Remote work: A growing cyber security threat

Experts say growing cases of cyber attacks on employees can be a security hazard for companies, especially nascent startups. Companies are running the risk of losing data through hacktools and malware, as work-from-home employees use personal devices to access restricted content. A study from Cisco suggests 95 percent of people working from home currently use […]

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BBMP plans new tippers to collect waste

BSWML has issued a tender for new tippers and a new primary segregation method in Bengaluru. With the approval of the Urban Development Department (UDD), Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has issued a tender to upgrade the primary waste collection of Bengaluru by introducing 5000 new auto tippers. The advanced technology will bring a […]

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Apps cite ‘Ship of Theseus’ for shift to subscription model

Developers prefer subscription over one time purchases but consumers say that the plans are expensive. The Ship of Theseus argument is one of the oldest thought experiments in existence. Named after the mythical founder-king of Athens, it questions whether an object that has had all of its components replaced remains fundamentally the same object. The […]

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Hype about Blockchain but no real job

Companies that are undertaking an increasing number of blockchain-based projects are in demand in the Indian market.  Blockchain and cryptocurrency-related professions and courses are increasing in India. Bengaluru: Dushyanth Chowdary, who is an engineer, did an expensive Blockchain developing course that cost him Rs. 8 lakhs. But he did not land any job. According to […]

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Bengaluru catching up with new agritech

Urbanites adopting suistainable farming thanks to hydroponics The trend of hydroponics is taking off as agri-preneurs transform urban spaces into vertical farms that require no soil and use less water in Bengaluru.  The science of soil-less gardening is called hydroponics. It involves growing healthy plants without the use of traditional soil but by using mineral […]

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Regional OTTs are on the rise

Local OTT platforms see growth and are on par with major players like Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. Regional over-the-top (OTT) media services like Aha, Sunnxt, NammaFlix, and Manorama Max are gaining subscribers on par with major OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in India. A spokesperson from Aha, a Telugu OTT service, […]

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Technology helps a goodnight’s sleep

Podcasts, nature sounds and white noise can help you sleep and can reduce sleep quality, says expert Podcasts and other technological advancements are beginning to be a part of the sleep schedule as the value of “sleeping industry” wakes up. Neha Singhal, psychologist said, “Sleep inducing podcasts act as an helping hand. Meditation podcasts or […]

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