Automation

Amazon Said to Roll Out Machines That Pack Orders and Replace Jobs

Reuters | Monday May 13, 2019

Amazon.com is said to be rolling out machines to automate a job held by thousands of its workers: boxing up customer orders.

Alexa Goes Hands-Free on Windows 10 PCs, Routines Get Smarter

Gadgets 360 Staff | Tuesday May 7, 2019

Amazon’s Alexa is finally going hands-free for all Windows 10 computers. Amazon has started rolling out a number of new features for Alexa routines.

The Jobs That Robots Will Never Be Able To Do

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Monday May 6, 2019

The advancement of technology means elimination of human error and an increase in efficiency - so what is stopping us from automating the world around us completely? It is the fact that there are some jobs that robots will never be able to do.

Google CallJoy Launched, a Duplex-Like Virtual Agent That Answers Calls for Small Businesses

Aman Rashid | Thursday May 2, 2019

Google brings virtual call automation through CallJoy in the U.S.A.

Audi To Showcase AI:Me Concept At The Shanghai Auto Show 2019

CarAndBike Team | Friday April 12, 2019

The show car offers a roomy, futuristic interior and capability for level 4 automated driving. This allows the occupants the freedom to do what they like with their time on board. The Audi AI:ME offers high-tech features for communication, entertainment, or simply relaxation.

Here Is How To Link Your SBI Account With PAN Card, Aadhaar Card

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Friday April 5, 2019

State Bank of India, the country's largest bank, which has a network of over 13,000 branches and five associate banks along with over 43,000 automated teller machines (ATMs) is offering among other services linking PAN Card and Aadhaar card with their State Bank of India accounts.

Scammers Peddling Bogus Tax Breaks Find Traction on Facebook

Associated Press | Wednesday April 3, 2019

Facebook says it uses an automated process to review the images, text, targeting and position of ads posted to its site.

Facebook Removes 687 Pages, Accounts Linked To Congress Ahead Of Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 1, 2019

Social media giant Facebook said today that it has removed 687 pages and accounts linked to individuals associated with an IT Cell of the Congress party as it cracks down on fake accounts and spam ahead of national elections.

Daimler Takes Majority Stake in Torc Robotics for Self-Driving Trucks

Reuters | Saturday March 30, 2019

Torc will help Daimler accelerate software development by giving the German manufacturer access to 120 skilled staff, Daimler Trucks Chief Executive Martin Daum said.

Microsoft Demonstrates 'First Fully Automated DNA Data Storage'

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday March 22, 2019

The fully automated system to store and retrieve data in manufactured DNA is a key step in moving the technology out of the research lab and into commercial data centres.

Apple Reportedly Acquires Italian Startup Stamplay for EUR 5 Million

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday March 22, 2019

Stamplay describes itself as a "low code work-flow automation platform, empowering organisations to streamline manual work by integrating data and business applications used every day".

Drones That Bark Like Dogs Now Being Used To Herd Sheep In New Zealand

Science | Peter Holley, The Washington Post | Friday March 8, 2019

You've probably read about robots replacing human labor as a new era of automation takes root in one industry after another. But a new report suggests humans aren't the only ones who might lose their jobs.

Delhi Gets First Automated Driving Test Centre; To Be Maintained By Maruti Suzuki India

CarAndBike Team | Wednesday March 6, 2019

Delhi today got its first ever fully Automated Driving Test Centre (ADTC). Developed in collaboration with Maruti Suzuki India, the test centres will be maintained by the carmaker for three years.

Delhi To Get "First" Automated Puzzle Parking In 6 Months: Civic Body

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 5, 2019

To address parking woes, a fully-automated puzzle car parking is being built in the busy Adhchini area in south Delhi, the South Delhi Municipality Corporation said Monday, claiming that it will be the "first" such facility in the city.

SBI ATM Cards: From Cash Withdrawal Limits To Key Features, All You Need To Know

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Saturday March 2, 2019

State Bank of India or SBI currently offers over 50,000 ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) in India, according to the lender's official website - sbi.co.in. SBI's ATM cards allow users to transact free of cost at any State Bank Group using any State Bank ATM-cum-debit card. This includes the ATMs of State Bank of India as well as the associate banks ...