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5G data consumption 4 times faster than 4G in India, average monthly traffic increased by…

5G traffic has shown substantial growth across all telecom circles, with metro circles leading the charge and reaching a 20 per cent share in the overall mobile data traffic. 5G users in India are using approximately 3.6 times as much mobile data traffic compared to 4G since its launch in October 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a report showed on Wednesday.The average monthly data traffic per user also surged by 24 per cent year-on-year in 2023, reaching 24.1 gigabytes per user per month. The 5G…

iPhone 15 models now have detailed battery info in iOS 17.4 — a welcome addition that gives you even more insight into your power…

iOS 17.4 is now available, and the new software update brings some welcome additions to iPhone. One neat change to the Battery Health section on iPhone 15 models gives you deeper insight into your power consumption, although owners of older iPhones have been left behind.On 17.4, owners of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max will find additional information in Settings > Battery > Battery Health. Previously, you could only see the battery’s maximum capacity, but now there’s…

Viewing of child sexual abuse material is often preceded by habitual consumption of adult pornography: Report

The age distribution is mostly consistent when compared by gender, however respondents reporting to be men tended to be younger than women and non-binary respondents. The older the respondent, the more likely they were to identify as women or non-binary. Credit: 2KNOW Preliminary Findings Report: Knowledge to Prevent Online Sexual Violence Against Children (2024) Viewing of child sexual abuse material, CSAM, is often preceded…

How to measure PC power consumption

Do you have any clue how much power your PC consumes when you’re playing video games? Or how about when it’s just sitting idly? Whether you’re trying to figure out how to cut down on energy costs, or simply want to know how much toil your PC endures when running Abode Creative Suite, you’ll want to learn how to measure your PC’s power draw. Fortunately, there are several different tools you can use to monitor this important statistic. Some are built right into your operating system, while others will require a…

A stylish tablet for content consumption on the go

Pros– Excellent build quality, sleek and stylish design– LTE option, expandable storage up to 1 TB– Large and sharp display with 90 Hz refresh rate– Pleasant sound output with Dolby Atmos– Good battery backup, decently fast charging– Oxygen OS for Pad is well thought out Cons– Could have opted for a 5G compliant SoC– Not suitable for gaming– Below-par camera output– Does not support OnePlus keyboard and stylus Rating: 3.75/5Price: Rs 19,999 to Rs 23,999 In 2023, OnePlus made highly successful…

Kernel App aimes to simplify your content consumption

If you are anything like me, you might have upwards of five to ten different streaming services, which has made it a daunting task to find what content you finally want to watch. Not only that, but streaming services are constantly taking turns with the actual content that’s on each platform, just adding to the confusion. So when Kernel promised to be a solution to the overwhelming complexity of modern entertainment consumption, I had to give it a try. Here is my hands-on take! Kernel’s key…

The Steady Global Climb of Sugary Drink Consumption

A study by the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, published in Nature Communications, reveals that geographical location significantly influences sugary beverage consumption, with a 16% global increase over 28 years. Consumption rates vary widely by region, with the highest intake in Latin America and the Caribbean. The study highlights the public health risks of sugary drinks and the socio-economic factors influencing consumption, calling for targeted policies to reduce intake. Dietary survey data shows…

What makes sustainable consumption so difficult?

The effect of high versus low trait self-control on choice environments. Compared to low trait self-control individuals, high trait self-control individuals exhibit a greater tendency to actively navigate into and shape stimulus environments in contexts that allow for a sizeable impact of individual autonomy because there is limited influence from higher-level factors. Credit: Nature Reviews Psychology (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s44159-023-00256-y…

Polarization or Paradox? MIT Study Unveils the True Tendencies of American News Consumption

MIT researchers found that people’s reported media preferences often differ from their actual online news consumption, questioning common beliefs about the polarized nature of American media habits. By examining both survey responses and web-browsing data, the study reveals that the extent of media’s influence on political views is closely tied to how preferences are measured, with real-world data offering important insights into political polarization. Partisan media might deepen political polarization, but we should…