Hyderabad: Science and Tech stories of the week
Amazon says latest wind and solar deals make it the world's largest corporate buyer of renewable energy
Amazon said it has become the world's largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy after signing agreements to purchase energy from 26 wind and solar projects around the world. Amazon's new projects, located in Australia, France, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Sweden, the U.K., and the U.S., will have the capacity to produce 3.4 gigawatts of electricity. The company didn't provide a figure for the cost of the projects. Read More.
Apple selling Yoga Mats
Yoga can be enjoyed with eco -friendly Manduka Yoga mats. These mats are sold by Apple. These mats are durable, 100% latex-free, etc. With these mats, Apple is also selling Manduka Cork Yoga Block which is made out of the bark of a Cork Oak Tree. This product is also environment friendly. Read More.
Apple announces 15 best apps of 2020 on its App Store
Apple announced its App Store Best of 2020 winners, recognizing 15 apps and games that proved to be essential for making life easier, healthier, and more connected this year. Notable for their high quality, creative design, usability, and innovative technology, these apps and games are equally celebrated for their positive cultural impact, helpfulness, and importance. Read More.
Features and Specifications of Moto G9 Power launched in India
Motorola launched its latest smartphone 'Moto G9 Power' with a massive 6000mAh battery for Rs 11,999 in India. Features include a 6.8-inch HD+ IPS display, powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, 64MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 lens, 6,000mAh battery, etc. Read More.
Features and Specifications of Apple's AirPods Max
AirPods Max combines a custom acoustic design, H1 chips, and advanced software to power computational audio for a breakthrough listening experience with Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and spatial audio. AirPods Max comes in five gorgeous colors, including space grey, silver, sky blue, green, and pink, and are available to order starting December 8 with availability beginning from December 15. Read More.
MIUI 12 has started to roll out in many Xiaomi phones
Ensuring the safety of data along with other features, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi announced its latest version of in-house Android-based skin, MIUI 12 in India. Highlights of MIUI 12 are; Refreshed UI, Intuitive visuals, Super Wallpapers, Built-in App Drawer, New Camera UI, Improved Productivity Features. MIUI 12 is available on many phones such as Mi 9, POCO F1, Redmi Note 7S, Mi 8 Lite, and more. Read More.
Make in India Mi 55-inch QLED TV to be launched by Xiaomi on Dec 16
QLED TVs are at the forefront of emerging TV technology. In this league, Xiaomi is planning to launch the Mi 55-inch QLED TV on December 16. One can expect great picture quality, incredible acoustic audio, and a great lifestyle design. Mi TVs are powered by Patchwall technology that is designed specifically for Indian consumers. Read More.
Features and Specifications of Vivo Y51, launched in India
The all-new Y51 by Vivo has the best of everything' from 18W Fast Charge to 5000mAh long-lasting battery and a 48MP AI Triple Rear Camera. It supports expandable storage up to 1TB. The Y-series line-up reiterates Vivo's efforts to make technology accessible with leading camera capabilities, premium design, and seamless experience to the consumers. Read More
A virtual visit with Santa to replace traditional grottos
A new digital online experience, SANTA HQ has started. One foggy Christmas, Santa logged onto Zoom. Grotto visits are going online this festive season, as the coronavirus outbreak limits traditional physical visits to Father Christmas and his elves. A London entertainment agency has launched a digital alternative, SANTA HQ, backed by the founder of online encyclopedia Wikipedia. Read More.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk relocates to TexasMusk has left California and moved to Texas that has no state income tax, a move that may save him billions. Musk had earlier said that California has been winning for a long time, and I think they're taking it for granted. It was also reported earlier that he sold all his properties in California for a combined $62.5 million. Read More.
Twitter allows users to directly share tweets on Snapchat
Now users can share their tweets directly on Snapchat. Press the share button on a public tweet and select the Snapchat icon from the share carousel. Users can then create a snap of the tweet and share it with people. Read More.
Know all about David Brewster, inventor of Kaleidoscope
The inventor of the kaleidoscope Sir David Brewster also did major discoveries in relation to the polarisation of light. He also contributed to the 'Encyclopaedia Britannica'. He also made alterations to the stereoscope invented by Wheatstone. For his work, William Whewell dubbed him the "Father of modern experimental optics" and "the Johannes Kepler of Optics." Read More.
Users to directly edit documents from Gmail attachments
Google has announced a new integration of Gmail with Microsoft Office files to allow users to directly edit documents that they receive in attachments. Now one can edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files without ever leaving Gmail, and while maintaining the document's original file format. Read More.
Microsoft launches COVID-19 vaccine management platform
With COVID-19 vaccines soon to be available globally, Microsoft has launched a vaccine management platform for both government and healthcare customers. Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS) has developed an offering, the Vaccination Registration and Administration Solution (VRAS), which advances the capabilities of their COVID-19 solution portfolio and enables compliant administration of the resident assessment, registration, and phased scheduling for vaccine distribution. Read More.
Online COVID calculator will tell who must get vaccines first
Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a new online calculator for estimating the individual and community-level risk of dying from COVID-19. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, revealed that the calculator will be useful to public health authorities for assessing mortality risks in different communities, and for prioritizing certain groups for vaccination as COVID-19 vaccines become available. Read More
