Kukil Bora

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A diehard lover of photography, Kukil Bora started his career as a Web journalist with a Bangalore-based media firm called “SiliconIndia” in 2010. After working there for a year, Kukil joined International Business Times in May, 2011 as a Correspondent for the Bangalore news room. He loves writing technology articles. However, his areas of interest also include science, politics and sports. Kukil holds a Bachelor degree in English literature from Gauhati University and a Masters degree in Mass Communication from Bangalore University. You can find him on Google+ and Twitter.

Galaxy Note 7 vs. iPhone 6s: Apple’s Current Flagship Beats Samsung’s Latest Handset In Speed Test

As part of the test, the iPhone 6s was able to launch 14 apps, including rendering a video, much faster than the Galaxy Note 7.

STEREO-B, NASA’s Sun-Watching Spacecraft, Starts Talking After Nearly 2 Years Of Silence

The STEREO-B spent 22 months alone in the void until Sunday when NASA successfully reestablished contact with the spacecraft.

Samsung Apparently Working On New Tablet With S Pen Support, Leaked Manual Suggests

The new tablet reportedly has specs similar to those of the recently launched Galaxy Tab A 10.1.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Injustice Edition Emerges In Leaked Images, Could Feature 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage

With a gold-colored Bat-Signal on the back of the device, the images looked similar to the Galaxy S7 Edge Injustice Edition.

North Korea Threatens South And US With Nuclear Strikes In Response To Allies’ Annual Military Drills

The reclusive nation said it would turn Seoul and Washington into “a heap of ashes” if the annual drills showed any sign of aggression toward its territory.

Russia Successfully Test-Fires Iskander Ballistic Missile In Far East

The Iskander-M, with the NATO reporting name SS-26 Stone, is a mobile ballistic missile system designed to destroy ground targets at a range of up to 310 miles.

Apple iPhone 7 Rumors: Leaked Camera Module Suggests 4.7-Inch Model Could Feature Optical Image Stabilization

A leaked image of a redesigned rear camera module suggests that the 4.7-inch iPhone 7 could feature optical image stabilization.

Venus-Like Exoplanet GJ 1132b Might Possess Thin Oxygen Atmosphere, But Not Life

Because of its close proximity to the star, GJ 1132b is flooded with ultraviolet light, which breaks water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen.

Russian Missile-Armed Warships To Hold Exercise In Mediterranean As Ukraine On High Alert Amid Growing Tensions

Ukraine has put its forces on combat alert following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s accusations that Kiev was trying to provoke a conflict over Crimea.

Ancient Venus May Have Been Habitable, Likely Had Liquid-Water Ocean

Observations suggest that Venus likely had water oceans in its distant past, making it ideal to host life.

Apple iPhone 7: Photo Of A10 Chip, Rumored To Power Next iPhone, Surfaces Amid Concerns Of ‘Disappointment’

While tech enthusiasts are expecting an improved iPhone 7, some analysts believe that not many people will upgrade to the new handset.

Saturn’s Moon Titan Has Deep Canyons Flooded With Liquid Methane, Cassini Data Reveal

Observations made by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft provide direct evidence of deep canyons etched by flowing liquid methane on Saturn’s largest moon.

Russia Can Outgun Britain On Battlefield, Has More Powerful Weapons: Leaked Report

Russian weapons, including rocket launchers and air defense systems, are more powerful than those used by the British troops, a leaked report has revealed.

Solar Storm Almost Triggered Nuclear War In 1967 Between US And Soviet Union

The U.S. Air Force was preparing for war on May 23, 1967, thinking that the Soviet Union was behind the jamming of its surveillance radars in polar regions actually caused by a solar flare.

Apple iPhone 7 Rumors: New Models Could Feature Dual-Camera, Pressure-Sensitive Home Button

The home button on the iPhone 7 models is rumored to “simulate a click, using the same approach as Force Touch” found on the new 12-inch MacBook and latest MacBook Pros.

NASA’s New HDR Camera Records Rocket Propulsion Test With Unprecedented Detail

The camera, dubbed the HiDyRS-X project, can film rocket motor tests that are difficult to record without drastically cutting down the exposure settings on the camera.

Hunter-Gatherers Spent Much Of Stone Age Experimenting With Farming In Turkey Before Migrating To Europe

Researchers said in a new study that at least two waves of early European settlers shared genetic similarities with farmers in Central Turkey.

Mars Had Ancient Lakes That Evaporated To Form Veins On Red Planet’s Surface

Scientists used the Mars Curiosity rover to explore Yellowknife Bay in Gale Crater on Mars, examining the mineralogy of veins that were once filled with groundwater.

Apple Watch 2: Faster Version Could Launch In Second Half Of 2016 With GPS, Barometer, Better Waterproofing, Analyst Says

The tech giant is not likely to change the form factor of its flagship smartwatch in 2017, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said.

Apple iPhone 7 Could Feature Wireless Earbuds With Power-Saving Bluetooth Chip: Report

The Cupertino, California, tech giant is rumored to be working on wireless earbuds based on a custom Bluetooth radio chip which is expected to save battery life.

Apple iPhone 7: Next-Gen iPhone Plus Model Rumored To Get 3GB RAM

The increased RAM for the iPhone 7 Plus sounds plausible as the larger handset is expected to get some camera improvements, including a dual-lens system.

Jupiter’s Shadow Causes Its Volcanic Moon Io’s Atmosphere To Fluctuate: Study

Io’s atmosphere collapses as sulfur dioxide, emitted from the moon’s volcanoes, freezes onto the surface as ice when Jupiter’s shadow falls on its moon, a new study reveals.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Is Here: 4 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The New Smartphone

The new handset is of many firsts for the Note series, including a dual-edge display, an iris scanner, a USB Type-C port, Gorilla Glass 5 protection and a completely water-resistant body.

North Korea Test-Fires Ballistic Missiles In Apparent ‘Ambition To Attack Neighbors,’ Japan Calls It ‘Serious Threat’ To Its Security

The latest launches come just two weeks after the isolated country fired three ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast in an apparent show of force.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Release Date: Leaked Memo Claims US Availability From Aug. 19; Sprint, T-Mobile May Offer Free Gear Fit 2

The new phone is expected to be available for pre-order on Verizon starting Wednesday, one day after the device is unveiled at an event in New York City.

Russian Army Receives New S-400 Air Defense Missile Systems, Navy To Get 12 Warships In 2016

Monday’s announcement came after Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu last week hailed the improvement of an air defense system in the country’s northwest.

Android 7.0 Nougat: LG V20 Confirmed To Be Released With Latest Android OS In September

LG didn’t release much information about the V20, but said that the device “will be a new standard for premium phones (and will feature) more enhanced multimedia capabilities.”