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AI-powered smartphone apps could detect depression early

Facial gestures and eye movements can tell a lot about mental wellness.
Published on Oct 03, 2024 04:51 PM IST

In India, is a guaranteed funded pension feasible?

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For most of India, pensions are illusory, available only to formal, permanent, largely government, employees. Before 2004, it was their privilege, baked into the social compact with the State (Arun Mondhe/HT ARCHIVE)
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 09:21 PM IST

UK to use a National Health Service phone app as vaccine passport

UK to use a National Health Service phone app as vaccine passport
Updated on Apr 28, 2021 05:23 PM IST

India among targets of shadowy cyber espionage group uncovered by Canada-based Blackberry

The shadowy group ran fake news websites and harmful smartphone apps, according to Blackberry.
Updated on Oct 08, 2020 04:44 PM IST

German coronavirus tracing app downloaded 6.5 million times

Germany’s smartphone app to help trace coronavirus infections has been downloaded 6.5 million times
Updated on Jun 17, 2020 02:36 PM IST

E-scooters can be hacked to eavesdrop on riders

E-scooters can be hacked to eavesdrop on riders.
Updated on Jan 31, 2020 08:05 AM IST

Finally! A smartphone app to detect your cheat days

People on weight loss plans often experience lapses, which can prevent successful weight loss or even lead to weight regain.
Updated on Sep 02, 2019 07:29 PM IST

This app will tell what babies think, feel

The app, called BabyMind, prompts the parent to think about things from their baby’s perspective
Updated on Aug 23, 2019 06:15 PM IST

How nutritious is your diet?

An easy way to get started with diet management is via smartphone apps that help you with logging your food intake and keeping a tab on your diet.
Updated on Aug 10, 2019 10:34 AM IST

Tracking food helps losing extra kilos, says study

Updated on Mar 02, 2019 07:00 PM IST

Treatment via smartphone app more effective for tuberculosis patients, finds study

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. (Shutterstock)
Published on Feb 25, 2019 06:12 PM IST

CBSE introduces aptitude tests for Class 9, 10 students

Students can take the test on a day designated by the school. After students take the test, teachers can evaluate their performance on the basis of the scoring guidelines issued by the board
Updated on Jan 15, 2019 08:36 AM IST

Best face forward: The most innovative face detection apps around

Advanced technology from smartphones have opened up a world of possibilities for the use of the front-facing camera.
Updated on Jan 29, 2021 04:45 PM IST

Heart ages slowly if use apps to stay on track with your healthy lifestyle

Using an app to stay healthy? It could slow your artery ageing
Updated on Jun 11, 2018 03:18 PM IST

Don’t go by ratings of health apps, it may not guarantee accuracy

Unregulated apps can give people a false sense of security, leading to dire health consequences.
Updated on Jun 10, 2018 11:57 AM IST

‘La Macarena’ song can help you perform CPR better, here’s how

La Macarena is the 90s international hit song.
Updated on Jun 04, 2018 01:02 PM IST

Ladies, this acupressure app could help reduce your period pain

About 50 to 90% of young women experience pain during their periods.
Updated on Apr 06, 2018 10:53 AM IST

Smartphone apps are better than traditional evaluation to detect cardiac arrest

The findings highlight the potential of smartphone applications to help physicians make decisions at the bedside.
Updated on Apr 03, 2018 01:45 PM IST

Do you often forget to take your pills? Try selfie medicine to stay on track

Fans say the technology addresses a big problem: About half of drugs for chronic conditions aren’t taken as prescribed because of cost, side effects or patient forgetfulness.
Updated on Mar 28, 2018 12:51 PM IST

Now, you can monitor your blood pressure with this smartphone app

While high blood pressure is treatable with lifestyle changes and medication, only around 20% of people with hypertension have their condition under control.
Updated on Mar 12, 2018 09:47 AM IST