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Older People Perceive AI as More Human-Like Than Younger Adults: Study
According to a recent Baycrest study, older persons tend to be less capable than their younger counterparts to distinguish between computer-generated (AI) speech and human speech.
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Micron Begins Mass Production of Advanced DRAM Memory Chip in Japan
Micron on Wednesday began mass production of its new high-capacity low-power 1-beta dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips at its new plant in Japan. Located at Hiroshima, the facility will product Micron's latest memory chip that can store a third more data than older chips, as the company tries to revive and modernise its once-mighty chip indu...
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TikTok Server Breach Draws Increased Scrutiny Over Its Data Security
An insecure TikTok server reportedly allowed access to storage containing the personal information of its users. Furthermore, Microsoft recently pointed out a security issue in the Android version of its app.
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Fitness Trackers, Smartwatches May Soon Be Able to Alert About Dementia
In a new study, researchers found substantial variations in the movement pattern of those with mild impairment or Alzheimer's disease when compared to people with normal cognition. This included variation in activity during waking hours and more fragmented activity during afternoons in participants with Alzheimer's.
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World Telecommunication And Information Society Day: All You Need To Know
The theme for this year’s celebration is - “Digital technologies for older persons and healthy ageing”.
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Greater Effort Needed To Expand Covid Vaccine Coverage Among Elderly: WHO
The World Health Organisation called for greater efforts in the South-East Asian region to expand COVID-19 vaccination coverage among the older population, saying they remain vulnerable to the virus and at highest risk of severe diseases.
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Frontline Workers, 75-And-Over Should Be Next For Vaccines: US Advisory Panel
A US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel on Sunday recommended that frontline essential workers and persons 75 years and older should be next in line to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
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International Day For Older Persons 2020: "Leave No One Behind"
International Day For Older Persons: We are in the "Decade of Healthy Ageing", according to the World Health Organization (WHO). International Day For Older Persons is observed on October 1 every year. It is a United Nations designated day to focus on the well-being and special needs of the elderly people.
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International Day Of Older Persons 2020: 10 Facts To Know
International Day For Older Persons: Every year October 1 is observed as International Day for Older Persons. It is a United Nations designated day to focus and raise awareness about the well-being and needs of the elderly people. Senior citizens globally have been the worst-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic as experts have repeatedly said. They are the...
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Here's How Superstar Mohanlal Wished Son Pranav On His Birthday
"As you grow older, I only become prouder of the wonderful person you are turning into," wrote Mohanlal
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020: All You Need To Know About It
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020: The abuse of older persons can be of various kinds. It may physical, verbal, sexual, financial or even grave neglect by family members, say experts.
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Mahesh Babu Posts An Adorable Birthday Wish For Mother Indira Devi
"A very special day of the most special person in my life," wrote the actor
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Google's Personal Safety App in Android 11’s Developer Preview for Pixel 4 Works for Older Pixel Phones Too: Report
The new Personal Safety app in Android 11, found exclusively for the Pixel 4, will work on older Pixel devices too if you side-load it.
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US Bank Branch Manager Admits Stealing $5,00,000 From Elderly Customers
An Alexandria, Virginia, bank branch manager pleaded guilty Monday to stealing more than $500,000 from older customers after gaining their trust to personally handle their transactions.
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Odisha Schools To Observe International Day For Older Persons Tomorrow
The direction in this regard was issued by School and Mass Education Department to all the district education officers.
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Older People Perceive AI as More Human-Like Than Younger Adults: Study
According to a recent Baycrest study, older persons tend to be less capable than their younger counterparts to distinguish between computer-generated (AI) speech and human speech.
-
Micron Begins Mass Production of Advanced DRAM Memory Chip in Japan
Micron on Wednesday began mass production of its new high-capacity low-power 1-beta dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips at its new plant in Japan. Located at Hiroshima, the facility will product Micron's latest memory chip that can store a third more data than older chips, as the company tries to revive and modernise its once-mighty chip indu...
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TikTok Server Breach Draws Increased Scrutiny Over Its Data Security
An insecure TikTok server reportedly allowed access to storage containing the personal information of its users. Furthermore, Microsoft recently pointed out a security issue in the Android version of its app.
-
Fitness Trackers, Smartwatches May Soon Be Able to Alert About Dementia
In a new study, researchers found substantial variations in the movement pattern of those with mild impairment or Alzheimer's disease when compared to people with normal cognition. This included variation in activity during waking hours and more fragmented activity during afternoons in participants with Alzheimer's.
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World Telecommunication And Information Society Day: All You Need To Know
The theme for this year’s celebration is - “Digital technologies for older persons and healthy ageing”.
-
Greater Effort Needed To Expand Covid Vaccine Coverage Among Elderly: WHO
The World Health Organisation called for greater efforts in the South-East Asian region to expand COVID-19 vaccination coverage among the older population, saying they remain vulnerable to the virus and at highest risk of severe diseases.
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Frontline Workers, 75-And-Over Should Be Next For Vaccines: US Advisory Panel
A US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel on Sunday recommended that frontline essential workers and persons 75 years and older should be next in line to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
-
International Day For Older Persons 2020: "Leave No One Behind"
International Day For Older Persons: We are in the "Decade of Healthy Ageing", according to the World Health Organization (WHO). International Day For Older Persons is observed on October 1 every year. It is a United Nations designated day to focus on the well-being and special needs of the elderly people.
-
International Day Of Older Persons 2020: 10 Facts To Know
International Day For Older Persons: Every year October 1 is observed as International Day for Older Persons. It is a United Nations designated day to focus and raise awareness about the well-being and needs of the elderly people. Senior citizens globally have been the worst-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic as experts have repeatedly said. They are the...
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Here's How Superstar Mohanlal Wished Son Pranav On His Birthday
"As you grow older, I only become prouder of the wonderful person you are turning into," wrote Mohanlal
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020: All You Need To Know About It
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020: The abuse of older persons can be of various kinds. It may physical, verbal, sexual, financial or even grave neglect by family members, say experts.
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Mahesh Babu Posts An Adorable Birthday Wish For Mother Indira Devi
"A very special day of the most special person in my life," wrote the actor
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Google's Personal Safety App in Android 11’s Developer Preview for Pixel 4 Works for Older Pixel Phones Too: Report
The new Personal Safety app in Android 11, found exclusively for the Pixel 4, will work on older Pixel devices too if you side-load it.
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US Bank Branch Manager Admits Stealing $5,00,000 From Elderly Customers
An Alexandria, Virginia, bank branch manager pleaded guilty Monday to stealing more than $500,000 from older customers after gaining their trust to personally handle their transactions.
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Odisha Schools To Observe International Day For Older Persons Tomorrow
The direction in this regard was issued by School and Mass Education Department to all the district education officers.
