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US Army will field G28 with marksman accuracy to replace M4 carbines

The G28 rifle is more powerful, accurate and wieldy than the outgoing M4 rifle.

Mar 12, 2018

The proton battery: A cheap and eco-friendly carbon-based power storage option

The technology, which is currently under development, has the potential to replace Lithium-ion batteries.

Mar 12, 2018

Chinese Go player Ke Jie reacts during his second match against Google's artificial intelligence program AlphaGo

AI a bigger threat to civilization than nuclear weapons, says Elon Musk

The technology entrepreneur questioned why no public body had been set up to oversee research into AI.

Mar 12, 2018

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iPhone X review: Apple brings back novelty factor with top-notch model

The iPhone X, like its first iPhone ancestor, has set a new benchmark in niche premium segment and Android brands are again aping it, but failing miserably.

Mar 12, 2018

The real reason why GIFs are no longer available on Snapchat, Instagram

Snapchat and Instagram added Giphy integration only recently. Instagram introduced the feature in January while Snapchat followed the suit in February.

Mar 12, 2018

Slingshot advanced persistent threat modules

Stealthy malware Slingshot spreads through routers: How to avoid sophisticated cyber-espionage

Kaspersky Lab researchers say that the Slingshot malware found in compromised Mikrotik routers run in both kernel mode and user mode modules.

Mar 12, 2018

OnePlus 5T, Android Oreo 8.1, OxygenOS, beta, update

Android Oreo 8.1 Beta released to OnePlus 5T [complete change-log]

With Android Oreo 8.1 OxygenOS beta, OnePlus 5T gets latest Google security update, new gesture support and gaming optimization for an immersive experience.

Mar 12, 2018

Russia's internal internet can keep communications alive if war breaks out

While technically possible, a move like this might not really be achievable without severe consequences to the Russian economy.

Mar 12, 2018

WhatsApp to bring adaptive icon shape customization option for Android phones soon

Android phone users will be able to change their default circular WhatsApp icon to square, teardrop, and more shapes. Apple iOS version will get it later.

Mar 12, 2018

Oppo F7, Hardik Pandya, teaser, India,launch

Oppo F7 with iPhone X-like display notch coming to India: Check details

Oppo seems to have taken top cricketers Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma as brand ambassadors for Oppo F7 smartphone, which is releasing on March 26.

Mar 11, 2018

Apple Music: Rihanna becomes the first female artist to cross 2 billion streams

Rihanna is closely followed by Taylor Swift and Beyonce in the Apple Music's top 20 streaming international female artists.

Mar 11, 2018

Heart health data on your fingertips: Smartphone with BP monitor coming soon

Michigan State Universty scientists believe that the new blood pressure sensor on smartphones will help users get easier access to their heart health.

Mar 11, 2018