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Beijing built 4,300 base stations to rollout 5G technology
Beijing city has built 4,300 5G base stations in the city's urban core areas and iconic buildings to implement the superfast technology as the Chinese government has begun issuing 5G licenses to telecom firms. 5G is the next generation cellular technology with download speeds stated to be 10 to 100 times faster than the current 4G LTE networks. By the end of last month, China's capital city has launched pre-commercial 5G services in the administrative areas for Beijing's sub-centre, the new airport, the International Horticultural Exhibition, test venues for the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tiananmen Square and the main artery, Chang'an Avenue, the Beijing Youth Daily reported Tuesday By 2021, the city's core zones, including the central business district, innovation centres and economic-technological development area, will have 5G network coverage, the newspaper report said citing the municipal communication bureau. Beijing has delivered 5,983 5G base stations to three telecommunications ...
NASA to launch twin satellites to study signal disruption from space
NASA is set to launch a pair of mini satellites that will study how military and airline communications, as well as GPS signals, get distorted when they pass through the Earth's upper atmosphere. The twin E-TBEx CubeSats -- short for Enhanced Tandem Beacon Experiment -- are scheduled to launch on June 24 aboard the US Department of Defense's Space Test Program-2 launch along with a total of 24 satellites. The E-TBEx CubeSats focus on how radio signals can be distorted by structured bubbles in this region, called the ionosphere. Especially problematic over the equator, these distortions can interfere with military and airline communications as well as GPS signals. The more we can learn about how these bubbles evolve, the more we can mitigate those problems -- but right now, scientists can not predict when these bubbles will form or how they will change over time. "These bubbles are difficult to study from the ground," said Rick Doe, payload programme manager for the E-TBEx mission. "If
Edureka partners with NIT Rourkela on Big Data course
E-learning platform Edureka on Tuesday said it has entered into a partnership with the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) in Odisha to prepare the future work force in Big Data engineering.
Halal surfing: Web browser targets 1.8 bn Muslims
A Malaysian tech firm claims to have developed the world's first mobile and desktop browser that is compliant with Islamic values to target the worlds 1.8 billion Muslims by offering them a safe and ethically-sensitive online experience.
Facebook to launch updated 'Portal' devices in 2019
Social networking giant Facebook is set to launch updated version of its video chat device 'Portal' later in 2019.
Rostec to create high-tech products for the railway industry
Rostec State Corporation, Russian Railways and VEB.RF (Vnesheconombank) have signed a roadmap for import substitution of digital products used in the railway industry. The signing ceremony took place during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum SPIEF 2019.The document was created to implement the Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of import substitution, innovative development and implementation of digital economy projects, signed by the parties in February.According to the roadmap, high-tech products and solutions of the Rostec's radio-electronic cluster will be submitted for testing in the enterprises of the railway industry. Successfully approved equipment will later be acquired by Russian Railways with the possible involvement of funding from the State Development Corporation VEB.RF."The cooperation of Rostec State Corporation with Russian Railways and VEB.RF will allow for the most effective implementation of modern digital solutions in the railway infrastructure. ...
New material with better thermal conductivity than most semiconductors developed: research
Researchers in Australia have developed a new chemically stable and thermally highly conductive material to deal with overheating issues in modern devices, an advance that will pave the way for next generation foldable phones, wearable technology and miniaturised electronics. Scientists from the Melbourne-based Deakin University's Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), along with researchers from Northern Ireland and Japan, developed the new material after spending seven years working to understand its intrinsic properties. IFM researchers Luhua Li and Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellow Qiran Cai said heat management had become a critical issue, especially in miniaturised modern devices. "Heat management is quite important you can feel and hear when your device is overheating and not working efficiently, when your phone gets hot to the touch or your laptop's internal fan kicks into overdrive," Li said. With increasing demand in miniaturisation and emerging technology such as
Jungleworks Signs MoU With IIT Ropar for Research and Development
/ -- Jungleworks, the premier all-in-one technology suite for on-demand businesses entered into an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar on 21st May 2019 to explore joint research and development in emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The MoU was signed by Ripudaman Singh, Vice President Technology, Jungleworks, and Prof. Harpreet Singh, Dean - Industrial Consultancy, Sponsored Research and Industrial Interaction (ICSRII), IIT Ropar. Under this MoU, IIT Ropar and Jungleworks will begin the collaboration on two projects. First, the development of fixed-wing Vertical Take-off And Landing (VTOL) drones and hybrid drones, which includes designing and prototyping of drones increasing endurance and battery capacity. Second, to build hardware for long range LIDAR sensor, which is the main component for self-driving cars and is quite expensive. Target will be to reduce the cost and manufacture these sensors indigenously. Research on
AMD shakes up gaming world with next-gen processors
Gaming buffs had been waiting for this moment and chip-maker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has finally lifted the curtains to reveal six new CPUs, including the powerhouse world's first 16 core Ryzen 9 3950X desk top processor promising to transform the graphic experience.
AMD stuns with next generation gaming processors
Gaming buffs had been waiting for this moment and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has finally lifted the curtains to reveal six new CPUs, including the powerhouse world's first 16 core Ryzen 9 3950X desk top processor promising to transform the graphic experience.
Infosys launches Experience Design & Innovation Studio in Shoreditch, London
The Infosys Experience Design & Innovation Studio, located at the heart of Silicon Roundabout in Shoreditch, London is designed to enable co-creation and co-innovation between Infosys and its clients at both speed and scale. Powered by Brilliant Basics - Infosys' experience design arm in Europe, known for its world-class design thinking-led approach and expertise in delivering global customer experience - the studio aims to bring a design-led mindset and customer-centric focus to clients' digital transformation agendas. The studio will hire and scale talent with capabilities in experience design, innovation strategy and customer-centric technologies, and will focus on the development of emerging technologies for use in a wide range of UK businesses, including those in financial services, manufacturing, retail and telecom.
Google Maps get test 'off-route' alert feature in India
As part of the many new features Google is experimenting with and adding on Maps, the search engine giant is testing an "Off-route" alert feature, exclusively in India for now.
Cisco unveils new AI, ML capabilities to make networks smarter
In a bid to help IT teams better understand network behaviour, tech giant Cisco has introduced new Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities.
Infosys sets up experience design & innovation studio in London
India's second largest IT services firm Infosys Monday said it has set up an experience design and innovation studio in Shoreditch, London. The facility will provide space for Infosys and its clients to ideate, collaborate and innovate together by combining design and the latest technology offerings, including artificial intelligence, augmented reality/virtual reality, Internet of Things and 5G, Infosys said in a statement. The studio is designed to enable co-creation and co-innovation between Infosys and its clients at both speed and scale, it added. "The studio will hire and scale talent with capabilities in experience design, innovation strategy and customer-centric technologies, and will focus on the development of emerging technologies for use in a wide range of UK businesses, including those in financial services, manufacturing, retail and telecom," it said. The studio, covering 20,000 ft with capacity for 250 employees, has a wellness zone, a usability lab and a range of ...
Google Stadia to allow publishers to offer their own games
Google's upcoming gaming service Stadia will apparently allow publishers to offer their own gaming subscriptions.Head of Google Stadia, Phil Harrison, said publishers will be allowed to offer their subscriptions through the service, The Verge reports.Harrison indicated that publishers with bigger catalogs and significant line-ups will be allowed to offer subscriptions. Electronic Arts have already confirmed that it will offer games through Stadia.
Waze gets Google Assistant on Android
Waze on Android has been added with Google's digital assistant for ease of reporting traffic woes.According to the official release, Waze users on Android will be able to instruct? Hey Google, report traffic? or ? Hey Google, avoid tolls?. It will also support other Waze specific commands.The feature is only launching for users in the US on Android phones in English.
techARC launches digital programme '10 years of smart phone for All'
techARC, a technology start-up analytics, research and consulting services firm, has announced the launch of an exclusive mega digital programme '10 years of Smartphone for all', a series of webinars and activities to highlight important events of the last 10 years in the smartphone industry, with an aim to set up a platform to shape the next decade.Through techFLIX, a tech knowledge on demand service (webinar), techARC will hold an exclusive bi-monthly series on smartphones, with the first episode premiering on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, 3 pm IST. The topic of the episode is 'Smartphones of the Future'. The series is exclusively sponsored by Qualcomm. techARC will also be conducting podcasts and CEO interviews along with releasing detailed essays, flipbooks and info-graphics on important milestones of the smartphone ecosystem."India has been among early markets to experience smartphones in all of its avatars. However, the real journey picked up after the first Android Smartphone was ...
MoSPI proposes to use big data analytical tools to improve official statistics
The statistics ministry said Monday it proposes to set up a 'National Data Warehouse' with a view to leveraging big data analytical tools to further improve the quality of macro-economic aggregates. Efforts are also on to evolve a legislative framework under which the National Statistical Commission (NSC) may function with independence and give holistic guidance for improving the national statistical system, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said. In its release, the ministry further said as far as the statistical reforms are concerned, it is important to note that system reforms are an ongoing process and are necessary for ensuring responsiveness to the changing needs of society. "Over a period of time, there have been increasing demands on the statistical system for the production of relevant and quality statistics. The Ministry has been accommodating these demands by optimising the available resources and use of technology," it said. As in any system, .
Airtel upgrades 4G network in Delhi NCR to boost indoor coverage
Telecom operator Bharti Airtel Monday said it has upgraded its 4G network in Delhi NCR to boost coverage inside buildings. "As we introduce LTE-900, we will further step up our indoor network coverage. It will enable high speed connectivity and HD quality VoLTE calling for our customers in Delhi," Vani Venkatesh, CEO Delhi/NCR, Bharti Airtel said in a statement. The company was using 900 Mhz spectrum band for 3G services. The signals transmitted in 900 Mhz band are considered to provide double coverage compared to widely used 1,800 Mhz band spectrum for 4G services. "Given the high propagation and reach of the 900 Mhz spectrum, Airtel smartphone customers will enjoy improved 4G availability inside buildings - homes, offices and malls. It will also result in wider availability of Airtel 4G across Delhi NCR, which is one of the largest and most dense telecom markets in the country," the statement said. Airtel uses a mix of 2,300 Mhz, 1,800 Mhz, 2,100 Mhz and 900 Mhz spectrum bands to ..
Tech Mahindra, IIT-K join hands on cyber security
With an aim to introduce innovative cyber security solutions and enhance digital resilience of critical national infrastructure, software major Tech Mahindra on Monday announced a partnership with Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K).
