TECHNOLOGY

Blue light from smartphones, tablets linked to early puberty in males
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The research, presented at the ongoing 61st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in The Hague, Netherlands, sheds light on how environmental factors, such as screen time, impact early puberty and testicular tissue, which could eventually lead to future prevention strategies for children.
Tech salaries in US decline amid record-breaking inflation, market turbulence
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When adjusting for inflation, the data by AI-driven marketplace Hired revealed a staggering story -- local US salaries have plummeted to their lowest point in the past five years, decreasing 9 per cent from $141,000 to $129,000 from 2022 to mid-2023.
Dorsey’s Bluesky usage surges after Musk says will charge all X users
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Musk’s announcement earlier this week backfired as Bluesky hit a daily active user record afterwards.
EU reimposes $400 mn fine on Intel for blocking sales of competing chips
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In 2009, the Commission had slapped Intel with a record-breaking $1.13 billion penalty after it had determined that Intel abused its dominant position in the market.
After Netflix & Disney+, Amazon announces 'ad-free' option for Prime Video
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In addition, the company said it will roll out the "ad-free" subscription tier for an extra $2.99 per month for Prime members in the US -- a similar move which was taken by competitors such as Disney+ and Netflix.
New iPhones log over 2X sales on Day 1 in India from last year, Apple ‘excited’
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People bought India-made iPhone 15 along with high-end Pro models at Apple Saket in New Delhi and Apple BKC in Mumbai -- along with at other Apple Authorised resellers stores amid long queues since early morning.
itel S23+ with 3D curved AMOLED display under Rs 15K expected to launch on Sep 26 in India
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Sources told IANS on Friday that the itel S23+ is expected to boast an exceptional camera setup. The star of the show is the remarkable 32MP ultra-clear front camera, setting a new standard in its segment.
Meta now lets you create 4 additional personal profiles on FB
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"The ability to create multiple personal profiles is starting to roll out globally today and will continue over the next few months," Meta said in a blogpost on Thursday.
Blinkit starts home delivery of 'Make-in-India' iPhone 15, 15 Plus
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iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are now officially going on sale in India, including on the Blinkit platform.
Google CEO mourns death of Luiz Andre Barroso, creator of modern data centre
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Barroso, a 22-year veteran of Google died on September 16 at the age of 59.
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