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How AI can help in Covid-19 treatment
Over 20 hospitals worldwide in collaboration with NVIDIAA -- a leader in AI technology -- tested a new AI-based technique, known as federated learning, using data from across five continents. The technique uses an algorithm to analyse chest X-rays and electronic health data from hospital patients with Covid symptoms. Once the algorithm had "learned" from the data, the analysis was brought together to build an AI tool -- EXAM (electronic medical record (EMR) chest X-ray AI model) -- which could predict the oxygen needs of hospital Covid patients anywhere in the world.
Tim Cook, Elon Musk among Time's 100 most influential people of 2021
Cook's inclusion comes a day after Apple revealed the iPhone 13 series, Apple Watch Series 7 and upgraded iPads during a virtual event, reports CNET. In Time's profile, Nike co-founder Phil Knight praised Cook's "character, compassion and courage". He also noted that "Apple stock has gone up 1,000 per cent, making it the most valuable company in the world" during Cook's decade as CEO.
4K ProRes video recording is not available on 128GB iPhone 13 Pro models
ProRes is brand-new to iPhone 13 Pro. ProRes codec aims to offer higher color fidelity and less compression, and it is often used for commercials, feature films, and TV broadcasts. With ProRes support, iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max users can capture, edit, and share professional quality video right on their devices, reports MacRumors.
Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro specifications revealed ahead of launch
The Pixel 6 Pro is tipped to feature a display panel with a resolution of 1,440x3,120 pixels and 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is expected to come preinstalled with a digital car key application, reports XDA Developers. Under the hood, the smartphone will come with a Tensor chipset, paired with Mali-G78 GPU, up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512GB of storage.
Samsung Display begins mass-production of 90Hz OLED laptop panels
Samsung Display, an affiliate of Samsung Electronics said its 90Hz refresh rate OLED panels are featured in the latest 14-inch Zenbook and Vivobook Pro laptops from ASUS. The refresh rate refers to the number of times per second a display shows a new image.
Fitbit starts rolling out snore, noise detection feature
According to 9To5Google, that microphone-powered feature is now beginning to roll out. To enable, users can open the Fitbit app and visit the "Sleep" page. Users will see a "Check for snoring" card, with "Learn more" telling you about "Snore and Noise Detect". There are two metrics being recorded -- Sound intensity and Snoring events.
Xiaomi announces 100+ new exclusive retail stores in India
Determined to reach the remotest of areas in the country and address the needs of customers by making technology more accessible to all, the company will also be creating employment opportunities for 200+ families, thereby fostering entrepreneurship across India.
realme's sub-brand DIZO unveils two new smartwatches
TheA1.69-inch DIZO Watch 2 features 600nits of high-brightness, 2.5D glass and premium and yet sturdy metal frame to offer users a never-before experience. For their well-being, it can track and monitor heart rate, sleep, SpO2, menstruation cycle for women and also help in breathing exercises along with 15 sports modes.
ISRO working on fleet of heavy lift rockets
The five rockets are in the project report stage and would come into operation in the future, said N Sudheer Kumar, Director, Capacity Building Programme Office (CBPO), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He was speaking at the International Space Conference and Exhibition, organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in virtual mode recently.
'Dum Maro Dum' inspired tune features in iPhone 13 launch video
Netizens were quick to point out that the popular Hindi song was played in the background while keynote speakers presented the newly announced iPhone 13 and other products. "Did they just use the Dum Maro Dum soundtrack in the Apple launch event or did I just discover that this soundtrack is also borrowed," said one twitter user.
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