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Imagine your smartphone taking on the role of a medical device like a thermometer. This is now a reality thanks to an app called FeverPhone, developed by a team of researchers at the University of Washington. The app leverages the existing hardware of smartphones, utilizing the touchscreen and repurposing the battery temperature sensors to estimate people’s core body temperatures using machine learning.

FeverPhone App Shows Promising Accuracy in Estimating Core Body Temperatures

During a clinical trial conducted at an emergency department, FeverPhone demonstrated accuracy comparable to some consumer thermometers in estimating core body temperatures. The team’s findings were published in Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies.

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Infosys CEO Salil Parekh has said that some clients have been demanding that their projects be handled from the office.

Company policy

This is despite the company offering flexibility in terms of remote work options.

However, it has ended work from home for employees in its US and Canada offices, mandating a five-day office workweek.

During the company’s recent annual general meeting (AGM), a shareholder brought up the future of remote work at Infosys.

Client demand

Since certain clients require employees to work from the office, there are teams and employees working on-site within the campus.

“We have a flexible approach for employees. We are making sure that the employees have the ability to work from home or work hybrid. 

In some cases where clients are requiring it. We have…

In recent years, the world has witnessed a significant shift in the way we work. Remote work has become the new norm, breaking the boundaries of traditional office spaces and enabling a more flexible and efficient workforce. However, with this transition comes the challenge of seamless communication and collaboration.

Enter Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) connectivity, a revolutionary technology that has emerged as a lifeline for remote workers and teams. In this article, we will explore the transformative power of VoIP connectivity in bridging the gap between remote work and collaboration, empowering organisations and individuals to thrive in the new era of work.

How Has Remote Work Evolved?

Remote work has experienced a remarkable evolution, transitioning from a mere…

What is a Mutual Fund?

Mutual funds are the safest way to invest in the stock market and build wealth. As we know, mutual funds are handled by managers who are specialists in the field of investments. Mutual funds can be considered safe as they are supposed to be transparent as per the law, and the documentation is in the public domain with stringent regulator scrutiny. 

Investors are invited to purchase units of mutual funds and the money is thus invested to grow. The same money grows if the funds do well and if the funds are not doing well then the invested money can eventually be lost. Hence mutual funds can show movement higher or lower than the purchase price as the value of the asset increases or decreases. 

There are many kinds of mutual funds and some are…