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Ukraine Collects Vast War Data Trove To Train AI Models
AI has been deployed by both sides on the battlefield during Russia's invasion of Ukraine to identify targets, scanning images far quicker than a human can.
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Apple Developing Smart Home Doorbell With Support for FaceID and Third-Party Locks: Report
Apple will delve into the smart home market as it looks for new growth opportunities next year, according to a report. As part of its efforts, the Cupertino-based technology giant is said to be developing a smart home doorbell that will have FaceID support, enabling users to scan their face to gain entry, much like the iPhone. For enhanced function...
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Worldcoin Ordered to Delete All Iris Scanning Data From Users in Spain, Germany
Spanish data protection watchdog AEPD and the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA) have ordered Sam Altman-led World (formerly Worldcoin) to erase all the iris scanning data it has collected so far.
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3rd Test: Australia Face Major Blow As Star Pacer Taken For Scans
Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood's further participation in the ongoing third Test is in doubt after going off the field with calf soreness in the first session on Day 4.
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Google Drive's Document Scanner Updated With Auto Enhancement Feature on Android
Google Drive is getting a new feature for its mobile document scanner tool. The new feature, dubbed ‘auto enhancements’ was announced on Friday and can automatically enhance the resolution and image quality of a digitised document to improve its readability. The new tool can fix a number of issues in a scanned document including white balance, ...
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Google Lets Users Temporarily Pause Location Updates to Improve Unwanted Bluetooth Tracker Detection
Google has updated its unknown tracker alerts for Android, enabling users to locate and disable hidden trackers. Users can now pause location updates to protect their privacy when a tracker is detected. Additionally, they can find hidden tags compatible with the Find My Device network using an Android smartphone.
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High-Level Probe Into Rajya Sabha Cash Row, CCTV Footage Being Scanned
A high-level investigation has been ordered after a cash bundle was found on the Rajya Sabha seat of Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi.
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Chameleon AI Model That Can Add Digital Mask to Protect Images From Facial Recognition Tools Unveiled
A group of researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can protect users from undesired facial scanning by bad actors. Dubbed Chameleon, the AI model uses a special masking technology to generate a mask that hides the faces in images without impacting the visual quality of the protected image. Additionally, the researcher...
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WhatsApp Starts Testing Feature to View, Share Channels Using QR Codes
WhatsApp is beta testing a feature that lets users share, view, and follow WhatsApp Channels using a quick response code (QR code) code in the app. The feature is currently available to beta testers and could roll out to all WhatsApp users in the future.
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Advanced 3D Fossil Scans Provide Clues to the Origins of Bipedalism in Human Evolution
A new study published in the American Journal of Primatology uses advanced 3D scanning technology to examine fossilized bones and muscle insertion points, shedding light on the evolution of bipedalism in human ancestors. Led by Professor Josep M. Potau from the University of Barcelona, the research suggests that early hominins, like Australopithecu...
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A 5-Minute Brain Scan Can Reveal Risk Of Psychosis In Patients: Study
A "single five-minute" brain scan could help predict individuals at risk of experiencing psychosis, according to a study.
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Samsung’s XR Glasses Will Share Some Features With Meta's Ray-Ban Glasses, to Launch in Q3 2025: Report
Samsung's long-awaited XR wearable is expected to be ready for its debut sometime next year. Samsung is yet to reveal many details about its first Augmented Reality smart glasses, however, new research coming out of China shows that the Korean brand's upcoming XR device will share some features with Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses. The device reported...
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Injury Blows For India Ahead Of Perth Test: KL Rahul Suffers Elbow Blow, Virat Kohli Undergoes Scans
Reports from Australia claimed that Virat Kohli underwent scans on Thursday for an unspecified injury.
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Dog's Unusual Silence During Singer Shania Twain Songs Helps Detect Health Crisis
Ms Farrow took Jax to Northwest Veterinary Specialists (NWVS) in Sutton Weaver, Cheshire, where a CT scan revealed a 5cm grass seed lodged in his lungs.
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Lab Attendant Performs ECG On Patient Watching Online Video, Probe On
A purported video of a lab attendant performing an ECG scan on a patient after a watching YouTube clip at Jodhpur's state-run hospital has surfaced on social media, prompting the administration to launch an inquiry.
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Ukraine Collects Vast War Data Trove To Train AI Models
AI has been deployed by both sides on the battlefield during Russia's invasion of Ukraine to identify targets, scanning images far quicker than a human can.
-
Apple Developing Smart Home Doorbell With Support for FaceID and Third-Party Locks: Report
Apple will delve into the smart home market as it looks for new growth opportunities next year, according to a report. As part of its efforts, the Cupertino-based technology giant is said to be developing a smart home doorbell that will have FaceID support, enabling users to scan their face to gain entry, much like the iPhone. For enhanced function...
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Worldcoin Ordered to Delete All Iris Scanning Data From Users in Spain, Germany
Spanish data protection watchdog AEPD and the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA) have ordered Sam Altman-led World (formerly Worldcoin) to erase all the iris scanning data it has collected so far.
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3rd Test: Australia Face Major Blow As Star Pacer Taken For Scans
Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood's further participation in the ongoing third Test is in doubt after going off the field with calf soreness in the first session on Day 4.
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Google Drive's Document Scanner Updated With Auto Enhancement Feature on Android
Google Drive is getting a new feature for its mobile document scanner tool. The new feature, dubbed ‘auto enhancements’ was announced on Friday and can automatically enhance the resolution and image quality of a digitised document to improve its readability. The new tool can fix a number of issues in a scanned document including white balance, ...
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Google Lets Users Temporarily Pause Location Updates to Improve Unwanted Bluetooth Tracker Detection
Google has updated its unknown tracker alerts for Android, enabling users to locate and disable hidden trackers. Users can now pause location updates to protect their privacy when a tracker is detected. Additionally, they can find hidden tags compatible with the Find My Device network using an Android smartphone.
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High-Level Probe Into Rajya Sabha Cash Row, CCTV Footage Being Scanned
A high-level investigation has been ordered after a cash bundle was found on the Rajya Sabha seat of Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi.
-
Chameleon AI Model That Can Add Digital Mask to Protect Images From Facial Recognition Tools Unveiled
A group of researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can protect users from undesired facial scanning by bad actors. Dubbed Chameleon, the AI model uses a special masking technology to generate a mask that hides the faces in images without impacting the visual quality of the protected image. Additionally, the researcher...
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WhatsApp Starts Testing Feature to View, Share Channels Using QR Codes
WhatsApp is beta testing a feature that lets users share, view, and follow WhatsApp Channels using a quick response code (QR code) code in the app. The feature is currently available to beta testers and could roll out to all WhatsApp users in the future.
-
Advanced 3D Fossil Scans Provide Clues to the Origins of Bipedalism in Human Evolution
A new study published in the American Journal of Primatology uses advanced 3D scanning technology to examine fossilized bones and muscle insertion points, shedding light on the evolution of bipedalism in human ancestors. Led by Professor Josep M. Potau from the University of Barcelona, the research suggests that early hominins, like Australopithecu...
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A 5-Minute Brain Scan Can Reveal Risk Of Psychosis In Patients: Study
A "single five-minute" brain scan could help predict individuals at risk of experiencing psychosis, according to a study.
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Samsung’s XR Glasses Will Share Some Features With Meta's Ray-Ban Glasses, to Launch in Q3 2025: Report
Samsung's long-awaited XR wearable is expected to be ready for its debut sometime next year. Samsung is yet to reveal many details about its first Augmented Reality smart glasses, however, new research coming out of China shows that the Korean brand's upcoming XR device will share some features with Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses. The device reported...
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Injury Blows For India Ahead Of Perth Test: KL Rahul Suffers Elbow Blow, Virat Kohli Undergoes Scans
Reports from Australia claimed that Virat Kohli underwent scans on Thursday for an unspecified injury.
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Dog's Unusual Silence During Singer Shania Twain Songs Helps Detect Health Crisis
Ms Farrow took Jax to Northwest Veterinary Specialists (NWVS) in Sutton Weaver, Cheshire, where a CT scan revealed a 5cm grass seed lodged in his lungs.
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Lab Attendant Performs ECG On Patient Watching Online Video, Probe On
A purported video of a lab attendant performing an ECG scan on a patient after a watching YouTube clip at Jodhpur's state-run hospital has surfaced on social media, prompting the administration to launch an inquiry.
