Over 240 mn PCs to end up as e-waste once Microsoft ends Windows 10 support, finds study

Microsoft’s decision to terminate support for the Windows 10 operating system may result in the disposal of approximately 240 million PCs, Microsoft’s decision to terminate support for the Windows 10 operating system may result in the disposal of approximately 240 million personal computers (PCs), contributing to electronic waste, according to findings from Canalys Research. The…

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Mahindra Scorpio-N, one of India’s safest cars got 5-Stars in GNCAP. Why did it get 0-stars in Australasian NCAP?

Because the ANCAP gives a significant weightage to ADAS features like autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and lane support system (LSS), car like the Mahindra Scorpio-N, which do not come with an ADAS kit tend to do poorly. That is why, the Scorpio-N, despite getting 5-stars in GNCAP, failed Mahindra & Mahindra’s Scorpio-N, also known as…

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Narcotics police forces go online as Drug Cartels turn to video games for mules, members and customers

Drug cartels are routinely using online games like ‘Grand Theft Auto: Online’ and ‘World of Warcraft’ provide a perfect cover for cartels to discreetly sell drugs or recruit personnel. As a result, some police forces around the world, now have dedicated gaming squads Law enforcement agencies around the world are enhancing their video game skills…

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More Chinese government offices and state-backed businesses are banning the iPhone

Apple is increasingly finding itself in a rather problematic situation. Months after being banned by certain departments of the Chinese government, Apple’s iPhone was again banned by a number of government offices and state-backed businesses, who have asked employees to use local Numerous Chinese government agencies and state-backed firms have recently implemented a directive prohibiting…

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