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I even wrote a story in May 2021 titled “We could see federal regulation on face recognition as early as next week.” News flash: I was wrong. In the years since, the push to regulate the technology seems to have ground to a halt.  The editor held up his iPhone. “Meanwhile, I’m using it constantly throughout the day,” he said, referring to the face recognition verification system on Apple’s smartphone.  My story was an attempt to understand what happened by zooming in on one of the hotbeds for debate over police use of…

Last Updated: June 20, 2023, 19:24 ISTBengaluru Traffic Police Introduce Drones to Tackle Traffic Jams at Eight Bottlenecks (Representative image/PTI)Bengaluru Traffic Police unveil game-changing drone initiative to tackle congestion at eight bottlenecks, promising smoother traffic flow for residentsIn a groundbreaking move aimed at improving traffic management in the bustling city, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has announced its adoption of cutting-edge drone technology to monitor and ease congestion at eight…

Motorists and commuters in Ibadan are having a hard time as gridlocks caused by fuel queues hinder free vehicular movement in the Oyo State capital.Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Sanni Olatunde, an employee of a private company, said no-one had been able to explain the cause of the fuel scarcity. He said the situation had been a source of concern as every aspect of work life had been affected. “Fuel stations sell at different prices per litre of petrol and there is no regulator to…

The ongoing coronavirus crisis has already affected over 24 lakh lives and left nearly 1,70,000 people dead worldwide. The pandemic that is believed to be caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus strain has also put a strong impact in India, with over 20,400 cases and 652 deaths reported so far. But apart from its hit on individuals, the COVID-19 outbreak has put major pressures on the economy. The nationwide lockdown that's been in place to reduce the coronavirus spread has also put a stop on various plans that were made to uplift our…

Spanish outfit Crow has cruised into the world of ebikes with a versatile debut lineup that covers key bases for commuters, adventurers and lycra-laden racing enthusiasts alike. The Gravital range also stands apart from other higher-end ebikes we've looked at recently, with removable batteries and motors allowing users to shave even more pounds off their ride and go it on muscle-power alone.Crow's line of Gravital ebikes all feature drive systems from German company Fauza, which equips them with a 252-Wh battery pack,…