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Duplicating keys using its locking sound

An interesting talk was presented at the International Workshop on Mobile Computing Systems and Applications, which was held in Austin, Texas. The researchers, led by Soundarya Ramesh, introduced a way to pick an ordinary lock using a smartphone software and a 3D printer....

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Internet Explorer nears end of its 25-year run

Microsoft has announced that it will stop supporting Internet Explorer 11 very soon, starting the process from November 30. First, the Microsoft Teams app will stop supporting Internet Explorer 11, followed by all other Microsoft services by August 2021....

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The $1.5 million mask

As the pandemic lingers on in many parts of the world, the mask has emerged as the universal protective gear worldwide. As per WHO guidelines, it is an essential part of our outdoor existence. With many manufacturers in the fray, the mask is getting more innovative by the day, coming in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. It is also becoming much more than just a protective gear; the rich and famous are determined to make it a fashion statement as well....

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Guest scammed at The Ritz

Fraudulent activities are rampant today, especially in the digital medium. This is because many people have shifted to online transactions using their bank details or credit cards. Swindlers manage to obtain such private information from the user and use them to carry out spurious transactions. The latest report of such a con act comes from London, where guests at The Ritz were targeted by scammers....

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AI-driven credit card

Estimates show that many millennials don’t own a credit card. The reason could be apprehensions such as exceeding their spending capacity or inability to keep up with the banking formalities. This is where a new credit card from fintech startup cred.ai promises many new features that traditional providers are yet to offer, especially to millennials and Gen Z....

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Apple and Google ban Fortnite

For many people subjected to forced quarantine, video games are a favorite pastime. Fortnite, a very popular game with 350 million players on Android and iOS platforms, was recently on a collision course with Google and Apple because it apparently violated guidelines that govern in-app purchases. Evidently, Epic Games allowed players to make in-app purchases without using Apple's or Google’s payment system. This resulted in a ban from both the App Store and Play Store....

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The artificial skin that can feel

Inspired by the popular movie franchise Star Wars, a group of scientists in Singapore have created artificial skin that can feel. This innovation could help people with prosthetic limbs detect an object and feel its texture, temperature. The scientists, who spent about 18 months developing the technology, assert that the artificial skin can even sense pain....

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New Zealand’s official wizard

New Zealand is known for some bizarre things. Among them is the world’s longest place name running into 85 letters. Another example is the existence of an "official" wizard appointed by the Prime Minister....

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World’s first fully interactive virtual museum

The pandemic has brought challenging times upon us. People are marooned indoors and businesses are rapidly adapting to the digital space, failing which they stand the risk of losing everything. This has pushed many organizations to embrace virtual reality. Recently, Sotheby’s auction house held its first virtual auction from London and bidders joined from around the world. In similar vein, the Virtual Online Museum of Art (VOMA) is opening this month....

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Facebook and Twitter fight misinformation

Despite the volatile situation prevailing due to COVID-19, the campaign for the US presidential elections is in full swing on social media platforms. This aggressive campaigning has made it imperative for social media companies to keep a close eye on the spread of misinformation, especially regarding COVID-19 and influencing voters....

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