A journalist with an engineer's core is trying to make news easier to grasp. He loves breaking down complex topics into digestible form. Obsessed with ISRO, his bylines cover science, technology, business, and, of course, Indian politics. When he's not on shift, you can find him sleeping on books.
Articles by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Modi govt's warning for Zoom users shouldn't be ignored at any cost
CERT-IN alerted in the vulnerability note, “Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in Zoom products.” It added the flaws “could be exploited by an authenticated attacker to bypass security restriction, execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service conditions on the targeted system.”
Updated on Oct 15, 2022 12:38 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Apple iPhone 14's Crash Detection causing false alarms?
The Crash detection feature has alerted police enforcement to amusement parks multiple times after misunderstanding the twists, turns, and hard braking of a thrill ride for a genuine emergency.
Published on Oct 11, 2022 06:13 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
NASA is marking Halloween in its own way and it is REALLY spooky!
In a series of tweets from Nasa Exoplanets account and also in a webpage particularly dedicated to this, the US space agency has decided to terrify people with the horrifying characteristics of exoplanets.
Published on Oct 11, 2022 04:06 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Glimpse of future? Chinese firm tests flying taxi in Dubai
The two-passenger flying taxi has a modern design and is propelled by eight propellers. The sleekly vehicle's top speed, according to the company, is 130 km/h.
Published on Oct 11, 2022 10:17 AM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
What is Quantum technology? How it promises to reinforce cyber security?
Experts say that quantum technology will reinforce cyber safety, enhance health services, secure our financial transactions and above all will bring superfast computing capability in our system which is currently present only in huge supercomputers.
Updated on Oct 10, 2022 01:23 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
'Isolated...': Assets platform Binance on $100 million cryptocurrency scam
Experts say that it is the biggest scam in cryptocurrency history second only to the Axie Infinity blockchain game hacking, which costed more than $500 million in late March this year, allegedly by a North Korean group.
Published on Oct 08, 2022 07:32 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Supercomputer hints moon was created in hours, not days: Report
The ground-breaking research which got published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters presents an alternative approach and is a big-eye-opener in the study of our natural satellite.
Updated on Oct 08, 2022 07:35 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Explained: How Artificial Intelligence can be misused to cheat in chess games
The issue cheating in chess has resurfaced after World Champion Magnus Carlsen refused to play against Hans Niemann, apparently alleging cheating.
Updated on Oct 08, 2022 02:29 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Explained: How RBI is using technology to operationalise e-rupee? 10 points
The RBI in its 51-page concept note detailed various aspects including the technological measures to operationalise its electronic currency, its underlying digital infrastructure and details about the various technological options the central bank is exploring.
Published on Oct 08, 2022 11:24 AM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Explained: What is Carbon dating? Can rocks be carbon dated?
Carbon dating is the measurement of the amount of C-14 radioactive leftover. After determining this, the scientist estimates the time that has passed since that thing died, although it comes with certain assumptions.
Updated on Oct 14, 2022 03:11 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
How is Google Pixel 7 different from Apple iPhone 14? 5 points
If you are planning to buy any of these premium smartphones, then here we have compared the features of iPhone 14 and Pixel 7 to have an informed opinion.
Published on Oct 07, 2022 12:39 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Google's first Pixel Watch has ECG app, emergency SOS feature
Google Pixel watch comes with three months of YouTube Music premium and six months of Fitbit premium.
Updated on Oct 06, 2022 09:22 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Cryptocurrency is harmful for environment, claims research
It is comparable to the harm caused by beef, which accounts for 33% of its market, or natural gas, which accounts for 46%. And it is much higher than gold (4% of its market).
Published on Oct 06, 2022 01:42 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Want to work in Apple? Tim Cook shares mantras which could get you hired
Tim Cook lauds people having these qualities and affirms that they stand a decent chance of getting hired by Apple.
Published on Oct 04, 2022 05:33 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Smart manufacturing using 5G technology? Here's how it can be used
Even without the 5th generation technology, Automated Guided Vehicles are long used as load carriers that move around without an operator on board. However, with 5G, experts see the enhancement in AGVs functionality.
Published on Oct 04, 2022 12:37 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Explained: What is Metaverse & how will it benefit from 5G in India?
The advent of 5G has opened the gates for more innovations in the field of technology, among them being Metaverse.
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 03:14 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
India Mobile Congress: How 5G technology can boost agriculture production?
One such application of 5G in smart farming solutions is displayed in the ongoing India Mobile Congress, the event where 5G was launched on Saturday.
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 11:46 AM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Want to work for Tesla? Elon Musk tweets asking techies to join him
The job position open in Tesla offers multiple roles including building AI inference chips to run Full Self-Driving software, developing Dojo system, enhancing neural networks.
Published on Oct 02, 2022 12:06 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Modi govt warns Google Chrome users against hacking threat
CERT-IN has alerted that these flaws could be exploited by a remote attacker to bypass security restriction, execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service conditions on the targeted system.
Updated on Oct 01, 2022 03:59 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Explained: 5G services launched, all eyes on cloud gaming in India
Cloud gaming service enables gamers to access and play video games online without needing to download the game to their device
Updated on Oct 01, 2022 01:05 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
This supersonic aircraft will take you from New York to London in just 80 minute
The flight would take less than one and half hours to cover the distance of 5,570 km between New York and London. Boeing 777 usually takes 8 hours to cover the journey.
Updated on Sep 30, 2022 05:20 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
'Are you down’, asks Twitterati over reports of Snapchat outage
The users are facing major problem while sharing messages on the platform, also the app and server connection is reported to be affected by the outage.
Published on Sep 30, 2022 02:12 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
AI Day 2022: Elon Musk’s Tesla to unveil humanoid robot, supercomputer
Tesla AI day 2022, the much-hyped event will showcase the expanding capabilities of artificial intelligence and reveal the plans of new products the Musk-owned company is targeting.
Published on Sep 30, 2022 11:29 AM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Instagram working on feature to shield users from lewd DMs: Report
The ‘Nudity Protection’ feature will restrict cyberflashing incidents which contain sending uninvited sexual messages to strangers - often women.
Published on Sep 25, 2022 01:28 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
On Satish Dhawan's birth anniversary, his 5 contributions to India's space tech
Prof. Dhawan was a man of varied academic expertise. His degrees included Bachelors in Mathematics and Physics, Masters in English Literature, BE in Mechanical Engineering, MS in Aeronautical Engineering and double PhD - in Aeronautics and Mathematics.
Published on Sep 25, 2022 11:22 AM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Big setback to China as Apple may move iPhone 14 production to India: Report
The brokerage foresees that by late 2022, Apple could shift about 5% of iPhone 14 production to India. It also predicts that by 2025, from 5% presently, almost 25% of all Apple products will be produced outside of China.
Published on Sep 22, 2022 12:18 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
NASA's Webb Telescope captures clearest view of Neptune's rings after 33 years
The image taken by Webb Telescope is exemplary as it shows the clearest view of Neptune’s rings after over three decades. In 1989, Nasa’s Voyager 2 became the first spacecraft to capture the image of Neptune.
Updated on Sep 22, 2022 09:27 AM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Ahead of October 6 event, Google Pixel watch details leaked: Report
The eagerly waited hardware event – ‘Made by Google’ is scheduled for October 6. Experts contemplate the possibility of Google launching Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch on this day.
Published on Sep 21, 2022 06:25 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Microsoft Windows 11 gets first major update. Check new features
Now, with the update, users have got more options to customize the Start menu. Apps folders can be created by drawing apps on top of each other on the Start menu.
Published on Sep 21, 2022 05:20 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Centre alarms Microsoft Edge users of possible ‘high’ level hack threat
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) has issued the note cautioning flaws in Microsoft Edge that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service conditions on the targeted system.
Published on Sep 21, 2022 01:14 PM IST
Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash