ISRO To Launch An On-Demand Satellite Launch Service

Indian Space Research Organization aka ISRO will reportedly launch an on-demand service for satellites weighing up to 500 Kg at max. The small satellites will be carried by a new rocket that could be prepared for flight within 72 hours. The rocket, known as “Small Satellite Launch (SSLV) Vehicle” would carry small payloads such as student-built space […]

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New Android Malware Uses Motion Sensors To Stay Hidden

Security measures are not the only ones seeing improvements! Malicious apps are also figuring out new ways to enhance its working, and one such Android malware proves this. According to a report by ArsTechnica, a new Android malware makes use of the motion sensors of Android smartphones to hide itself before infecting the device. The method used […]

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Torrent Paradise Is The New Decentralized ‘Pirate Bay’ With IPFS

BitTorrent protocol has been around for years, and its decentralized nature is what makes it so popular. However, it comes with its own set of disadvantages when it comes to Torrent Sites using centralized search engines which are prone to outages and takedowns. To address this issue, a developer who goes by the handle ‘Urban Guacamole’ has launched a torrent […]

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Uber Is Planning To Venture Into Autonomous Bikes And Scooters

Uber was forced to withdraw their autonomous cars from roads in 2018 following a fatal accident in which a cyclist was killed. Now, reports have emerged that Uber is trying to explore autonomous bikes and scooters. As reported by TechCrunch, Uber is planning to integrate its autonomous technology in its bike and scooter rental program. Not […]

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Facebook Launches New Petition Feature Called Community Actions

Facebook will roll out its Community Actions feature tomorrow, which will allow users to make political petitions and demand the changes they want from local officials. According to TechCrunch, the feature will be available first in the United States. Using it, the users can create petitions, tag public officials and get a mob behind a […]

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Facebook Could Be Slapped With A ‘Record-Setting’ Fine By FTC

A report by The Washington Post has indicated that the Federal Trade Commission is planning on punishing Facebook with a “record-setting” fine for failing to protect users’ data. The information to the post came from three anonymous people who are familiar with the proceedings of FTC. Soon after the report was published, Facebook’s shares witnessed […]

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Reliance To Launch E-Commerce Platform To Compete With Amazon & Flipkart

Reliance has already overshadowed many telecoms and entertainment sectors in India, with Jio and its enormous ecosystem. The company now plans to enter and disrupt the e-commerce sector as well. At an investment conference Reliance chairman, Mukesh Ambani announced that the company would be launching a new e-commerce platform to “empower and enrich” the small […]

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