Hardware

EC promises required number of VVPATs for 2019 LS polls by end of November, says hardware of machines also improved

The EC said it has enhanced the requirement of additional VVPATs for the 2019 LS polls from 125 percent to 135 percent, considering the failure rate of VVPATs in past elections

Apple to let third-party service provider Simply Mac do authorised screen repairs

The iPhone maker has deployed its official repair machines in only five of the Simply Mac locations.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 reflects the slow growth in hardware innovation: Report

The new phone will get some automatic photo editing and a stylus that can serve as a remote control.

Samsung's Galaxy S7 contains a security flaw making it vulnerable to hacking

The Galaxy S7 is currently used by some 30 million people, according to research firm Strategy Analytics.

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun promises to give excess profits from hardware business to users

The promise comes as Xiaomi is looking to market its internet services business to investors ahead of an IPO that could potentially value the smartphone maker at $100 billion.

Augmented video games can help in stroke recovery: Study

The technique developed by a group of researchers at IIT, Gandhinagar, is a computer-based exercise platform augmented with a feeling of touch.

Nearly 84 percent device manufacturers are embracing software as core business model

Out of the 84 percent companies who have moved on to a software-centric approach, 37 percent firms have had 11 percent average increase in revenue.

Kerala programme to provide technical skills to 60,000 government high school students

As many as 60,000 government high school students in Kerala will be taught animation, electronics, hardware, cyber-safety and Malayalam computing.

Government is working on new policy for data security, electronics, and software production

The National Policy on Electronics was drawn up in 2012 and approved by the previous the UPA cabinet in 2013.

Samsung secures permission from authorities in South Korea to test driverless vehicles

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has got permission from South Korean authorities to domestically test a driverless vehicle.