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Virginia Tech Mathematicians Use Algebraic Geometry to Reduce Data Centre Energy Use
Researchers at Virginia Tech have applied algebraic geometry to improve energy efficiency in data centres. By using advanced polynomials and error-correcting codes, they have developed a new method for data storage and retrieval that reduces the need for excessive data replication and energy-intensive searching. This approach helps address the grow...
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Jupiter’s Moon Io Shows No Magma Ocean as New Findings Explain Volcanic Eruptions
NASA's latest findings indicate that Jupiter's volcanic moon Io does not have a global magma ocean beneath its surface, debunking previous theories. This conclusion comes from analysis of data from NASA's Juno spacecraft and archival observations from the Galileo mission. The study suggests that Io's interior is more solid than expected, with volca...
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Mars Dust Storms May Be Predictable Based on Surface Heating Patterns
A new study suggests warm days on Mars often precede dust storms, with researchers analysing data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The findings show 78% of storms correlate with increased solar heating, particularly in northern regions of the planet. Scientists have developed an algorithm predicting certain storm types with 64% confidence, ...
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Study Reveals Ultra-Low Velocity Zones May Be More Common in Earth's Mantle Than Previously Thought
A new study published in AGU Advances has unveiled intriguing findings about ultra-low velocity zones (ULVZs) in Earth's mantle, suggesting these mysterious features might be more widespread than previously thought.ULVZs, which are known to dramatically slow seismic waves by up to 50%, have long been associated with volcanic hotspots such as Hawaii...
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India-UK Free Trade Agreement Talks Face Deadlock In Final Stages: Report
Data localisation and UK companies being allowed to bid for Indian government contracts are among the issues causing a possible deadlock in the final stages of the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, according to a UK media report.
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Google India Continues to Engage With Policymakers on Data Protection Legalisation, Assures Company Executive
Google advocated free flow of information for global internet and digital economy, while cautioning against creation of "damaging or harmful impediments". Google's Global Chief Privacy Officer also said that Google's local teams in India and global public policy teams continue to engage with policymakers locally and around the world on data protect...
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Google Fined $260,000 by Russian Court for Breaching Data Rules
A Moscow court on Thursday said it had fined Alphabet's Google 15 million roubles ($260,000) for repeatedly failing to comply with a Russian law requiring technology companies to localise user data.
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India’s Data Centre Capacity to Double by 2025 With Rs. 40,000 Crore Investment: Report
India’s data centre capacity is expected to double by 2025 with an investment of a whopping Rs. 40,000 crore. The country will experience rising data uptake, digitalisation and localisation, coupled with the launch of 5G services by the end of this fiscal, a report said.
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India Youth Prefer Data Localisation, 88 Percent Wants to Know How is Their Data Used by Companies: ORF Report
Observer Research Foundation (ORF)’s latest tech report shows 88 percent of India youth is interested to know how their data is shared and used by the government and social media intermediaries. They also prefer data location with support for promotion of domestic tech and enterprises.
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Russia Fines Google For Not Deleting Banned Content
Russia on Friday launched administrative proceedings against Facebook's WhatsApp for what it said was a failure to localise data of Russian users on Russian territory, the Interfax news agency reported.
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WhatsApp Faces Proceedings in Russia Over Violation of Personal Data Law
Russia launched administrative proceedings against Facebook's WhatsApp for what it said was a failure to localise data of Russian users on Russian territory.
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Centre Asks States To Conduct Sero Surveys For District-Level Data
The Centre has advised all states and Union territories to conduct seroprevalence surveys in consultation with the ICMR to generate district-level data on seroprevalence which is essential in formulating localised public health response measures.
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Google Faces Administrative Case in Russia for Breaching Personal Data Law
Russia has opened an administrative case against Google for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory, a move that could see the tech giant fined, communications regulator Roskomnadzor said.
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Reliance Jio Launches JioPages Web Browser With Encrypted Connection Support
Reliance Jio on Wednesday launched JioPages, a Web browser based on Chromium Blink with support for features like encrypted connections, and support for eight Indian languages, and is now available for download on Google Play. In its announcement, Reliance Jio highlighted Web security and data privacy, and on the Google Play listing it also notes o...
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Google Pay Doesn't Share Customer Data With Third Party Outside of Payments Flow, Company Clarifies
Google on Friday said Google Pay does not share customer transaction data with any third party outside the payments flow.
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Virginia Tech Mathematicians Use Algebraic Geometry to Reduce Data Centre Energy Use
Researchers at Virginia Tech have applied algebraic geometry to improve energy efficiency in data centres. By using advanced polynomials and error-correcting codes, they have developed a new method for data storage and retrieval that reduces the need for excessive data replication and energy-intensive searching. This approach helps address the grow...
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Jupiter’s Moon Io Shows No Magma Ocean as New Findings Explain Volcanic Eruptions
NASA's latest findings indicate that Jupiter's volcanic moon Io does not have a global magma ocean beneath its surface, debunking previous theories. This conclusion comes from analysis of data from NASA's Juno spacecraft and archival observations from the Galileo mission. The study suggests that Io's interior is more solid than expected, with volca...
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Mars Dust Storms May Be Predictable Based on Surface Heating Patterns
A new study suggests warm days on Mars often precede dust storms, with researchers analysing data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The findings show 78% of storms correlate with increased solar heating, particularly in northern regions of the planet. Scientists have developed an algorithm predicting certain storm types with 64% confidence, ...
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Study Reveals Ultra-Low Velocity Zones May Be More Common in Earth's Mantle Than Previously Thought
A new study published in AGU Advances has unveiled intriguing findings about ultra-low velocity zones (ULVZs) in Earth's mantle, suggesting these mysterious features might be more widespread than previously thought.ULVZs, which are known to dramatically slow seismic waves by up to 50%, have long been associated with volcanic hotspots such as Hawaii...
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India-UK Free Trade Agreement Talks Face Deadlock In Final Stages: Report
Data localisation and UK companies being allowed to bid for Indian government contracts are among the issues causing a possible deadlock in the final stages of the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, according to a UK media report.
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Google India Continues to Engage With Policymakers on Data Protection Legalisation, Assures Company Executive
Google advocated free flow of information for global internet and digital economy, while cautioning against creation of "damaging or harmful impediments". Google's Global Chief Privacy Officer also said that Google's local teams in India and global public policy teams continue to engage with policymakers locally and around the world on data protect...
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Google Fined $260,000 by Russian Court for Breaching Data Rules
A Moscow court on Thursday said it had fined Alphabet's Google 15 million roubles ($260,000) for repeatedly failing to comply with a Russian law requiring technology companies to localise user data.
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India’s Data Centre Capacity to Double by 2025 With Rs. 40,000 Crore Investment: Report
India’s data centre capacity is expected to double by 2025 with an investment of a whopping Rs. 40,000 crore. The country will experience rising data uptake, digitalisation and localisation, coupled with the launch of 5G services by the end of this fiscal, a report said.
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India Youth Prefer Data Localisation, 88 Percent Wants to Know How is Their Data Used by Companies: ORF Report
Observer Research Foundation (ORF)’s latest tech report shows 88 percent of India youth is interested to know how their data is shared and used by the government and social media intermediaries. They also prefer data location with support for promotion of domestic tech and enterprises.
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Russia Fines Google For Not Deleting Banned Content
Russia on Friday launched administrative proceedings against Facebook's WhatsApp for what it said was a failure to localise data of Russian users on Russian territory, the Interfax news agency reported.
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WhatsApp Faces Proceedings in Russia Over Violation of Personal Data Law
Russia launched administrative proceedings against Facebook's WhatsApp for what it said was a failure to localise data of Russian users on Russian territory.
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Centre Asks States To Conduct Sero Surveys For District-Level Data
The Centre has advised all states and Union territories to conduct seroprevalence surveys in consultation with the ICMR to generate district-level data on seroprevalence which is essential in formulating localised public health response measures.
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Google Faces Administrative Case in Russia for Breaching Personal Data Law
Russia has opened an administrative case against Google for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory, a move that could see the tech giant fined, communications regulator Roskomnadzor said.
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Reliance Jio Launches JioPages Web Browser With Encrypted Connection Support
Reliance Jio on Wednesday launched JioPages, a Web browser based on Chromium Blink with support for features like encrypted connections, and support for eight Indian languages, and is now available for download on Google Play. In its announcement, Reliance Jio highlighted Web security and data privacy, and on the Google Play listing it also notes o...
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Google Pay Doesn't Share Customer Data With Third Party Outside of Payments Flow, Company Clarifies
Google on Friday said Google Pay does not share customer transaction data with any third party outside the payments flow.
