To make digital data safer, encrypted information can only be decoded by authorised users who have access to a cryptographic “key”. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has developed a true random number generator (TRNG) device, which can improve data encryption and cyber security for sensitive digital data such as credit or debit card details, passwords […]
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Bengaluru computer shops are incurring losses in graphics card sales despite reduction in prices. Bengaluru computer shops are witnessing up to 50 percent decrease in graphics card sales despite the return of supply chains. Computer stores such as Max Infotech used to sell Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in bulk during the pandemic. But they are […]
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In January 2022, HalasuruGate police station inaugurated the cyber crime department to deal with cyber crime cases. More than 700 cases of online financial fraud have been reported under section 66D of Information Technology (IT) Act since the cyber crime department was inaugurated in HalasuruGate police station in January 2022. Natansh Saini, a victim of […]
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Currently, the city has 284 charging stations; the target is to have one EV charging station every three kilometers. Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) is set to launch 140 more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by January next year, in addition to its already existing count of 284. This will take the city’s total […]
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Lack of personal interaction and tailor-made learning has made school students to fall back on private tutors. School students who were forced to switch to Edtech education, due to the COVID-19, are now going back to the traditional private-tutor model, mainly due to a lack of personal bonding. Mahesh Rao Director of Rao’s Tutorial Institute, […]
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Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has reintroduced the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), an environment friendly system at the Tannery Road Slaughterhouse. Bengaluru, SEPT. 13: The Tannery Road Slaughterhouse now operates with a revamped Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) system. The new system was setup 45 days ago on the premises of the slaughterhouse to help with […]
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The Indian smartwatch market witnessed its strongest year-on-year (YOY) growth of 364.1 percent in 2021, but users need to draw the line at depending on them medically. With the adoption of smart watches skyrocketing, scientists are calling for further research into how to use them to monitor oxygen levels. Doctors are also skeptical of their […]
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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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Media experts said that readers are willing to pay for journalism that has value. Sector-specific platforms are thriving in India due to the popularity of the internet and users’ willingness to pay, say media experts, journalists and users. Saketh Ayyagari is the head of growth at The Bridge, an online sports news website that has […]
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Lack of training and awareness around silk reeling a concern, say reelers and experts. The Central Silk Board highlighted the need of a technological bridge to expand the silk industry in the country. The second Silk Samagra Scheme will cater to silk reelers and potential self-employers/entrepreneurs as it will focus on training and assistance with […]
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