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Effect of different ultrasound conditions and other parameters on solids gain, water loss, and properties of osmotically dehydrated carrots
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors declare no conflict of interest. REFERENCES , , & (2016). Developments in osmotic dehydration technique for the preservation of fruits and vegetables. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 34, 29–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2016.01.003 , , , & (2014). Drying of carrots in slices with osmotic dehydration. African Journal of Biotechnology, 13(30), 3061–3067. https://doi.org/10.5897/AJB12.1676 , , & (2017).
Xiaomi crowdfunds Xiaobai Smart Cat's Eye M1 device at 369 yuan
Chuangmi Technology-developed Xiaobai Smart Cat’s Eye M1 which was crowdfunded by Xiaomi Youpin this Sunday at a price of 369 yuan. Described as “a little white Smart Cat’s Eye,” the Xiaobai Smart Cat’s Eye M1 makes use of a 1080p 2MP high-definition camera with a 150° wide-angle Enhanced night vision and distortion correction technology to execute effective face recognition even in low light conditions. Alongside the camera comes in a 5-inch display screen, built-in electronic bell.
Samsung PlayGalaxy Link app released to ensure PC games on the go
Samsung has introduced PlayGalaxy Link, the all-new streaming service that lets players bring their PC games to the Galaxy Note 10 devices for continuing the game on the go. For those who already use a powerful PC for gaming, they can stream their game library to the Galaxy Note 10 device using Wi-Fi or 4G/5G mobile data and continue with the game while outdoors.
Lenovo teases us about its upcoming 5G-enabled product
5G connectivity is the next big thing in the commercial technology field which is evident in the rush for producing smartphones and other products containing 5G connectivity features. Lenovo has recently shared a teaser that smacks of possibilities of the Hong Kong-based company launching a new Lenovo 5G chipset. Having posted the teaser image on Weibo, Lenovo published a catalog of existing 5G enabled processor chipsets, adding that something huge will be on its way the next week.
HMD Global to release new smartphones with Nokia 8.2 on December 5
HMD Global has reportedly announced the launch of the next Nokia smartphone on December 5. Though HMD Global has not specified which smartphone it is going to release, it is possible that the Nokia 8.2, the successor to the Nokia 8.1, will be the one as is being speculated by experts. Nokia announced this through a Twitter post dated November 22: The newest addition to our family will be launched on 5 December 2019.
Tesla unveils cybertruck with "crazy torque" and "dynamic air suspension"
Tesla unveils its highly-anticipated ‘cybertruck’ at an event in Los Angeles. Tesla CEO, Elon Musk gives the live demo of the unexpected Tesla truck. Nobody *expects* the Cybertruck pic.twitter.com/khhYNFaVKs — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 22, 2019 Teaser images of the electric pickup were released before, along with Musk proclaiming certain features of it to be similar in size to Ford’s F-150.
Huawei develops HiAI 3.0 to create a innovative space for AI development
Huawei has reportedly developed the HUAWEI HiAI 3.0, an open platform for AI terminals. At the Software Green Alliance Conference 2019 held on November 19, Huawei officially released the HUAWEI HiAI 3.0 which succeeds in the HiAI 2.0 that was released in 2018. It functions of the basis of a three-tier open system of ‘core, end, and cloud’, that is, open chip capabilities, open application capabilities, and open service capabilities.
Serious security flaws are found in Google Assistant and Samsung Bixby
The Israel-based security software company, Checkmarx has recently found out that flaws in the personal voice assistant technology in several Android devices could have rendered them vulnerable to hackers and other security threats. Researchers at Checkmarx demonstrated this security threat by developing a mock-up weather app that would ask access to the device’s voice assistant.
OnePlus Launcher mod comes with Magisk Module for Google Feed sync
The new module of the OnePlus Launcher, the OnePlus Launcher Magisk, now enables users to sync their OnePlus smartphones with Google Feed. OnePlus’s Oxygen OS offers Android user’s a plethora of apps that can be customized with an innovative feature called the Shelf that helps the user to organize their apps and widgets. The OnePlus forum has described the Shelf in the following terms: “In OxygenOS, Shelf is a personal space for organizing a day’s life easily.
TikTok owner ByteDance to launch a new music streaming service
ByteDance Technology Co. Ltd., who is also the owner of the hugely popular social media video app, TikTok that was launched in 2017, reportedly has plans to obtain global licensing deals to include their songs on its new music subscription service, and to that end, the Beijing-based company is said to be in talks with big music labels the likes of Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music.
November might see a new electronic reader by Xiaomi in the market
After releasing eReaders such as Xiaomi MOAAN W7, Xiaomi iReader Ocean and Xiaomi iReader T6, Xiaomi is all set to launch one more eInk electronic reader this month. As per the announcement made on Weibo by the official Mijia account, this upcoming eReader will be crowdfunded and may be released on November 20.
Hyundai's latest RANC provides superior noise cancellation inside the car
Hyundai Group has reportedly developed a one-of-its-kind active noise cancellation system called Road Active Noise Control (RANC) for electric vehicles that have been able to significantly reduce both in-cabin and outside noise inside the vehicle.
Apple AirPods Pro now available on Amazon at a discounted price
People wishing to treat themselves to Apple’s latest release, the AirPods Pro wireless earphones, can head to the Amazon online shopping site that is currently offering a discount on said product, probably in celebration of Black Friday. Amazon has listed the price of the Apple AirPods Pro as $235, down by $14 from the originally listed price of $249.
The new 6.3-inch Samsung Galaxy M50 to be launched on November 15
Samsung reportedly may launch the successor of the Galaxy M40 soon enough, and the tentative name for it seems to be Samsung Galaxy M50. Previously online-exclusive Galaxy M-series would now be available both online and offline at the same price so as to eliminate price disparity. The budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy M series smartphone lineup comprises the M10, M10s, M20, M30, M30s and M40, all of which were released in India throughout this year.
Mercury transit in 2019 to be the last in this decade
Astronomy-enthusiasts are in for a rare treat today as the Mercury journeying across the Sun will be clearly observable from the Earth today. A transit is when a planet or a satellite passes between the Sun and the Earth. The occurrence of Mercury passing through between the Earth and the Sun happens only a handful of times in a century. The last transit of Mercury took place on May 9, 2016, and the next transit will take place, not before 2032.
Samsung Galaxy S11 series to have larger screens and a new camera
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S11 series will reportedly feature larger screens and a new camera lens of 108MP, as per reputed tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) whose Twitter post dated November 11, 2019, reveals as such. As indicated by the other famous tipster Ben Geskin in a tweet, this lineup will come in 3 versions – the Samsung Galaxy S11, the Galaxy S11e, and the Galaxy S11 Plus, much like the names of the previous Galaxy S10 series.
LG's PuriCare Mini cord-less air purifier cleanses polluted air on-the-go
Clean, fresh air devoid of hazardous pollutants is not a living condition that everybody has access to. Air quality deterioration and health deterioration, obviously, go hand-in-hand, as has been proved by the rise in lungs-related problems over the past few years. In such a scenario, Seoul-based LG Electronics has reportedly launched a one-of-its-kind filter-type PuriCare mini portable air purifier that features an innovate PM1.0 Sensor.
Google Cardboard open-source project released for developers
Google announced on Wednesday about its decision to release the Cardboard open-source project with the intention of making third-party developers add their expertise to the platform. “Today, we’re releasing the Cardboard open source project to let the developer community continue to build Cardboard experiences and add support to their apps for an ever increasing diversity of smartphone screen resolutions and configurations.
Flipkart Nokia teams up to launch Nokia Smart TVs with JBL sound system
A partnership between the eCommerce platform Flipkart and Nokia was announced on Wednesday. Declares that Flipkart will be launching Smart TVs under the brand name of Nokia, a first of sorts for Nokia on a global level. Contributing to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, these Smart TVs that will reportedly be manufactured in India will feature the JBL sound system.
Lenovo AMD Yes products launched with flagship Xiaoxin Pro 13 and more
AMD is well-known as a major manufacturer of semiconductor devices such as embedded processors, flash memories, x86-compatible CPUs, networking chips, and the like. After its success over the hugely popular Ruilong 3000 series processor, AMD and Lenovo have collaboratively launched the all-new Lenovo AMD Yes product platter. The flagship Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 13 notebook that comes with a Ruilong 3000 series processor lives up to its fame in the notebook market.
Xiaomi SUV Pentium T77 put up for sale in China in a crowdfunding event
Xiaomi has put on sale the new SUV Pentium T77 Xiaomi edition which comes with Xiao AI assistant in a 3D hologram, in its Youpin store. It’s the first for Xiaomi as the company had offered a vehicle for sale on Youpin, its third-party sales platform. This crowdfunding enables people in China to purchase the SUV Pentium T77 Xiaomi edition at a price of 89,800 yuan (€ 11,000 / $ 13,000) after a discount of 3,000 yuan (€ 391 / $ 435).
StarCraft Glory's launch successful rocket launch by a Chinese company
StarCraft Glory Space Technology Co., Ltd. successfully launched its ‘Curve One’ rocket onboard the “SQX-1 Y1” launch vehicle at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China, on July 25 at 13:00 Beijing time, and delivered its the satellites and payloads to the scheduled 300-kilometer orbit with efficient accuracy.
ISRO's Antrix Corporation launched 239 satellites 3 years; ₹6,289 cr
In the last three years, Antrix Corporation, the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), launched 239 satellites overall, amassing revenue of ₹6,289 crore. On Wednesday, the minister of state in the Prime Minister’s office, Jitendra Singh, in reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, stated that the government had established the NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a public sector undertaking (PSU), on March 6, 2019.
VLC latest version contains security flaw compromise user machine
VLC is reportedly unfortified against remote-code execution which means that if the software opens a malicious video, there could be a possibility of the media player crashing, or of the tricky video running malware on the host machine. The U.S. government’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has registered a “critical” heap-based buffer overflow which is called CVE-2019-13615. The VLC software reportedly utilizes this in its latest official version (3.0.7.1).
U.S. Justice Department to start antitrust review of tech-giants
The Justice Department of the United States Federal Government has taken a decision to start an antitrust review of some of the technological mammoths of the world. This comes as a reaction to the growing discontent against some of the world’s biggest technology companies. Lawmakers and regulators have cooperatively been raising questions about Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google.
LightSail 2 successfully deploys solar sail to move through space by utilizing solar rays
The experimental spacecraft, LightSail 2, developed by space advocacy group The Planetary Society, which was launched on 25 June aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, has now set sail in space. The crowdfunded spacecraft unfurled a 32-square-meter solar sail on July 23 at approximately 2:47 PM EDT and a motor onboard the LightSail 2 CubeSat began utilizing said solar sail. This would help the spacecraft propel itself through space by harnessing sunlight.
Apple acquire Intel's abandoned 5G modem business for $1 billion
There is a possibility of Apple making a deal with Intel so as to procure Intel’s abandoned modem business for $1 billion. The Wall Street Journal today reported that Apple’s potential deal with Intel might be announced within the next week.
After Chandrayaan-2, ISRO aims for the Sun mission by 2020 with Aditya-L1
On Monday, the Chandrayaan-2, onboard its powerful rocket GSLV-MkIII-M1, was successfully launched from Sriharikota and placed in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), with the aim of exploring the unchartered south pole of the celestial body. ISRO next plans the launch to its solar mission, Aditya-L1, by the first half of 2020. The ISRO Sun mission aims to study the Sun’s corona, the outer layers of the Sun, which extends to thousands of kilometers.
ISRO to commercialize India-manufactured NavIC system
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has decided to commercialize the NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), India’s very own navigation system that was launched in 2016. ISRO’s plans to implement the NavIC in smartphones contribute significantly to the Make in India initiative which was launched in September 2014 with the primary goal of making India a global manufacturing hub by promoting manufacturing of products within the country.
US celebrating 50th anniversary of Armstrong and Aldrin stepping on moon
Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of man’s first landing on moon. On July 20, 1969, first spaceflight – Apollo 11- landed on the lunar surface at 20:17 UTC with Commander Neil Armstrong, Pilot Michael Collins, and Pilot Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Armstrong and Aldrin became the first humans in history to set foot on the Moon. That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”, uttered when he places his left foot on the surface of the moon, is widely popular.
SDCC 2019 shows trailer Henry Cavill-starring Netflix TV series 'The Witcher'
On the 2nd day of the San Diego Comic-Con 2019, that is, July 20th, fans assembled at its ‘The Witcher’ panel were treated to the first trailer for Netflix’s The Witcher series, which has received a widely positive response on social media. People linked by destiny will always find each other. Welcome to the Continent.
Samsung India launches Galaxy A80 with rotating triple camera with 48MP
Samsung India today announced the launch of the Galaxy A80 smartphone with what has been claimed to be the world’s first rotating triple camera with 48MP, in the country. The flagship smartphone Galaxy A80 is the 7th smartphone in the widely-popular Galaxy A line in 2019. Galaxy A80 is centered around the generation that is always on-the-go. It offers premium features built for digital natives who want to fully engage in the Era of Live.
SpaceX Starship could re-transport humans to the moon in few years
SpaceX founder Elon Musk reportedly announced in a Time interview that took place on July 12 and was published on July 18, that SpaceX Starship spacecraft could re-transport humans to the surface of the moon within just a few years’ time. He has estimated 2023 to be the year when SpaceX vehicles could reach for the moon and land there with humans onboard. Well, this is gonna sound pretty crazy, but I think we could land on the moon in less than two years. Certainly, with an uncrewed vehicle.
Tesla opens Supercharger V3 with immense accommodation in Las Vegas
Tesla’s newly-opened Las Vegas Supercharger V3 station, situated in the centre of the Las Vegas Strip beside the High Roller at The LINQ, is one of Tesla’s most extensive Supercharger V3 sites as of now, with its capacity of accommodating at least 1,500 electric cars on a daily basis. This corroborates the goal of reducing the city’s carbon emissions by 30% within 2025 as well as the goal of making Las Vegas an electric-vehicle-friendly destination.
Verizon launches Inseego 5G MiFi M1000 device exclusively for its customers
With the launch of the Inseego 5G MiFi M1000, Verizon debuted its first 5G hotspot and fifth 5G-enabled device. The Inseego MiFi provides large bandwidth and fast download speeds when connected to Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network, through which Verizon customers can access apps that handle mobile workforce, industrial IoT, 4K/8K video streaming, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and more.
LG Pay arrives in the U.S., Users can pay at NFC payment terminals
South Korean multinational electronics company, LG has rolled out the LG mobile payment platform, LG Pay, in the U.S. which will allow users to pay at NFC payment terminals. LG Pay supports WMC (wireless magnetic communication), commonly known as magstripe terminals, but in this case, the user cannot carry out the transaction by inserting a card inside the magstripe machine and then sliding it out, much like Samsung Pay.
Vivo S1 global variant launched, expected to hit stores this month
The Vivo S1 global variant has finally launched after the Vivo S1 (China) variant, along with Vivo S1 Pro (China) smartphone, were rolled out this March exclusively for the Chinese market. Featuring a few different specifications from the ones in the Vivo S1 (China) smartphone, the global variant of Vivo S1 comes with the triple rear camera setup, MediaTek Helio P65 octa-core SoC and 4,500mAh battery, among other features.
Launch of closed beta of Minecraft Earth in 2 weeks, android soon
The official Minecraft website has announced that the launch date of the closed beta version of Minecraft Earth for iOS is only a fortnight away and the Android version will be launched soon after. The closed beta of the Minecraft Earth will allow the participation of only a limited number of people from pre-selected locations.
Xiaomi Mi Superbass Wireless Headphones with pressure-less ear muffs
Xiaomi has launched the all-new Mi Superbass Wireless Headphones featuring 20 hours of battery life and 40mm dynamic drivers, as part of its anniversary festival deals to commemorate its 5th anniversary. Built for ‘bass lovers’, the Mi Superbass Wireless Headphones contains pressure-less ear muffs made of soundproof PU material which helps reduce strain on the ears. The adjustable head beam and elastic shafts can rotate the earmuffs and offer a comfortable listening experience to the user.
Samsung's patent venture into AR glasses with frames. On and off device
The US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Samsung on July 11, which indicates the South-Korean multinational conglomerate’s venture into augmented reality (AR). The published patent shows AR glasses with a display and a frame that automatically powers the device on and off. Samsung has previously worked on virtual reality (VR) but this is the first time it has actively focused on AR.
Facebook to pay $5 billion fine over user privacy violation
An extensive investigation into Facebook’s privacy practices has led to the Federal Trade Commission vote on fining the social network company a hefty $5 billion. The Wall Street Journal, in an article dated July 12, reported that The Federal Trade Commission has endorsed a roughly $5 billion settlement with Facebook Inc. over a long-running probe into the tech giant’s privacy missteps, according to people familiar with the matter.
Lyft partners with Metrolinx as official ridesharing partner in Canada
Lyft, the transportation network company based in San Francisco, California, and Uber’s ride-hailing rival, has partnered with Metrolinx to serve as the official rideshare partner in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Lyft will be the official rideshare partner of the Exhibition GO Transit, Oakville GO Transit, Unionville GO Transit, and Bramalea GO Transit stations. GO Transit is a regional public transit system serving the Greater Golden Horseshoe region of Ontario, Canada.
Universal Studios Hollywood opens to public 'Jurassic World: The Ride'
Jurassic World enthusiasts can now avail themselves of the newly opened ‘Jurassic World: The Ride’ attraction at the Universal Studios Hollywood. The new ‘Jurassic World: The Ride’ is a replacement for the 22-year old Jurassic World ride, one of the earliest thrill rides of Universal Studios Hollywood, that had its last run in September 2018. Only friends and family of Universal employees have been able to partake of the recently opened attraction over the last few weeks.
High-end iPhones assembled in India, to hit stores next month likely
Apple’s high-grade smartphones, which have been assembled in India by Foxconn’s local unit, are reportedly expected to be available in the market at reduced prices by this August. The source, who wanted to remain anonymous, has stated that India-assembled iPhone XR and XS will possibly release in India by the next month. There are other smartphones of Apple too which would be made available in India once the pending approvals are granted.
Official live images of Galaxy Note 10+ series leaks
Several design leaks of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series over the last few weeks have been making news on the internet. Last week, we got to see official press images of the Galaxy Note 10 series, and now an FCC inspection has found out that the official live images of the series have been leaked out. Along with the 6.7-inch screen and the dimensions of 162.5 × 77.6 mm, the design of the Galaxy Note 10+ seems to share similarities with that of the Huawei P30 Pro.
Nintendo Switch Lite a cheaper alternative to original Switch
Nintendo today revealed the hand-held Nintendo Switch Lite, the less expensive alternative to the original Switch, and it will not contain detachable Joy-Con controllers and cannot be plugged into a TV via USB-C. The Nintendo Switch Lite costs US$200 which is $100 less than the original Switch. Featuring a 5.5-inch 720-pixel screen, the Switch Lite will come with an array of aesthetically pleasing colors- Gray, Yellow and Turquiose.
Samsung-Apollo Mobile Clinic launched to battle NCDs in rural areas
In a bid to extend access of healthcare to rural India and to the less privileged, Samsung India today launched the ‘Samsung-Apollo Mobile Clinic’ in Chennai. This was done with the aim of ensuring access to quality, preventive healthcare against growing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs include Cancer, Diabetes, cardiac diseases and Hypertension, among others.
Opera's OPay raises $50 million funding to boost e-commerce in Nigeria
OPay, the Africa-focused payment platform developed by Opera Software in 2018, has raised $50 million in funding which it plans to invest in growing its digital finance business in Nigeria, the most populous nation and the largest economy in Africa. Sequoia China, IDG Capital, Source Code Capital, and Opera were influential in raising the fund amount which would impact the tech-ecosystem of Africa in terms of Chinese tech influence on Nigeria.
MediaTek launches intelligent i700 platform with boosted AI performance
MediaTek released its latest intelligent IoT i700 platform chip at the MediaTek AI Partner Conference held on July 10, in honor of the conference theme of “AI Life Creates the Future”. The MediaTek i700 platform, which has been described as a Bach architecture, boasts of delivering strong performance as it includes two 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 processors, six 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 processors, and a 970MHz IMG 9XM-HP8 graphics processor.
Amazon Prime Day to have VR Experience Zones to be set up in certain cities
As a part of Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day sale 2019 on July 15 and 16, Amazon will set up Virtual Reality (VR) based experience zones to users at select Indian cities. The cities including Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Pune come under the zone. The Amazon VR experience zones open up to Prime members from July 6 to July 16 at select malls in the above-mentioned cities, the timings being 12 PM to 8 PM.
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