December 26th, 2017Machine learning computer systems, which get better with experience, can outperform people in a number of tasks, though they are unlikely to replace people in all jobs, a study has found.
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US found 21 criteria to evaluate whether a task...
November 7th, 2017India is expected to remain one of the fastest growing emerging markets with real GDP growth averaging 6.5 per cent over the next five fiscals, though bureaucratic inefficiencies will continue to cap the countrys growth potential, says a report.
According to a report by BMI Research, a Fitch Group company, while India's ease of doing...
September 23rd, 2017Smartphone apps may be an effective treatment option for depression, claims a study which could pave the way for safe and accessible interventions for millions of people with the condition.
Depression is the most prevalent mental disorder and a leading cause of global disability, with mental health services worldwide struggling to...
September 8th, 2017Twitter is an unreliable witness to the world's emotions, and assuming that the micro-blogging site accurately reflects real life may be risky, scientists say.
With over 300 million monthly active users around the globe sharing their thoughts in 140 characters or less, studies based on Twitter data are "particularly alluring" to...
July 27th, 2017Scientists, including one of Indian origin, have developed a new artificial intelligence software that can create 3D models from two dimensional photographs, an advance that could allow future robots to navigate in the real world.
When fully developed, the method called SurfNet could have significant applications in the fields of 3D...
March 29th, 2017Despite rise in e-commerce business, brick and mortar stores still generate 91 per cent sales globally, a study has claimed.
"Despite the rise of e-commerce, the physical stores still draw a significant shopping crowd. In fact, 91 per cent of all retail sales are still being generated in brick-and-mortar stores," the study released by...
August 29th, 2016Indian conglomerate Tata Group and US prestigious Yale University have launched a collaboration that will focus on promoting research and its application in fields like network science, data science, healthcare and microbiome research.
Tata has committed to fund the alliance over five years. However, the company did not disclose the...
July 20th, 2016India has emerged on top of a new global digital ranking released today by Barclays bank in the field of digital creation and coding, ahead of countries like Germany and Brazil.
While the country lagged behind considerably on broadband access and policy, it made a solid mark in fields such as "protecting data and devices" and...
June 27th, 2016The under Rs 10,000-smartphone segment is expected to grow 44 per cent this year, constituting 70 per cent of the market, a CMR report said.
According to the research firm, smartphone shipment in the country is expected to grow to about 130 million handsets this year from 97 million last year by 163 brands.
"The entry-level or sub-Rs...
June 8th, 2016T-Hub, a technological incubator started by the Telangana government, today said it has signed an MoU with Tel Aviv University's entrepreneurship centre StarTau for launching an accelerator program for agritech startups.
According to an official release from T-Hub, an accelerator program will be launched in India and Israel and it...
May 4th, 2016Kids today spend more of their lives online than offline, according to research carried out by Kaspersky Lab and iconKids and Youth.
As kids grow older, offline activities tend to transfer to the online world. Moreover, three-in-four children prefer to use the Internet to get information, rather than any other source. These findings...
January 18th, 2016An Indian research-based team in IBM has made an app called "Ganga Watch". The app will measure the condition of water in the Ganga basin and beyond Water. It is intended for the common public who want to see water condition and safe limits, as well as relevance based on different purposes.
Our vision in this regard is that...
