The World Health Organization (WHO) recorded over 150,000 cases of coronavirus in a single day on June 22. With this, the total number of coronavirus cases globally crossed the 9-million mark. Dr Soumya Swaminathan, the chief scientist at WHO, said nearly 2 billion doses of the Covid-19 vaccine would be ready by the end of next year. However, many scientists still predict that a safe and effective vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, could take 12-18 months to develop. Last month, global pharmaceutical major Pfizer said it believed a vaccine to prevent Covid-19 could be ready by the end of October.

There are currently over 100 vaccines at various stages of trials.

Coronavirus treatment: Here are updates on coronavirus vaccine/drug development:

1/ Patanjali’s launches Coronil tablets – Ayurvedic treatment for coronavirus

Patanjali has launched the ayurvedic medicine for treating Covid-19 at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar.

‘Coronil’, Patanjali claims,can cure coronavirus within 14 days.

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Microsoft Surface Pro X is a strong device powered by an ARM chip, a major milestone in the Windows future — these processors have come a long way to deliver the full Windows experience. A one-of-its kind device, the Microsoft Surface Pro X blends Windows 10 with ARM chip. But does that work? Let’s find out:

Why ARM processor?

 Usually seen in mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, ARM processors offer several advantages that current-generation x86 chip-based Windows devices lack. These include the always-on utility which allows Windows to wake up in a jiffy, always remaining connected with the built-in LTE modem for mobile data network connectivity, an ultra-portable device form factor with fan-less design, and an enhanced on-battery time to keep you going for longer.

So, does it work?

The short answer would be ‘yes’, especially talking from the point of view of the Microsoft Surface Pro X.

The Windows 10 on the Microsoft Surface Pro X works flawlessly to get most things done. Remember, it is primarily a tablet that doubles up as a notebook when attached to a keyboard with touchpad (sold separately). Therefore, you get an ultra-portable tablet, which is swift in operations and seems optimised to get all the basic work done without any problem.

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The number of mobile users attacked by pornographic content grew two-fold in 2019, reaching 42,973 users compared to the 19,699 who were targeted in 2018, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said in a new report.

Adult content, just as is the case with other types of entertainment, remains one of the most prominent ways malefactors try to infect devices.

 Moreover, due to its rather sensitive nature and the reasonable desire among users to keep their browsing experience private, porn remains of particular interest to cybercriminals.

While various schemes involving phishing, spam and even various sex-related ransomware have been around for years, cybercriminals do not stop at that and continually work on expanding attack vectors and perfecting the methods of those attacks.

With the rise of mobile devices that can be used for virtually anything — from work to entertainment — porn-related mobile threats are becoming more relevant as well.

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Jabra is one of the audio accessory makers that has come a long way in adding finesse to its audio products, including wireless earphones. The next in line is the Jabra Elite Active 75T, a pair of true wireless stereo earbuds that are touted to cut down the clutter without compromising on the sound quality for both music and calls. But do they? Let’s find out:

Design

The Elite Active 75T might seem identical to its sibling the Elite 75T, but its rubberised coating and fancy new colours give it some distinction. The rubberised coating provides a snug in-ear fit and they feel comfortable to wear. Moreover, they stick well to the ears and do not come off easily. The earbuds come in navy, copper black (amazon exclusive), titanium black, grey, sienna, and mint colours. Overall, the Jabra Elite Active 75T feels polished and has small, sleek and lightweight (approx. 5 g each) design. The Elite Active 75T has style and substance, a combination that not many TWS earphones offer.

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Apple is set to host its annual worldwide developers conference (WWDC) 2020 on Monday at 10:30 pm (IST). It is the first time in WWDC’s 31 years long run that Apple is hosting the event in online-only format due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Historically, the American technology company announces new upgrades related to its software and services at the WWDC keynote session. This year, the company is expected to announce developments related to its software and operating system for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, Apple TV, and more.

Watch Apple WWDC 2020 keynote livestream

The Apple special event keynote on June 22 will stream live at 10:30 pm (IST). The keynote address will stream directly from Apple Park via apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple Developer website, the Apple TV app, and YouTube, and will also be available for on-demand playback after the conclusion of the stream.

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The actual fiscal cost of the Centre’s Rs 21-trillion ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ Covid-19 package was lowest among 20 major nations, said a recent research report by Motilal Oswal.

“The true fiscal stimulus in FY21 (fiscal year 2020-21), as per our estimates, amounted to only around Rs 2.5 trillion or 1.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). The bulk of the fiscal support constituted loan guarantees and non-budgetary measures,” the report said.

Business Standard’s own calculations suggest that the Centre’s fiscal impact amounts to around Rs 2.28 trillion, or around 1.2 per cent of GDP. This includes tax revenue foregone, outlay towards free food distribution and cash handouts, increase in NREGA, interest subvention, increase in viability gap funding for social infrastructure, and initial support from the centre’s coffers to kickstart some of the liquidity and credit measures announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

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Microsoft has announced to resume optional non-security releases for Windows 10 and Windows Server next month.

In March, the company paused these optional non-security update releases (also referred to as ‘C’ and ‘D’ releases) for all supported versions of Windows client and Windows Server, to give organisations time to focus on business continuity in the face of the global pandemic.

 “Based on feedback and the ongoing stabilization of business continuity, we will resume optional releases in July of 2020 for Windows 10 and Windows Server, version 1809 and later,” Microsoft said in a statement late Wednesday.

ALSO READ: Microsoft Surface Duo smartphone with dual-screen design may launch in July

“We are also instituting a few changes to simplify the update process and help you continue to stay current with Windows 10 and Windows Server,” the company added.

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TCL on Thursday launched a new range of smart QLED TVs in India. Available in entry level, premium and ultra-premium, the new range of TCL smart QLED TVs have up to 8K resolution with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support. Moreover, the televisions support hands-free voice control for voice command-based operations.

Here are the details of TCL smart QLED TVs:

TCL X915 8K QLED – 75-inch

This Android TV supports IMAX Enhanced and has a built-in pop-up camera. It is a Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos certified TV QLED screen panel of 8K resolution. The TV is powered by AI 8K processor, which allows it to upscales non-8K content to 8K.

Price: Rs 2, 99, 990.

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Twitter has been testing several new features, and the new one to join the list is the voice notes feature, which allows its users to tweet voice messages. The feature is currently available to a limited group of people on Twitter for iOS platform, and it will be available for everyone on iOS in the coming weeks.

“There’s a lot that can be left unsaid or uninterpreted using text, so we hope voice Tweeting will create a more human experience for listeners and storytellers alike,” said Twitter in an official blogpost.

 “…we hope voice Tweeting gives you the ability to share your perspectives quickly and easily with your voice. We can’t wait to see how people will use this to make their voices heard and add to the public conversation,” the blogpost added.

How the voice tweet feature works:

Voice tweets are not different from text tweets. To start, open the Tweet composer and tap the new icon with wavelengths. You will see your profile photo with the record button at the bottom – tap this to record your voice.

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Google on Wednesday announced that the technology giant has raised the group video participants limit to 32 from 12. At 32 participants, Google Duo is now on par with Apple’s FaceTime, but still less than Skype’s 50 people limit and Zoom which allows as many as 100 users (500 if used with the ‘Large Meeting’ add on).

“Today, one of our most requested features for Duo, group calling on the web with up to 32 people, is starting to roll out on the latest version of Chrome,” tweeted Sanaz Ahari, Google’s senior director of product and design.

ALSO READ: Google Meet video conference service coming soon to Gmail for Android, iOS

 The search engine giant is also rolling out a new video codec technology to improve video call quality and reliability, even on very low-bandwidth connections.

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