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10 Ways Excessive Screen Time Is Affecting Your Health
Here we share some ways in which high screen time affects our health and also share tips to avoid it.
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Watch: UK Police On Horses Chase Driver Using Phone Through Busy Street
In the UK, two mounted police officers pursued a man who was seen using his phone while driving.
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These Many People Died In Road Accidents Caused By Use Of Mobile Phone
A total of 1,997 road accidents occurred in 2021 due to the use of mobile phone by drivers while driving, which claimed 1,040 lives, according to a Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) report.
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Over-Speeding Caused Maximum Accidental Deaths In 2020: Government Report
Over-speeding constituted the main traffic rule violation associated with accident related deaths (69.3 per cent) and injuries (73.4 per cent), followed by driving on wrong side, drunken driving, use of mobile phone and jumping red light in 2020.
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Britain Sets Out Roadmap for Self Driving Vehicle Usage by 2025, Announces Plans for New Laws, Funding
Britain said on Friday it wanted a widespread rollout of self-driving vehicles on roads by 2025, announcing plans for new laws and GBP 100 million (roughly Rs. 1,000 crore) of funding. The government said it wanted to take advantage of the emerging market for autonomous vehicles, which it valued at 42 billion pounds and estimated could create 38,00...
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Study Says Android Users Better at This Task Than iPhone Users
A new study has given Android users another reason to brag about their superiority over those using iPhones. The study looked at the driving habits of both groups. And, according to the findings, Android users were found to be safer and better drivers than iPhone users.
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Britain to Allow Motorists to Watch TV in Self-Driving Cars
The British Department for Transport has stated that motorists can sit back and watch TV in self-driving cars once they're approved on British roads.
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Everything You Need To Know About Apple CarPlay
There are several advantages to using your smartphone in the car, including listening to music and using navigation programs. One of the best options to do is the Apple CarPlay.
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Chrome OS Flex for PC and Mac Users Announced, Brings Chromebook Features to All Computers
Google has announced a new version of Chrome OS for older PC and Mac users. Chrome OS Flex will allow users to use the same Chrome OS experience including background updates, sandboxing, web apps, and Android phone notification syncing. Users will also be able to download the latest version of Chrome OS Flex, which is available in early access form...
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Google to End Support for Gmail, YouTube, Drive Account Sign-in on Old Android Phones Soon
Old Android phone users will lose Google app sign-in support from next month. These users will get a “username or password error” whenever they try to sign-in to any Google apps loaded on the phone. These include YouTube, Gmail, Google Drive, and other Google services.
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How to Transfer Contacts From iOS to Android Phone
A lot of users make the switch between iOS and Android, and vice versa. Both mobile operating systems have some fundamental differences that set them apart in terms of functionality and usability - choice is always great for the consumer. Caption: iOS users can use iCloud or Gmail to transfer contacts.
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Google to Move Users From Hangouts to Google Chat Early Next Year
Google has announced that it will transition its users from Google Hangouts to Google Chat under the re-branded Google Workspace (previously G Suite) in the first half of next year. Google Workspace brings Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and now Chat, within an integrated, unified space.
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2019 Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill: Traffic Violation Fines To Increase Exponentially
The Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill has been cleared by both houses of the parliament and will be used to make changes in the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988. Part of the Amendment bill focusses on increased fines for traffic offenses. We tell you all about it.
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UP Doubles Penalty Up To Rs 1,000 For Violation Of Traffic Rules
Using mobile phones while driving and riding two wheelers without helmet will attract penalty of Rs 1,000 in Uttar Pradesh instead of Rs 500 earlier to ensure stricter adherence to traffic laws in the state.
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David Beckham Receives A 6 Month Driving Ban For Using Mobile Phone Behind The Wheel
English footballer David Beckham has been handed a six-month driving ban for using his mobile when he was behind the wheel. The former England captain pleaded guilty to the charge after he was photographed by a member of the public holding a phone as he drove his Bentley in "slow moving" traffic in London on November 21, last year. Beckham was at B...
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10 Ways Excessive Screen Time Is Affecting Your Health
Here we share some ways in which high screen time affects our health and also share tips to avoid it.
-
Watch: UK Police On Horses Chase Driver Using Phone Through Busy Street
In the UK, two mounted police officers pursued a man who was seen using his phone while driving.
-
These Many People Died In Road Accidents Caused By Use Of Mobile Phone
A total of 1,997 road accidents occurred in 2021 due to the use of mobile phone by drivers while driving, which claimed 1,040 lives, according to a Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) report.
-
Over-Speeding Caused Maximum Accidental Deaths In 2020: Government Report
Over-speeding constituted the main traffic rule violation associated with accident related deaths (69.3 per cent) and injuries (73.4 per cent), followed by driving on wrong side, drunken driving, use of mobile phone and jumping red light in 2020.
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Britain Sets Out Roadmap for Self Driving Vehicle Usage by 2025, Announces Plans for New Laws, Funding
Britain said on Friday it wanted a widespread rollout of self-driving vehicles on roads by 2025, announcing plans for new laws and GBP 100 million (roughly Rs. 1,000 crore) of funding. The government said it wanted to take advantage of the emerging market for autonomous vehicles, which it valued at 42 billion pounds and estimated could create 38,00...
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Study Says Android Users Better at This Task Than iPhone Users
A new study has given Android users another reason to brag about their superiority over those using iPhones. The study looked at the driving habits of both groups. And, according to the findings, Android users were found to be safer and better drivers than iPhone users.
-
Britain to Allow Motorists to Watch TV in Self-Driving Cars
The British Department for Transport has stated that motorists can sit back and watch TV in self-driving cars once they're approved on British roads.
-
Everything You Need To Know About Apple CarPlay
There are several advantages to using your smartphone in the car, including listening to music and using navigation programs. One of the best options to do is the Apple CarPlay.
-
Chrome OS Flex for PC and Mac Users Announced, Brings Chromebook Features to All Computers
Google has announced a new version of Chrome OS for older PC and Mac users. Chrome OS Flex will allow users to use the same Chrome OS experience including background updates, sandboxing, web apps, and Android phone notification syncing. Users will also be able to download the latest version of Chrome OS Flex, which is available in early access form...
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Google to End Support for Gmail, YouTube, Drive Account Sign-in on Old Android Phones Soon
Old Android phone users will lose Google app sign-in support from next month. These users will get a “username or password error” whenever they try to sign-in to any Google apps loaded on the phone. These include YouTube, Gmail, Google Drive, and other Google services.
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How to Transfer Contacts From iOS to Android Phone
A lot of users make the switch between iOS and Android, and vice versa. Both mobile operating systems have some fundamental differences that set them apart in terms of functionality and usability - choice is always great for the consumer. Caption: iOS users can use iCloud or Gmail to transfer contacts.
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Google to Move Users From Hangouts to Google Chat Early Next Year
Google has announced that it will transition its users from Google Hangouts to Google Chat under the re-branded Google Workspace (previously G Suite) in the first half of next year. Google Workspace brings Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and now Chat, within an integrated, unified space.
-
2019 Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill: Traffic Violation Fines To Increase Exponentially
The Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill has been cleared by both houses of the parliament and will be used to make changes in the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988. Part of the Amendment bill focusses on increased fines for traffic offenses. We tell you all about it.
-
UP Doubles Penalty Up To Rs 1,000 For Violation Of Traffic Rules
Using mobile phones while driving and riding two wheelers without helmet will attract penalty of Rs 1,000 in Uttar Pradesh instead of Rs 500 earlier to ensure stricter adherence to traffic laws in the state.
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David Beckham Receives A 6 Month Driving Ban For Using Mobile Phone Behind The Wheel
English footballer David Beckham has been handed a six-month driving ban for using his mobile when he was behind the wheel. The former England captain pleaded guilty to the charge after he was photographed by a member of the public holding a phone as he drove his Bentley in "slow moving" traffic in London on November 21, last year. Beckham was at B...
