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$Engineers at MIT have taken a first step in designing a computer chip that uses a fraction of the power of larger drone computers and is tailored for a drone as small as a bottlecap. — Courtesy photo (MIT)$

Miniaturizing the brain of a drone

Jennifer Chu MIT News IN recent years, engineers have worked to shrink drone technology, building flying prototypes that are the size of a bumblebee and loaded with even tinier sensors and cameras. Thus far, they have managed to miniaturize almost every part of a drone, except for the brains of the entire operation — the computer chip. Standard computer chips for quadcoptors and other similarly sized drones process an enormous amount of streaming data from cameras and sensors, and interpret that data on the fly to autonomously direct a drone’s pitch, speed, and trajectory. To do so, these computers use between 10 and 30 watts of power, supplied by batteries that would weigh down a much smaller, bee-sized drone. Now, engineers at MIT have taken a first step in designing a computer...

July 15, 2017

Miniaturizing the brain of a drone

Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 sees strong growth in smartphone shipments. — Reuters

Windows Phone 8 fades out as Microsoft mulls mobile strategy

SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft has ended support for its Windows 8 smartphones, as the US tech giant focuses on other segments, amid ongoing speculation about its strategy for mobile. Users of Windows-powered phones — which have failed badly against rivals from Apple and Google Android — were invited to upgrade to its latest Windows 10 version after Microsoft officially stopped supporting the earlier version on Wednesday. But Microsoft, which is now concentrating on business services, cloud computing, augmented reality, remains a part of the mobile landscape with applications, digital assistants and other offerings. "I think it's the death of Windows 8 phones; not the death of Microsoft's offerings in mobility," said Moor Insights and Strategy principal analyst Patrick...

July 14, 2017

Windows Phone 8 fades out as Microsoft mulls mobile strategy

Indonesia blocks Telegram messaging service over security concerns

JAKARTA — Indonesia on Friday blocked access to the encrypted messaging service Telegram, citing concerns that it was being used to spread "radical and terrorist propaganda" in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation. The move comes amid heightened concerns over the growing presence and influence of Daesh (so-called IS) group in Southeast Asia as the militant group loses territory in Syria and Iraq. Indonesia itself has seen resurgence in home-grown militancy, inspired in large part by Daesh; a twin suicide bombing at a Jakarta bus station in May killed three police officers and injured several others. It has stepped up anti-terrorism cooperation with Malaysia and the Philippines. "This has to be done because there are many channels on this service that are full...

July 14, 2017

Indonesia blocks Telegram messaging service over security concerns

In this file photo, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull raises his hands as he speaks during a leaders debate hosted by Facebook Australia and News.com.au in Sydney. The Australian government on Friday proposed a new cybersecurity law to force global technology companies such as Facebook and Google to help police by unscrambling encrypted messages sent by suspected extremists and other criminals. — AP

Australia plans law to force tech giants to decrypt messages

CANBERRA, Australia — The Australian government on Friday proposed a new cybersecurity law to force global technology companies such as Facebook and Google to help police by unscrambling encrypted messages sent by suspected extremists and other criminals. But some experts, as well as Facebook, warned that weakening end-to-end encryption services so that police could eavesdrop would leave communications vulnerable to hackers. The new law would be modeled on Britain's Investigatory Powers Act, which was passed by the British Parliament in November and gave intelligence agencies some of the most extensive surveillance powers in the Western world, the government said. The Australian bill that would allow courts to order tech companies to quickly unlock communications will be introduced...

July 14, 2017

Australia plans law to force tech giants to decrypt messages

Summer travel photography tips using your iphone

With the heat is approaching fast, most of us have a summer holiday planned, whether it’s a ‘stay-cation’, a family road trip, or a vacation somewhere around the world. Regardless of the destination, you will want to document the whole journey, from the moment you leave your home to the moment you land. The best way to do it is by taking out your iPhone and capturing the perfect shots that tell the story of your journey be it amongst family and friends, exploring new places, or visiting key landmarks. If you want photographs of your travels to be good and lasting, with as many likes on Instagram as you can get, here are some top travel photography tips you can use on your iPhone.1. Research your destination, in advance – To be able to capture great photos, you have to do your...

July 14, 2017

Summer travel photography tips using your iphone

Apps dangerous for kids

Several apps are dangerous to children if not met with supervision by adults. These might seem popular apps used daily by many people around you, but they could pose a risk if parents are not careful.· Social media apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google+ can be misused by children under the age of 13 or expose inappropriate content to them. Social networking poses a threat to strangers taking advantage of children by communicating with them· Snapchat’s 24-hour stories can be tempting for kids to post images and video, thinking they will disappear. However, they can post images that can be used against them such as pictures of themselves or their homes· Kik the video chat app doesn’t require users to register with their phone number.· App...

July 14, 2017

Apps dangerous for kids

Google escapes 1.1bn euro tax bill in France

PARIS — Google is not liable for 1.115 billion euros ($1.272 billion) in unpaid taxes claimed by the French state, a French court ruled Wednesday, saying the Internet giant's Irish subsidiary is not taxable in France. "The French company Google Ireland Limited (GIL) is not taxable in France for the 2005 to 2010 period," the court ruled. Google paid just 6.7 million euros in corporate taxes in 2015 in France by booking revenues for its online empire at its European subsidiary in low-tax Ireland, a legal loophole prized by multinationals. The group employs 700 people in France but advertising contracts for its search engine or video-sharing website YouTube are signed with its Irish subsidiary. The French claim was the latest in a series against the California-based group,...

July 13, 2017

Google escapes 1.1bn euro tax bill in France

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Google Earth to let users post stories, photos in coming years

RIO DE JANEIRO — Alphabet Inc wants users to post millions of stories, video and photos on its Google Earth platform in the next few years, the program chief said on Tuesday at a launch event in Brazil for content focused on showcasing the Amazon rainforest. The "Voyager" tool allows internet surfers to take interactive tours of exotic destinations on Google Earth led by the likes of primatologist Jane Goodall, with photos, information and maps. However, regular users will be able to create their own unedited content for private or public use within two to three years, Google Earth Director Rebecca Moore told Reuters. "The story of your family history, the story of your favorite hiking trip — it could be anything. It doesn't have to be profound," she said at...

July 13, 2017

Google Earth to let users post stories, photos in coming years

Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith pauses in front of a monitor displaying the US as he speaks in Washington, Tuesday about Microsoft's project to bring broadband Internet access to rural parts of the United States. — AP

Microsoft eyes buffer zone in TV airwaves for rural internet

NEW YORK — Microsoft wants to extend broadband services to rural America by turning to a wireless technology that uses the buffer zones separating individual television channels in the airwaves. Microsoft plans to partner with rural telecommunications providers in 12 states stretching from Washington to Maine to get about 2 million rural Americans connected to high-speed Internet over the next five years. It's also calling for regulatory cooperation from the Federal Communications Commission and broader support from the public sector to expand rural broadband to the more than 20 million people who don't have it. Microsoft's initiative, unveiled Tuesday, comes as policymakers struggle to extend high-speed Internet services to rural areas, which cable and phone companies have...

July 13, 2017

Microsoft eyes buffer zone in TV airwaves for rural internet

Intel Xeon Scalable processors are optimized for today’s evolving data center and network infrastructure requirements. The scalable processor family provides businesses with breakthrough performance to handle system demands ranging from entry-cloud servers to compute-hungry tasks including real-time analytics, virtualized infrastructure and high-performance computing. — Courtesy Intel Corporation

Intel rolls out new chips in battle for data center business

NEW YORK — Intel Corp. on Tuesday announced a new line of microprocessors for data centers, setting up a battle with Advanced Micro Devices and others for the lucrative business of supplying the chips that power cloud computing. The new Xeon Scalable Processor chips provide far greater support for next-generation computing applications such as artificial intelligence and driverless cars, said Naveen Rao, vice president of Intel's artificial intelligence products group, in an interview with Reuters. The chips are aimed at companies including Alphabet's Google, Microsoft Corp, Amazon.com Inc and others that operate data centers with thousands of computers, both to power their own services and to provide computing horsepower for customers who don't want to own and maintain...

July 12, 2017

Intel rolls out new chips in battle for data center business

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