses
failed TikTok acquisition was ‘strangest thing’
In August 2020, as President Trump threatened to ban TikTok, the Chinese video app’s owner ByteDance approached Microsoft as a possible partner. Ultimately TikTok chose rival Oracle although that deal also never happened. The plan was to force the sale of the US part of the business over concerns it was a threat to national